Tag: Sneakers

Kevin Durant wears an Air Bakin-inspired KD18

Brandon King

Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant wore an iteration of his KD 18 inspired by the classic and controversial Air Bakin.  They sport a black mesh foundational layer, overlaid with red similar to that of the Bakin. The Swooshes that adorn the ankles feature a yellow-bordered black branding on the lateral side, while the medial side is home to a black trimmed red version of the iconic logo.  A vibrant yellow KD logo is perched atop the black tongue, with the same hue standing in on the…

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“Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV now available

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV makes its return, albeit this time in form to take to links.  Unlike its original iteration the Oxidized Green golf shoe sports ribbing and perforations on the side panels. One of what should be 7 Jumpmen appears on the toe, with others that should be located on the rear heel, aglets, lateral ankle, insole and outsole. Additionally, “JORDAN” appears on the front side of the tongue and “XIV” on the back, with “23” seen on the rear heel.  A black…

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“Smoke Grey Suede” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This rendition of the classic silhouette features a smoke-grey suede. The Swooshes that adorn the sides are undergirded with black, with black also showing up at the branding on the tongue and rear heel. An AF1 dubrae and a smoke grey interior round out the upper.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black AF-1 branded midsole and matching rubber outsole.  The “Smoke Grey Suede” Air Force 1 Low is slated to debut in the spring of 2025 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price.  Nike…

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”Sail/University Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming Holiday 2025

Brandon King

As 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the bedrock model of the venerated Air Jordan line, the, Air Jordan 1 , it stands to reason that the silhouette would make an appearance during the brand’s holiday release roster. At this juncture there are no available images, but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a sail leather upper overlaid with university red at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. A metallic Wings logo may be seen on the lateral ankle , with university red Swooshes…

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“White/Photo Blue” Nike Air Pegasus coming this spring

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Pegasus 2K5 can rejoice as Nike is bringing back the popular runner this spring.  It sports a white mesh upper with black overlays and an outer layer of white leather for additional support. Jeweled photo blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same branding appearing in an embroidered form on the rear heel and the toe box. Perched atop the tongue is Air Pegasus branding, completing the upper’s identifying markings.  Underneath the upper resides a white and blue midsole that houses Nike Air…

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“Navy” Nike SB x Nike Air Jordan 4 coming March 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming collaborative iteration of the Air Jordan 4 follows in the outsoles of the very well-received “Pine Green” colorway. Bringing the classic silhouette to the board from the court, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with light grey suede at the toe. White netting occupies the sides and tongue, while navy can be seen on the end of the lace tabs as well as the rear heel. On the tongue a red Jumpman and “Flight” branding, with a NIKE SB branding making an appearance on the aforementioned rear…

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Black” Air Jordan 4 Net coming this month

Brandon King

This take on the Air Jordan 4 seems more of a reimagining than several Jordans who carried that moniker. It takes a a feature that has been an integral aspect of the IV’s design, the netting, and transforms its into the prominent visual aspect of the classic silhouette. The supple black leather upper gives way to the aforementioned netting, which now covers the top portion of the upper, including the tongue.  Stamped Jumpman and “Flight” are seen on the leather tongue with additional Jumpman branding on the rear heel, while…

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“Light Crimson” Nike Dunk Low coming this spring 

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the classic Nike Dunk Low is part of the brand’s Next Nature series, which utilizes environmentally friendly materials in its builds.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that light crimson at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the heels.  The sides are adorned with coconut milk Swooshes, with the same hue also showing up on the branding on the tongue as well as the embroidered “NIKE” atop the rear heel. Light crimson also shows up at the inner and laces. …

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PSG x Air Jordan 1 Wings unveiled during Paris Fashion Week

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Wings is the latest creation in the ongoing collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-German. Reimagining 2024 “Wings” Air Jordan 1, they sport Italian leather construction via its white upper with bronze fringing each panel. Bronze PSG lace dubraes are present with an embossed Wings logo on the lateral ankle.  Underneath the aforementioned upper is a white midsole and bronze rubber outsole.  Debuting during Paris Fashion Week and limited to just 250 pairs, the PSG x “Wings” Air Jordan 1 carries a…

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An initial look at the Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low

Brandon King

During Paris Fashion Week, the driving creative force behind Infinite Archivesm Isimeme ‘Easy” Otabor, unveiled a collaboration with Jordan Brand in the form of this Air Jordan 17 Low.  Initial images have surfaced of this collaboration and what is depicted is a 17 Low that sports a beach leather upper with black taking care of the inner sock/tongue, which also displays Infinite Archine branding. Black perforated leather is seen at the eye rows as well as the collar. Underneath the upper resides a purple TPU shelf a “JORDA17” stamped metallic…

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