Tag: Sneakers

An initial look at the 2025 “Steel” Air Jordan X

Brandon King

The “Steel” Air Jordan X is set to make its return as part of a star studded sneaker lineup this year. Initial images have emerged of this returning classic and they look pretty good.  They sport a white leather upper underlaid with black, tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar. A black Jumpman occupies each respective heel with “AIR JORDAN 23” stamped atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a black and steel grey rubber outsole that lists Michael Jordan’s prodigious accomplishments up to that point. …

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“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026

Brandon King

Last seen in 2019, the “81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro is in the works for a 2026 return. As can be gathered from its moniker, this was the colorway on the feet of the Black Mamba when he dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006.  They sport a white leather upper with black stitching. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with a Kobe logo perched atop each respective tongue. Purple shoes up at the inner, while “UPTEMPO” appears in gold at the rear heel. …

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Vanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite

Brandon King

Thursday afternoon on her Instagram account, Vanessa unveiled an as yet not previously seen colorway of the Kobe IX Elite.  Appearing as more of an EXT take on the silhouette, as it is outfitted with a luxurious maroon suede with a supple-looking leather of th same hue wrapping the heel as well as the ankle. Adorning the sides are reflective Swooshes, while a metallic gold Kobe logo is perched atop the leather tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a maroon midsole with an external heel cup that features a Kobe signature…

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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A’ja Wilson gifts her teammates with pairs of her A’ONE sneaker

Brandon King

Out in front of the highly anticipated debut of her first signature shoe, the Nike A’ONE, 2-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson surprised her Las Vegas Aces teammates with pairs of “Pink Aura”, the debut colorway.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by A’ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) The A’ONE is set to debut May 6 at SNKRS and selectretailestablishments: they will carry a $110 USD sticker price.     Nike A’ONEHyper PinkFZ8605-601$1106 May 2025

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An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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On foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn).  They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…

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Take a look at the “Fire Red” (Black Tongue) Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The Black Tongue Fire Red Air Jordan V is one of many heavy hitters from Jordan Brand’s extensive OG catalog that will see a retail run in 2025.  They sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Perched atop the black tongue, one of the sneaker’s distinguishing visual attributes, is a red Jumpman, while on the lateral ankle is the “23” as seen on Michael Jordan’s PEs of the same colorway.  Red shows up at the inner, as well as the lace locks, with “NIKE…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears these PE’s against the Clippers 

Brandon King

In an early March matchup with the Clippers, LeBron James took this exclusive iteration of his LeBron XXII to the floor of the center formerly known as Staples.  They sport a purple patent leather upper paired with a volt that wraps the medial side and forms the outline of the Swoosh on the lateral side. Piping of the same hue separates the two colors and also forms the signature present at the rear heel. Gold appears on the jeweled LeBron XXII logo as well as the small Swoosh on the…

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