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OG Classic: “Pearl” Foamposite Pro Set for 2025 Holiday Release

Brandon King

According to the incompatible zsneakerheadz, the “ Pearl” Foamposite Pro is primed to return this holiday season.  Last seen in 2015 as part of the “Class of 97” pack alongside the Air Hawk Flight, the Intended shoe for Scottie Pippen is primed for a holiday 2025 return  At this juncture, there are no available images however predictions from zsneakerheadz indicate the Foamposite upper on the 2025 iteration will be more pearl colored, a la the 2010 release, rather than the whiter look of both the original and c/o 97 version.…

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Florida A&M AD Arrested for Alleged Theft, Investigation Ongoing

Brandon King

Monday, Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested after she allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars from her former employer.  Authorities accused Suggs of using a corporate credit card for personal use to the tune of $24,000. Suggs, while CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation allegedly made cash withdrawals, wire transfers, personal purchases at casinos while on business trips.  Last fall an investigation was initiated and a subsequent audit uncovered Suggs’ alleged falsification of travel vouchers by filing the unauthorized charges as meals or claimed they were accidents. She also…

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“35th Anniversary” Air Jordan 5 Revealed: Here’s Your Early Look

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 5 turns 35 this year and this colorway of the Air Jordan 5 is in honor of that milestone.  Initial images have emerged and they sport a reflective 3M upper with clear netting on the sides. Pink takes care of the inner, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, “23” on the lateral side, and the Jumpman perched atop the reflective tongue.  Underneath resides a pink accented black midsole as well as a translucent rubber outsole with a visible pink Jumpman.  The “35th Anniversary” Air Jordan 5…

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Mark Your Calendar: “Moonwalker” Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Releases September 10

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, the “Moonwalker” Kobe IX Elite Low is getting the Protro. For the unaware, the name “protro” is a pormenteau specific to the Kobe line that combines the aesthetic of a previously released shoe, while keeping it viable as a piece of modern performance equipment.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a hyper grape, cave purple, and black knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the…

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Up Close With the ‘Total Orange‘ Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

A detailed look at the “Total Orange” Kobe VI Protro This upcoming iteration of the Kobe VI Protro sports an orange snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes. Silver also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter.  Underneath this largely monochromatic upper resides an orange midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro is scheduled to debut July 18.  Nike Kobe VI ProtroTotal Orange/Metallic Silver-Cosmic Clay IH1871-800$18018 July 2025…

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On-Foot Look at the “Grape” Air Jordan V Retro OG

Brandon King

It is just a little more than a fortnight from the return of the “Grape” Air Jordan V OG. The 2025 iteration will mark the fifth retail run for the classic colorway, having originally debuted in 1990, with returns in 2006, 2013, ( yes this includes the much maligned “Fresh Prince” edition from 2018). Like all of their forebears, they will feature a white leather upper with clear netting present at the sides and tongue. Perched atop the grape tongue is an emerald Jumpman, while the hue also takes care…

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A detailed look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High 

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is making its much anticipated return in the not too distant future.  An new set of images have emerged that provides more looks at this well-executed colorway, as well as the packaging, which featured a shattered backboard motif.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is slated to begin its sophomore retail journey on August 23 at nike.com and select retail establishments Air Jordan 1 High OGBlack/Starfish-SailDZ5485-008$18023 August 2025 Enjoy the images below via zsneakerheadz 

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MJ Reflects on Playing in Today’s NBA: Adjustments, Matchups & Legacy

Brandon King

Though he has not played an NBA game in over two decades, Michael Jordan’s name is brought up on a nearly daily basis in basketball discussions as the so called GOAT debate continues to rage on.  LeSychophants and other detractors work overtime to chip away Jordan’s legacy, which is the gold standard of basketball greatness. These disingenuous actors do this by not only questioning Jordan’s abilities as a basketball player but also the overall talent of the era in which he played.  However the true fans of basketball ave taken…

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See the ‘Ferrari’ Air Jordan 14 On Foot: Sleek Style Meets Speed

Brandon King

As their impending re-release looms ever closer, on foot images of the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 have come to light.  Inspired by Michael Jordan’s red Ferrari 550 Maranello, they sport a vibrant, one-piece red suede upper that lacks the overlays that are visual elements of most of the model’s other colorways. Yellow takes care of the branding at the tongue and rear heel  The Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo is present on the lateral ankle while an additional, black Jumpman is seen at the bottom of the lacing system.  Underneath resides a…

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Up Close with the ‘French Blue’ Air Jordan 12: Design & Release Info

Brandon King

Nine years after its last release in 2016, the “French Blue is back for another retail run in 2025.  Detailed images of the 2025 iteration of the well-received well-received colorways have emerged. What can be seen is a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides ( they still look a little on the thin side). A french blue Jumpman is perched atop while down the tongue reads “TWO3.”  An additional Jumpman resides atop the rear pull tab, while on the body…

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