Tag: Sneakers

”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming November 2024

Brandon King

After being in the vault for over a decade, the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is primed to make its latest retail return. Although these were the model that Michael Jordan wore when he hit the iconic game-winning shot in the 1998 Finals to secure the Bulls’ sixth NBA Championship, he did wear the “Black Toe” in the opening segment of the 2000 film Micheal Jordan To The Max.  Initial images have emerged and they appear to be a fairly faithful recreation of its 1998 progenitor. It sports an asymmetrical…

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Nike, you had one job

Brandon King

The news of the return of the “Metallic Gold” Nike Air Flightposite I later this year was a welcomed development for fans of the groundbreaking silhouette. As with any re-release of any returning classic, one of the concerns with fans is will the sneaker be brought back in all its original glory, and the Flightpisite is no different.  Initial images emerged and all seemed well until we got a gander at the medial side. Instead of an outsole that wraps up along the upper and is equipped with flex grooves…

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This Black and Red AE 2 sample needs to release

Brandon King

Initially I was down on the aesthetic of the AE 2, however after seeing the images of the royal colorway my stance on the silhouette started to soften. After seeing this black and red look, I’ve completely come around to appreciating the silhouette and its potential.  It features a black synthetic cage that comprises the upper. Red “AE” branding can be seen perched atop the black tongue, with additional Edwards branding on the rear pull tab. A Three Stripes logo can be seen on the rear heel, while the text…

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”Jin Kazama” Tekken x NIke Air Foamposite One coming September 2024

Brandon King

I’m celebration of the latest installement in the Tekken franchise, Tekken 8, Namco and Nike have joined forces to birth a special-edition pack of Foamposite Ones. We highlighted the “Fist” version recently and now a “ Jin Kazama” edition is on the way as well. Inspired by the offspring of Jun Kazaa an Kazuya Michima, this Air Foamposite One sports a photon dust Foamposite upper with metallic dark grey leather and mesh at the eyerows and collar, respectively. The sneaker also features Jin-inspired lightning bolt detailing as well as One…

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”Howard” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming October 12

Brandon King

In 2022, Howard University entered into a 20-partnership with Jordan Brand that would make the brand the official outfitter of Bison Athletics.  As to be expected the Howard athletes entered competition wearing several pairs of team exclusive footwear, which this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low is reportedly based on.  No images have surfaced yet, but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a Jordan 1 Low that sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with navy at the toe and eye rows and red wrapping the heel. Navy Swooshes would adorn…

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An Angel Reese signature shoe is on the way

Brandon King

 Though Caitlin Clark is garnering the lion’s share, some would say far too much, of the media attention this WNBA season, fellow rookie Angel Reese is having an impressive season. The Chicago Sky forward is averaging 13.5 points and 12.0 rebounds and had a record-breaking streak of 15 consecutive double-doubles.  Reese won WNBA Rookie of the Month for June in which she averaged 14.5 points and 13.2 boards per contest.  She also added WNBA All-Star to the robust list of accolades she is accumulating during her rookie campaign.  Like Clark,…

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”Ironstone/Mink Brown” Nike Dunk Low coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low sports a mesh foundational layer overlaid with mink. Down leather at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the lower heel. Anthracite Swooshes adorn the sides, An unexpected blue shows up on the branding present on the tongue, rear heel and insoles. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light sail midsole and brown rubber outsole. The “Ironstone/Mink Brown” Nike Dunk Louis slated to debut this fall at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Dunk Low(W)Ironstone/Anthracite-Mink BrownFZ2552-001$125Fall 2024

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Check out the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

After weeks of teaser images of closely cropped angles and depictions of detached uppers, an intact picture of the Ja 2 has finally come to light.  Already referred to as “Stargazer” they sport a magenta leather and mesh upper adorned with white Swooshes on the sides that are surrounded by near cocentric stitching. Perched atop the tongue is a Ja logo, while a galaxy pattern is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath resides a magenta misole paired with a galaxy graphic at the forefoot and heel, as well as…

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PE Corner: Bronny James rocks Sierra Canyon Zoom Generation PE

Brandon King

Every move that Bronny James makes, or doesn’t make is heavily scrutinized. Today we will not be scrutinizing his points, rebounds assists or shooting percentages; the game we will be focused on is his foot game and in that respect, the young fella showed out.  In the Laker’s most recent summer league matchup, Bronny took the court wearing the Nike Zoom Generation in an Player Exclusive edition of his alma mater, Sierra Canyon High School.  They sport a combination of navy patent leather and mesh upper with iridescent Swooshes on…

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Another not-so-complete image of the Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

An image of a new colorway for the next signature shoe for Ja Morant, the Ja 2.  The new color sports a magenta leather upper underlaid with a mesh of the same hue. The ribbed side panel is home to a teal Swoosh; reportedly, the Swooshes on the left and right shoe will featured a different hue. A Ja logo can be seen on the tongue, along with an external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper appears to reside an anthracite midsole and black rubber outsole.  More information on the…

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