Tag: Sneakers

”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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”University Blue” Air Jordan XVII coming August 28

Brandon King

The “University Blue” Air Jordan XVII Low is one of the two colorways of the XVII that are slated to make their return this year. As has been reported, the excitement over the pending second retail run of the XVII low has somewhat been marred by the lunacy of Jordan Brand attaching a 300 USD sticker price on these.  As can be gleaned from the images that have emerged, as was the case with its 2002 progenitor, these will sport a tumbled white  leather upper.  The university blue Dynamic inner sleeve that…

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Uncle Jeff wears ”Georgetown PE” Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

In a recent game, Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green took to the court in the “Georgetown PE” of the Air Jordan XXXVIII. It sports  white leather at its upper paired with grey embroidery and lightweight mesh.  On the tongue resides a Georgetown logo, while Jumpman branding has its home on the rear heel.  Below resides a Zoom Air Strobel and Formula 23 foam midsole as well as a translucent rubber outsole.  Unfortunately there are no indications that a retail release is in the cards for this Air Jordan XXXVIII. I for…

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DeMar DeRozan wore three Kobe VI Protro PEs

Brandon King

DeMar DeRozan has plied his craft on college and professional hardwoods largely in Kobe Bryant footwear ( save an infamous time in the Air Jordan X). Following the untimely death of the husband, father and basketball legend, his daughter and 7 others in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, Kobes quick became the most worn shoes in the Association. However for DeRozan, wearing Kobes was business as usual; Nike seemed to recognize this as the new deal the Bulls’ star forward signed an extension with the brand that kept…

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