Tag: Nike

Nike, you had one job

Brandon King

The news of the return of the “Metallic Gold” Nike Air Flightposite I later this year was a welcomed development for fans of the groundbreaking silhouette. As with any re-release of any returning classic, one of the concerns with fans is will the sneaker be brought back in all its original glory, and the Flightpisite is no different.  Initial images emerged and all seemed well until we got a gander at the medial side. Instead of an outsole that wraps up along the upper and is equipped with flex grooves…

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Coach Prime and son reveal upcoming colorway of DT Max 96

Brandon King

Since reuniting with Nike shortly after he became the head football coach at Colorado it was just a matter of time before Nike would look to cash in by pulling Deion’s shoes out of cold storage. Coach Prime himself revealed the next sneaker on the menu. It’s a DT Max 96 that features a predominantly white upper with black sections. A Black Swoosh can be seen on the midfoot strap. The retail version will not feature the “P21ME” branding on the rear pull tab, as that is reserved for just…

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Check out the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

After weeks of teaser images of closely cropped angles and depictions of detached uppers, an intact picture of the Ja 2 has finally come to light.  Already referred to as “Stargazer” they sport a magenta leather and mesh upper adorned with white Swooshes on the sides that are surrounded by near cocentric stitching. Perched atop the tongue is a Ja logo, while a galaxy pattern is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath resides a magenta misole paired with a galaxy graphic at the forefoot and heel, as well as…

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DT Max 96 x LeBron XXI coming in 2025?

Brandon King

According to sneakerfiles, the Lebron x Deion Sanders Nike LeBron XXI will reportedly be released in 2025. Initially starting their life off as a supposed PE, these bring the aesthetic of the DT Max to the LeBron XXI.  It sports a white upper broken up with aggressive sections, comprised of red, that the DT Max is known for. Black shows up at the inner and tongue, while a red Swoosh shows up on the midfoot strap; an additional Swoosh, this one in gold, can also be seen on the lateral…

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Another not-so-complete image of the Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

An image of a new colorway for the next signature shoe for Ja Morant, the Ja 2.  The new color sports a magenta leather upper underlaid with a mesh of the same hue. The ribbed side panel is home to a teal Swoosh; reportedly, the Swooshes on the left and right shoe will featured a different hue. A Ja logo can be seen on the tongue, along with an external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper appears to reside an anthracite midsole and black rubber outsole.  More information on the…

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”Vapor Green” Air Max 1 ‘87 now available

Brandon King

Thisviteration of the timeless Air Max 1 features a mesh foundational layer overlaid suede at the mid foot and heel, as well as a vapor green rand. Vapor green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongu, insole and rear foot branding as well as the top eyelets. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a barely volt midsole that is the home to Air Max cushioning in the heel to a tri-color rubber outsole. This striking Air Max 1 is currently available at Nike.com; they…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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An initial look at the “Black” Nike Air Flightposite

Brandon King

With its Foamposite upper and its futuristic aesthetic, when it debuted back in 1999 there was nothing like the Air Flightposite on the market. Though a bit heavier than the typically largely leather-constructed sneaker populace at that time, once broken in and conformed to the wearer’s foot through the heat of wear, they offered a nearly unrivaled fit and feel.   The Air Flightposite makes its long-anticipated retail return into of its original colorways – “Metallic Gold” in the upcoming holiday season and picture below, “Black” in 2025.  An initial image,…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson wears Static-inspired LeBron XXI

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the favorite of the Las Vegas Aces toward A’ja Wilson, as already this season she has taken to the court in several player-exclusive iterations of the XXI.  This latest PE for the WNBA’s best player is inspired by Static Shock, the mainstream, watered-down, homogenized version of the original Milestone Comic character, Static.  It sports a vibrant blue upper, inspired by the jacket the character wears, adorned on the lateral side with an electricity bolt bordered white Swoosh on the lateral side and pink outlined…

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”Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Air Max 95 coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the classic Air Max 95 sports a combination mesh , suede and leather upper with reflective detailing. Safety orange makes apprearences on the lace loops, lateral Swooshes, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most of the “airmax” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that is home to Air Max units in the forefoot and the heel as well as a black and orange rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Nike Air Max 95 is coming this fall at Nike.com and select…

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