Tag: Sneakers

A new look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 11 is the latest Air Jordan silhouette to get the “Rare Air” treatment and will debut later this year.  They sport a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled on the lace loops. A blue patent leather rand overlays the upper, with a red embroidered Jumpman taking its normal position on the lateral ankle. Traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a “23” appears on the black rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned rear heel resides a white midsole and a sail translucent rubber outsole. …

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The latest and upcoming Off-White x Air Jordan 1

Brandon King

Though Virgil Abloh has unfortunately departed this plane of existence, he continues to have an indelible impact on Nike and the sneaker landscape as a whole, as evidenced by this upcoming release.  This latest iteration of the Off-White x Air Jordan sports the well-known aesthetic of previous Off-White x Air Jordan 1 iterations, with this one sporting a largely white leather overlaying mesh at the side panels and tongue. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, with “Off-White for Nike ‘Air Jordan 1’ Beaverton, Oregon USA c. 1985” appearing on…

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An in-hand look at the Black Tongue “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The  Air Jordan turned 35 this year and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V is not only a commemoration of that milestones but simultaneously one of the most anticipated sneaker moments of 2025 .  Like every other iteration of the classic colorway, the 2025 version sports a white leather upper with clear netting on both the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue, while black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel.  An embroidered “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath…

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LeBron James attempts to rewrite history again on podcast

Brandon King

Since its inception back in 2024, we rightfully coined Lebron James’ Mind the Game as a propagandacast. Despite its stated purpose of dissecting the “X’s and O’s” of basketball, rather than elucidating the masses on the intricacies of the game of basketball, the show has proven to be merely another vehicle to rewrite history into a pro-LeBron narrative.  In a recent episode, the subject of super teams was being bantered about, and here is what LeBron had to say:  “But I mean the game is going to continue to evolve,…

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An initial look at the “Moonwalker” Nike Zoom IX Low Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro have finally come to light. As was the case with their 2014 progenitor, they sport a beautiful and eye-catching purple knit upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. Nine hashes occupy the rear heel, while a Kobe signature and logo are perched atop the purple tongue. The black midsole that resides underneath the aforementioned upper flanks the heel and a lunar landscape pattern can be seen below the translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Moonwalker”…

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“Voltage” Nike Air Foamposite Pro to return in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz For the first time since its original 1997 release, the “Voltage” Air Foamposite Pro is being pulled out of Nike’s cold storage.  At this early junctutre there are no available imahes but what we should be presented with is a black Foamposite upper with a voltage yellow Swoosh on the lateral side. Smaller such braning appears on the black lateral eyerow at the forefoot, as well as the rear heel.  Volt appears on the front two pull tabs, as well as the “FOAMPOSITE” on the rear pull…

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“Max Volume” Nike Ja 3 releasing August 15

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the Ja 3 was initially introduced to the world during the Grizzlies’ playoff series with the eventual NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. They sport a mesh upper over which triangular-shaped TPU structures are situated. An upended, black-bordered mint foam Swoosh with more conventionally placed branding on the medial side.  Ja logos are seen perched atop each respective tongue, with “TWELVE” appearing on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a pink ZoomX midsole and a rubber outsole.  The “Max Volume” Nike Ja 3 is scheduled…

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How and where to buy the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 is unquestionably one of the most anticipated releases of a star-studded 2025 Jordan Brand release roster. As many sneaker enthusiasts seek this highly coveted release, here is how you can position yourself to pick up a pair.  On July 28 an online raffle will commence at 11 am EST and will conclude on July 30 at 11 am EST. The raffle can be entered here. An in store raffle will also take place at the New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles…

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An official look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 is primed to debut tomorrow to much fanfare.  How much fanfare? According to Alias, per zsneakerheadz, the “Rare Air” Jordan 4 is the second most anticipated upcoming release.  They sport a black nubuck upper with black netting on the sides and tongue. The Jumpman tongue label can be removed to reveal “JORDAN RARE AIR” on the Velcro underneath, a la the Undefeated Jordan 4. The blue rear heel tab is home to “NIKE AIR”, while underneath resides a sail, black and blue midsole, and…

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A brief look at the Nike GT Cut 4.0

Brandon King

An initial image of the next evolution in the very popular GT Cut series,  the GT Cut 4.0 has come to light.  The depicted sneaker sports an iridescent upper with a black inner. A Swoosh can be seen on the medial ankle,with GT branding on the rear heel.  A Swoosh branded iridescent midsole , as well as a translucent ( glow in the dark, perhaps?) reside below the aforementioned upper.  More information on these to come as it becomes itself.  Image via max_uncledrew

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