Category: Sneakers

Take a gander at Duke’s fleet of LeBron XXIs

Brandon King

Recently we highlighted a Duke LeBron XXI that was a black-based colorway. Duke basketball has revealed two additional colorways of their team-specific silhouette. One is a white-based colorway and the other is blue. Both feature large bordered lateral Swooshes and striped, filled in branding on the medial side. A Duke logo can be seen on the left, with a LeBron signature on the right. Two color midsoles and solid rubber outsoles complete the aesthetic. Take a look at the “Duke” LeBron XXI PE via Duke Basketball

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Check out the ”Playoff” Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

This Air Jordan XXXVIII is based on the classic “Playoff” colorway of the Air Jordan. It sports a black upper with a red Jumpman perched atop its tongue, and a additional one on the rearheel. Behind the aforementioned tongue peeks the multi-color inner seen on the “Playoff” VIII. Underneath the tri-hue graphic originally seen flanking the heel of the VIII is paired with a black midsole. A three-colored translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. As it currently stands, these are a PE, however if that ever changes, Jordan Brand can have…

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“Black/Gym Red”Nike Air Max2 CB 94: Official Images

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Air Max2 CB 94, which is slated to release in the summer of 2024. Its red nubuck foundational layer is overlaid with black tumbled leather. White takes care of the Air Max2, “NIKE” and “NIKE AIR” branding that is present at the tongue, lateral side and rear heel, respectively. Black makes additional appearances at the tongue, as well as the elastic straps that traverse it, lace loops, inner and rear pull tabs. Undrerneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole visible heel Air Max uint…

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Devin Booker breaks out “Shattered Backboard” Nike DBook Chapter 1

Brandon King

Yesterday against the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker took the court in a version of his book Chapter1 silhouette inspired by the wildly popular “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1. It follows the blocking of the SB 1 in that sports orange at the toe overlaid with black. Black also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the sides, tongue and inner. White side panels and orange collar and lower heel wraps complete an upper that sits atop a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. There is, at…

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“Year of the Dragon” Adidas Harden vol. 7 available in Asia

Brandon King

This iteration of the Adidas Harden Vol. 7 celebrates the Chinese New Year. It makes use of an off-white, black, and metallic gold color palette. Its upper features metallic gold piping at the heel and midfoot panel. Off white shows up on the toe cap as well the ribbed and stitched side panels, while black is seen on the branded heel, complete with embroidery. On the medial midsole, images related to the Chinese New Year can be seen. In addition the aforementioned Boost and Lightstrike midsole resides a multi-color rubber…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV returning Holiday 2024

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has another one of those moments of saliency when they get it right In an exciting development, news broke that the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is returning next holiday season. The XIV has a storied history, as it was the model, albeit not this colorway ,that was on the feet of Micheal Jordan on June 14, 1998 when hit one of the shots not just in Finals history but in NBA history as it lifted the Chicago Bulls to their sixth NBA Championship. Right now there are…

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Take a look at the 2024 “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Since news of their return broke several months ago, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan ascended to the top of many’s must-have list. Since images first came to light several weeks ago, multiple sets of pictures have subsequently emerged that allow better looks of the returning classic. The set highlighted today comes to us from Sneakerjamz and they provide multiple angles of the shoe, including the beloved “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel. The “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to begin its third retail run 11 May 2024.…

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Rui Hachimura wears “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8

Brandon King

In a recent game, Orlando Magic forward, and Jordan Brand member, Paolo Banchero rocked a colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that was based on the “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8 from 2015. It’s white leather and embroidered upper features elements from the aforementioned Air Jordan 8, such as its black tongue, presentation of the Jumpman on the tongue and the multi-color patterns. The aesthetic is completed with a semi-smokey translucent rubber outsole. While there is no indication of an impending release, I certainly would not be in opposition to that…

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“Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming in 2024

Brandon King

The classic “Black Toe” Air Jordan I will be the latest to get the “Reimagined” treatment, following in the outsoles of the Jordan I, III and IV before it. At this juncture there is no indication of what this reinterpretation this of the “Black Toe” , however zsneakerheadz reports they will be housed in new packaging. More information on these will be reported at it avails itself.

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“Old Royal” Nike Air Max 2 CB coming in early January

Brandon King

Making its last retail run in 2021, the opening days of 2024 will see the return of the “Old Royal” doorway of the classic Nike Air Max2 CB. Just as with previous iterations, the upcoming version will sports a white leather perforated upper with overpays that also act as undergirding to the lace loops. Black appears at the tongue and inner, while old royal takes care of the inner bootie. Air Max2 logo is seen on the tongue, with block “NIKE” and “NIKE AIR” appears on the lateral side and…

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