Tag: Nike

Ex-Nike executive’s son abused discount for sneaker business ( shocking)

Brandon King

Allegedly Joe Hubert, the son of former Nike executive Ann Hubert not only used a family discount to obtain stock for his sneaker reselling business. Mr. Hubert’s activity was reported to the company on multiple occasions but, nothing was ever done. Anyone who has been employed by the aforementioned company will not be appalled at the torpidity displayed, as that this is just the latest and highest-profile example of a repugnant culture that exist not only there but in most companies- the rules only apply to certain people. This article…

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An initial look at the Stingwater x Dunk Low SB

Brandon King

Later in 2021 this Dunk Low SB, the footwear fruit of a collaboration of Daniel Kim’s Stingwater brand will make its retail debut. It sports a red leather foundational layer overlaid with safari-esque patterns at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. On the lateral side Stingwater branding is seen in on the lateral side, along with a small reversed Swoosh. Underneath the upper a translucent midsole and outsole is found, completing the aesthetic. Stingwater x Nike Dunk Low SB $TBA Later in 2021

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Check out the Nike Zoom GT Cut

Brandon King

This summer will see the retail debut of a new performance silhouette from Nike Basketball called the Zoom GT Cut. The debut colourway sports a white and red upper constructed of an open mesh, overlaid by nylon panels. A white-bordered and incomplete Swoosh adorns the lateral sides, with the branding showing up in red on the medial forefoot and of a black reverse variety on the medial heel. Below this upper resides a midsole that contains React cushioning in the heel and a translucent outsole. The release of the Nike…

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An initial look at the “Weatherman” Kyrie 7

Brandon King

The “Weatherman” colourway debuted, and was very well received, back in 2011 on the KD IV, and it appears his friend and fellow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will adopt the theme for his current signature shoe, the Kyrie 7. The green background is inspired by the green screens that display the graphics behind meteorologists. On the aforementioned layer a heat-map pattern is found, along with black-bordered Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides and other detailing of the same hue. Below this upper resides a black midsole with a…

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This Pink Nike Air VaporMax 2021 is coming soon

Brandon King

This pink aesthetic is the latest upcoming colourway of the Nike Air VaporMax 2021. It sports a pink Flyknit upper with white-bordered Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Pink also shows up on the tongue and heel pull tabs and heel counter. Below this upper resides a VaporMax unit with speckled upper in key impact zones. The release of this Air VaporMax 2021 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail ; they will carry a 220 USD sticker price. Nike Air VaporMax 2021 DH4088-600 $220 2021

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“Beige and Gold” Nike PG5

Brandon King

This Nike PG 5 sports a beige upper composed of a combination of materials. Nike branding shows up at the heel and forefoot, with a PG logo appearing on a loop at the bottom of the lacing system. Above this brown-lined upper resides a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The beige and gum Nike PG 5s is already available at certain retailers such as Shoe Palace and soon at nike.com; they will carry a 100 USD sticker price. Nike PG 5 Beige/Gold CW31430-700 $110 2021

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“Kiss of Death” Clot x Nike Air Max 1 releasing domestically March 27

Brandon King

Back in 2006 , Chinese streetwear brand Clot joined forces with Nike to celebrate the opening of ACU, China’s first sneaker boutique. En Fifteen years later Clot and Nike are reprising this collaboration. This sneaker it will look very similar to its 2006 progenitor, but will feature a few changes , such as a perforated toe , reflective heel wrap and all-new insole and outsole print. It will sport a net suede upper with a clear toe box with red Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. A reflective and…

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This Nike Air VaporMax 2021 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming colourway of the Nike Air VaporMax 2021 sports a light mango and light aqua interwoven Flyknit upper with light mango Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. The same light mango shows up on the tongue and rear pull tabs and the inner, with light aqua present on the heel counter and collar. Below the aforementioned upper upper resides a full-length VaporMax unit with speckled rubber present on the outsole in key impact zones. The release of this women’s Nike Air VaporMax 2021 is expected to soon be…

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“The 20” Off-White x Nike Dunk Low collection rumoured to come this fall

Brandon King

It appears, at least for now, Virgil Abloh has had his fill defalcating on Air Jordan silhouettes, and he is now setting his sights once again on the Nike Dunk Low. With his upcoming “The 20” collection, the disrespect of this classic silhouette will be spread out over 20 colourways. If you are familiar with Abloh’s previous take on the Nike Dunk Low then these will feature those same attributes- the unique lacing system, groundbreaking zip-ties and the medial side off-white text. The “The 20” Off-White x Nike Dunk Low…

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“Aquamarine” Nike Air Tuned Max on the way soon

Brandon King

The “Aquamarine” is the next colour in the on-deck circle in the Nike Air Tuned Max lineup. This upcoming Air Tuned Max features a white mesh upper overlaid with a black plastic lace cage and sheeny aquamarine sections. Below this aforementioned upper resides a wolf grey midsole that ,in part, houses a full-length Air unit and a black rubber outsole. The release of the “Aquamarine” Nike Air Tuned Max is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments’; they will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Nike Air…

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