Tag: Nike

An initial look at the “James Theatre” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This upcoming grade school and movie theatre -themed iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a red suede upper with perforations on the lateral forefoot. A larger Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with smaller such branding seen on the medial side. The tongue label is derivative of a classic movie ticket and read ” James Theater” with LeBron’s crown logo and also reads “ADMIT ONE” and “12301984” , which is LeBron’s birthdate. The movie-inspired aesthetic carries over to the rear heel, which is reminiscent of the lights from…

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Kentucky Basketball tapped as “Mamba Program”

Brandon King

Multiple sources have relayed to KSR the University of Kentucky has been picked as a Mamba Program ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 basketball season. Kobe’s widow-Vanessa Bryant- hand selected the Wildcats to be the flagship Mamba school, culminating a process that was over a year in the making. A multi-year rollout is expected to bring multiple programs into the fold. This coming season Kentucky will be outfitted in Team-exclusive Kobe kicks and Mamba branded units could be a possibility in the future. Mrs. Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports…

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“Social Currency” Social Status x Mac Attack: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway is the latest Nike and Social Status collaborative iteration of the Nike Mac Attack. It sports a reflective mesh foundational layer overlaid with ivory suede at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Pine green leather shows up at the heel, collar as well as the Swooshes ( all of which are removable to reveal campfire orange underneath) that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike and Social Status branding can be seen on each respective tongue and insole, with “NIKE” seen on the rear heel.…

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An initial look at the “Hemp” Nike Calm Mule

Brandon King

This mule is a new spin on the well-received Nike Calm Slide. The foam upper sports a slip-on design with adjustable straps to give the wearer a more individual fit. A stamped Swoosh on the lateral side, with additional branding on the heels, completes the upper, which is bonded directly to the midsole. A ribbed bordered rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Hemp” Nike Calm slide, like seemingly every upcoming Nike release, will debut during an already jam-packed holiday 2023; will carry a $60 USD and will be available…

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“Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak 5 honors the Antetokounmpo Brothers

Brandon King

The “Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak was introduced to the world by its signature athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo, during a NIke tour in China. This colour honors the three brothers of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar- Alex, Thanasis and Kostas. It sports a sail upper spread across mesh and suede materials. Blue can be seen on the “NIKE AIR” branded rear heel overlay, laces. Green takes care of the Giannis logo on the tongue, signature on the rear of the tongue, medial Swoosh, as well as the large one that…

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LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXI

Brandon King

Since LeBron was spotted in the LeBron XXI a week ago, several sets of subsequent images have emerged. However these differed from the below picture in that none of them were put out by the man himself, LeBron James, who posted an image the “Violet Dust” colorway of his upcoming signature sneaker Monday on his Instagram in a post captioned “PURPLE RAIN PURPLE RAIN #LeBronXXI.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Offering a lateral profile and above view, the perforations and yellow lower bordering of…

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“White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 uMid coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming , women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Mid sports an all-white leather upper with that of reptile-print texture at the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the ankle strap that adds a luxurious aesthetic. Underneath resides a white AF-1 midsole and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole. The “White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 Mid is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1…

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”Clark Atlanta” Nike Pegasus 40 is out now

Brandon King

The Panthers of Clark Atlanta are one of several HBCUs that were featured in Nike’s Pegasus 40 collegiate collection. It sports a white mesh upper with a large, team scarlet outlined Swoosh that extends to the midsole. Meanwhile the branding on the medial side, while of the same hue, is smaller and is completely covered by team scarlet. Black shows up via an overlay that extends up the eye rows, with the same color present on the black mesh tongue. On the label at the top of the aforementioned tongue…

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Spelmanites, this Pegasus 40 is for you

Brandon King

This Spelman-specific iteration of the Nike Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper with an old royal overlay that runs the eye rows, with the same hue also present on the mesh tongue. A large, flat pewter outline Swoosh that extends to the midsole on the lateral side, with smaller branding of the same color on the medial side. At the top of the aforementioned tongue, “SPELMAN” replaces , the typical nike branding that typically occupies the space, while a Spelman logo finds its home on the lateral ankle. Underneath,…

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The “Norfolk State” Nike Pegasus 40 is now available

Brandon King

This Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper sports a large lateral Swoosh , outlined in Sea Green , that extends down to the midsole. The branding on the medial side is smaller and completely coloured with Sea Green.Pewter shows up on the eye row overlays , as well as the mesh tongue. At the top of the aforementioned tongue , NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY replaces the standard nike branding, while a Spartan logo appear on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a white React midsole that is home to Zoom Air…

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