Tag: shoes

”Red Cement” Air Jordan 3: An official look

Brandon King

Boorwing its aesthetic heavily from the classic “White Cement” colourway, the “Red Cement” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 4 that is planned to debut later this summer. As alluded to, it visually similar to the “White Cement” colorway but red is tagged in for the cement grey. A red, black speckled misole and a black, grey and red rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Red Cement” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled t debut Augus12 in full family sizing.

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An initial look at Anthony Edwards’ first adidas signature shoe

Brandon King

Initial images of the freshman signature shoe , the Adidas Anthony Edwards 1, of up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards have emerged. The creation of the sneaker was a clause in Edwards’ dealwith Adidas that would kick in should be make an All-Star team, which he did in 2023. What can be glaned from these pictures is a shoe with a black upper largely sheathed within a blue synthetic material. On the rear heel branding can be seen, completing an upper that sits atop a midsole ofthe same blue hue.…

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This LeBron 16 is inspired by LeBron’s favourite television show

Brandon King

This LeBron 16 pays tribute to Martin, LeBron’s favorite 1990’s sitcom. Paying homage to the fifth season’s DVD cover and poster, this sneaker is outfitted in court purple upper with tour yellow accenting. The triangular pattern that wraps the lower heel is a clear nod to the “Martin” logo and the same can be said for the “NIKE” on the medial heel. At this juncture, there is no confirmed release date. We will have more updates on this sneaker as Information becomes available.

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Hartford man arrested for trying to steal $265 worth of Nikes from Kohl’s

Brandon King

According to police, a Hartford, Connecticut man now faces multiple charges after he attempted to steal $265 worth of Nike basketball shoes from Kohl’s. Around 2 p.m. Monday February 20, police responded to the retailer for a report of a shoplifter. A man, Jorge Bermudez-Martinez, 25, was observed concealing sneakers under his sweatshirt. According to a police report, he was taken into custody by police as he left the store. Bermudez-Martinez was charged with sixth-degree larceny ; he was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, as at the time…

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Aaron Gordon Nike Zoom Rev PE

Brandon King

After electrifying the basketball world by his performance in last year’s NBA dunk contest( some would say he was the true winner), Aaron Gordon will return to the contest this evening. When he does, on his feet will be his player exclusive Nike Zoom Revs. The black upper sits atop a “chaos” patterned midsole and a translucent outsole with the same pattern underneath. According to Nike, this is because ” when Aaron is on the court he feels like there is so much chaos going on in the game and…

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Isaiah Thomas Will Wear These Kobe A.D.s for the All-Star Skills Challenge

Brandon King

When Isaiah Thomas takes the court for tonight’s NBA All-Star Skills Challenge, he will be doing so in style in this Kobe AD PE. The sneaker is dressed in a bright, one might say “Celtic”, green at the upper and midsole. The branding on the medial and lateral sides are colored in gold with white speckles. Gold also accounts for the tongue Kobe branding and red is used on the snake-esque DNA logo on the heel. A black external heel cup and a blue tinted translucent outsole round out this…

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No All-Star Shoes This Year from Nike Basketball

Brandon King

Those of you who are fans of All-Star kicks will be a little disappointed. That is because there will be no All-Star collection from Nike Basketball this year. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving will be rocking their respective kicks from Nike’s recently releases Black History Month collection. Jordan Brand, however, will proceed forth with their All-Star collection.                

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LeBron 14 “Black Ice” to release January 28th

Brandon King

After the long awaited unveiling of the Lebron 14 on Christmas Day, LeBron James broke out another colorway of his upcoming signature shoe on his birthday. Dubbed the “Black Ice”, this sneaker features an all-black upper with the white outlined Swoosh on the midfoot strap breaks up the monochromatic look. A white midsole and blue tinted outsole that houses the Zoom-Air units.  You can get your hands on these when they release January 28 2016 for $175.  What are your thoughts on the 14th model in the LeBron James signature…

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Thousands of Pair of Counterfeit Sneakers discovered by South African Customs

Brandon King

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized counterfeit sneakers at the Lebombo Border Post.  Suspicions were aroused when a truck driver refused to stop at the port checkpoint on Monday. Police then chased the truck; the driver fled the scene outside the port area. The same truck had been detained earlier in the year with consignment clothing.  The truck contained 9,085 pair of “Adidas” and 1,850 pair of “Nikes” worth R8.7 million ( 63,315 USD).  SARS’ Janine Mqulwana had this to say:  The truck has been detained and escorted to…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Two Men Beat Up 12-Year-Old Boy for his Sneakers

Brandon King

In this edition of head-shaking inducing actions related to sneakers,  according to an arrest report, two men are in the Palm Beach County Jail after they allegedly beat up a 12 year-old-boy Sunday.  The report said Nicolas Sanchez and Gonzalo Munoz are staring down robbery charges after the two males and three juveniles attacked the victim and stole the $200 he was wearing and another pair of $300 sneakers he had in a box. The victim told Palm Beach Co. sheriff’s detectives he went to a birthday party intending on…

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