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The Nike Kyrie S2 Hybrid : An initial look

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 Brandon King

The sequel to the Nike Kyrie S1 Hybrid, the Kyrie S2 Hybrid on on the path to making its retail debut later in 2020. Like the previous model , it will take pieces of designs elements from earlier Kyrie models. Where as the S1 derived its design cues straight from the Kyrie signature models 1-3, the S2 will follow that same formula but will combine aesthetics from the Kyrie 4,5, and 6. At this juncture, there is no confirmed release date for this model, however several colorways are expected to…

New images of the Nike Zoom Freak 2

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Brandon King

The sequel to NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is drawing closer to its retail debut. Images have surfaced of a colorway that features a leaf graphic on the upper. The lateral side sports a large black Swoosh on the lateral side, while on the medial side, a black overlay with a printed volt “34.” On the tongue is found “FREAK” above a black Swoosh. Giannis logos are found on the low ankle and on the insole. A white midsole with the names of Giannis’ parents , Charles and Veronica, on the…

“Del Sol” Nike Kobe 6 Protro on the way in early 2021

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Brandon King

The “Del Sol” colorway of the Kobe VI will get the Proto treatment. No images of the sneaker are available but expectations is that it will make use of the original black, dark grey, white and del sol color palette. It should also remain its original aesthetic of a black scaled upper with del sol swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, grey midsole and white outsole. The “Del Sol” Kobe 6 Protro is expected to release sometime during the early going on 2021 at nike.com and select retail venues.…

An Initial Look at the “N7” Kyrie 6

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Brandon King

This edition of the Kyrie 6 is part of this year’s N7 collection. The light tan upper is accented by crimson, peach and teal. On the medial side of the midfoot strap appears an eye logo, an graphic overlay on the lateral ankle , while the N7 logo finds a home on the tongue. The N7 Nike Kyrie 6 is thought, for now, to make its retail debut this summer at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $140 USD. Nike Kyrie 6 N7 June 2020…

Could this be Giannis’ next signature shoe?

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 Brandon King

It looks that before 2020 the signature line of Milwaukee Bucks will see an addition with the release of the Zoom Freak 2. What is known is that the new shoe will be a low collared silhouette , that looks more like a runner than a hoops shoe, and will feature a large Swoosh; however unlike the one on the Freak 1, it will not be reversed or extend down to the midsole. A Giannis logo is found on the lower lateral heel. The aforementioned upper sits above a molded…

A second “Bruce Lee” Nike Kyrie 6 surfaces

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 Brandon King

Since its inception on the Kyrie 2, the “Bruce Lee” colorway has become a staple of the Kyrie Irving signature line. Like the Kobe line before it, the colorway draws inspiration from the yellow and black track suit Lee wore in the Game of Death; the the red stripes are symbolic of the the injuries from the fight with Han in Enter the Dragon. Images of a possible second version have emerged. This version features a black upper with a white midfoot strap. Yellow shows up on the lateral Swoosh,…

“Olympic” Air More Uptempo to return

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Brandon King

With this being an Olympic year ( at least it was up until last week) , it stands to reason that many contemporary silhouettes would get the Olympic treatment and shoes from past games would see returns to retail. It seems we may know at least one of the shoes slated to make a return. Sources have indicated to Sneakershoptalk that the Air More Uptempo is slated to make another retail run. Worn by Scottie Pippen on the 1996 USA Olympic team ( we do not refer to them as…

“There Is No Coming Back” Nike Kyrie 6: Official Images

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Brandon King

This Kyrie 6 utilizes a photon dust and green strike colour palette. The combination engineered mesh and suede upper features a mid foot strap that glows in the dark. Green slime Swooshes are located on the lateral and medial sides along with the phrase “There Is No Going Back” embroidered on the lateral side. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a mostly white outsole with sections of pink, green and black. There is no announced release date for this Kyrie 6, but there are some pairs floating around…

“Command Force” Lebron 17: A Sneak Peak

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Brandon King

The LeBron signature line has become known for its tributes to classic Nike sneakers of the past, and that trend will continue with the LeBron 17. This latest nod to a legendary sneaker is the Air Command Force that was seen on the feet of Billy Hoyle ( played by Woody Harrelson) in tWhite Men Can’t Jump from 1992. Though there is not a full image of the shoe, just the tongue, the speculation is the shoe will feature a white Knitposite upper with multihued heel accenting and “LEBRON” across…

Another version of the “Miami Dolphins” Nike Air Penny 5

March 16, 2020 Brandon King

With all of the heavy-hitters Nike has at its disposal in the Air Penny catalogue, Nike chose to overlook those and to even double down on this perplexing course of action, decided to re-release a model that no one asked for in a new colorway. The Air Penny V returns to us in what could be called an alternate version of the “Miami Dolphins” colorway from the sneaker’s original retail run. This version features a white based upper, instead of the new green on the previous version, with mint green…