Category: Sneakers

An initial look at this colorway of the Ja 2

Brandon King

An image of a new colorway for the next signature shoe for Ja Morant, the Ja 2.  The new color sports a magenta leather upper underlaid with a mesh of the same hue. The ribbed side panel is home to a teal Swoosh; reportedly, the Swooshes on the left and right shoe will feature a different hue. A Ja logo can be seen on the tongue, along with an external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper appears to reside an anthracite midsole and black rubber outsole.  More information on the…

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PE Corner: Stephen Curry’s Team USA Curry 12

Brandon King

Stephen Curry introduced the world to a never-before-seen colorway of what speculated to be his next signature sneaker.  The sneaker wqw spotted in two colorways-a navy navy-based look as well as that of white. Both colorways feature red lateral support rails, heel counters and pull tabs. Both also display the Curry logo on the tongue; the branding on the white pair being red, while that of the navy ads white in addition to red.  Underneath both respective uppers resides what is presumably a Flow midsole and white rubber outsoles.  If…

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Check out the first looks of the packaging of the “Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I OG

Brandon King

If you have ever missed out on any of the previous iterations of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan I, Jordan Brand is giving you, and unfortunately resellers too, another chance at them, in “Reimagined” form.  These sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with the black leather at the toe that earned the sneaker its moniker. Black leather also is present on the eye rows while red wraps the heel and flanks the ankle. On the aforementioned ankle flanks, “AIR JORDAN” is seen on the lateral, and “ My Very…

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”Aqua” Air Jordan VIII coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Next year is setting up to be a rip-snorter in terms of sneakers with several classics being positioned to make their anticipated returns.  The latest addition to that list is reportedly the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII, which made its last retail run in 2015.  At this early juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what is known is they will utilize a black, true red, iron grey, bright concord, and aquatone color palette.  What should be presented is the classic colorway as we know it- black and…

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”Melo” Air Jordan 12 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to zsneakerheadz, the “Melo” Air Jordan 12 is in the works for a return in 2025.  Initially released in 2004, it derives its aesthetic from Carmelo Anthony, who then played for the Denver Nuggets. For some inextricable reason that continues to defy logic even two decades later, they were a women’s exclusive release. Thankfully Jordan Brand rectified this misstep with a men’s release on 15 May 2004.  They saw a release in 2016 but once again, lunacy unnecessarily entered the equation, with Jordan Brand pulling…

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Donald Trump’s sneaker company files lawsuit over counterfeit goods

Brandon King

The sneaker line of former President Donald Trump, 45 Footwear LLC, took legal action against a host of individuals and businesses accused of selling knock-off versions of their products. According NBC News, the suit, filed in federal court in Arizona, alleges trademarks and copyright claims. The defendants have not been named, however the plaintiffs indicated they will be revealed in upcoming sealed document. However the lawsuit does state the defendants consisted of individuals, unincorporated business associations and business entities largely located outside the United States operating through domestically hosted wesbites.…

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”Vapor Green” Air Max 1 ‘87 now available

Brandon King

Thisviteration of the timeless Air Max 1 features a mesh foundational layer overlaid suede at the mid foot and heel, as well as a vapor green rand. Vapor green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongu, insole and rear foot branding as well as the top eyelets. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a barely volt midsole that is the home to Air Max cushioning in the heel to a tri-color rubber outsole. This striking Air Max 1 is currently available at Nike.com; they…

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An initial look at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD IV

Brandon King

The “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is an homage to KD’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who succumbed to lung cancer when Durant was just 11. Originally released in 2012, the “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is set to makes its return in the upcoming holiday season. It sports a pink fused upper with a mesh layer on the sides to aid in ventilation and breathability. A pearl graphic Adonis the overlay that wraps the heel, that also is home to Nike and KD branding ; the same pattern appears at the top of…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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