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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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“Diffused Blue” A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 coming this holiday season

Brandon King

The ongoing relationship between A Ma Maniere and Jordan Brand appears to be full steam ahead as this Air Jordan 5 will join the “Black: colourway as collaborative Air Jordan 5s that are set to release. At this juncture there are no images available but it is known this yet-to-be released women’s-specific Air Jordan 5 will utilize a photon dust, black, diffused blue and pale ivory color palette. Oredictice speculation assigns an aesthetic of a photon dust upper with Jordan and A Ma Maniere branding atop a diffused blue accented…

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Black and White Air Jordan 11 Low IE coming in September

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 11 Low IE is part of Jordan Brand’s fall 2023 release plans. At this early juncture there are no images of this yet-to-be released 11 IE but it is known it will make use aof a simple black and white colour palette. Intial predictive specualtion assigns an aesthetic of a black leather upper overlaid with black patent leather with visible white mesh on the sides. Underneath the nearly monochromatic upper resides a white midsole and a blacked out translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the…

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Jeff Green in the Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

Earlier this week Jeff Green helped the Denver Nuggets bring home their first NBA Championship in franchise history. Well-traveled and highly skilled NBA vet Jeff Green gave the world another look at the yet-to-be-released Air Jordan XXXVIII. Take a look at Green in action in the XXXVIIIs in the images below.

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Take a look at the “Satin Black/Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the classic Air Jordan I colourway originally debuted back in 2016 at a New York City pop-up shop and was limited to just 501 individually numbered pairs. It sports full satin construction, as a homage to the Air Jordan Flight suit that MJ rocked back in ’85.An embroidered Wings logo can be seen on the lateral ankle with “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongues completes the upper that sits atop a white midsole and a red rubber outsole. Available in women’s preschool and toddler sizing,…

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An initial look at the “Pink Blast” Air Jordan 1 Low

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s-specific version of the Air Jordan 1 Low sports a hot pink satin foundational layer overlaid with red leather at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Red Swooshes adorn the lateral amd medial sides, with the same hue present on the collar and inner. Red Jumpman branding appears on the pink tongue, with a pink WIngs logo on the rear heel completing an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and red rubber outsole. The “Pink Blast” Air Jordan 1 Low SE is planned to…

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