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This LeBron 17 is based on the Air Max Uptempo

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Brandon King

The Air Max Uptempo is a classic hoops shoe from the golden age of Nike Basketball and this upcoming LeBron 17 pays homage to that famous sneaker. It sports a university red knit upper with black and white woven in toward the midsole to form a marbled pattern. On the black tongue is a jeweled Uptempo logo. This upper sits atop a Zoom Max air bag and a translucent outsole. The “Air Max Uptempo” LeBron 17 is expected to drop at some point in spring 2020 and will be available…

“Fairfax” LeBron 7 : Official Images

February 27, 2020 Brandon King

Official images of the one-time player exclusive Lebron 7 for Fairfax High School have been released in front of its March 6 release date. It sports a black upper of synthetic materials, leather and patent leather. The red lateral side Swoosh is bordered in maize, with maize showing up for the LeBron signature on the tongue and on the medial side branding, which also displays ‘FAIRFAX” on the lateral lower ankle. Nike LeBron 7Black/Varsity Red-Varsity MaizeCU5646-001$200March 6, 2020

“Mr. Swackhammer” LeBron 17 dropping soon

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Brandon King

This latest addition to the LeBron 17 “Space Jam” collection is in inspired by Mr. Swackhammer. For those who are too young, or didn’t see the original Space Jam, Mr. Swackhammer is the owner of the intergalactic amusement park Moron Mountain who tried to kidnap the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan to help his struggling park. It sports a bright volt upper with multicolor woven in that wraps the heel that is somewhat reminiscent of the outer appearance of the failing amusement park. On the insole is the Space Jam…

“Oracle Aqua” Nike Kyrie 6 is coming in February

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 Brandon King

This Kyrie 6 will make its retail debut at the beginning of Black History Month. It sports an oracle aqus upper in a combinations of a mesh in the front and suede wrapping the ankle and heel. At the midfoot are two straps- one with a tiger stripe motif and the other a leopard. Embroidered black Swooshes sit at the lateral and medial sides along with Kyrie branding of the same color on the tongue and an orange heel counter complete the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits…

Another “All Bros” colorway of the Zoom Freak 1

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Brandon King

A third colorway of the Nike Zoom Freak 1 carrying the “All Bros” theme , which is inspired by Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounpo’s relationship with brothers Alexis, Francis, Kostas, Thanasis, is on the way. It sports a turquoise upper with accented with navy for the tongue and heel logo with cerulean on the lower two lace loops and medial Swoosh. On the insoles appears “All Bros” and the aesthetic is completed by peach and turquoise midsole with a large black ,speckled reversed Swoosh with a translucent outsole. Nike Zoom…

“Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack coming NBA All-Star Weekend

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Regrettably, Space Jam 2 is a thing, and in commemorating the movie, Nike Basketball is dropping a “Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. The pack will consist of a “Monstars” version of the 17 and a “Toon Squad” Lebron 17 Low. The “Monstars” colorway is scheduled to release on February 14 with the “Toon Squad” releasing the next day on the 15th. At this juncture there are no images available but updates on them will be provided as information avails itself. “Monstars” Lebron 17 CD5050-400February…

Nike Basketball unveils 2020 Black History Month PEs

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Nike Basketball has unveiled several PE’s for Black History Month. The grouping consists of the KD 12, Kyrie 6 , Lebron 17, PG 4 and the Zoom Freak 1. Each shoe is inspired by the street styles of the early 1990’s and African culture ( whatever that means). As these are PEs, a retail release seems unlikely, but these shoes will grace NBA courts, beginning January 20.

Nike officially unveils the PG4

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Brandon King

Nike has officially unveiled the PG4 . The upcoming model features a mesh zippered shroud construction at the upper (it looks quite similar to the Adapt BB) and a full-length Nike Air unit, which is a first for the line. The black and white debut coorway of the PG4 drops in China January 8 and globally January 24.

Nike Adapt BB2: First Look

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Brandon King

Initial images of the follow up to Nike’s power-lacing basketball sneaker, the Adapt BB2. It features an upper constructed of an open cell mesh ; a large Swoosh traverses the midfoot and covers the laces. At the heel is found a glossy external heel counter, while the tongues sport “L” and “R” respectively. This upper sits atop a black midsole that houses a forefoot Turbo Zoom AIr unit and a translucent outsole. The Nike Adapt BB2 has anticipated release at some point during the upcoming spring. Information on these will…

“Hardwood Classic” Nike LeBron 7 coming in 2020

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 Brandon King

This Lebron 7 is an alternate version of the 2010 PE that was designed to go with the Cavaliers throwback gamers and unlike the other version, this colorway will be coming to retail. It sports a blue suede upper unlerlaid by synthetic side panels. Orange is used a complimentary highlight color and shows up bordering the Swoosh, near the top of the lacing system, the Lebron signature on the tongue and the “LJ23” logo on the lower ankle. A blue midsole that houses the full-length Max Air unit and a…