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“Chaos” Kobe VI Protro returning in 2021

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 Brandon King

Ten years after its original release the “Chaos” Kobe VI will get the Protro treatment. No images are currently available of the 2021 version but it should sports a snakeskin textured upper with a hint of iridescence with vols Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same volt is present on the Kobe logo on the tongue with an red signature on the external heel counter. The white midsole contains red speckles on the heel and a volt outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Chaos” Kobe VI Protro is planned…

An initial look at the “Hendrix” Nike Kyrie 7

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Brandon King

This Kyrie 7 pays homage to Jimi Hendrix. It sports a psychedelic pattern on its upper contrasted with the more subdues hues at the tongue, collar and top of the heel. A black Swoosh border adorns the lateral and medial sides with a musical design on the lower heel overlay. A grey midsole and black outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Hendrix” Nike Kyrie 7 is anticipated to release later this year at nike.com and select retail establishments.

DeMar DeRozan’s Kobe V Protro is coming later this month

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 Brandon King

DeMar DeRozan joins Rockets forward PJ Tucker as the second player to have one his Kobe V Protro PEs come to retail. The DeRozan Kobe V Protro sports a grey upper with a zebra print on the toe box and side panels and a tessellated pattern on all the overlays. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same colour on the external heel counter and inner. This upper sits atop a grey midsole and outsole. DeMar DeRozan’s Kobe V Protro is scheduled to release September 18 at…

Nike Basketball is releasing these PJ Tucker Zoom Kobe V Protro PEs

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Brandon King

Houston Rockets forward ( and sometimes center in the Rockets’ system) P.J. Tucker is becoming known just as much for his on and off the court foot game as he is for the work he puts in on the NBA hardwoods and Nike Basketballs is brgining one of his on court specials to the masses( and a lot of resellers). The white and grey of the upper of this Kobe v Protro are highlighted by red wrapping the heel and blue at the toe. Volt laces, purple at the inner…

“White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2: Official Images

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Brandon King

This offering of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sophomore signature shoe is inspired by the four-mile journey a young Giannis would make to an Athens gym for practice. It sports a white mesh upper with a large black lateral side Swoosh and a smaller red one on the medial side. On the low heel is a red “GA” logo along with “FREAK” branding on the tongue. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black speckled, cement grey midsole and a marbled outsole. Nike Zoom Freak 2 CK5825-100 $130 October 1, 2020 Official images of…

“Bamo” Nike Zoom Freak 2: Official Images

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sophomore signature shoe sports a vintage green mesh and leather upper with large camouflage Swooshes adorning the lateral sides. On the tongue “FREAK” branding ,and on the heel resides an orange “GA” logo. The same orange hue is also found on the inner and on the medial Swoosh. The upper sits above a white midsole and gum rubber outsole. The “Bano” Nike Zoom Freak 2 is scheduled to make its retail debut September 18 at nike.com and select retail establishments with…

The Nike Kyrie 7: An initial look

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Brandon King

Initial images of Kyrie Irving’s next signature model, the Kyrie 7 has come to light. What we see is a mostly black sneaker that sports a mesh built upper with red showing up on the medial Swoosh and the signature on the heel. Additional Kyrie branding is found on the tongue and insole. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black Phylon midsole with a red section up front that also houses an articulated Zoom Air unit. Along the top of the black rubber outsole reads the phrase “ His Legacy…

“Orlando Home” Nike Air Penny V: Official Images

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Brandon King

Though no one asked for them, the Nike Air Penny V made a return to retail and this Orlando Magic inspired jersey colorway is one of the latest aesthetics. It sports a white upper with the pinstripes on the outside of the tongue/inner bootie tying the shoe directly to the Magic’s home gamers. Royal blue Swooshes sit at the lateral ankle and medial midfoot, while Penny logos on the heel and tongue round out the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white and blue midsole, a Max Air bag…

Nike unveils Mamba Week footwear

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Staff

From nikeinc.com: Kobe Bryant’s remarkable impact on the game of basketball also applied to footwear design. Throughout his career, Kobe pushed Nike Basketball to explore the competitive advantages gained through low-profile, highly-responsive design. It was an aspirational challenge as much as it was a technical one. “Every game, I write on my shoes, ‘Be Legendary,’ which is what Kobe signed on my shoes back in 2016,” says Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. “He’s had an impact on my life that no one’s ever had, and probably no one ever will…

Navy and Gold Nike Air Zoom BB NXT is soon to come

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Brandon King

This navy and gold look of the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT is one of the plethora of colorways that will make its retail debut over the remainder of 2020. The version we are covering features a navy mesh upper complimented with metallic gold that sits atop a black React midsole that also houses a Zoom Air bag and a navy rubber outsole. The release of this NIke Air Zoom BB NXT is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a $180 USD sticker price. Nike Air…