Tag: Sneakers

PE Corner: LeBron wears these against the Bulls

Brandon King

LeBron James laced up this colorway. This gives off “Mork and Mind” Dunk SB vibes, of the LeBron XXii against the Chicago Bulls ( though after what went down at the end of the game, this could be the last we see them). They sport a metallic silver upper paired with a hyper crimson hat that forms the outline of the lateral side Swoosh and wraps to the medial side. A LeBron signature has its home on the rear heel with a smaller volt Swoosh seen on the medial forefoot,…

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3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via mambakixx According to reporting from zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, this “3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI is making its return in Protron form in 2026.  They originally released February 2011 as a set of Kobe VI colorways in conjunction with the 2011 NBA All-Star game. At this juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a faithful recreation of its 2011 progenitor, dark scales are present on the upper with chlorine blue Swooshes on the lateral and daring red branding on the medial side.  The Kobe…

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“Easter” Nike KD IV coming April 18

Brandon King

The “Easter” colorway of the very popular Nike KD Iv is making its very anticipated return next month.  Official images of the upcoming version have emerged and what we see is a mint green fused upper with a more intense version of the hue standing at the ankle strap. A white Swoosh is prominently displayed on the strap with additional such branding seen on the medial ankle. Darker mint green stands in on the KD branding on the rear heel, the “35” perched atop the tongue, and the small Swoosh…

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These are not “Infrareds” you are looking for

Brandon King

Recently we reported on the return of the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI that was reportedly set to take place in 2026. It now appears that may not be the case, according to SneakerFiles, there is an Air Jordan VI coming in 2026 and it will feature the infrared color instead of the classic color it will be the “Reverse Infrared” iteration.  This colorway was based on the salesman sample from 1999-2000. It features much of the same visual elements ( black upper, infrared Jumpman at the tongue and lace locks,…

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An initial look at the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The “Psychic Blue” is one of several colorways of the classic Foamposite One silhouette that is in Nike’s 2025 release plans.  Initial images of one of the upcoming colorways, “Psychic Blue have emerged. They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows, collar, and rear heel. A One Cent logo is seen on the rear heel with psychic blue present on the striped pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber shank and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Nike…

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Brandon King

More exciting 2026 Air Jordan news has emerged. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “White/Red” is slated to return in 2026 However this latest revelation for the next calendar year is tinged with disappointment, as zsneakerheadz also adds that it is this colorway to drop and not the “He Got Game” iteration that was previously reported.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, what should see is the standard aesthetic of this colorway of a white leather upper with dimpled side panels. Red suede should wrap the…

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An initial look at the “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro features a university blue engineered mesh upper with large, robustly embroidered Swooshes on the lateral side. With smaller such branding present on the medial side. A Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a much larger iteration of the logo appears on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII is planned to debut later this year. More information on these to come as it avails itself.  Images via FKZSNKRS

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears another SVSM LeBron XX PE

Brandon King

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ February 10 matchup with the Utah Jazz, Lebron James broke a second iteration of the SVSM LeBron XXII PE, having worn another color earlier in the season.  This colorway is made for his high school alma mater, Akron’s Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s, they sport a white upper paired with green that forms the shape of the Swoosh on th lateral side, while also continuing its journey to wrap around the medial side. Green can also be seen on the Lebron signature at the rear heel, with…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears “Christ The King” LeBron XXII 

Brandon King

In the Lakers’ recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a 111-102 Lakers win, LeBron James laced up the “Christ the King” LeBron XXII PEs. Made for the basketball team of the Queens, New York high school, they sport a gold nubuck upper with a yellow leather underlay forming the outline of the lateral side Swoosh and wrapping to the medial side.  Gold also takes care of the LeBron signature at the rear heel, with maroon showing up on the small Swoosh on the medial forefoot, and the LeBron XXII logo…

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Take a look at the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

With this upcoming Air Jordan I High OG, the “UNC” colorway gets the reimagined treatment.  They sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university blue at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the heel. A white Wings logo has its home on the lateral ankle, while the sides are adorned with university blue Swooshes.  University blue also stands in for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue, as well as at the inner.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole that adds a vintage aesthetic…

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