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“Orange Frost” Nike Air Max 1: Official Images

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Brandon King

In celebration of the annual Puerto Rico Day festivities , Nike is releasing a pair of colorways of the Air Max 1 . One pair makes use of a blue gale and barly blue color palette, while the other sports that of a orange frost, citron pulse and cocnut milk. Both looks feature a multi material upper with jewelled Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. White midsdoles and multi-colored outsoles sit below the aforementioned uppers. Both will be housed in special packaging complete with celebratory towel. They are anticipated…

Take a look at these latest images of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Brandon King

The “Lucky Green” is one of many looks for the Air Jordan 1 HIgh OG that is slated to debut during the course of 2023. Sporting color blocking similar to that of the classic “Black Toe” colouway, it sports a white foundational layer, overlaid with black leather at the toe box, eye rows, with that of lucky green wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the same coloration present on the inner and Wings logo. Lucky green also shows up…

Check out these beauty shots of the “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Brandon King

The “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 is a women’s-specific iteration of the 4 that is slated to debut next month. it borrows its aesthetic from the classic “Fire Red” but swaps out the red for seafoam. As it currently stands. the “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled to begin its maiden retail voyage February 9 at nike.com and select retail establishmetns; they will carry a 200 USD sticker price.. Air Jordan 4 WMNS White/Seafoam-Dark Ash-Neutral Grey AQ9129-103 $200 9 February 2023 Take a look at these latest beauty shots of the…

“Triple White” Nike Kobe 8 Protro coming this fall

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 Brandon King

The Kobe 8 will get the Protro treatment when it makes its return in the fall of 2023 with this “Triple White” colourway. At this early juncture, there are no available images but what is known is they will sport a monochromatic white aesthetic and will be updated with materials to make them more performance capable for the modern day. The “Triple White” Nike Kobe 8 will release in full-family sizing in the fall. Nike Kobe 8 Protro White/White-White $TBA Fall 2023 Pictured below is the “Last Chapter” sample to…

An initial look at the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5

October 8, 2022October 11, 2022 Brandon King

If one of thf the first sneakers that came to mind upon seeing the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 was the Chris Paul PE from his days in New Orleans, then you were onto something as, that PE most definitely was the template for this upcoming Air Jordan 5. It sports a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the lateral and medial sides. Aquatone shows up on the Jumpman on the reflective tongue and rear heel, inner as well as the lace locks. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black…

”Obsidian” Air Jordan 1 Mid SE Craft: Obsidian

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 Brandon King

This soon-to-come Air Jordan 1 Mid Craft is constructed of a combination of french blue and ashen slate patent, obsidian and ashen slate mesh and sueded of the latter at the rear heel. Jumpman branding is seen on the tongue with the Wings booted from its usual location to be relocated to the aforementioned ashen slate suede overlay at the rear heel. Underneath resides a sail midsole and an ashen slate rubber outsole. The ”Obsidian” Air Jordan 1 Mid Se Craft is planned to debut sometime over the course of…

“Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk Low coming soon

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Brandon King

The Nike Dunk has become the City Bus of the sneaker world; if one is missed, another is coming in 15 minutes. The latest one the schedule is this lower collared iteration. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with grand purple at the toe, eye row and at the heel. Neptune green-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue present on the branding on the tongue and the embroidered ”NIKE” on the rear heel. Underneath resides a sail midsole and grand purple rubber outsole.…

An initial look at the ”Gorge Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Brandon King

The ”Gorge Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a new and upcoming colourway of the Jordan 1 that in the brand’s fall/winter release plans. As can be seen from the image below, it sports white leather foundational layer overlaid with gorge green leather at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the rear foot. A metallic silver Swoosh can be seen on the medial side and is oilily also present on the lateral side with a Wings logo also on the lateral side. Underneath resides a white midsole and gore green…

“Lakers” Air Jordan 13 to release in July

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Brandon King

Along with the upcoming “Knicks” Air Jordan 3, this Air Jordan 13 makes up what the brand is calling the “Rivals” pack. It pays homage to Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991 to win their first NBA title. This Air Jordan 13 sports a white leather upper overlaid by court purple suede. It sits atop a black midsole and a white outsole with university gold channels. The “Lakers: Air Jordan 13 is set to release July 20 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The…

Kyrie Irving breaks out Kobe-inspired PEs

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Brandon King

Wednesday night Kyrie Irving went of for 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in Boston’s 99-91 game 2 win over the Indiana Pacers. For last night’s festivities,Kyrie broke out a never-before seen PE of his Kyrie 5. Inspired by Kobe Bryant, the sneaker features a snakeskin pattern upper with bright orange and volt detailing. On the heel and on the tongue is a Kyrie-Kobe hybrid logo. A sail midsole and orange outsole complete this aesthetic of this Kyrie exclusive. Don’t look for a retail release for these but take…