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This Kyrie 5 celebrates the Chinese New Year

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

The Kyrie 5 is the latest silhouette to join the Year of the Pig celebration. This special edition Kyrie 5 features a black upper with the Bai Jia Yi pattern finding a home on the the heel as well as the Flytrap midfoot overlay. The Kyrie logo on the tongue is purple and the same color is used on the logo and Kyrie signature found on the red insole. The upper sits atop a black midsole with purple found along the lateral side of the forefoot. A white outsole with…

Kyrie 5 inspired by his favorite television show

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Brandon King

This Kyrie 5 draws its inspiration from Kyrie Irving’s favorite television show. The “Friends” edition of the Kyrie 5 sports a black mesh upper with with orange, turquoise and yellow hues finding a home on the Flytrap on the midfoot. White is the color of choice for the Kyrie logo on the tongue as well as the lateral Swoosh logo. Underneath that is the Friends logo(which Kyrie has a tattoo of on his forearm) from the television program. A strip of orange up front breaks up the otherwise black midsole.…

“Military Blue” Nike Kobe AD release date

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Brandon King

As we head into the new month of February, it seems we will be greeted with a new colorway of the Kobe AD. This Kobe AD sports a military blue mesh upper with sunblush accenting and black detailing throughout said upper. Below sits a speckled white midsole and a translucent outsole. The “Military Blue” Kobe AD is set to release on February 1 at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail locations. The sticker price is set at $140 USD. Nike Kobe ADMilitary Blue/Sunblush AV3556-400$140February 1, 2019

PG3 to release in Black and White

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 Brandon King

When it comes to Paul George’s latest signature shoe, the Nike PG3, a lot of the focus is on the “NASA” colorway, but while you haven’t been looking , this understated black and white version is also on the horizon. The shoe features a simple black ,tonal synthetic mesh upper. On the white midsole, a Swoosh is parked nearly dead center of the foot. This package sits above a slightly blue tinted translucent outsole. This PG 3 will release on February 1 at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail locations.…

KD 11 “Just Do It” to release in early February

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Brandon King

Like the Kyrie 5 before it, the KD 11 will also get a “Just Do It” colorway. This special edition KD11 features a black Flyknit upper with a crimson and blue splatter effect that extends to the midsole and heel. The bright crimson forefoot swoosh is shadowed by photo blue, while the hues are reversed for the same effect for the Nike logo on the inner heel. This upper sits atop the previously mentioned black splattered midsole and dark translucent outsole. The “Just Do It” KD is set to release…

Lebron 3 “Home” Colorway to return

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Brandon King

The “home” colorway of Lebron James’ third signature shoe is the second original colorway that will see a return to retail. This version features the white and black leather of the original, but unlike the 2005 version, this pair eschews varsity red, opting for a varsity crimson hue. Outside of that color change, the shoe is true to its first release. The “Home” Nike Zoom Lebron 3 is scheduled for a February 3 release at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retailers. The sticker price is set at $175 USD. Pictures…

Official images of the Lebron 16 “Equality Rise Above”Pack

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 Brandon King

Continuing a theme started with the Lebron 15, the Lebron 16 will also feature an “Equality” shoe. The “Equality” Lebron 16 features two dual colored pairs, each with a white shoe and a black shoe. One pair features a right white shoe with black laces with a black left shoe with white laces. The other pair is the opposite. Both pair feature clear translucent outsole with the word “equality” emblazoned across them. Both of the “Equality Rise Above” Lebron 16 are slated for a January 21 release date. They can…

This KD 11 releases this month

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Brandon King

The KD 11 will get a new addition with this colorway. The new colorway will feature a Flyknit upper interwoven with black and white fibres with black for the “overlays” at the lateral forefoot and the medial side of the toe as well as the heel counter. A blue translucent outsole rounds out the aesthetic. This KD 11 is slated to release January 15th at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail venues. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. KD 11Black/White-Racer Blue-Bright CrimsonAO2604-006$150 January 15, 2019

Nike Air Flightposite “Chinese New Year “

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019 Brandon King

Another day, another shoe seemingly added to Nike’s Chinese New Year collection. The newest addition is the Air Flightposite. This version of the classic silhouette features a purple Foamposite upper that has a gradiation to a near-pink, in addition to the design that also adorns the aforementioned upper. The same coloration is present on the Swoosh that is present on the upper. The black neoprene sleeve has a geometric pattern of conjoined triangles with a logo of praying hands at the top of the sleeve. The outsole seems to be…

Nike Zoom LeBron 3 returning in original white and navy

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Brandon King

An original colorway of LeBron James’ third signature shoe is set to make its return this holiday season. The white and navy colorway of the LeBron 3 has not been seen since it’s original release in 2006. Like it OG forefather, this shoe features a white and navy upper with its understated patent leather overlays. The lace loops are silver and both the Nike branding on the lateral rear and the LeBron logo on the medial ankle are navy and silver. A white and navy midsole and white outsole…