Tag: PE Corner

PE Corner : Howard x Jordan Brand 4028 PE: Another Exclusive Heat Check

Brandon King

The partnership between Howard University and Jordan Brand continues to deliver. Since signing their 20-year deal in 2022, the Bison have consistently been laced in some of the cleanest team-issued footwear in college sports—and this latest Air Jordan 4028 PE is no exception. Dressed in a sleek monochromatic build, navy dominates the upper, covering the patent leather toe cap and shroud for a polished, elevated look. Hits of red bring the energy—appearing on the “NIKE AIR” branding at the heel and adding just the right amount of contrast. Roll down…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Unveils “Jordyn” Nike Kobe V Protro PE Inspired by His Daughter

Brandon King

In what amounted to a glorified scrimmage disguised as an NBA game, the New York Knicks dismantled the Chicago Bulls 136-96—and Jalen Brunson made sure to bring heat to the hardwood. Brunson debuted a heartfelt new Kobe V Protro Player Exclusive, dubbed the “Jordyn” PE, inspired by his daughter. The sneaker features a pink Flywire-equipped base, overlaid with a fused layer adorned in a repeating heart pattern—an unmistakable nod to its inspiration. That same motif carries onto the tongue, while an embroidered heart at the heel further reinforces the personal…

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PE Corner: Kevin Durant wears KD 19 inspired by “White/Sport Royal” Air Jordan XVIII

Brandon King

Although he has taken both subtle and not-so-subtle jabs at Michael Jordan over the years, that hasn’t stopped Kevin Durant from channeling MJ’s legacy on-foot. This Player Exclusive iteration of the Nike KD 19 draws direct inspiration from the Air Jordan XVIII—the final sneaker Jordan wore in an NBA game. The design mirrors the XVIII’s minimalist aesthetic with a clean white upper that’s notably free of heavy overlays. Chrome detailing elevates the look, with a metallic number atop the tongue, a chrome top eyelet, and “DURANT” stamped on the heel…

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PE Corner: Rob Dillingham’s Nike GT Cut 4 PE is releasing

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For the overwhliming majority of the subjects of “PE Corner” they remain in the realm of Player Exclusives, never to see the retail light of day, however that is not the case for this Rob Dillingham iteration of the Nike GT Cut 4. This PE of the recently acquired Chicago Bulls guard sports a metallic gold synthetic upper with small silver Swooshes on the medial ankles. Dilliahgam’s “With the Shifts” logo is stamped on the rear heel. Additional Swooshes are stamped on the medial toe, with grey showing up on…

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PE Corner: the “Texas Longhorns” Nike KD 18

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The KD 18 is the latest model in the signature line of Kevin Durant to the get the Longhorn treatment as, Durant and Nike continue to pay homage to the institution at which KD spent his brief collegiate career. This latest iteration of Longhorn exclusive footwear sports a burnt orange mesh upper overlaid with white and reflective overlays. A Longhorn logo is seen on the medial ankle , opposite a Swoosh on that off the lateral. KD logos are perched atop the tongue Underneath resides a burnt orange midsole with…

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PE Corner: The “Howard” Air Jordan 4 PE

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This Air Jordan 4 was made for the athletes at Howard University.  They sport a navy nubuck upper adorned with navy-backed white netting on the sides and tongue. Standard Jumpman and “Flight” branding are perched atop the right tongue, while Howard branding stands in for the iconic logo on the left. Red takes care of the “NIKE AIR”, as well as the lace tabs.  Underneath the upper resides a white midsole as well as a blue-tinted rubber outsole.  As with most of the subjects of “PE Corner,” there is no…

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PE Corner: “UNC” Air Jordan 10 PE

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This Air Jordan 10 was made for the Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina.  The team exclusive iteration of the X sports a white leather upper with university blue overlays at the lateral forefoot as well as one that wraps the heel and features an embroidered white Jumpman on the medial side. A Tar Heel logo is present on the lateral ankle.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole is a black and university blue rubber outsole that lists some of Michael Jordan’s accomplishments within the game…

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PE Corner: The “Green Laser” Air Jordan 4 

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While not a Player Exclusive, this iteration of the “Laser” Air Jordan 4 is a F&F exclusive, limited to a mere 68 pairs.  They sport a green upper, the entire surface of which is laser-etched with the silhouettes of multiple Air Jordan models. Black-backed netting shows up on the sides as well as the tongue; the hue also covers the inner lace tabs and the rear heel.  Perched atop the tongue is a red, molded Jumpman, a more detailed upgrade to the embroidered branding that normally occupies the space. An…

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PE Corner: Duke Basketball shows off another Kobe PE

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Duke Basketball was not done unveiling jaw-dropping Kobe PE’s and they may have saved the best one for last.  The white upper with black panels at the toe and sides is complemented with eye rows that transition from white to royal blue. Black mesh wraps the heel, joined by an external heel counter that features a Kobe signature.  Blue-bordered Swooshes adorn the sides, while a Kobe and Duke logo are seen on the right and left tongue, respectively. A white and black midsole and white rubber outsole round out the…

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Duke Basketball unveils another Kobe PE

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Earlier this week Duke Basketball showed the world a team-exclusive black and blue iteration of the super over Kobe V. The Blue Devils were not done showing off footwear from their team-exclusive fleet as Tuesday afternoon the program unveiled an additional colorway of the Kobe V Protro.  Likely to be worn in games played in front of the Cameron Crazies, this Kobe V Protro sports a white and blue fused upper adorned on the sides with black bordered Duke blue Swooshes. Perched atop one tongue is a Duke logo, while…

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