Category: Sneakers

“Sail” Women’s Air Jordan 4 coming spring 2024

Brandon King

When the calendar turns to 2024 Jordan Brand will not turn its back in its female consuer base , as evidenced by this upcoming Air Joran 4. This women’s specific Air Jordan 4 sports a largely monochromatic upper, with sail taking care of the coloration duties. The metallic gold at the ends of the lace tabs and wings providing the only bit of visual variety. Underneath resides a sail midsole and matchihng rubber outsole. The “Sail” Air Jordan 4 is planned to debut March 16, 2024 at nike.com and select…

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“Tuskegee” Nike Terminator High coming soon

Brandon King

Just as was seen with the “Spelman”, “Tennessee State” and “Alabama A&M” iterations , Tuskegee will also have its dedicated edition of the Terminator High. It sports a phantom leather upper overlaid with tough red at the at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heel, while also showing up as an underlay at the rear heel. On the front of the tongue, a Golden Bears logo is seen, while “Tuskegee” and “Institute” in embroidered caligraphy on each respective rear heel. On the lateral forefoot, is stamped “1881” ,the year…

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“Medium Ash” Nike Terminator Low coming October 12

Brandon King

This upcoming Teminator low is going to be the latest edition to an expanding roster of colourway of the classic silhouette. It sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with medium ash suede overlays , including the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Red Swooshes can be seen on the tongue, with big “NIKE” wrapping the heels. Underneath resides a gum dark midsole and matching runner outsole. The “Medium Ash” Nike Terminator Low is planned to debut October 12 2023 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will…

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“Black/Bright Crimson” Jordan Luka 2 coming in October

Brandon King

This upcoming Luka 2 sports a combination of nubuck, engineered mesh and TPU spread across its black upper. Bright crimson shows up at the Luka logo on the tongue, bottom of the lacing system, and on the Latin phrase “non desistas” and “non exieris” on each respective shoe that translates to “never give up, never surrender.” Underneath resides a white midsole with black speckled wolf grey sections that wrap up on the sides of the foot and is also equipped with Formula 23 foam. The “Black/Bright Crimson” Jordan Luka 2…

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Take a look at these beauty shots of the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VIII turned 30 this year and in commemorating that milestone, the “Playoff” colorway is making its return this weekend. It sports a black leather and nubuck upper with its “23” emblazoned cross straps. A Jumpman appears on the chenille tongue, with “AIR JORDAN” appearing on ankle enclosure of the aforementioned straps. A multi-color inner, patterned overlays that flank both sides of the heel and a red pull tab, as appeared on the OG, rounds out the upper. Underneath resides a black midsole and tri-colored rubber outsole with…

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“White/University Red-Black” Women’s Air Jordan 2 Low coming in October

Brandon King

Jordan Brand, in a breath of fresh air, continues to remember the Air Jordan 2 is amongst their silhoettes in the vast quiver of Air Jordan models by releasing several new and well-executed colourways. This upcoming Air Jordan 2 Low not only falls into that category , but also reinforces the brand’s continued dedication to bringing the ladies quality colourways. It sports a perorated white leather upper with a university red-bordered black overlay at the midfoot that also wraps the heel. Black also is present on the inner, with univesity…

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Alyssa Ustby shows off the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVIII PE

Brandon King

We have often said that being a Jordan Brand, or affiliate with any other brand for that matter, has its perks. Tar Heels women’s hoops senior forward Alyssa Utsby displayed one of the spoils of playing at a Jordan Brand school, introducing the world to the team-exclusive Air Jordan XXXVIII. It sports a white and university blue upper with a UNC logo on the tongue instead of the standard Jumpman. Underneath resides a university blue Formula 23 midsole and Zoom Strobel unit as well as a blue-tinted translucent outsole. As…

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“Black/Gym Red” Nike Air Max CB 94 coming next summer

Brandon King

The Classic Nike CB 94 is returning with this look next summer. It sports a red nubuck foundational layer overlaid with black leather throughout the upper. White shows up on the “NIKE” on the lateral side, Air Max 2 logo on the tongue as well as the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel. Black also takes care of the tongue inner, and rear pull tab. Underneath the aformentioned upper resides a white midsole ( I thnk it would look better in black with red accents; the white midsole looks…

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Nike is not done with HBCU-themed sneakers

Brandon King

Earlier in the week , we reported on a a Tennessee State and Slim & Husky’s inspired Nike Terminator High and news has emerged that is not the only HBCU-themed sneaker to be rolled out from the orange-clad Beavertonians. There will be at least two more sneakers, a Spelman version and one for Alabama A&M. Here is my full story on them at hbcusports.com.

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Slim & Husky’s (TSU) Nike Terminator Highs

Brandon King

Nike is introducing a collection of Terminators that pays tribute HBCUs and their alumni. One of these special edition Terminators see the athletic giant join forces with Slim and Husky’s a Nashville- based pizza chain founded by Tennessee State alums Clint Gray, Derrick Moore, and EJ Reed. It sports a sail leather upper a with a fur and and tiger stripe overlay at the toe and wrapping the heel. Bold blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with red leather straps pull tabs. Other callbacks to their alma mater…

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