Tag: Sneakers

An initial look at the ”Violet Rush”

Brandon King

Lebron James was clearly not a fan of the Lebron XIX, having already worn the Lebron XX move this offseason than the handful of times he took the XIX to the court during the NBA season. Images of a second colourway of the XX have come to light. Nicknamed ”Violet Frost” , this LeBron XX sports a violet rush knit upper with dual-displayed Swooshes on the lateral side. Orande is seen at the eye rows , with ”XX” dubraes seen at the bottomlg the lacing system. Other XX brandings are…

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This Air Jordan 1 Mid is coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with noble green collar.en leather at the the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. The same noble green is present at the collar, where it is overlaid with midnight navy that is home for the Wings logo. Midnight navy Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also shows up on the Jumpman present on tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a navy rubber outsole. The “Noble Green” Air Jordan 1 Mid…

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Jayson Tatum signature sneaker coming in 2023

Brandon King

For the past couple of seasons Jayson Tatum has been the banner-carrier for the flagship Air Jordan game shoe, most notably, the Air Jordan XXXIV, XXXV and this past season, the XXXVI. With Tatum on the path to superstardom ,Jordan Brand has decided to give him his own shoe, called the Jordan Tatum 1. At this early juncture there are no images of the Tatum 1 but initial reports are there will be three inspired launch colourways – “St. Louis”, ”Zoo” and ”Pink Lemonade”. The sneaker will includes allusions to…

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This Nike Air More Uptempo is on the way

Brandon King

We here at sneakershoptalk have been outspoken critics of anytime a brand runs a shoe to retail far too often. Often times these colouways are derivative and/or badly executed. Occasionally in the deluge of such sneakers, there will be a scant few that are pulled off well , and such is the case with this upcoming Air More Uptempo. It sports a perforated sail leather upper with the silhouette’s signature “AIR” overlays, which in this case are black-bordered and feature a basketball colour and texture. A sail Swoosh is present…

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“Starfish” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming October 27

Brandon King

The ” Starfish” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a women’s-exclusive iteration of the silhouette that apparently is also the latest addition to the “Shatteted Backboard” series. Its white leather base is overlaid with that of statfish at the starfish toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Starfish Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with cacao present at the collar underneath a starfish overlay that is home to the Wings logo. Below is home to a sail midsole and a starfish rubber outsole. The ” Starfish” Air Jordan 1 High…

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An initial look at the “Tennessee State” Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

Following Clark-Atlanta and North Carolina A&T before it, the mighty Tennessee State University is the latest HBCU to get a themed Dunk Low. This Dunk Low is outfitted on red, black and blue leather across its upper with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. On the tongue appears the University’s logo, while on the rear heel ”1912” is embroidered, a reference to TSU’s founding on June 19, 1912. Tiger-striped laces and insoles, with later featuring ”Tiger Pride” are also seen, while behind the tongue features TSU motto, “Think.…

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“Thunder” Air Jordan 4 coming back next summer

Brandon King

When it was released back in 2006 was an anomaly, and an harbinger of things to come, in that it was an exclusive online release/ Only available at the Jordan website,( who is old to remember www.jumpman23.com ?) it came with a jacket and carried a whopping $500 USD price tag. Last seen in 2012, word has emerged that the ”Thunder” 4 will be part of jordan Brand’s summer 2023 release plans. At this very early juncture, there are no images available but what is hoped , and expected, is…

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Penny Hardaway Nike Air Foamposite One PE coming in 2023

Brandon King

This Nike Air Foamposite One started its life as a rarely seen PE on the feet of one Mr. Anfernee Hardaway back in 1997 and it appears in 2023 you may have a chance at them, as they are coming to retail. Based on vintage images, they will sport a white Foamposite upper paired with black leather on the eyerow. Black also appears on the tongue, laces, pull tabs and the inner. Underneath resides a translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, this Air Foamposite One is planned to debut…

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“Triple White” Air Jordan 1 Low on the way

Brandon King

This lower collared and monochromatic Air Jordan 1 sports an all-white leather upper with Swooshes, Wings logo, and tongue branding of the same hue. Underneath, as you could ascertain from the title, is an white midsole and matching rubber outsole. This clean Air Jordan 1 Low is scheduled to release September 1, exclusively on the Nike App, for some reason. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 Low White/White-White 553558-136 $110 1 September 2022

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“Prelude” Nike Zoom Kobe VI could be on the way

Brandon King

The ”Prelude” Kobe VI was part of an eight shoe lineup , that was very hard to get ( an unfortunate indicator of the direction Nike would foolishly take the line in), in the build up to the launch of the Kobe 9, an amazing shoe, both on an off the court. The snakeskin-textured upper of the ”Prelude” VI sports a graffiti design that is inspired by Kobe’s Venice neighborhood. Volt Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ; the same is also presnt on the Kobe logo on the…

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