Tag: Sneakers

A look at the “True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the ”True Blue” Air Jordan 3, Jordan Brand is releasing this brand new colourway of the Jordan 1. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with true blue leather at the toe and eye rows and grey at the heel and ankle. True blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with a Wings logo of the same hue. Below the aforementioned upper lives a white midsole and grey rubber outsole. The “true Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is planned to…

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“LA Dodgers” Nike Dunk Sb Low debuts October 1

Brandon King

We have devoted multiple stories to the coming “LA Dodgers” Nike Dunk Low SB and have made no bones about our affinity for this soon-to-come Dunk Low. The white leather foundational layer of its upper is overlaid with deep royal blue suede. Sport red pops in its presence on the tongue label and the “NIKE” embroidery on the rear heel. Royal blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Backing each respective tongues are palm tree imagery and “Welcome to Dodger Stadium.” The aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and…

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Up close with the black and metallic silver Air Jordan 6

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This fall will serve as the back drop for the debut of the black and metallic silver Air Jordan 6. It can, and has, been described as a mid-collared take on the “Chrome” Air Jordan 6 Low from 2002 and 2015. The upcoming Jordan 6 sports a black nubuck upper with metallic silver showing up on the Jumpman on the tongue and lace locks, stripe on the rear spoiler and “23” on the rear heel. Below resides a metallic silver-accented black midsole and translucent rubber outsole. Air Jordan 6 Black/Metallic…

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Check out these latest images of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The “Hyper Royal’ Air Jordan 12 is a new and women’s-specific colourway of the 12 that is planned to debut this fall. This Air Jordan 12 sports a black leather upper overlaid with hyper royal mudguards on the medial and lateral sides. Hyper Royal also shows on the branding on the tongue as well as on the rear heel sash. The aforementioned rear portion features the text “CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF JORDAN IN CHINA.” Metallic Jumpman-branded eyelets are present , along with “JUMPMAN” embossed overlay on the lateral side. Underneath…

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An initial look at the ”UNC” Air Jordan 5

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This Air Jordan 5 is not the latest in a long line to be inspired by Jordan’s alma mater but will be the latest college-themed Air Jordan colourways. The ”UNC” Air Jordan 5 sports a university blue nubuck upper with a reflective tongue. Clear netting is found on the lateral and medial sides, with an Nike Team Sports (NTS) jock tag on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole with grey-speckled white ”teeth” and a translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the ”UNC” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled…

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White/Red New Balance 650 coming September 15

Brandon King

The ”White/Blue” will not be the only coming colorway of the New Balance 650; it will be joined with this white and look. Like the previously referenced white and blue, this second color sports a white leather upper with perforated overlays and red ”N” logos on the lateral and medial sides. Red ”650” can be seen on the lateral forefoot, with additional branding found on the ankles, tongue and insole. Also like on the ”white/blue” it sports the ”stitch and puff” collar. A branded white midsole and black, red and…

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“Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Low coming September 27

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Just as they did with the “Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid, Jordan Brand will introduce a all-black Jordan 1 Low this fall. Black Swooshes, tongue Jumpman and Wings logo are also present , with the only non-black marking on the sneaker are the white Jumpmen found on the insoles. Underneath resides a black midsole and matching rubber outsole. Like the aforementioned Mid, this Jordan 1 Low sports a monochromatic black leather upper with mesh at the tongue and inner of the same hue. The “triple Black” Air Jordan 1…

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Two new Mimi Plange x LeBron 18 Lows coming in October

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Nigerian fashion designer Mimi Plange and Nike Basketball are once again teaming up, this on a dual set of LeBron 18 Lows; last year the two joined forces on the “Higher Learning” and ”Daughters” 18 Lows. The diametrically opposed natures of individuality and tribalism inspired the ”Scarred Perfection” colorway. The practice of African body adornment is homaged to with the embroidery and accenting seen throughout the upper. Inspired by the Bantu People, a group of over 400 different ethnic groups from Cameroon to South Africa that are united by a…

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White and black New Balance 550 available September 15

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This iteration of their 550 sports a white leather upper with a combination of grain and perforated leathers. Black shows up at the “550” on the lateral forefoot, bordering the “N” logos on the sides, heels as well as the inner. Additional New Balance branding appears on the rear heel, tongue and insole. Underneath resides a white branded midsole and a black and white rubber outsole. The white and black New Balance 550 will be available September 15 at newbalance,com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 US…

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“Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid coning September 27

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This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid sports a monochromatic black leather upper with mesh tongues, inner and branding of the same hue. Underneath this single hued upper is a black midsole and matching rubber outsole. The ”Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid is scheduled to release September 27 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 Mid Black/Black-Black 554724-093 $125 27 September 2022

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