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“Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro release date changed

Brandon King

Inspired by Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk,  this Kobe IX Elite Low Protro sports a hyper grape Flyknit upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes.  Black shows up at the inner, with a silver Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  On the rear heel, nine hash marks can be seen, completing an upper that sits atop an updated midsole that can handle the cushioning demands of today’s players. Additionally  a translucent rubber outsole under which a lunar landscape can be seen further tying together the moonwalker theme.  Initially reported to return September 10,…

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First Look: ‘Lime Burst’ adidas Anthony Edwards 2 Set for April 2026 Release

Brandon King

This future color way of the Anthony Edwards 2 sports a black mesh foundational layer overlaid with TPU of the same hue.  Lime Burst shows up in a complementary role, seen at the toe and bordering the TPU, as well as the AE logo perched atop the tongue.  Lime Burst can also be seen at the outsole. As it currently stands, the “Lime Burst” Anthony Edwards 2 is slated to debut April 12, 2026, at Adidas.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 130 USD sticker price and 100 USD in…

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Receipts Ready” Reebok Angel Reese 1 releasing September 18

Brandon King

This iteration of the debut signature sneaker of Angel Reese sports a black mesh upper over which is situated a white TPU exoskeleton that features angel wing shapes via a series of cutouts.  Black shows up at the eye rows, tongue, collar and inner, with Reese’s “AR” logo embossed atop the tongue.  A white midsole and try-colored, vector-branded rubber outsole completes this aesthetic.  The “Receipts Ready” Reebok Angel Reese 1 is slated to debut September 18 at reebok.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 120 USD sticker price.  Reebok Angel…

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Another Look at the Upcoming “Wolf Grey”Air Jordan 5 Retro

Brandon King

After initial images of the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 recently emerged, a new set of images that show more angles of the upcoming iteration of the well-received colorway.  They sport a wolf grey upper with clear netting on both sides and the tongue. An embroidered “23” occupies the lower lateral heel, while a grey Jumpman is perched atop the also grey tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a grey midsole as well as a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  This The “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to return…

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A first ever look at the “Pearl Pink” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

This grade school exclusive iteration of the iconic Air Jordan 12 features a pearl pink ribbed upper equipped with pink lizard print mudguards on both the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a pink embroidered Jumpman, and also reads “TWO3.”  Jumpmen are also seen on the top two silver eyelets, while a tab on the lateral side mudguard is stamped with “JUMPMAN”. At the rear heel, the Jumpman-topped pull tab reads “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.”  Underneath resides a pink midsole and rubber outsole. …

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An in-hand look at the Black Tongue “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The  Air Jordan turned 35 this year and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V is not only a commemoration of that milestones but simultaneously one of the most anticipated sneaker moments of 2025 .  Like every other iteration of the classic colorway, the 2025 version sports a white leather upper with clear netting on both the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue, while black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel.  An embroidered “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath…

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LeBron James attempts to rewrite history again on podcast

Brandon King

Since its inception back in 2024, we rightfully coined Lebron James’ Mind the Game as a propagandacast. Despite its stated purpose of dissecting the “X’s and O’s” of basketball, rather than elucidating the masses on the intricacies of the game of basketball, the show has proven to be merely another vehicle to rewrite history into a pro-LeBron narrative.  In a recent episode, the subject of super teams was being bantered about, and here is what LeBron had to say:  “But I mean the game is going to continue to evolve,…

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An initial look at the “Moonwalker” Nike Zoom IX Low Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro have finally come to light. As was the case with their 2014 progenitor, they sport a beautiful and eye-catching purple knit upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. Nine hashes occupy the rear heel, while a Kobe signature and logo are perched atop the purple tongue. The black midsole that resides underneath the aforementioned upper flanks the heel and a lunar landscape pattern can be seen below the translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Moonwalker”…

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LeBron James Debuts the Nike LeBron 23 On-Court

Brandon King

As he prepares for his 23rd season, LeBron James was wearing a wear test iteration of the LeBron 23 in a recent training session.  The LeBron 23 will be a lower collared silhouette, a feature that has been an integral design element of every model since the XX. The black upper seems to feature an angular outsole that wraps along the foot on both the medial and lateral sides.  White the tooling has yet be disclosed, one could surmise that they will be equipped with the latest implementation of Zoom…

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