Tag: Sneakers

Take a look at ”EYBL” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

These Kobe VIII Protros were part of the fleet of sneakers made for young basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pastel pink knit upper that gives way to white closer to the midsole and heel counter. On the tongue, an EYBL logo can be seen, while on the medial heel, reads “EYBL FAM REUNION.” Black shows up on the large Swoosh on the lateral side, smaller such branding on the medial side, and the Kobe iconography present at the rear heel and external heel counter, respectively.…

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”EYBL” Nike KD 17 revealed

Brandon King

The EYBL KD 17 was recently unveiled. Made for the participants of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball league, they sport an eye-catching deep red upper paired with black at the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, as well as the KD logo on the tongue. Peach shows up at the inner, along with EYBL branding on the heel.  A forefoot Nike Air unit resides at the upper’s bottom level, while the red midsole is equipped with Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot. A red rubber outsole rounds put the…

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PE Corner: Sabrina 2s fit for a gold medalist

Brandon King

This iteration of the Sabrina 2 was made for New York Liberty star and newly minted Olympic gold medalist Sabrina Ionescu.  They sport a vibrant red mesh upper adorned on the lateral side with a golden Swoosh;’smaller such branding appears on the medial side, below the ankle, along with a matching Sabrina logo on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a navy-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Right now, there is no indication of a retail journey in the works for these, but we wouldn’t be upset…

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Another new colorway of the Ja 2

Brandon King

A new colorway the yet-to-be-released Nike Ja 2 has emerged.  It sports blue leather at its upper, underlaid at the toe with black mesh. On the majority of the medial side lives a patterned red mesh with a sculpted collar and black Swoosh.  The black Swoosh on the lateral side is surrounded by a near-concentric pattern, while under the ribbed white rear heel appears “12 AM.” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole with a Ja logo on the rear heel, while on the medial side reads “Kaari”, “Teniya”,…

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“Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 Low coming June 21, 2025

Brandon King

The “Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 started its life out as a PE seen on the feet of His Airness and next summer the public will have a chance to get their hands (or feet) on a pair.  At this early juncture there are no available images, but what is expected is a lower-collared Air Jordan 11 that sports a black ballistic mesh upper that is overlaid with a black patent leather rand. Traversing the tongue should be a sash that should read “JUMPMAN JORDAN.” On the rear heel, “23” and…

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Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming summer 2025

Brandon King

The “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low is likely to be a lower-collared iteration of the “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 High OG from 2022.  At this juncture there are no available images available, however taking the opening statement into account, what could be presented is a low-collared Air Jordan 1 High OG that could sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black leather at the toe and the eye rows. Rust pink wraps the heel, while black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. A Wings logo appears…

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The “Grape” Air Jordan 5 has a release date 

Brandon King

The “Grape” Air Jordan 5 is making its highly anticipated return in 2025. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the upcoming version will seek to recapture the shape and feel of its 1990 progenitor. Equipped with “NIKE AIR” branding, the 2025 iteration also seeks to get rid of the nasty aftertaste that still lingers with many in the sneaker community that stems from the ill-fated “Fresh Price” iteration.  Continuing its quest to replicate the original these will be housed in original packaging.  Finally, with a release date, the “Grape” Air Jordan…

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“Aluminum” Air Jordan 4 coming May 2025

Brandon King

The “Aluminum” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 release roster.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with a muted blue potentially showing up on the metallic end of the upper and lower lace tabs. Pale blue would also be seen at the inner and possibly on the tongue and rear heel branding.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and light blue midsole and a…

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Trophy Room x Air Jordan 6 SP coming June 2025

Brandon King

The relationship between Jordan Brand and Marcus Jordan’s Trophy Room boutique will be reprised in 2025 with an upcoming Air Jordan 6, following on the outsoles of previous collaborations with the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 1 High OG, Air Jordan 5, Air Jordan 7, Air Jordan 16 and the Air Jordan 17 all previously serving as canvases.  At this juncture there are no available images , but what is known is they will make use of a white, crimson, black and court purple color palette and will feature…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark unveils Kobe VI Protro PEs, talks her favorite Kobes

Brandon King

Although Caitlin Clark will be amongst the rarefied air of athletes with a signature sneaker, she holds the Kobe line in the highest of regards.  Since she burst onto the national scene a few years ago, the Kobe line has been her on-court weapon of choice, with her taking to the hardwood in a variety of colorways for most of her amateur career and that has continued even into her time as a professional.  When recently asked about her favorite Kobe sneakers Clark said, “The ‘Bruce Lees’ ‘the ‘Del Sols’,…

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