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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

Brandon King

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via mambakixx According to reporting from zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, this “3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI is making its return in Protron form in 2026.  They originally released February 2011 as a set of Kobe VI colorways in conjunction with the 2011 NBA All-Star game. At this juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a faithful recreation of its 2011 progenitor, dark scales are present on the upper with chlorine blue Swooshes on the lateral and daring red branding on the medial side.  The Kobe…

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“Easter” Nike KD IV coming April 18

Brandon King

The “Easter” colorway of the very popular Nike KD Iv is making its very anticipated return next month.  Official images of the upcoming version have emerged and what we see is a mint green fused upper with a more intense version of the hue standing at the ankle strap. A white Swoosh is prominently displayed on the strap with additional such branding seen on the medial ankle. Darker mint green stands in on the KD branding on the rear heel, the “35” perched atop the tongue, and the small Swoosh…

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L.A. Dodgers-inspired Kobe slides coming this spring

Brandon King

Following in the vein of the “L.A. Dodgers” Kobe VI Protro, Nike is preparing to release similarly themed Kobe slides.  They sport an all-Dodger blue look with a snake-scaled overstrap that features a silver Kobe logo. A cushy branded midsole/footbed and blue rubber outsole round things out.  They are set to debut this spring.

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DeMar DeRozan takes “Brave Blue” Nike Kobe XI Low

Brandon King

. In a recent game, Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan laced up the “Brave Blue” colorway of the Kobe IX Low. They sport a knit upper that features swaths of blues, the sides adorned with 3M Swooshes. A brave blue Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue while a Kobe quote on the rear heel reads “I see beauty in the struggle.” The infernal midsole features Zoom Air, with a lightp grey rubber outsole that displays the aforementioned midsole completes the aesthetic.  There is no indication, yet, of a planned…

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“Denim Turquoise” Nike Dunk Low dropping Spring 2025

Brandon King

In 2025, the classic Dunk Low continues to roll off the assembly lines in new and intriguing colorways of which this yet-to-be-released Dunk Low is an example. It sports a smoke-grey leather foundation overlaid with that of photon dust at the toe! Eye rows! Flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel.  Denim turquoise Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also showing up on the tongue label as well as the rear heel overlay, which also is emblazoned with “NIKE” branding.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a…

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”Flagstaff” Nike Book 1 arrived February 1, 2025

Brandon King

This rendition of the Nike Book 1 pays tribute to Flagstaff, Arizona, and its ponderosa pine forests.  They sport a fir nubuck upper that features a topographical pattern inspired by and representing the city’s rugged landscape. Large, white-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while the Arizona sunset serves as the backdrop for the Book 1 branding on the tongue. On the rear heel appears “FLAGSTAFF” and “NO SERVICE”, referencing the remoteness of the city.  Underneath resides a fir midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  The “Flagstaff” Nike Book…

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The “Aluminum” Nike Dunk SB Low

Brandon King

The black suede that serves as this Dink Low’s foundational layer is overlaid with aluminum suede at the toe eye rows, flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel. Football grey suede Swooshes adorn the sides, while an embroidered “NIKE” is seen at the rear heel. Nike SB branding is perched atop the black tongue, with additional branding seen on the insoles.  An aluminum interior completes an upper that resides above a summit white midsole and football grey rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Aluminum” Nike SB Dunk Low is…

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“Smoke Grey Suede” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This rendition of the classic silhouette features a smoke-grey suede. The Swooshes that adorn the sides are undergirded with black, with black also showing up at the branding on the tongue and rear heel. An AF1 dubrae and a smoke grey interior round out the upper.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black AF-1 branded midsole and matching rubber outsole.  The “Smoke Grey Suede” Air Force 1 Low is slated to debut in the spring of 2025 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price.  Nike…

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“White/Photo Blue” Nike Air Pegasus coming this spring

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Pegasus 2K5 can rejoice as Nike is bringing back the popular runner this spring.  It sports a white mesh upper with black overlays and an outer layer of white leather for additional support. Jeweled photo blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same branding appearing in an embroidered form on the rear heel and the toe box. Perched atop the tongue is Air Pegasus branding, completing the upper’s identifying markings.  Underneath the upper resides a white and blue midsole that houses Nike Air…

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