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“Black/Gym Red”Nike Air Max2 CB 94: Official Images

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Air Max2 CB 94, which is slated to release in the summer of 2024. Its red nubuck foundational layer is overlaid with black tumbled leather. White takes care of the Air Max2, “NIKE” and “NIKE AIR” branding that is present at the tongue, lateral side and rear heel, respectively. Black makes additional appearances at the tongue, as well as the elastic straps that traverse it, lace loops, inner and rear pull tabs. Undrerneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole visible heel Air Max uint…

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Devin Booker breaks out “Shattered Backboard” Nike DBook Chapter 1

Brandon King

Yesterday against the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker took the court in a version of his book Chapter1 silhouette inspired by the wildly popular “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1. It follows the blocking of the SB 1 in that sports orange at the toe overlaid with black. Black also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the sides, tongue and inner. White side panels and orange collar and lower heel wraps complete an upper that sits atop a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. There is, at…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV returning Holiday 2024

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has another one of those moments of saliency when they get it right In an exciting development, news broke that the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is returning next holiday season. The XIV has a storied history, as it was the model, albeit not this colorway ,that was on the feet of Micheal Jordan on June 14, 1998 when hit one of the shots not just in Finals history but in NBA history as it lifted the Chicago Bulls to their sixth NBA Championship. Right now there are…

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Take a look at the 2024 “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Since news of their return broke several months ago, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan ascended to the top of many’s must-have list. Since images first came to light several weeks ago, multiple sets of pictures have subsequently emerged that allow better looks of the returning classic. The set highlighted today comes to us from Sneakerjamz and they provide multiple angles of the shoe, including the beloved “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel. The “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to begin its third retail run 11 May 2024.…

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Rui Hachimura wears “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8

Brandon King

In a recent game, Orlando Magic forward, and Jordan Brand member, Paolo Banchero rocked a colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that was based on the “Three-Peat” Air Jordan 8 from 2015. It’s white leather and embroidered upper features elements from the aforementioned Air Jordan 8, such as its black tongue, presentation of the Jumpman on the tongue and the multi-color patterns. The aesthetic is completed with a semi-smokey translucent rubber outsole. While there is no indication of an impending release, I certainly would not be in opposition to that…

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“Old Royal” Nike Air Max 2 CB coming in early January

Brandon King

Making its last retail run in 2021, the opening days of 2024 will see the return of the “Old Royal” doorway of the classic Nike Air Max2 CB. Just as with previous iterations, the upcoming version will sports a white leather perforated upper with overpays that also act as undergirding to the lace loops. Black appears at the tongue and inner, while old royal takes care of the inner bootie. Air Max2 logo is seen on the tongue, with block “NIKE” and “NIKE AIR” appears on the lateral side and…

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”Columbia” Air Jordan 11 returning in 2024

Brandon King

After clamoring for years, fans of the “Columbia” Air Jordan XI may finally have their proverbial, and literal in some cases, prayers answered. According to reporting from zsneakergeadz, the “ Columbia” , or as they will likely be referred to as ”Legend Blue”, is in the works to make their long-awaited return, having made their last retail run in 2014. At this point, there are no available images, however, what we should see is a sneaker that does its level best to faithfully recreate its 1995 progenitor. This means it…

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“Vivid Sulphur” Air Jordan 4 coming April 2024

Brandon King

The “Vivid Sulphur” is a new and women’s exclusive color of the Jordan 4 that are in Jordan Brand’s April 2024 release plans. At this juncture, there are available images of this upcoming Jordan 4, but its down they will utilize a white, coconut milk, vivid sulphur and anthracite color palette. Predictve speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with black-backed netting on the sides as well as the tongue. Vivid Sulphur would show up on the inner, tongue branding and lace tabs. Underneath this aforementioned upper with…

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Jaylen Brown wore Swooshless version of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro against Lakers on Christmas Day

Brandon King

In their highly publicized matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown laced up a pair of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro. While this act, in and of itself, does not differentiate Brown from the scores of NBA players, who have taken these sneakers to the court, however the fact that Brown wore were Swooshless put him in a class by himself. Brown, who is reportedly a sneaker free agent rocked the Kobes, sans the branding due to his current status. He had previously been with Adidas,…

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Ohio State shows off LeBron PEs

Brandon King

Earlier this week, Ohio State unveiled their roster of team-exclusive LeBron footwear. The Buckeyes fleet of LeBron footwear consists of three LeBron NXXT Gen- a white-based colorway and a red-based look. Both featured tri-branded tongues with Ohio State, LeBron and Nike logos. The third color is based on Lebron’s first signature sneaker, the Air Zoom Generation. There are also a pair of LeBron XXI- a white iteration and a red colorway. The white color, which LeBron recently wore in host 40-point outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, sports and embroidered…

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