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Take another look at the ”PSG” Air Jordan 5

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This Air Jordan 5 Low is the continuation of the relationship between Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain. It sports a pumice upper that features a ”PANAME” tag on the lateral side. A blue Jumpman finds its home against the backdrop of the sneaker’s black tongue, while behind the aforementioned tongue ”PARIS” is found. French flag-inspired aglets and a melted wax PSG logo similar to that seen on on the Bin23 collection. Below this upper resides a plum-accented black midsole and a PSG-branded, blue-tinged translucent outsole. PSG x Air Jordan 5…

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An initial look at the “Los Angeles” Nike Air Force 1 Low

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This upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Low salutes the city of Los Angeles. A component of an ”Anniversary Collection” this Air Force 1 sports a blue canvas upper with themed patched scattered throughout. University blue swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue present on the tongue branding. Underneath resides a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same hue. The arrival of the ”Los Angeles” Nike Air Force 1 Low is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low DX2304-400 $TBA…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers” One of the Internet Idiots gets sentenced to prison

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Way back in November 2020 we reported on the arrest of then 17-year-old Dwayne Quamir Johnson, who along with an accomplice, robbed the owner of Upper Echelon on October 20, 2020, as indicated in court records. The victim told law enforcement he made arrangements to meet with the two males to purchase two pairs of Air Jordans. At the meeting, rather than pull out a medium of exchange, one of the males pulled out a gun and demanded the kicks. The victim told police he was struck in head with…

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An initial look at the “Chicago Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG

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Outside of the Holiday XI , and I would venture even exceeding that, the “rceimagined Chicago” Air Jordan 1 is likely the most highly-anticipated release of the balance of 2022. Though they are called “Reimagined”,perhaps “revisited” would be more fitting as this upcoming version of the fabled “Chicago” colorway offers not only a vintage look but also aims to replicated the shape of the original release. In the true Chicago aesthetic it sports a white leather upper, however the material on this version features a cracked effect. The aforementioned white…

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“Aqua” Air Jordan 5 coming spring 2023

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The “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 is one of a host of models reveled which are planned to debut in 2023. At this juncture there are no available images , but initial predictive speculation assigns a Jordan 5 with a black upper ( likely nubuck) with clear lateral and medial side netting. . Aqua could be present on the reflective tongue in addition to the lace locks. Underneath could reside a yellow-tinted black midsole and an aqua translucent outsole. The “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 is planned to debut in the spring…

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2022 NBA Finals Game 1 StatCap: Boston takes 1-0 lead

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Al Horford In his first NBA Finals game of his storied career, ”Big” Al lived up to that moniker, scoring 26 points, and connecting on 6 of 8 from downtown. Horford also hit several crucial shots in the in the game-defining 20-2 in the fourth quarter. He also added 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal and was a +9 on the evening. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL…

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Up close with the “Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4

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A new set of images of the upcoming “Black Canvas”, once known as the “Olive Canvas” have emerged which gives a closer and clearer look at the upper and the overall aesthetic. the black canvas of the upper is overlaid with black suede at the toe. Silver lace tabs and white tongue branding break up the otherwise monochromatic aesthetic of the upper.  Underneath resides a two-color white and black midsole and a grey rubber outsole. The “Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4 is, as it currently stands, planned to debut August…

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“Metallic Silver” Air Jordan XIV Low coming next spring

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This women’s-specific Air Jordan XIV Low is in the brand’s 2023 release plans. At this early juncture there are no available images, however early predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic that sports a metallic silver patent leather upper with a crumpled upper with black accenting atop a metallic silver and white midsole and silver rubber outsole. The ”Metallic Silver” Air Jordan XIV is planned to debut in the spring of 2023 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 180 USD sticker price. Air Jordan XIV Low WMNS Metallic…

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May 29, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Breanna Stewart (SEA) 14 8 5 21.0 Jewell Loyd (SEA) 22 3 6 18.0 Chennedy Carter (LAS) 20 6 4 15.1 Kayla McBride (MIN) 19 2 0 12.7 Jantel Lavender (SEA) 12 10 2 12.3 POINTS 1. Diamond DeShields PHO 23 2. Jewell Loyd SEA 22 3. Chennedy Carter LAS 20 4. Kayla McBride MIN 19 5. Kristy Wallace ATL 17 REBOUNDS 1. Jantel Lavender SEA 10 1. Cheyenne Parker ATL 10 3. Monique Billings ATL 8 3. Aari McDonald ATL 8 3. Breanna Stewart SEA 8 ASSISTS 1. Rhyne Howard ATL 6 1. Jewell Loyd SEA…

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“Playoff” Air Jordan XIII coming spring 2013

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In the eleven years since its last release, every other original colorway of the Air Jordan XIII has seen a return to retail with one glaring exception- the ”Playoff” XIII. This long of a hiatus was not the was not the initial plan, as a slated return in 2017 did not come to fruition. News has surfaced that this long-awaited colorway is finally making its return in 2023. As far out in front of this highly anticipated release as we currently stand, there are no available images but the expectation…

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