Tag: Nike

Check out this GS colorway of the Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Just like its predecessor, the Sabrina One the Sabrina Two has been very well received already making regular appearances on basketball courts on all levels from rec leagues to the NBA. Today we have a look at an upcoming grade school integration of the very popular sophomore effort of the INS line.  Monikerred “Royalty” by some due to the appearance of regal-styled branding on the tongue, it sports a black mesh upper adorned with a metallic gold Swoosh on the lateral side. Similar branding appears on the medial side underneath…

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Florida A&M football teases new kicks in front of Texas Southern game

Brandon King

it looks the Florida A&M football team has something special cooked up for the team’s footage for their upcoming matchup against Texas Southern on Saturday. They teased th new footwear in an Instagram post in which the box containing the mystery footwear is opened away from the camera to the awe of two players upon seeing whats housed inside. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M Rattlers Football (@famufb) The unknown sneakers will be revealed when the Rattlers take Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium…

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“Tokens” Monopoly Go x Nike LeBron XXII

Brandon King

The folks at Monopoly Go and Nike Basketball have joined forces to birth this collaborative LeBron XXII. It sports a deep blue upper that serves as the canvas for a regal pattern in which a lion can also be seen.  A Monopoly Go logo can be seen perched atop the tongues with a tri-branded LeBron, Nike, and Monopoly crest embroidered on the medial side.  Additionally adorning the upper is a vibrant yellow piping that forms a Swoosh on the lateral side and a LeBron signature on the rear heel. A…

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Florida A&M reveals unis for Jackson State game

Brandon King

In addition to being higkly anticipated, Saturday’s FAMU/Jackson State is a pivotal matchup, carrying ramifications that could shape the outcome of the SWAC East and potentially who may represent the conference in the Celebration Bowl. In front of this contest on which will be so many eyes of the HBCU world, Florida A&M unveiled the duds they will sports in the game. When the Rattlers hit Veterans Memorial Stadium they will do some in this largely white look that features hrlmeyb, jersey and pants of the same hue, with orange…

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Would you buy these Kobe VII if they were to release?

Brandon King

This unreleased Kobe VII sports a white, Flywire-equipped upper adorned on the sides with navy Swooshes. The same navy also takes care of the Kobe logo perched atop the white tongue.  Red shows up on the external heel counter, which also displays a Kobe signature, as well as at the inner. On the rear of the tongue, a USA Basketball logo can be seen.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red-accented, as opposed to the navy of the released pair, white midsole, and a white rubber outsole.  QqqqqAs these weren’t…

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An initial look at the “Wolf Grey” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

With all the attention turned toward the Jordan holiday lineup and a very robust release roster, it can be easy to overlook other quality release  from the orange clad company in Beaverton . An example of oneof these overshadowed sneakers is this upcoming Foamposite Pro, of which an initial set of images have emerged.  They sport a wolf grey Foamposite upper paired with black at the tongue inner, collar and Swooshes that adorn the lateral sides.  An embroidered Wolf Grey Swoosh shows up at the  on the rear heel, along with “FOAMPOSITE” on…

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PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

Brandon King

Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI  The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

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An initial look at the “Year of the Snake” Kobe V Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Year of the Snake” have come to light. This upcoming Kobe V Protro, which fans of the man and/or his sneakers will unfortunately be frozen out of by the Kobe death profiteers, sports a purple fused upper with black mesh wrapping the heel. The gold-bordered black Swoosh on the lateral side shares the space with a golden snake that wraps the iconic branding. On the insole, Kobe’s 8 and 24 are surrounded by a snake that forms an infinity logo, while Chinese characters are seen behind…

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Nike CEO John Donahoe to step down

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Courtesy of Gabrielle Fonrouge and Jessica Golden, cnbc.com Nike on Thursday announced that its CEO John Donahoe is stepping down and company veteran Elliott Hill is coming out of retirement to take the helm of the sneaker giant. Donahoe, who has been Nike’s CEO since Jan. 2020, will retire from his position on Oct. 13. Hill is slated to take over on the following day. Donahoe will stay on as an advisor through the end of January. Shares climbed 8% in extended trading Thursday. As of the close, shares are down…

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Take a gander at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD 17

Brandon King

Since its inception on the KD IV, the “Aunt Pearl” colorway has become a foundational, reoccurring theme, with an interaction of the commemorative colorway making an appearance on each subsequent model. Inspired by the memory of Durant’s Aunt Pearl, who lost her batte with breast cancer, they sport a soft pink upper adorned on the sides with Swooshes of a more intense pink. KD logos are perched atop each tongue, while the rear heels read “AP” and “KD”, respectively.  Under the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole and rubber outsole…

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