Tag: Nike

Flightposite II returning soon

Brandon King

Nike’s Alpha Project of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s birthed some truly amazing silhouettes, particularly from a basketball sneaker standpoint. These were worn by Kevin Garnett back in the 2000 Olympics , when he was still with the Swoosh and are finally due for a return. Sporting its original white and blue look, the “GARNETT” that was on the lateral side is now home to the five dots of the Alpha Project. It also retains it zippered enclosure and Foamposite upper. Although no official release date has been announced,…

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Nike to launch sneaker subscription for children

Brandon King

From Reuters: Nike will launch a new subscription service for kids sneakers this week that seeks to woo parents with an offer of fewer nightmarish trips to the shoe store in exchange for a regular fee and consistent brand loyalty. Aimed at the US kids shoe market, estimated at an annual $10 billion, “Adventure Club” builds on Nike’s SNKRS app, which notifies shoppers every time it launches a new shoe or has an exclusive sneaker at a nearby store. It is Nike’s latest plan to keep shoppers coming back to…

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Undefeated unveils Nike Kobe 4 Protro Collection

Brandon King

Undefeated unveiled four colorways that are in celebration of Mamba Day, August 24. For those avid observers of the oncourt footwear of NBA players then you have seen on the on the feet of Devin Booker, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Kuzma. Each of sneakers sport patent leather builds, Undefeated logos on the tongues, insoles and both of the aglet, as well as both of Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” present on the heels. All of the sneakers in the collection features white midsoles and outsoles. The Undefeated x Nike Kobe…

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Concepts Nike Kyrie 6 coming December

Brandon King

It appears that Concepts will be reprising their partnership with Nike Basketball for a special colorway of the upcoming Kyrie 6. Outside of the pink tint and guava ice color palette, there is little information currently available on this sneaker and there are no leaked images. As the Kyrie line has a penchant for telling stories that have been integral to Kyrie’s live, but executing them quite well, it will be intriguing to see what will come out of this latest collaboration. The Concepts x Kyrie 6 will release sometime…

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Images of the Purple Camouflage Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

Nike has continued the kicks to the junk of the legacy of the Foamposite line by over saturating the market with releases that were not only ill conceived but poorly executed as well. This upcoming Foamposite Pro checks all of those boxes. It sports a purple camouflage print across its Foamposite upper with black showing up on the eyelets, lateral Swoosh and on the collar. Fuchsia is the hue for the tiny forefoot Swoosh and for the “FOAMPOSITE “ that is on the rear pull tab. A black outsole with…

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Another look at the Metallic Silver and Black Supreme Nike Dunk SB Low

Brandon King

Since we reported the upcoming collaboration between Supreme and Nike SB, images of two of the three colorways have leaked. Additional images of the Metallic Silver and Black colorway of this trio of shoes have also come to light. Though is is obscured by the box paper, what can be seen is an a two tone sneaker with metallic silver at the forefoot and black leather from the midfoot on back. On the lower heel a Supreme logo is present and a white midsole. This one, like the other two…

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The Nike 2019 Academy Pack

Brandon King

For their upcoming 2019 Nike Academy, Nike Basketball put together special colorways of four of their signature models- the KD 12, Kobe 4 Protro, Kyrie 5 and Zoom Freak 1. The shoes all feature a scattered multi-coloured letters and numbers pattern with the Zoom Freak 1 and the Kyrie 5 sporting bright hues across their upper, while the Kobe and KD 12 opt for more subdued hues on their uppers. At this juncture, there is no word on if these will be available to those other than the participants of…

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Nike SB and Supreme collaborations coming in September

Brandon King

It looks like Nike and hype beast brand Supreme are getting back together to birth a triumvirate of Nike SB Lows – metallic silver/metallic silver-black , varsity red/varsity red-black and metallic gold/metallic gold-navy-white. All of the dunks will sport a premium leather upper, “world famous” on the aglets atop rubber midsoles and outsoles. The Supreme x Nike SB Low Dunks are scheduled to release September 12 at nike.com and select skate shops. The sticker price for each is set at $110 USD. Supreme x Nike SB Dunk LowMetallic Silver/Metallic Silver-BlackCK3480-001$110September…

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Nike is trying the flag thing again on these Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

Nike has decided that tiny controversy with the Air Max 1 will not dissuade them from putting flags on shoes, as shown on this Air Force 1. It sports a white tumbled leather upper with obsidian swooshes on the lateral and medial sides and red “Nike Air” branding in the heel. The red insole features “UNITED” and “STATES” on adjacent stripes. On the tongue is the current American flag, where the label normally sits. This upper sits above a obsidian midsole and outsole. This Air Force 1 is available at…

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“Roses” Zoom Freak 1- Official Images

Brandon King

This colorway of the Nike Zoom Freak 1 is a tribute to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s late father, Charles. It sports a white mesh upper with red Giannis and “34” logos on the tongue and rear heel respectively. Gold swooshes adorn the medial side of the shoe and on the midsole. The red, rose patterned outsole features the text, “ I Am My Father’s Legacy.” The “Roses” Nike Zoom Freak 1 is scheduled to release September 7 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $160 USD. Nike…

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