Tag: Sneakers

”Oregon Ducks” Nike Sabrina 2 dropping November 1

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the Sabrina 2 is inspired by the New York Liberty star guard’s alma mater, the University of Oregon, where she starred from 2016 to 2020. They sport a green mesh upper with yellow appearing on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. A golden Sabrina logo is perched atop the tongue, with the branding making another appearance in green on the yellow insoles.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a forefoot Zoom Air unit as well as a sticky rubber…

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An initial look at the Under Armour Curry Fox 1 

Brandon King

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was the first signing to Stephen Curry’ Under Armour sub-brand. Initial images of Fox’s rookie sneaker, the Fox 1 have come to light. The black-based colorway sports a leather and mesh upper. A Fox logo is perched atop the tongue surrounded by a purple fur collar; the same logo is also found on the insoles. Curry branding can be seen on the lateral side and the toe.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Flow midsole and rubber outsole. ‘ZSn More information to come on these…

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“XMAS” Adidas AE 1 Low Sample

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This sample iteration of the Adidas AE 1 Low sports a winter blue upper spread across its textile and synthetic upper. Adidas Three Stripes branding is seen on the rear heel,along with “AE” in script appears on the back of the front pull tab.  Underneath this largely monochromatic upper resides a Boost midsole augmented with Lightstrike cushioning. A herringbone winter blue rubber outsole rounds out this mostly single hued aesthetic.  We will keep a close eye for further developments on this sneaker as they avail themselves. images via allinlivee

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PE Corner: ”Michigan” Jordan Tatum 3 PE

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This triumvirate of Jordan Tatum 3s are made for the basketballers at the University of Michigan.  Each colorway – white/maize/blue, maize/blue/white and maize/blue is constructed of a combination, textile, mesh and leather upper.  Jumpman branding is seen on the lateral forefoot, with Tatum and Michigan branding seen on the right and left tongue, respectively. Underneathe resides a midsole, whose blocking and coloration coincides with that of it rspective upper , as well as a solid rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, there is no indication if these will enter the…

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Jimmy Butler works out in new color of his Li Ning JB3

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In a recent training session, Jimmy Butler was spotted in a new colorway of his Li-Ning JB3 sneaker. They sport a yellow and black Boom Fiber upper with a large white Li-Ning logo on the lateral side. On the tongue is Jimmy Butler branding, with an additional logo present at the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Li-Ning Boom-equipped midsole and a Ground Control Unit outsole, which is the company’s proprietary polyurethane, which is incorporated into the rubber outsole.  There is no solid release information surrounding this sneaker;…

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Take a gander at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD 17

Brandon King

Since its inception on the KD IV, the “Aunt Pearl” colorway has become a foundational, reoccurring theme, with an interaction of the commemorative colorway making an appearance on each subsequent model. Inspired by the memory of Durant’s Aunt Pearl, who lost her batte with breast cancer, they sport a soft pink upper adorned on the sides with Swooshes of a more intense pink. KD logos are perched atop each tongue, while the rear heels read “AP” and “KD”, respectively.  Under the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole and rubber outsole…

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An initial look at the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

Teased by Vanessa Bryant earlier this year, this Air Force 1Low is reportedly inspired by Kobe Bryant’s sneaker free agency during the 2002-03 season. This very interesting time in sneaker history saw Bryant lace up footwear from, Nike, Jordan Brand, And 1 and Reebok, as he laid waste to would-be defenders, averaging 30.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest.  An initial image of the complete upper has emerged and what we can see is an Air Force 1 Low that sports a white leather upper adorned on the…

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PE Corner: Take a closer look at the “Murray State HOF” Nike Ja 2 PE 

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If you read our article on Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant being inducted into the Hall of Fame of his alma mater, Murray State, then you saw these in the special package that Nike made in commemoration of the momentous occasion. They sport a double mesh upper with a claw scratch aesthetic seen on both levels of the mesh. A yellow-bordered Swoosh occupies the lateral side, while clay is seen on the mesh toe and tongue, atop which is perched a Ja logo. Wrapping the heel appears the text…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark records career high in new Kobe VI Protro PE’s

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In the Indiana Fever’s highly anticipated game with the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark broke out a new Kobe VI Protro PE. In a performance that would have brought a smile to their namesake, dropped a career-high 31 points and dropped 12 dimes in the Fever’s 100-81 thumping of Chicago Sky Friday night.  Clark’s Kobe VI Protro sports light blue scales situated atop a similarly colored and white upper. Winter wizard Swooshes adorn the sides. White wraps the heel, and over top sits a university blue external heel counter.  Underneath resides…

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An initial look at the “SoleFly” Air Jordan 12

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Owned by Michael Jordan’s brother-in-law, Carlos Prieto, Miami, FL-based boutique SoleFly is continuing its collaborative relationship with Jordan Brand with this upcoming Air Jordan 12.  An initial image of the “SoleFly” Air Jordan 12 has come to light.  This upcoming Jordan 12 sports a white ribbed leather upper with violet mudguards on both sides. An iridescent tab on the lateral side is stamped with “JUMPMAN” text.  Underneath resides a baroque brown ad with midsole and brown rubber outsole They are also expected to be housed in special packaging.  The SoleFly…

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