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Elemental Pink/Dark Pony” Nike Dunk Low Next Nature available now

Brandon King

This Dunk Low is part of the Next Narue line, which incorporates recycled and synthetic materials into its build. They sport an elemental pink leather foundational layer overlaid with that of the dark pony at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle, and wrapping the lower heel. The same dark pony also shows up at the inner, the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the branding perched atop the tongue,  An embroidered “NIKE” at the rear heel completes the branding of this upper which sits atop a…

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White/Cement” Air Jordan IV coming May 2025

Brandon King

The “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV will make its return to store shelves this spring to unquestionably much fanfare.  The 2025 iteration will allegedly be Jordan Brand’s best effort since the 1999 retro to recreate the feel and share of its 1989 progenitor. As has been the case with every other version of this classic, it will sport a white leather upper with tech grey showing up at the lace tab as well as the Nike-branded rear heel. Reportedly the speckling on the aforementioned rear heel will display the splatter on…

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Forrest Gump” Nike Book 1 dropping January 24

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Book 1 draws inspiration from the Nike Cortez that Forrest Gump wore when he decided to do a bit of running.  They sport a smooth white leather upper adorned on the sides with large, red Swooshes; the same hue also is present at the Nike and Book branding that is perched atop each respective tongue, but also at the Cortez-styled rear heel overlay. Additional Cortez-inspired details I included the serrated fringe of the eye rows, the stitching, and overlays near the collar that wraps the…

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Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the well-received Nike Shox R4 sports a metallic silver upper paired with perforated black nubuck. Black-bordered embroidered silver Swooshes adorn the sides, with Nike Shox branding present on the tongue and the 5 Alpha Project dots on the rear heel.  Underneath this double-lasted upper resides an orange midsole moderator plate and the sneaker’s most prominent features- the four Shox columns at the rear heel and a black one-orange rubber outsole.  The “Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 will debut this spring at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

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Parachute Beige” Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B coming January 24

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Dunk SB Low sorts a parachute beige suede upper with Swooshes of the same aesthetic adorning the sides. A canvas underlay wraps the upper heel, along with a branded grey overlay as well as the tongue label of the same hue offers a bit of visual variety for the otherwise monochromatic upper.  The standard padded tongue and khaki inner complete an upper that sits atop a beige midsole and gum rubber outsole.  Barring any changes, the “Parachute Beige” Nike SB Dunk Low B is slated…

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“Golden Ticket” Air Jordan 5 coming January 22, 2025

Brandon King

With this upcoming Air Jordan 5, Jordan Brand shows its enduring commitment to ensuring that the female sneaker enthusiast is not relegated to a mere afterthought.  They sport a muslin upper with matching netting on the sides and tongue. Earth shows up at the inner, lace locks and top eyelets, as well as the Jumpmen that are perched atop the metallic gold tongue and rear heel, respectively. A “23” on the lateral side completes an upper that resides atop a sail-accented earth midsole along with a milky translucent and earth…

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An in-hand look at the “Lucky Shorts” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Jordan 3 is inspired by Michael Jordan’s North Carolina shorts, which he wore under his uniform for all of the 1072 NBA games he played in.  They sport a white overlaid with light grey suede at the toe and wrapping th lower heel, the same material also shows up as an underlay at the midfoot.  University blue shows up at the top eyelets and Jumpman branding on the rear heel, with a light blue Jumpman embroidered on the tongue. Behind the aforementioned tongue is a label similar to…

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An unboxing of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is one of a plethora of highly anticipated releases that 2025 is flush with. As the unstoppable march of time inevitably draws us closer to their latest release a video of an unboxing has emerged via zsneakerheadz. The brief, 12-second video provides a quick look at several angles of the shoe. Check out the video below and does it sway you one way or the other?

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An initial look at the “Melo” Air Jordan 12

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The Melo 12 started its life off as a Player Exclusive for then-Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. A well-received retail version debuted in 2004 that lacked any Carmelo Anthony-specific details.  They returned in 2016 but in an inextricably confounding decision, Jordan Brand opted to make this iteration a kids-exclusive with gold top eyestays that were more aligned with Melo’s 2004 PE.  After 21 years in cold storage, they will return in 2025; initial images have emerged and they appear to be a fairly accurate rendition of its 2004 progenitor, featuring…

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“Triple Black” Nike Air Max Puls coming back to the States soon

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the classic Air Max Plus features a mesh foundational layer overlaid with wavy TPU along with a bumper at the toe. Black leather shows up at the mudguard and also at the rear heel. Jeweled Nike branding is perched atop the black leather tongue, while Tuned Air branding is seen on the rear heel and insoles.  Swooshes on the sides round out an upper that sits atop a black midsole that houses visible cushioning at the forefoot as well as the Tuned Air at the heel, with…

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