Tag: Jordan Brand

Enjoy these images of the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII

Brandon King

The Air Jordan turns 30 this year and in commemoration of that milestone, Jordan Brand has seen fit to give the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII a fourth retail run. This fourth iteration of the “Playoff” VIII looks to be more a of a faithful recreation of its 1993 progeitor, even going back to the red pull tab of the orginal, rather than the black utilized o previous versions. The “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII is scheduled to release September 30, 2023 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a…

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“Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 2 : Official Images

Brandon King

This all-new and women’s-specific colourway of the Air Jordan 2 is slated to make its debut this summer. It sports a white upper comprised of both tumbled and lizard print leathers with varsirt royal showing up bordering the lizard overlay, laces and atop the external heel counter. A blue Wings logo shows up on the tongue with black taking care of the inner and bordering the top of the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole and a tri-coloured black, blue and sail rubber outsole. The “Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 2…

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“Military Blue” Air Jordan IV coming May 2024

Brandon King

In 2025 the Air Jordan 4 turns 35 and in celebration, after long last, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV will make a retail return. At this early juncture there are no images, but what is known is that it will be more in line with its 1989 progenitor, not only in its aesthietcs, but also in that it will feature “NIKE AIR” branding, rather than the Jumpman of the 2012 version. Available in family sizing, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV will release in May 2024 , regrettably via…

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Take a look at the “Neapolitan” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This women’s -specific Air Jordan 11 will wedged into an already jam-packed upcoming holiday season. It is inspired by the tri-flavored ice cream and it sports a sail leather foundational layer overlaid with a velevet brown patent leather rand. The same velvet brown hue also shows up on the Jumpman and “23” branding that appears on the lateral ankle and rear heel, respectively, as well as the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” tag that traverses the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and an atmposhere rubber outsole with velvet brown traction sections. The…

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“Field Purple” Air Jordan 1 KO” Official Images

Brandon King

This field purple aesthetic is a new look for the Jordan 1 KO that will debut later this summer. Rather than the typical canvas foundationall layer, this iteration of the Jordan 1 KO features a black satin overlaid with field purple leather that wraps the heel, as well as the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Field purple also shows up on the “NIKE” branding that appears on the tongue, with a black Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Underneathh resides a white midsole and a black rubber…

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“Fundamentals” Air Jordan XXXVIII: Official Images

Brandon King

Though the coming retros typically garner the lion’s share of the sneaker world’s attention, the latest iteration of the signature line that has been the bedrock of sneaker culture for the better part of five decades continues on with the Air Jordan XXXVIII. Official images of what will likely be the debut colourway , which has been dubbed the “Fundamentals” have emerged. A close up view of the white leather of the upper is provided, as well as that of the rear heel. A black weave flanks the foot with…

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Check out these latest images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Later this year, the “DMP” Air Jordan 11 is making its first retail appearance, albeit in “Reimagined” form, since its original 2006 release. As has been previously reported this iteration of this sneaker will feature a tumbled leather upper instead of the ballistic mesh of its progenitor. It had also been speculated that the lateral ankle Jumpman will be embroidered, which would be a step down in quality and presentation from the metallic gold version seen on the original. This “Reimagined” aesthetic is completed with a white midsole and a…

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A better look the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Though it is not being termed as such, the “DMP” Air Jordan 11 is the latest to get the “Reimagined” treatment. The original version that released back in 2006, along with the Air Jordan VI as part of the greatest pack ever, the DMP, featured a ballistic mesh upper with a metallic golden Jumpman at lateral ankle. The Reimagined version eschews the mesh of the upper of its 2006 progenitor for a tumbled leather upper. Initial images have emered of the “Reimagined DMP” Air jordan 11 that allows for a…

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“Yellow Ochre” Air Jordan 6 coming February 3

Brandon King

The ” Yellow Ochre” Air Jordan 6 is a new colourway of the Jordan 6 that will debut next February. At this early juncture there are no available images but what is known is this yet-to-be released Air Jordan 6 will make use of a white, yellow ochre, and black color palette. Predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a yellow ochre suede foundational layer overlaid with white leather. Black could be present on the rubber tongue and rear spoiler, tongue Jumpman and inner. Underneath this hypothetical upper would reside a…

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Howard Men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney issues statement on tragic death of Tori Bowie

Brandon King

The Bowie family, as well as the track and field world was rocked by the untimely passing of Olympic Gold Medalists Tori Bowie due to complications from child birth. Howard men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney issued at statement on Bowie’s tragic death, saying in part ,” I challenge my male colleagues to stand alongside in black women in amplifying this issue in hopes of creating positve change moving forward. The issue of black child birth mortality has been one that he and the Howard basketball team took up this season,…

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