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Nike opens store with several early Air Jordan releases

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 Brandon King

If you are opening a new store, you want to start off with a bang. With the opening of their new SoHo location , Nike is doing just that. That is because to celebrate the opening of this location, the brand will christen the new door with several early releases and a few restocks. The early releases are: John Elliot x LeBron Soldier 10 Air Jordan 9 “Kobe” Air Jordan 9 “Space Jam” Air Jordan 12 “Royal” An additional early release is the Air Force 1 Low “NYC” (not…

KD 9 Performance Review

November 3, 2016November 13, 2016 Brandon King

Fit While I thought the Flyknit upper of the KD9 was beautiful to look at, I was a bit skeptical of it’s ability to perform on the basketball court. However once I took the shoe onto the hardwood, those concerns were quickly assuaged. Putting the shoe on, I was treated to an inner that was devoid of any discomfort issues, but one that provided a sock like fit. Once I got them on the court, I saw this excellent fit extended beyond superficial casual wearing. The Flyknit upper was game…

U.S. Sneaker Production Could Become More Prevalent

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 Brandon King

The tasks of producing much of the footwear we wear left for Asia many moons ago. However, technology could be bringing them back. That is because some of the major players in the footwear world- Nike, Adidas, and even Reebok , could be returning with robot-driven production facilities. Last week, Canton, Massachusetts based Reebok announced it planned to open a high-tech facility in Rhode Island in which sneakers would be produced by robots pouring plastic. Our idea was,if the U.S. Us where the innovation is, let’s make the product that’s…

Kristaps Porzingis Reportedly Agrees to Multiyear Deal with Adidas

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Brandon King

As reported by Nick Depaula of The Vertical, Adidas has added Kristaps Porzingis to its roster of players. The Knicks’ power forward indicated that he received offers from several sneaker companies , but ultimately whitled it down to the Swoosh and the Three Stripes. He decided on Adidas because they offered him a better deal, which will pay him between $3 million and $6 million per year. “All I can say is both Nike and Adidas are first-class companies. I would be lucky to align myself with either one. The…

The Swoosh blesses youngster who gave his teacher his favorite Air Jordans

October 1, 2016October 1, 2016 Brandon King

Last week , Coronado High School student Hector Montez made news, when video of him surprising his teacher an football coach, Thomas Walser with a pair of Taxi Air Jordan XII’s. Apparently the folks out in Beaverton got wind of Hector’s kind act and decided to return the favor by sending him some Jordans this week. The package included a note that read: “Your teacher inspired you, You inspired us. Continue to be the change you want to see” https://twitter.com/chayes2bars/status/780440175880962049

Latest Nike Innovation Will Make Your Flyknits fit even better

September 25, 2016September 25, 2016 Brandon King

Since their debut in 2012 , Flyknits sneakers have been, to say the least, quite popular (they are expected to produce $1 billion in revenue this year). The woven yarn and other fiber upper has been used on shoes from nearly every activity. Nike is working on a device to make your Flyknits shoes even more comfortable. On September 22, the company filed a patent application for the apparatus, called the Portable Steaming System for Articles of Footwear, with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Per the company’s patent application…

Nike’s power lacing kicks will be available this November

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 Brandon King

Nike announced earlier this year that the tech in the power lacing Air Mags first given to Micheal J. Fox had a home in a new design and production would soon begin on them. The Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 will be on sale at select Nike retail locations in the U.S. beginning November 28. The company stated you have to make an appointment to “experience” and “purchase” them. Check out the videos from Nike and WIRED for more insight on the Hyperadapts. https://youtu.be/z7Cyv3cvIxY

Air Penny IV to return to retail in 2017

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Brandon King

After a decade long hiatus, the Air Penny IV will rear it’s beautiful silhouette in the nearing months. The leadoff colorways include the OG home colorway, white/black/blue and and a black/ dark neon blue away version. Check out the images below.

Air Jordan 1 OG “Top 3”

August 31, 2016 Brandon King

It was just a matter of time. This Air Jordan 1 combines original colorways in “What The”-esque fashion. The combined colorways are the “Bred”, “Royal” and “Chicago”. You can pick these up when they are released to select Jordan Brand retailers, November 28, 2016 for $160. Via mr_unloved1s

“Hyper Cobalt” Air Foamposite Pro releases later this month

August 18, 2016 Brandon King

These Foamposite Pros were only once available to Ben Gordon, are coming to retail very soon. This version stays true to its PE progenitor with its Hyper Blue Foamposite shell, black leather eyestays, black jeweled Swoosh and hyper blue outsole. You can try to get your hands on these beauties when they release August 26, 2016. Nike Air Foamposite Pro Hyper Cobalt/Black 624041-403 August 26, 2016 $230