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“Coconut Milk” Nike KD 18 coming February 2026

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Staff

This upcoming iteration of the KD 18 sports a coconut mesh foundational layer overlaid with sand drift suede. An additional and synthetic overlay flanks the foot, offers lateral support, and forms the loops of the lacing system. Green shoes up via the KD logo perched atop the tongue, bordering the Swooshes that sandwich the ankle, as well as the “EA$Y” that appears backing the tongue. Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a large volume forefoot Zoom Air unit, as well as a green rubber outsole. The Coconut Milk” Nike…

LeBron and Nike face criticism over MLK shoe

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Staff

Holidays in the sporting world are an opportunity for players and teams to get in on the celebration by wearing special jerseys, and in the case of the NBA, sneakers. Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day all see players break out special, unique colorways. MLK Day is no different, as we have seen shoes commemorating the day and the icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, grace NBA hardwoods for many years. For MLK Day 2026, LeBron James broke out a special colorway of the LeBron 23, as he has done on many occasions. This year’s…

“Year of the Horse” Nike Kobe VIII Protro returning January 31

January 18, 2026 Staff

The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII debuted in 2014 as part of Nike’s Chinese Zodiac Collection and they are primed to make their return in 2026. Featuring updated Protro tech, they sport an eye-catching light crimson knit upper adorned with a large gold Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding present on the medial ankle. Gold also stands in on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Backing the tongue is a horse graphic, further tying…

A detailed look at the “UNC” Air Jordan 11 Low

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Staff

Recently highlighted the emergence, I’m an initial set of images of the UNC Air Jordan Low and now a new set of looks has come to light via yyt_snkrs. As can be seen, they feature a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue patent leather rand. A”23” and university blue embroidered Jumpman appears at the rear heel, while a sash that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN.” Behind the tongue is a patch that reads “QUALITY BASKETBALL PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER”, while “NIKE AIR” branding is…

“University Blue” Nike Air returns in March 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Staff

After 23 years on the sneaker sidelines, Nike has seen fit to call the proverbial number of the “University Blue” Air Foamposite Pro. As was the case with its 2003 progenitor, the 2026 iteration will feature a university blue Foamposite upper with a large white Swoosh on the lateral side. A smaller midnight navy Swoosh is present on the lateral eye row, with embroidered branding appearing on the rear heel. University blue stripes appear on the front pull tab, while “FOAMPOSITE” is present on the rear. Underneath the aforementioned upper…

The “Royal” Air Jordan I will be a ‘High OG’

January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 Staff

Image via zsneakerheadz The “Royal” Air Jordan I is making another retail run later this year. In our initial article, per MrUnloved1s, it was indicated that these would not be an ‘85 High but a High OG build, as the ‘85 High line is reportedly on hold for the time being. According to zsneakerheadz, the upcoming “Royal” Air Jordan I will be the High OG. The Air Jordan I High OG typically features a slimmer and less boxy shape. It also features a more curved collar and lighter padding geared…

“Gym Red” Nike Air Foamposite Pro coming in 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Staff

When it debuted in 2015 this colorway of the Foamposite Pro was known as the “Red October”, eleven years later it is set to return, albeit under a new moniker. At this stage there are no available images of the 2026 iteration; we should be presented with the same aesthetic as the 2015 monochromatic red Foamposite Pro. The branding on the lateral side and rear heel is red, with the only bit of visual variety coming in the form of striping on the pull tabs and the border of the…

“All-Star 3D Hollywood” coming in February

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Staff

The “3D Hollywood “ Kobe VI debuted back in 2011, along with several other colorways of the silhouette as the NBA All-Star Game was in LA that year. In true Mamba fashion, Kobe scored a game-high 37 points and was named the game’s MVP. Its 3-D glasses theme can be seen in the shadowed scales on the upper as well as the mismatched red and blue detailing on each shoe, a nod to 3-D specs. Backing the tongue is a depiction of a pair of 3-D glasses with a Kobe…

“Grape” Nike Air Max ‘95 available now

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 Staff

The “Grape” is one of the original colorways of the classic Air Max 95 and has made another triumphant return in 2026. They sport a gradient upper comprised of mesh, suede, and leather. Court Purple appears on the lateral ankle Swoosh, the lace loops, the tongue, and the “Nike Air” branding on the rear heel. Reflective detailing and “airmax” branding on the tongue completes this upper that sits atop a white midsole that houses the big bubbles at the heel and forefoot as well as a black rubber outsole. The…

“Royal” Air Jordan I to return this holiday season

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 Staff

We are barely a week into 2026 and a recent development has the eyes of scores of sneaker enthusiasts already looking toward the later portion of the calendar. Zsneakerheadz reports that the “Royal” Air Jordan I is primed to make its latest return this holiday season. Following its original 1985 release, the “Royals” have seen retail runs in 2001, 2013 and 2017. At the early juncture, we don’t have available images of the 2026 , however according to MrUnloved1s, these will not be a ‘85 High, as that line in…