Tag: Nike

“One Block at a Time” Born x Raised x Nike Dunk SB Low postponed in lieu of tragic death of brand’s founder

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Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as Born x Raised Clothing founder Chris “Spanto” Printup succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An Instagram post from the Born x Raised account read: “ Spanto was in a car accident on June 25. He passed away at 7:56 am  (local time), June 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind his wife Anna and three children, Marilyn, Carter and David, a sister, three brothers, his mother, step mother, and step father, his beloved grandparents, his family at Born…

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“FAMU” Nike Zoom Generation PE cleats

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The hits keep coming from the joint partnership between Nike and FAMU. Although many of the FAMU PE’s have been directed towards the basketball teams, the latest footwear masterpiece is for the Rattler football team, as for the upcoming season they will be able to take to the gridiron in their own version of LeBron’s first signature shoe, the Air Zoom Generation. They sport a green leather upper overlaid at the with green snakeskin textured leather, with the same material also showing up at the collar. Dual Lebron and FAMU…

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“Ember Glow” Nike Ja 1 : Official Images

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This latest and upcoming Nike Ja 1 is the latest addition to the kids-exclusive wing of Ja 1 roster. It sports an ember glow upper spread across its mesh upper with a reinforced midfoot. Conjoining blue lightning Swooshes wrap the foot with a “JA” logo on the tongue and his number “12” embroidered on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and a JA-branded black rubber outsole. The “Ember Glow” Nike Ja 1 is scheduled to debut July 3 at nike.com and select retail…

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Jeff Green in the Air Jordan XXXVIII

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Earlier this week Jeff Green helped the Denver Nuggets bring home their first NBA Championship in franchise history. Well-traveled and highly skilled NBA vet Jeff Green gave the world another look at the yet-to-be-released Air Jordan XXXVIII. Take a look at Green in action in the XXXVIIIs in the images below.

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Take a look at these latest pics of the “Red Metallic” Nike Air Foamposite One

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The “Red Metallic” Nike Air Foamposite One is being prepared for its third retail run, having orginally been released in 2012 and making a reappearance on shelves in 2017. It sports a bold red Foamposite upper with One Cent logos on the rear heel and the tongue. A small white Swoosh appears on the forefoot portion of the black leather that runs the eye rows , with more of the material appearing at the collar and rear heel. Underneath resides a translucent rubber outsole with a red traction section. The…

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“Blue Tint” Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen available

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This latest colourway of the Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT sports a blue tint mesh upper with dual teal nebuala and olive Swooshes on the lateral side. A single orange Swooshes occupies the lateral side same color also bordering the tongue. Emboroidered “NIKE AIR” and “LBJ” branding appears on the tongue, 9th “XX” appreaing on the rear pull tab. An olive overlay that wraps on the medial side completes this upper which sits atop a Zoom Air housing midsole and rubber outsole. The “Blue Tint” Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen is…

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Thirty-nine years after its original release, the Nike Mac Attack, a sneaker that was produced for tennis great John McEnroe, makes its first retail return. The roster of pairs will consist of original colorways, new aesthetics, and a joint effort with Social Status. The leadoff hitter for the retuning lineup sports a light smoke grey leather upper, underlaid with black mesh at the toe and forefoot. Black also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the same hue also present at the collar…

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“Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One coming July 6

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The “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One is set to embark on its third retail run, having originally released in 2012 and returned in 2017. It sports a metallic red Foamposite upper with black leather present on the eye rows, collar and rear heel. One cent logos are present on the rear heel and of the jewelled variety on the tongue,, with red pinstriped pull tabs. Underneath resides a One Cent-branded translucent outsole with a large red traction section. The “Metallic Red” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to begin…

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“Track Red” Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT now available

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This iteration of the LeBron NXXT sports a track red mesh upper with a branded leather tongue of the same hue. Dual Swooshes of black and teal nebula are seen on the lateral side with a single teal nebula branding on the medial side. Emerald rise stands in on the overlay that wraps the heel with magenta showing up on the inner. On the rear pull tabs a “XX” dubrae can be found. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a specked midsole and an emerald rise rubber outsole. The “Track Red”…

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“FAMU” Nike LeBron VII: Official Images

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Along with a black pair that debuted earlier this season, this footwear masterpiece was one of two Florida A&M LeBron VIIs. This iteration sports a gorge green suede upper with FlyWire encased sidepanels on the lateral and medial sides. A Rattler logo can be seen on the medial ankle with “FAMU RATTLERS” appearing on the tongue. Orange borders the large, specked lateral Swooshes, with the hue also showing up on the LJ23 logo on the lateral ankle, aforementioned FlyWire cables, and upper lace loops. Underneath resides a gorge green midsole,…

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