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”Miro” Air Jordan 7 returning this summer

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Staff

Seventeen years after its original 2008 release, the “Miro” Air Jordan 7 is returning this year. The “Miro” Air Jordan 7 is inspired by Spanish painter and sculptor’s Joan Miro’s famous sculpture, Dona i Ocell (Woman and Bird). They sport a white and black upper splashed with areas of color, tying it to the Barcelona-installed sculpture. A gold Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, while perched atop the black tongue is “AIR JORDAN” in gold and red stitching. The shield at the rear heel displays a number 9, which was…

2026 NBA All-Star sneaker release dates

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Staff

The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend is rapidly approaching and as we have seen for so many years, sneakers will have a role in the festivities. Beginning February 12 each day will see a multitude of releases, concluding on February 14. February 12 releases February 13 Drops / Not pictured : Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 ( multitple colors) February 14 Drops

“Lapis” Air Jordan 11 coming in November

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Staff

It appears that Jordan Brand has loosened the proverbial spiggot on th flow of Air Jordan 11 releases as we have recently seen an uptick in drops of the iconic silhouette. The “Lapis” is a new, women ‘s-specific colorway of the classic Jordan 11. At this juncture there are no available images of the upcoming colorway, initial predictions assign a lapis upper overlaid with a rand of the same hue. Black would show up at the inner as well as the laces, with a metallic silver Jumpman present at the lateral ankle.…

February 2026 Air Jordan release dates

February 7, 2026February 9, 2026 Staff

Enjoy these latest images of the “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Staff

Thirteen cycles after its 2013 debut, the “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 i making its anticipated return later this year, As was the case with its 2013 progenitor, they feature a red nubuck upper with black baked netting on the sides as well as the tongue. Perched atop the cement grey tongue label is a white Jumpman, with additional such branding on the rear heel. Cement grey also shows up on the ends of the lace tabs as well as the inner. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black and…

“Coconut Milk” Nike KD 18 coming February 2026

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Staff

This upcoming iteration of the KD 18 sports a coconut mesh foundational layer overlaid with sand drift suede. An additional and synthetic overlay flanks the foot, offers lateral support, and forms the loops of the lacing system. Green shoes up via the KD logo perched atop the tongue, bordering the Swooshes that sandwich the ankle, as well as the “EA$Y” that appears backing the tongue. Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a large volume forefoot Zoom Air unit, as well as a green rubber outsole. The Coconut Milk” Nike…

LeBron and Nike face criticism over MLK shoe

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Staff

Holidays in the sporting world are an opportunity for players and teams to get in on the celebration by wearing special jerseys, and in the case of the NBA, sneakers. Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day all see players break out special, unique colorways. MLK Day is no different, as we have seen shoes commemorating the day and the icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, grace NBA hardwoods for many years. For MLK Day 2026, LeBron James broke out a special colorway of the LeBron 23, as he has done on many occasions. This year’s…

“Year of the Horse” Nike Kobe VIII Protro returning January 31

January 18, 2026 Staff

The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII debuted in 2014 as part of Nike’s Chinese Zodiac Collection and they are primed to make their return in 2026. Featuring updated Protro tech, they sport an eye-catching light crimson knit upper adorned with a large gold Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding present on the medial ankle. Gold also stands in on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Backing the tongue is a horse graphic, further tying…

A detailed look at the “UNC” Air Jordan 11 Low

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Staff

Recently highlighted the emergence, I’m an initial set of images of the UNC Air Jordan Low and now a new set of looks has come to light via yyt_snkrs. As can be seen, they feature a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue patent leather rand. A”23” and university blue embroidered Jumpman appears at the rear heel, while a sash that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN.” Behind the tongue is a patch that reads “QUALITY BASKETBALL PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER”, while “NIKE AIR” branding is…

“University Blue” Nike Air returns in March 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Staff

After 23 years on the sneaker sidelines, Nike has seen fit to call the proverbial number of the “University Blue” Air Foamposite Pro. As was the case with its 2003 progenitor, the 2026 iteration will feature a university blue Foamposite upper with a large white Swoosh on the lateral side. A smaller midnight navy Swoosh is present on the lateral eye row, with embroidered branding appearing on the rear heel. University blue stripes appear on the front pull tab, while “FOAMPOSITE” is present on the rear. Underneath the aforementioned upper…