Tag: Sneakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wore these in the All-Star Game

Brandon King

The shoot around that masqueraded as the 2024 NBA All-Star was a slap in the face to basketball fans across the globe. Oklahoma City Thunder star guard and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to the court in this mismatched color of the Converse All-Star Trilliant CX. It sports a polyester knit upper with the Chevron and Star logo on the lateral side. An Aero Jam-inspired cage wraps the heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides Zoom Air cushioning and a solid rubber outsole. This iteration of the Converse All-Star Trilliant CX…

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The “Slim Reaper” Nike KD 16

Brandon King

This KD 16 is inspired by one of Kevin Durant’s nicknames, Slim Reaper, which I read he apparently is not a fan of. It sports a wine and black multi-layer mesh upper with white Swooshes flanking both sides of the rear foot. The lower third of the upper is black and is delineated from the upper portion by silver (possibly reflective ) piping. Clear and black support wings occupy the lateral and medial sides respectively; a KD logo finds its home on the tongue with “Slim Reaper” appearing on a…

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“Olive Aura” Jordan Luka 2 coming in March

Brandon King

The-latest colorway of the Jordan Lua 2, the “Olive Aura” is slated to debut next most. Various tones of olves can ne seen across this sneaker’s engineered mesh upper vivd orange can be seen on the Luka logo atop the recycled foam tongue. The Jordan IsoPlate along lateral side provides stability. Underneath resides a midsole that utilizes both Formula 23 and Cushlon 3.0 foams and a milky rubber outsole. The “Olive Aura” Jordan Luka 2 is scheduled to debut overseas March 1, with a subsequnnt domestic release will take place…

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“Pioneer” Adidas Harden Vol. 8 coming in March

Brandon King

This version of James Harden’s last signature sneaker sports a black textile upper with a sock like cuff that is designed to provide a secure fit. An EVA cage that flanks the foot, along with a molded external heel counter. A combination Lightstrike and Boost midsole provides the cushioning, with a try-colored Adidas branded rubber outsole completing the aesthetic. The “Pioneer” Adidas Harden Vol. 8 is set to debut March 1 , 2024 at adidas.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 160 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol.…

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Check out this Air Jordan XXXVIII Low

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII Low sports a combination of yellow and orange throughout the embroidery on its upper. A vibrant yellow shows up at the inner and also is present encircling the Jumpman on the tongue and the sunburst that surrounds the Jumpman on the insoles. Underneath resides a full-length Zoom Air Strobel, X-Plate and a translucent rubber outsole. As of the writing of this article, there has not been an indicated release date. More information on these will be reported as it avails itself.

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“Dark Mocha” Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 coming this holiday season

Brandon King

The “Dark Mocha” Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 is the latest addition to an already loaded holiday release season. It will sport a white leather upper wirh a perforated toe box paired with mocha bia the Swooshes that adorn the sides,, inner, rear heel overlay as well as the branding A Wings logo on the rear heel and a white mesh tongue rounds out an upper that sits atop a white midsole and mocha rubber outsole. The “Dark Mocha” Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 is slated to debut this holiday…

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LeBron James wears DT Max inspired LeBron XXI in All-Star game

Brandon King

In Sunday evening’s basketball farce that was the NBA All-Star game, LeBron James took the court in a pair of his LeBron XXIs inspired by Deion Sanders’ Nike DT Max This iteration of the LeBron XXI features the same black-and-white pattern seen on the DT Max and also included the midfoot strap and small gold lateral Swoosh. A mostly white and black heel midsole resides underneath the aforementioned upper and rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. No word yet on if these will see a retail release.

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“Sanddrift/Dusty Cactus” Nike Dunk Low WMNS coming in April

Brandon King

This women’s-specific Dunk Low features a dusty cactus and pink foam weave foundational layer overlaid with spanddrift canvas at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heel. Sanddrift Swoosh’ss can be seen on the sides with additional Nike branding showing up on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a sanddrift midsole and pink foam rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Sanddrift/Dusty Cactus” Nike Dunk Low is seceded to begin its retail voyage April 1 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 135 USDW sticker price.…

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“Mirage v2” Nike Book 1 coming later this month

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration the Nike Book 1 sports an ashen slate upper spread across a combination of nubuck and textile. The tongue reads “BOOK” with a small Swoosh, while on the book-inspired rear heel tab a “96”, the year of Booker’s birth can be seen. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with Swooshes, with the rear spine reading “CHAPTER ONE.” Underneath this upper resides a Zoom Air equipped midsole and a milky translucent outsole. The “Ashen Slate” Nike Book 1 is slated to debut February 29; they will carry…

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Devin Booker shows “All-Star” Nike Book 1

Brandon King

Though many of you aren’t paying attention, the NBA All-Stqt Game and its associated events are taking place this weekend. Even in its current diminished state, the All-Star game itself remains the crown jewel of the weekend. For sneaker enthusiasts one of the most anticipated aspects of this time of the season are the released around that time, several of which are the sneakers that the All-Stars will wear on the court. To much less fanfare, Nike is releasing All-Star sneakers for their signature athletes, for which this Book 1…

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