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Check out these latest images of the “Aqua” Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

Back in late reply July, we reported on an “Aqua” colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that surfaced when it was seen on the feet of Class of 2024 point guard and Jordan Athlete, Kiyomi McMiller. As can be gleaned from the name, this Air Jordan XXXVIII is inspired the well-known OG Air Jordan VIII color. It sports a black upper, with the chenille Jumpman logo on the tongue, the yellow backing the tongue and the concord heel cup providing the only bit of visual variety. Underneath resides aCushlon 3.0…

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“Black & Red Toe” Air Jordan 1 Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This coming Air Jordan 1 Low is the latest iteration of an Air Jordan 1 Low to be outfitted in the black and red toe aesthetic. It sports black leather at the toe and eye rows. Red is underlaid at the toe and also wraps the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same color showing up on the collar and tongue. A white Wings logo and a red Jumpman logo completes the upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a red rubber outsole. The “Black…

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Nike botches another Kobe release

Brandon King

Thursday was August 24, or has it has become known, Mamba Day, celebrating the late, great Kobe Bryant.  In celebration of the day, which also included the announcement earlier in the day of a statue of Kobe to be erected in from of Staples Center, Nike made available 4 Kobe silhouettes – the “undefeated” Kobe V Protro, the “GiGi” Kobe IV Protro, “Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro and the “”Grinch” Kobe VI Protro -via the worst purchase sneaker buying platfor ever conceived, the SNKRS application.  The draw for these opened at…

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More new images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Though we here at sneakershoptalk have been referring to the holiday Air Jordan 11 as the “Reimagined DMP” ( which we still continue to do so), they have been officially given the moniker of “Gratitude” , meant to pay thanks to the legions of dedicated fans who have helped transform the brand into the global iconic it is today. It aesthetic borrows heavily from 2006’s “DMP” Air Jordan 11, but with a few slight variations. Where as that sneaker featured a ballistic mesh upper, this version sports a tumbled leather…

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SOTC: Why the return of the Air Jordan XVII could be a watershed moment for sneakers going forward

Brandon King

The Air Jordan XVII makes its long awaited return in 2024, with the “University Blue” and “Lightning” lows hitting stores , followed by the White and Red mids later in the year. Sneakershoptalk.com’s Brandon King details in this video how this release could be a hallmark moment for the wallets of sneaker enthusiasts going forward.

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Check out this latest Air Jordan 1 Low

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Joran 1 Low sports a brown kelp tactile sued foundational layer overlaid with sky j light olive leather at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Sky J light olive also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides as well as the Jumpman branding on the sky j light olive tongue, A Wings logo on the rear heel completes an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a sky J olive rubber outsole. The brown kelp and sky j olive…

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Coach Eddie George awarded Neighborhood Heroes Award

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Media members gathered around Hale Stadium with their cameras and audio recorders on Wednesday morning, but not to talk Tiger football. Head Tennessee State football coach Eddie Georgewas awarded the 2023 Neighborhood Heroes Award by Bristol Motor Speedway after practice as the Bristol Speedway Pace Car sat in the distance.  George, who enters his third season as TSU’s head coach was presented with a $1,000 check and a plaque from Jerry Caldwell, the general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway that will go towards his Legacy Fund and…

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An initial look at the “Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan

Brandon King

Jordan Brand saw fit to turn J Balvin loose for the fourth time on an Air Jordan silhouette , with the Air Jordan 3 once again serving as his canvas. Named for Rio, his young son, this collaborative Air Jordan 3 sports a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrappping the heel. Translucent heel tabs feature Balvin’s logo, along with yellow Jumpman on the red backed tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that transitions into a blocky gradient pattern at the heel and a red…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low Premium coming September 6

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low adds a premium touch to the classic silhouette. The textured layers at the toe, side panels and collar are overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankles. A shimmery pattern can be seen on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the rear heel overlay, which is home to embroidered “NIKE” branding. University blue also shows up on the tongue, inner and laces, completing the monochromatic upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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“Praline” Air Jordan 1 High OG: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s specific look of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by luxury handbags. It sports a premium leather build with a white foundational layer overlaid with praline at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Praline Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ,with the same hue appearing on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. White also shows up at the collar as well as the Wings logo on the lateral ankle. A mesh tongue and satin-esque laces complete an…

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