Tag: Sneakers

PE Corner : An initial lok at the  “Oregon” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

Oregon is known for its vast array of PLayer Exclusive footwear. Over the years Ducks have had the privilege of being outfitted in some of the most eye-catching and well-executed team footwear that we’ve ever seen, with the misses few and far between.  The Air Jordan 9 that is the subject of this article is an example of the former and far less of the latter.  The “Oregon” Air Jordan 9 sports a white leather upper with a green patent leather rand that also wraps the heel and extends up…

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PE Corner: “FAMU” Nike LeBron TR1

Brandon King

This Nike LeBron TR 1 is one of the latest additions to Florida A&M’s LeBron footwear fleet, which includes some bangers, spread across several LeBron models , including the LeBron VII, XIX, XX, XXI and a host of others. They sport a light cream synthetic upper adorned with a large green Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding appearing on the toe box. Orange appears on the lace loops and interwoven on the rear pull tab as well on the LeBron logo emblazoned tongue label. Additional orange appears…

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”Worn Blue” Air Jordan 4 coming August 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 4 will be denim’s reintroduction to the classic silhouette. At this early juncture there are no available images but what’s known is that they will utilize a sail,gum light brown,worn blue and metallic gold color palette. Initial predictive speculations assigns an aesthetic featuring a combination of light and darker denim with a distressed aesthetic on the the “Wings” and rear heel tab. Jumpman branding appears on the tongue, as well as debossed on the heel, along with a golden lace dubrae. Underneath this…

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“Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 coming September 2025

Brandon King

The “Cave Stone” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 release plans. At this point there are no available images but what is known is they will make use of a cave stone, black and moon color palette. Speculation indicates that these will also utilize premium materials, which will likely be a combination of leather and suede. Underneath this upper could reside a black midsole and a matching rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 is…

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Brandon King

The “Racer Blue” is one of two collaborative colorways, the Artic Pink” being the other, from Awake NY and Jordan Brand. As was the case with the “Artic Pink” , at this moment, there are no available images, however it’s confirmed they will make use of a black, racer blue, metallic silver, white and clear color scheme. Early initial speculation predicts an aesthetic of a black upper with a metallic silver tongue topped with a racer blue Jumpman. Awake branding could show up on the lateral heel, with additional branding…

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”Artic Pink” Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 coming August 2025

Brandon King

The ongoing collaborative relationship between Awake NY will pen its latest chapter with the release of this Air Jordan 5 next year. This “Racer Pink” colorway joins a previously announced “Racer Blue” iteration. At this juncture, there are no available images , but what is known it this yet-to-be released Air Jordan 5 will utilize an artic pink, metallic silver, university red, black, white and clear color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a completely artic pink upper, including the netting that adorns the sides. A metallic silver…

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A detailed look at the “Olive” Air Jordan IX

Brandon King

The “Olive” Air Jordan IX is one of the most visually interesting but underrated colorways amongst the original looks of the IX. Much to the happiness of fans of the sneaker they re making their return this holiday season.  New images of this returning classic have emerged that allow for additional up and close looks.  Having debut in 1993 and making returns in 2002, and 2012 during the dark days of Jordan Brand quality, the “Olive” Air Jordan IX is set to begin its fourth retail journey November 9. They…

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An up close look at the 2025 Union x Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

The ongoing collaborative relationship between Union and Jordan Brand will continue into 2025 as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG.  It features a combination of the aesthetics of the “Chicago” and “Shadow” colorways, sporting the white red, and black color blocking of the “Chicago” on the lower portion of the upper, combined with the collar of the “Shadow” colorway.  Underneath this combination upper resides a sail midsole and a red rubber outsole.  The Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG are slated to debut February 12 Union…

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Check out this GS colorway of the Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Just like its predecessor, the Sabrina One the Sabrina Two has been very well received already making regular appearances on basketball courts on all levels from rec leagues to the NBA. Today we have a look at an upcoming grade school integration of the very popular sophomore effort of the INS line.  Monikerred “Royalty” by some due to the appearance of regal-styled branding on the tongue, it sports a black mesh upper adorned with a metallic gold Swoosh on the lateral side. Similar branding appears on the medial side underneath…

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Florida A&M football teases new kicks in front of Texas Southern game

Brandon King

it looks the Florida A&M football team has something special cooked up for the team’s footage for their upcoming matchup against Texas Southern on Saturday. They teased th new footwear in an Instagram post in which the box containing the mystery footwear is opened away from the camera to the awe of two players upon seeing whats housed inside. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M Rattlers Football (@famufb) The unknown sneakers will be revealed when the Rattlers take Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium…

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