Tag: Nike

KD 16 PE réminiscent of classic SB Dunk

Brandon King

This season Kevin Durant has taken to the hardwood in a plethora of exclusive looks of his KD 16 sneaker.  A recent iteration hearkens back to a classic Dunk, 2006’s “Mork and Mindy” Dunk High SB.  It sports a red and grey upper with a chrome lateral wing. A small metallic silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral ankle, while black shows up for the branding on the medial ankle and wing. Grey piping laps the upper separating the solid red and red and grey multi layer mesh at…

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DeMar DeRozan wore three Kobe VI Protro PEs

Brandon King

DeMar DeRozan has plied his craft on college and professional hardwoods largely in Kobe Bryant footwear ( save an infamous time in the Air Jordan X). Following the untimely death of the husband, father and basketball legend, his daughter and 7 others in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, Kobes quick became the most worn shoes in the Association. However for DeRozan, wearing Kobes was business as usual; Nike seemed to recognize this as the new deal the Bulls’ star forward signed an extension with the brand that kept…

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“Dinner Plate” Nike SB Dunk Low debuting in 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk SB Low is inspired by the togetherness that comes from sharing meals together.  It sports a  green and beige upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. The same metallic silver also shows up on the rear heel that is home for “NIKE AIR” branding and a pattern below the aforementioned branding is a branding pattern reminiscent of that seen on old school dinner plates.  Nike SB is seen on the tongue label that sits atop the signature puffy tongue, while on the insole is printed…

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An initial look at the LeBron 22

Brandon King

Though we are still in the heart of LeBron XXI releases , eyes are already turning toward the next entry in the LeBron line, the LeBron XXII.  Already given the nickname “Monopoly “ due to the currency from the popular board game appearing on a graphic that completely covers the entirety of the upper., which is apparently devoid of FlyWire. The lateral branding appears to be integrated into a support feature that extends up from the midsole.  Lavender shows up on the collar and the tongue.  View this post on Instagram…

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“Midnight Navy” Air Max Plus Drift coming April Fools Day

Brandon King

This upcoming release appears the be the next evolution in the Air Max Plus sneaker tree. It sports a mesh foundational layer TPU overlays in the familiar aesthetic of the Air Max Plus. Midnight navy can be seen at the inner, while an orange Swoosh can be seen on the lateral heel with additional branding of the same hue seen on the tongue.    Below the aforementioned upper lives a navy midsole that is home to a full-length Air Max bag and a tri-colored rubber outsole.  The “Midnight Navy” Nike…

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“Rose Whisper”  Nike Dunk Low on the way (again) 

Brandon King

This women’s specific Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of rose whisper at the toe , eye row and wrapping the heel.  Swooshes of rose whisper adorn the lateral and medial sides , with same hue appearing at the branding on tongue. Rose whisper makes an additional appearance at the inner with white also showing up via the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel and insole branding. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a rose whisper rubber outsole.  Already available at select retail…

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This dog-inspired Nike Book 1 is coming in early April

Brandon King

This upcoming Book 1 is inspired by Haven, the Phoenix Suns star guard’s cane corso. Part of the brand’s Hike Pack, which pays homage to Booker’s love of nature.  It sports a black canvas upper  overlaid with nubuck and adorned with metallic red bronze Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Both the Booker logo on  the tongue and “96” emblazoned on the pull tab sits on a pony hair tongue and collar.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black Cushlon 2.0 midsole and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Haven” Nike Book 1…

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”Black/University” Nike Kobe VIII Protro coming this fall

Brandon King

Nike continues in their ongoing mission to line the pockets with Kobe releases that fans of the man or his sneakers will invariably get the shafted out of. With iits black engineers mesh upper and gold lateral branding, this upcoming iteration of the Kobe VIII Protro is visually reminiscent of the “Del Sol” Kobe VI. Metallic gold also appears on the embroidered Swoosh on the medial side side and the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Court purple shows up on the Kobe logo on the rear heel, completing…

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“Burgundy Crush/Picante Red” Air Max 1 dropping this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 1 sports s white mesh foundational layer overlaid with picante red leather. Burgundy crush suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with material of the same hue also present at the lower portion of the upper. Burgundy crush also shows up for the branding on the rear heel and atop the white perforated tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper lives a white midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning at the heel and a burgundy crush and white rubber outsole. The “Burgundy Crush/Picante Red” Air…

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