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The Travis Scott sneaker hype train arrives at the station this May

Brandon King

Travis Scott and Jordan Brand have given the purveyors of sneaker hype another need to change pants with the continuation of their ongoing relationship via this upcoming Air Jordan ! Low OG.  This women’s specific collaborative model derives its canary, racer blue, light silver and gum medium brown coloration from Scott’s high school, Elkins High.  Its white leather foundational layer is overlaid with canary at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. The signature reverse large lateral Swoosh of Travis Scott collaborations has its usual place, with traditional facing…

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”Black/Volt” Air Max 95 on the way

Brandon King

This upcominging iteration of the classic Air Max 95 features leather, nubuck and mesh construction. In addtion to the airmax branding on the tongue, Swoosh on the lateral ankle and “NIKE AIR”  on the reflective rear heel, this “95 is also armed with additional classic “AIRMAX” branding present below the ankle Swoosh.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole that houses heel and forefoot max air bags and a black rubber outsole.  The “Black/Volt” Nike Air Max 95 is planned to debut this spring at nike.com and select retail establishments;…

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“Monarch” Nike Air Max 1 set to debut this summer

Brandon King

Nike keeps the hits coming with this yet-to-be released Air Max 1. This Air Max 1 features a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with pure platinum leather as well as monarch suede. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also showing up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. Monarch makes an additional appearance at the inner as well as the branding on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white rubber outsole. The “Monarch”…

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“Field Purple” Air Max 1 on the way this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Max 1 is one of several, solid, well-executed colorways of the classic silhouette that Nike has in the chamber for 2024. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with grey suede and a field purple leather rand. Additionally field purple Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the branding on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning at the heel and a try-colored black,…

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ATL H*e! “Atlanta” Air Max 95 coming next month

Brandon King

This iteration of the classic Air Max 95 had a designing hand from Atlanta-area shops, Wish,  Ma Maniére, Walter’s, and SolePlay ATL. It posts a combination mesh, leather and suede spread across the cool grey, total orange, and university red upper. AirMax and Nike branding is seen on the tongue and lateral ankle, respectively, wirh reflective detaikubg throughout the upper. The insides feature “ATL” printed on them, with a city specific motif carried over to the reflective area on the rear heel. Underneath resides a cool grey midsole that houses…

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”Eggplant” Lebron IV Coming this summer

Brandon King

Long before it was an euphemism for a man’s junk, “Eggplant” was simply a color that Nike trotted out for appearances on several silhouettes in the late 2000s into the early 2010s, making appearances on 1/2 cents, Pippen II, and most prominently, the Air Foamposite One.  This summer the LeBron IV was slapped with the eggplant.  This iteration of the Lebron IV will sport a eggplant Foamposite upper paired with black at the inner, ankle strap and tongue. Eggplant makes an additional appearance via the Swooshes on the medial side…

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These Air Force 1 Lows are dropping this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 is part of a larger “Resort and Sport” collection that brings together classic styles with relaxation. It sports a white leather upper with perforations at the toe with bicoastal bordered Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Bicoastal also shows up on the branded terry rear heel overlay, as well as the more elegant branding that appears on the tongue and insole. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Resort & Sport” Nike Air Force 1 Low is planned to debut this…

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You can get your hands on this Air Jordan 1 Low right now

Brandon King

This AIr Jordan 1 Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe and eye row and green glow wrapping the heel. Green glow also makes an appearance on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the Jumpman positioned on the white tongue. Black shows up at the inner, Wings logo on the rear heel and laces, completing an upper that sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Green Glow” Air Jordan 1 Low is currently available at…

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Florida A&M to part ways with basketball coach Robert McCullum

Staff

title image via The Daily Gazette Courtesy of FAMU Athletics After seven seasons leading the Florida A&M men’s basketball program, head coach Robert McCullum will not return to the Rattlers. Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Wednesday that McCullum’s contract, which expires June 30, will not be renewed.  “I want to thank Coach McCullum for his dedication to FAMU and our basketball student-athletes,” said Sykes. “He has led this program with integrity and has positively influenced countless young men, both players and coaches. We wish Coach McCullum and his family…

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