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”Grape” Air Jordan V coming in the summer of 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Grape” Air is returning in 2025 according to reporting from zsneakerheadz.  The 2025 release will mark the fifth retail journey for the grapes, having originally released in 1990 and been retroed in 2006, 2013 and the polarizing laceless “Fresh Prince” iteration in 2018.  There are no available images of the 2025 , however we should see the sneaker appear in its normal aesthetic of a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An aqua Jumpman is perched atop the grape tongue,…

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”Steel” Air Jordan X coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakrrheadz After not being seen since 2012, and previously seen in 1995 and 2005,  the “Steel” Air Jordan X is in the works for a return in 2025.  Although there are no available images,  according to zsneakerheadz, the 2025 iteration will look to faithfully recreate its 1995 progenitor, meaning it aims to replicate the original shape and will also come housed in original packaging. Of particular note, zsnekaerheadz adds that these will reportedly included the toecap.  It is unknown at this juncture if the upcoming version will feature the…

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WNBA takes back Angel Reese’s second technical foul

Brandon King

Monday Angel Reese’s night ended a little earlier than expected. The Sky rookie was sent to the showers in the final minutes of Chicago’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty after an exchange with an official.  Even in this cupcake era, it seems inconceivable that Reese would suffer any further ramifications other than the ejection, however, if she is subject to any financial consequences she won’t have to personally foot the bill.  Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance at the Tuesday night matchup, was not a fan…

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An initial look at the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Sneaker enthusiasts have been frothing at the mouth since news broke that a decade after their last appearance, the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI is primed for its latest retail run. An initial set of images have emerged that will only fan the flames of anticipation. What is seen is an Air Jordan XI that sports a white ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a high cut patent leather rand. Legend blue shows up via the Jumpman that lives on the lateral ankle as well as the…

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2 June 2024 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight- Diana Taurasi Taurasi dropped 31 in the Mercury’s 87-68 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, adding to her league -record 54 games of surpassing the 30-point barrier. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Diana Taurasi PHO LAS W 28:45 9 14 .643 7 9 .778 6 6 1.000 1 1 2 0 2 0 3 4 31 +13 23.2 2 Napheesa Collier…

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“Home” Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 Low coming this summer in very limited numbers

Brandon King

The Trophy Room Air Jordan 1 Low series will conclude with the “Home colorway. Inspired by Michael Jordan’s Fleer rookie card, this special-edition iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low sports a white textile upper overlaid with red at the toe and eye rows, while black wraps the heel. Embroidered white Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, while black takes care of the branding on the medial sides. A Wings logo is embossed on the black textile rear heel, while an embroidered Trophy Room logo is present on the lateral forefoot.…

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More news on the “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

Air The “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V has a release date We recently reporting on the upcoming “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V and now more information has surfaced about this sneaker.  According to sneakerheadz, this new spin on this classic colorway will be outfitted with white laces and will feature reflective piping throughout the upper. Additionally he reports  a release date of February 15 and these will be available in full-family sizing.  Air Jordan V Black/White/Metallic Silver/Fire Red HF3975-001 $TBA 15 February 2025

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”Quai 54” Air Jordan 1 Low coming in June

Brandon King

Since its inception in 2003 by founders Hammadoun Sidibé and Thibaut de Longeville, the Quai 54 Tournament continues to be a celebration of worldwide basketball culture.  Jordan Brand has been a longtime partner with the Quai 54, producing a fleet of exclusive footwear every year.  This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low is part of this year’s Quai 54 collection.   The black suede of its upper is overlaid with summit white leather at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heel. Summit white shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral…

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“Hot Lava” Nike Air Tech Challenge to return this fall

Brandon King

Made famous by Andre Agassi in the 1990s. the “Hot Lava” Air Tech Challenge II is set to make another retail run in 2024. Unlike the last iteration in 2019, these feature a vintage aesthetic. They sport a perforated white leather upper with black making appearances the rear heel, collar and overlays on the sides. Hot lava Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike Air branding appears in white on the rear heel and hot lava on the tongue, while splatter print panels appear on both sides. Below resides…

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