Tag: Sneakers

“Black Metallic” Air Jordan V returning in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz In a pleasing development, news has emerged that the classic “Black Metallic” Air Jordan V, last seen in2016,  is making a return in 2025.  While there are no available images, what is known is the upcoming iteration will reportedly be remastered in an effort to replicate the look and feel of its 1990 progenitor.  We should see a Jordan V with a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Fire red should be present on the Jumpman that has its home on the…

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“Bright Mandarin/Vapor Green” Nike Ja 1 coming this month

Brandon King

This mismatched pair , something I’m a sucker for, features one outfitted in bright mandarin and its mate, vapor green. Ja branding appears on the tongues, lateral heel and insoles. Wraparound Swooshes adorn each upper with Morant’s number 12 embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath each aforementioned upper resides a midsole that matches its corresponding upper, as well as a Ja-branded matching rubber outsole.  The “Bright Mandarin/Vapor Green” Nike Ja 1 is scheduled to debut April 19 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will 120 USD sticker price.  Nike…

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”Siren Red” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 coming this summer

Brandon King

Nike keeps the Zoom Vomero 5 train running with this latest colorway. This women’s specific iteration sports a breathable white mesh upper overlaid with suede. The siren red of the midfoot underlay is, in part, the backdrop for iridescent Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Siren red also shows up on the branding on the tongue label as well as the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Zoom Air equipped foam midsole and black and red rubber outsole. The “Siren Red” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is planned…

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”Core Black” Adidas Crazy 98 coming mid-April

Brandon King

Just as Vegeta refers to Goku as Kakarot, those of a certain age know the Adidas Crazy 98 as the KB8 II.  Worn by Kobe Bryant in his third NBA season, the 1998-99 campaign, these feature it laegely black combination  leather and lightweight screen mesh upper. Branding appers via Three Stripes on the lateral and medial sides, with additonal branding on the latreral ankle as well atop the purple tongue label.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides an EVA midsole equipped with adiPrene cushioning and a Torsion system to aid in rigidity,…

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Paolo Banchero rocks nautical-themed Tatum 2 PE

Brandon King

Paolo Banchero rocked this cool and clean iteration of the Tatum 2. It sports a pastel blue textile upper with a Tatum logo on the tongue. Near the lateral ankle is a tab that spells out “Paulo” in nautical flags.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole and what appears to be a white rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication that a retail release is forthcoming.  Image via tatumkicks

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”Easter” Air Max 1 is now available

Brandon King

This Air Max 1 sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with light khaki    at the midfoot and wrapping hell, as well as a suede anthracite mudguard. Vapor green Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with university gold standing in for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue and in conjunction with the that of the heel. Vapor green, soft pink, and anthracite takes care of the “A”, “I”, and “R”, respectively.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black speckled white midsole and multi-coloured rubber outsole.  Though the annual…

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KD 16 PE réminiscent of classic SB Dunk

Brandon King

This season Kevin Durant has taken to the hardwood in a plethora of exclusive looks of his KD 16 sneaker.  A recent iteration hearkens back to a classic Dunk, 2006’s “Mork and Mindy” Dunk High SB.  It sports a red and grey upper with a chrome lateral wing. A small metallic silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral ankle, while black shows up for the branding on the medial ankle and wing. Grey piping laps the upper separating the solid red and red and grey multi layer mesh at…

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 dropping May 11

Brandon King

With this upcoming release the “Space Jam” joins the other “Big 5” of the “Concord”, “Columbia”, “Playoff” and “Cool Grey” as Air Jordan 11s that have lower collared iterations.  It sports a black ballstic mesh upper overlaid with a black patent leather rand ( some of you can rejoice, ait is of the thinner variety).  A sash that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JAM”, with an additional varsity royal Jumpman seen at the heel, along with a “23”.  Underneath the aforementioned upper is a white midsole and translucent outsole with royal…

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“Sail” Air Jordan 5 coming mid-April 

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 sports a sail upper with coconut milk tinged translucent netting at the sides and tongue. Black shows up at the inner, as well as the Jumpmen on the rear heel and tongue.   Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a midsole accented with white speckled black teeth and a milky translucent rubber outsole.  The “Sail” Air Jordan 5 is set to debut April 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 210 USD sticker price   Air Jordan 5 SE “Sail” Color: Sail/Black-Light Orewood Brown-Coconut…

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“White and Black” Air Jordan 5 on the way in late September 

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 5 will one of several Jordan silhouettes that will make its presence known in the later portion of the year. At this juncture there are no available images , but what is known is that it will utilize a white, black, sail and metallic silver color palette.  Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with translucent netting on both the sides as well as the tongue. Silver could be seen on the top most eyelets along with a reflective tongue. Black would be…

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