Tag: Nike

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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”Black/Volt” Air Max 95 on the way

Brandon King

This upcominging iteration of the classic Air Max 95 features leather, nubuck and mesh construction. In addtion to the airmax branding on the tongue, Swoosh on the lateral ankle and “NIKE AIR”  on the reflective rear heel, this “95 is also armed with additional classic “AIRMAX” branding present below the ankle Swoosh.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole that houses heel and forefoot max air bags and a black rubber outsole.  The “Black/Volt” Nike Air Max 95 is planned to debut this spring at nike.com and select retail establishments;…

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“Monarch” Nike Air Max 1 set to debut this summer

Brandon King

Nike keeps the hits coming with this yet-to-be released Air Max 1. This Air Max 1 features a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with pure platinum leather as well as monarch suede. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also showing up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. Monarch makes an additional appearance at the inner as well as the branding on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white rubber outsole. The “Monarch”…

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