Tag: Sneakers

”Vapor Green” Air Max 1 ‘87 now available

Brandon King

Thisviteration of the timeless Air Max 1 features a mesh foundational layer overlaid suede at the mid foot and heel, as well as a vapor green rand. Vapor green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongu, insole and rear foot branding as well as the top eyelets. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a barely volt midsole that is the home to Air Max cushioning in the heel to a tri-color rubber outsole. This striking Air Max 1 is currently available at Nike.com; they…

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An initial look at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD IV

Brandon King

The “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is an homage to KD’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who succumbed to lung cancer when Durant was just 11. Originally released in 2012, the “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is set to makes its return in the upcoming holiday season. It sports a pink fused upper with a mesh layer on the sides to aid in ventilation and breathability. A pearl graphic Adonis the overlay that wraps the heel, that also is home to Nike and KD branding ; the same pattern appears at the top of…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson wears Static-inspired LeBron XXI

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the favorite of the Las Vegas Aces toward A’ja Wilson, as already this season she has taken to the court in several player-exclusive iterations of the XXI.  This latest PE for the WNBA’s best player is inspired by Static Shock, the mainstream, watered-down, homogenized version of the original Milestone Comic character, Static.  It sports a vibrant blue upper, inspired by the jacket the character wears, adorned on the lateral side with an electricity bolt bordered white Swoosh on the lateral side and pink outlined…

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An initial look at the 2024 “Black Cement” Air Jordan III OG

Brandon King

Initial images of the 2024 iteration of the “Black Cement” Air Jordan III have finally come to light.  As to be expected, it features all the visual elements from the colorway so many have come to love- black leather upper, elephant print overlays, Jumpman on the tongue, and “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  It does appear that Jordan Brand was somewhat successful in its efforts to recreate the shape of the 1988 original, as this image depicts a slightly sleeker profile contrasting with the boxier outline of previous…

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The “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V will be a GR

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Black Metallic”’ Air Jordan V is the latest classic colorway to get the “Reimagined” treatment. According to zsneakerheadz, this different spin on the classic colorway features reflective detailing and white laces. They retain the other visual elements that we’ve come to know- black nubuck upper, side netting, reflective tongue with red Jumpman, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, black midsole with black speckled metallic silver “teeth” and translucent rubber outsole.  These are set to debut February 15, 2025 during NBA All-Star Weekend. Zsneakerheadz adds…

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”Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 SP coming next Spring

Brandon King

With the success of the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration it comes as no surprise that the two entities would seek to capitalize with additonal releases.  To that end, Nike SB and Jordan Brand are once again are joining forces on another Air Jordan 4.  At this juncture, there are no available but what is known is they utilize a summit white, varsity red, neutral grey color palette. Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey suede at the toe and…

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“Grape” Air Jordan V coming back next May

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz and Sneakerfiles The Air Jordan V turns 35 in 2025 and in honor of that milestone, the “Grape” will be one of several colorways of Michael Jordan’s fifth signature sneaker that will get retail run.  At this time there are no images of the shoe but we should see a white leather upper with clear netting on the tongue and sides. A new emerald Jumpman should be perched atop the grape ice tongue. New emerald also takes care of the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear…

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”White/Cement” Air Jordan IV expected in May 2025

Brandon King

t was very welcome news that the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV would be making its latest return in 2025.  According to zsneakerheadz, the 2025 release will be improved iteration that will be meant to be a closer replication of its 1989 progenitor in that it promises to bring back the original shape. Hopefully, the same level of effort and attention to detail will also be utilized when it comes to replicating the coloration, as this has been an issue with previous iterations of this classic colorway.  Zsneakerheadz adds that this…

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