Tag: Nike

“Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 97 features a metallic gold leather and mesh upper with two reflective bands at the top portion of the upper as well as one on the tongue. Gold swooshes are found on the lateral sides, with black showing up on the inner, tongue and laces. On the rear pull tab “air max” appears in metallic gold embroidery. Underneath resides a black midsole, full-length Air Max unit, and a black rubber outsole complete the upper. The “Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97 is expected to debut soon…

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Black and red Nike LeBron XX coming October 5

Brandon King

Like it or not, these are the LeBron XX. This upcoming XX sports a black knit upper with double Swooshes (one university gold and the other light smoke grey) appear on the lateral side, with single grey branding present on the medial side. XX branding are seen on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a black cushion midsole that features Miami references, palm tree leaves and 2012. Miami is known for the former, while the later, the year 2012, is whenLebron James could finally add champion to…

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Air Flight Huarache returning in 2023

Brandon King

Originally released in 1992, and designed by design legends Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar, the Nike Air Flight Huarache is one of the brand’s most venerated and well-received silhouettes. The sneaker is typically associated with Michigan’ s “Fab 5” back in the day, but were also seen on the feet of thhe late, great Kobe Bryant in Lakers colours. Last seen in 2014, another retail run is planned in 2023, according to reporting from Riley Jones of Complex. The only confirmed colourway is the original White /Varsity Purple-Royal Blue-Menta. Taking…

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“Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Dunk High is a component of a “University” series. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid by gym red at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Large chenille Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with Nike branding appearing on the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The “Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High is imminently anticipated to hit nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk High White/Gym Red-Yellow Ochre-Gum Med Brown DR8805-101…

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“Camo” Nike Blazer SB Low GT on the way

Brandon King

Grant Taylor and Nike Skateboarding are continuing their work on the Nike Blazer SB Low having completed a “realtree”, the two have once again used the blazer low Sb as their canvas, this time bringing forth a camouflaged version. This Blazer SB Low sports a camouflage printed canvas upper overlaid with black tumbled leather at the heels and swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Orange branding appears on the tongue and rear heel, completing upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Camo” Nike SB Blazer…

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An initial look at the ”Violet Rush”

Brandon King

Lebron James was clearly not a fan of the Lebron XIX, having already worn the Lebron XX move this offseason than the handful of times he took the XIX to the court during the NBA season. Images of a second colourway of the XX have come to light. Nicknamed ”Violet Frost” , this LeBron XX sports a violet rush knit upper with dual-displayed Swooshes on the lateral side. Orande is seen at the eye rows , with ”XX” dubraes seen at the bottomlg the lacing system. Other XX brandings are…

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Signature sneaker for Ja Morant coming in 2023

Brandon King

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is set to have his name added to the roster of signature Nike signature athletes. While no images are available at this juncture, there is information of three initial colourways- “Phantom/Action Green-Action Grape-White-Laser Orange-University Blue” , ”Cobalt Bliss/Citron Tint-Hot Punch-Medium Soft Pink-Diffused Blue” and ”Game Royal/Black-University Red-Photo Blue-Bright Crimson-Vivid Orange”. Each colorway will reportedly feature Ja-specific branding and personal elements. The Nike Ja 1 is expected to debut next summer at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price.…

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This Nike Air More Uptempo is on the way

Brandon King

We here at sneakershoptalk have been outspoken critics of anytime a brand runs a shoe to retail far too often. Often times these colouways are derivative and/or badly executed. Occasionally in the deluge of such sneakers, there will be a scant few that are pulled off well , and such is the case with this upcoming Air More Uptempo. It sports a perforated sail leather upper with the silhouette’s signature “AIR” overlays, which in this case are black-bordered and feature a basketball colour and texture. A sail Swoosh is present…

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An initial look at the “Tennessee State” Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

Following Clark-Atlanta and North Carolina A&T before it, the mighty Tennessee State University is the latest HBCU to get a themed Dunk Low. This Dunk Low is outfitted on red, black and blue leather across its upper with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. On the tongue appears the University’s logo, while on the rear heel ”1912” is embroidered, a reference to TSU’s founding on June 19, 1912. Tiger-striped laces and insoles, with later featuring ”Tiger Pride” are also seen, while behind the tongue features TSU motto, “Think.…

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“Prelude” Nike Zoom Kobe VI could be on the way

Brandon King

The ”Prelude” Kobe VI was part of an eight shoe lineup , that was very hard to get ( an unfortunate indicator of the direction Nike would foolishly take the line in), in the build up to the launch of the Kobe 9, an amazing shoe, both on an off the court. The snakeskin-textured upper of the ”Prelude” VI sports a graffiti design that is inspired by Kobe’s Venice neighborhood. Volt Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ; the same is also presnt on the Kobe logo on the…

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