Tag: Sneakers

FAMU Football head coach Willie Simmons shows off LeBron XX PEs

Brandon King

With the recent deals inked by Florida A7M and Howard, with Nike and Jordan Brand, respectively no longer will jaw-dropping PE’s be the exclusive domain of places such as Oregon and UNC. Since embarking on their six-year partnership with Nike in 2021, Florida A&M has already had its share of saliva-inducing exclusive footwear, with several editions of the LeBron XVIII, XIX and XX. Head football coach Willie Simmons took to twitter ( in a now-deleted tweet) to show off the latest iteration of FAMU-specific Lebrons. They sport a sail-colored upper…

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An initial look at the ‘White” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

This collaborative Air Jordan 12, which will come in women’s sizing, will debut in a white-based as well as a black-based aesthetic. Each colourway will sport burgundy crush mudguards and other detailing. Other features will include waxed laces, co-branded insoles and A Ma Maniére hangtags. Both colouways of the A Ma Maniérex Air Jordan 12 will debut in 2023 at amamaniere.com and other select retail venues; they will carry a 225 USD sticker price. A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 12 Black/Black-Burgundy Crush DV6989-001 $225 2023 A Ma Maniére x…

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“Beef and Broccoli” New Balance 580 coming next year

Brandon King

Tis upcoming iteration of the New Balance 580 features a combination suede, leather and mesh upper, with the brown suede of said upper underlaid with green mesh and leather. New Balance “N” logos are found on the sides, with additional branding seen on the tongue. Underneath the upper resides a a grey midsole and a Roll Bar system. The “Beef and Broccoli” New Balance 580 is planned to debut in 2023 at new balance.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a $130 sticker price. New Balance 580 $130 2023

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“Toast”New Balance 2002R

Brandon King

This soon-to-come New Balance 200R utilizes a toast, tawny birch and apricot illusion color palette spread across its leather and suede overlaid upper. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with “N” logos , with additional branding present on the tongues. Belows the aforementioned upper resides an N-ERGY midsole and a rubber outsole. The “Toast” New Balance 2002R is scheduled to release over the course of the coming months at newbalance.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 150 USD sticker price. New Balance 2002R Toast/Tauny Birch-Apricot Illusion M2002RPL…

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“Oregon Ducks” Air Jordan XIV PE

Brandon King

This special edition Air Jordan 14 was designed specifically for the Oregon Ducks football; team/ This Air Jordan 14 sports a grey suede fooundational layer overlaid with grey at the ankle and rear heel. A Duck logo takes the spot on the lateral ankle normally occupied by the Jumpman, with an “O” logo underneath the Jumpman on the rear heel. Limited to just 275 pairs, the individual number of each pair is placed behind the tongue below the “XIV” branding. Speaking ogf the tongues, they read “OREGON” and “DUCKS” on…

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Black and Red Air Jordan 1 FlyEase: Official Images

Brandon King

As can be seen, this FlyEase Air Jordan 1 is inspired by the classic black and red colourway, It sports a black leather foundational layer underlaid with that of red at the toebox. The same bus is also present on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the ankle strap that is part of the Tobie Hatfield-designed Flyease ease-of-entry system. A medial zipper in conjunction with several hook-and-loop adjustments allows the wearer to enjoy a custom and comfortable fit. Underneath resides a white midsole and red rubber…

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Solefly x Air Jordan 13: Official Images

Brandon King

Miami boutique SoleFly has joined forces with Jordan Brand to birth this collaborative Air Jordan 13. This joint Air Jordan 13 sports a what could be seen as a UNC-inspired suede and nylon upper equipped with a textured inner. A SoleFly logo stands in for the typical Jumpman branding on the left tongue. The classic hologram has its usual home on the lateral ankle , with a blue elephant print insole rounding out an upper that sits atop a Celestine blue midsole and a Muslim and gum rubber outsole with…

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When, where and how you can acquire the Eastside Golf X Air Jordan Collection

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What to Know Read From Eastside’s Founder For the second time, Jordan Brand and Eastside Golf are partnering to create a capsule collection, featuring footwear and apparel for on and off the course. The collection is designed to inspire young Black professionals to see themselves in the game of golf, helping expand the sport for the next generation. Jordan Brand and Eastside Golf coming together around the game of golf is a powerful statement about the future of the sport, and the expanding influence of basketball culture. The footwear silhouettes…

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Eastside Golf x Air Jordan 1 High Golf dropping November 12

Brandon King

Following in the outsoles of the outsoles of the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 12 and the Air Jordan 12 Low Golf , Eastside Golf will be putting their spin on the Air Jordan 1 High ‘ The Eastside Golf Air Jordan 1 High sports a while leather foundational layer overlaid that of burnt sunrise at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. Midnight navy shows up un the Swooshes on the sides, inner and laces. Jordan Brand logo are seen on one tongue and…

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Nike suspends relationship with Kyrie Irving

Brandon King

Friday night Nike announced they have suspended their relationship with Kyrie Irving, including postponing his upcoming sneaker, the Kyrie 8. “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” Nike said in a prepared statement. “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.” These words ring hollow, as Nike is a company whose products are created under the most deplorable positions by some of the poorest people on the planet with their full knowledge of…

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