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The “Blossom” Powerpuff x Nike SB Dunk Low coming this December

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low is part of a trio of Dunks inspired the heroes of the City of Townville- Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles- the Powerpuff Girls. We have images of the pair designed after Blossom, the leader the Powerpuff Girls. It sports a pink upper paired with orange at the Swooshes and laces, to correspond with her hair. A heart is seen on the tongue, with co-branded tongues and Blossom’s eye seen on the rear heel. Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole and a pink translucent…

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An initial look at the “Bubbles” and “Buttercup” Nike SB Dunk Low

Brandon King

Along with the “Blossom” colorway these two NIKe Dunk Lows are part of a collaborative triumvirate of the classic silhouette that was birthed out of a collaboration between The Powerpuff Girls and Nike SB. The “Buttercup” and “Bubbles” iterations feature green and blue , black edged uppers, respectively, with yellow Swooshes for the Bubbles pair, while the Buttercup iteration sports that of black. Both pairs features the eyes of their respective hero on the rear heel. with a depiction of their arch nemesis , Mojo Jojo on the insoles. Black…

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Nike botches another Kobe release

Brandon King

Thursday was August 24, or has it has become known, Mamba Day, celebrating the late, great Kobe Bryant.  In celebration of the day, which also included the announcement earlier in the day of a statue of Kobe to be erected in from of Staples Center, Nike made available 4 Kobe silhouettes – the “undefeated” Kobe V Protro, the “GiGi” Kobe IV Protro, “Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro and the “”Grinch” Kobe VI Protro -via the worst purchase sneaker buying platfor ever conceived, the SNKRS application.  The draw for these opened at…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low Premium coming September 6

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low adds a premium touch to the classic silhouette. The textured layers at the toe, side panels and collar are overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankles. A shimmery pattern can be seen on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the rear heel overlay, which is home to embroidered “NIKE” branding. University blue also shows up on the tongue, inner and laces, completing the monochromatic upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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Brandon King

This Air Force 1 uses brogue detailing to bring an air of ssophistication to the classic silhouette. It sports a white leather upper with the aforementioned detailing present on the side panel as well as on the edge of the eye rows. Leather tongue label is home for metallic gold “NIKE AIR” branding , with a metallic gold Swoosh-clad lace dubrae. On the rear a branded half plaid overlay is seen, which adds to the classy aesthetic. Underneath resides a light coffee rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Brogue”…

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Black and Picante Nike Air Max 97

Brandon King

Thus yet-to-be-released iteration of the classic Air Max 97 sports a black mesh foundational layer overlaid with black as well as picante red leather. Picante red Swooshes are at home on the lateral and medial sides, with additional branding seen on the tongue, while “air max” is spelled out on the rear pull tab. Reflective detailing rounds out an upper that sits atop a black midsole that is home to a visible , full-length Max Air unit and a branded black rubber outsole. The black and Picante red Air Max…

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“Rugged Orange” Nike Calm Slide coming this holiday season

Brandon King

This iteration of the Calm Slide is constructed from a soft foam, with the overfoot strap being home to a debossed Swoosh. A larger foot is found in the in the textured footbed. A multi-directional rubber outsole provides traction and completes these aesthetic. The “Rugged Orange” will be another addition a jam-packed holiday season; they will carry a 150 USD sticker price. Nike Calm Slide WMNS Rugged Orange/Rugged Orange DX4816-800 $50 Holiday 2023

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“University Blue” Nike Air Max 1: Official Images

Brandon King

Nike resumes the rolling out of colorways the Air Max 1, with this well-executed university blue iteration being the latest example. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with a photon dust suede. University blue suede is present at the Swooshes that adorn the sides, inner, tongue, and rear heel branding, as well as in a nearly complete rand. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white outsole. The “University Blue” Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled to debut November 23…

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“Melon Tint” Nike Cosmic Unity 3 coming September 1

Brandon King

This iteration of the Cosmic Unity features a minimum of 20% recycled materials by weight. The upper is composed of various materials, aesthetically augmented with woven embroidery throughout. White Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides with rear pull tabs that display “COSMIC” and “UNITY” on each respective tab, along with a pinwheel logo. Tabs on the tongue show a Swoosh and a number “3”. Below resides a full-length Zoom Air strobel and a Carter sole. The “Melon Tint” Nike Cosmic Unity is scheduled to debut September 1…

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“Malachite” Nike Gamma Force on the way

Brandon King

The Nike Gamma Force is an all-new women’s silhouette whose aesthoetic is inspired by that of classic basketball kicks from the 1980s ans 90s. It sports a white leather upper with light smoke grey peeking on the forefoot, showing up at the collar and wrapping the lower heel. Malachite shows up on the Swooshes that adorns the lateral and medial sides and the inner. The same hue is also present on the embroidered “NIKE” branding on the heel , with additonal light smoke greay branding found on the tongue. Underneath…

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