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An initial look at the “EYBL” Nike LeBron XX

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 Brandon King

This LeBron XX was made specifically for the ballers that take part in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). The league is comprised of the to 40 high school basketball circuit teams in the United States and one team from Canada. It sports a grey knitted upper with a multi-hued pattern covering the dual Swooshes on the lateral side. A LeBron signature and EYBL logo appear on each respective tongue, with pink present on the laces and inner. Underneath resides a combination black and multi-coloured speckled midsole and a…

Kevin Durant debuts latest shoe against Clippers

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 Brandon King

Recently we reported on initial images surfacing of the KD 16 and now the man himself, Kevin Durant, has unofficially introduced his latest shoe to the world. In the first two games of the Suns’ opening round playoff series against the Clippers, Durant broke out a mostly black version of his new kicks. Durant had a near triple-double, scoring 27 points, dishing out 11 assists and grabbing 9 rebounds but the Suns came up short, 115-110 in Game 1. KD grabbed 6 rebounds, handed out 5 assists to go along…

An initial look at the Nike KD 16

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023 Brandon King

The signature line of Kevin Durant marches forward as images have emerged of sixteenth iteration of the series. It features a lower collared silhouette with piping and a later wing that is reminiscent of the Air Penny II. KD and Nike branding can be seen on the tongue and lateral ankle, respectively, completing an upper that sits atop a midsole that will likely house Zoom Air cushioning or we could see it implemented in a strobel fashion, as well as a rubber outsole. More information on these will be reported…

LeBron XXI coming later this year

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 Brandon King

Though it seems that the Lebron XX just debuted, the 21st iteration in Lebron James’ signature is already being prepared for release, planned to hit the market during an already insanely packed holiday 2023 season. At this very early juncture ther are no available images, but what is known is the XXI will feature a lower collared desgin, just as was the case with its predecessor, the Lebron XX. There will be all-new midsole tooling, and heel ribbing. At its debut four colour options will be available : The Lebron…

An initial look at the “Dark Grey” Nike Air Zoom Generation

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Brandon King

This year , 2023, LeBron James’ first signature sneaker, the Hummer H2-inspired Nike Air Zoom Generation , turns 20. This upcoming colorway sports a grey upper constructed of a combination of nubuck suede and mesh with anthracite appearing on the heel, eyestays, tongue, and toe. A grey suede midsole and semi-translucent rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Dark Grey” Nike Air Zoom Generation is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price. Nike…

An official look at the “Photon Dust” Air Penny 2

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Penny 2 is the latest addition to Nike Basketball’s “EMB” series. It sports white and photon dust across its upper , with black and metallic silver showing up in a complimentary role. One Cent logos appear on the lateral ankle and tongue respectively, along with a Swoosh on the rear heel and EMB Series logo on the insole. Underneath resides the forefoot rapping midsole and a milky translucent rubber outsole. The “Photon Dust” Nike Air Penny 2 is expected to debut sometime over the course of the…

FAMU is giving away a free pair of FAMU Lebrons at their next basketball game

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Brandon King

Florida A&M students, alumni or fans who live in the Tallahassee area tomorrow will have even more of a reason to attend the Rattlers’ next game. FAMU is taking on Alabama A&M in a doubleheader Saturday, January 28 for Coaches v Cancer/ Sneaker Night. The women tip off at 2:00 PM EST , with the men tipping off a 4 PM EST. One lucky attendee will receive a pair of FAMU Lebrons that will be given away that night. In order to enter, attendees are asked to take a picture…

An initial look at the “Wheat Gold” Air Penny 2

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Brandon King

This upcoming look for the Penny 2 sports a wheat gold, safety orange, black, coconut milk and white color scheme spread across its combination leather, suede and mesh upper. Below this aforementioned upper is a midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot and visible Air Max unit at the heel and a black rubber outsole. The “Wheat Gold” Nike Air Penny 2 is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at select retail venues. They will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Nike Air…

“Green” Nike LeBron 7 Raffle links

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Brandon King

title image via karaatekickz23 If you are like me, then you are eagerly anticipating the debut of the “FAMU” , which will occur on January 7. As sneaker releases are often wrought with pitfalls, I suspect this will be no different. Here is a list of places that are conducting raffles for the “Green” FAMU 7: APB UNKNWN Social Status Sneaker Politics Oneness Rule of Next Good luck to everyone seeking a pair.

“Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX coming January 13

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Brandon King

The “Olive Suede” LeBron XX one of several colourways of the silhouette that will debut in 2023. It sports an dark olive suede upper with that of a lighter variety standing in for one of the lateral side dual Swooshes, with white branding on the medial side. LeBron XX branding is seen on the lace dubraes, tongue, rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides a khaki midsole and Dunkman-branded creme rubber outsole. The “Olive Suede” LeBron XX is scheduled to release January 13 at select retail locations. They will carry a…