Tag: Sneakers

“Wanda” Nike KD 16 now available

Brandon King

This colour of the KD 16 pays homage to the NBA superstar’s mother, Wanda Durant. The upper is comprised of a multilayer mesh that is outfitted in mint foam , with stadium green and and emerald rise also showing in the form of nubuck overlays. Jewelry-inspired patterns find thier home on the tongue as well as the inner, while reflective piping laps the upper. .A KD logo occupiers its typical location on the right tongue , however the left features a WD logo, a tribute to KD’s mother. Underneath the…

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“Off-Noir” Air Jordan 3 coming this November

Brandon King

The “Off-Noir” Air Jordan 3 is a women’s-specific colorway of the 3 that is slated to debut later this month. It sports a combination black suede, leather and nubuck upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Black Jumpman branding is present on the tongue and rear heel. The upper is completed with a Jumpman hangtag. Underneath the aformentioned upper resides a coconut milk and black midsole, visible Nike Air cushioning at the heel as well as a tri-coloured rubber outsole. Housed in special packaging, the…

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“Flash Red” Reebok Answer III coming this month

Brandon King

The third model in Allen Iverson’s signature line, the Reebok Answer III is primed to make its third retail run, having originally released in 1999 and made a previous return in 2006, this month. Just was the case with its forbearsm it will sport a white and red upper with ribbing on the red portions of the upper. Vector and Iverson logos are seen on the lateral sides. Additional Iverson branding is found on the tongue as well as the lace dubrae. Underneath the aforementioned upper is a DMX-equipped white…

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‘’Sesame/Alabaster” Nike Dunk Low coming February 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming women’s specific Nike Dunk Low sports a combination leather, canvas, and suede upper with hemp laces. Sesame suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with red showing up on the Nike branding on the tongue and rear heel. Pops and adds visual variety . Underneath resides a speckled light bone midsole and a dark stucco rubber outsole. The “Sesame/Alabaster” Nike Dunk Low is planned to debut in February 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk Low WMNS…

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“Obsidian/Lilac Bloom” Nike Air Max 1 coming February 2024

Brandon King

This visually interesting Air Max 1 is part of the brand’s 2024 release roster. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with football grey suede at the midfoot and wrapping the heel. Lilac Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present for the branding on the tongue. Obsidian and white stand in for the “Nike Air” branding on the rear heel and insoles, respectively, with the former also taking care of the inner. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning…

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“First Game” Nike Zoom Generation restock available

Brandon King

Although these have been termed the “First Game”, LeBron James did not lace up this colorway for his first game against the Sacramento Kings, but rather the white, black and red colorway, They sport a white leather and varsity crimson mesh upper with navy bordered Swooshes on the lateral side. The Lebron name on the tongue and chrome section on the rear heel are elements of the Hummer H2 insprired design. Varsity crimson also makes an appearance at the inner, where the “11-5-2003” , the date of LeBron’s first home…

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“Red Stardust” Air Jordan 1 Elevate High now available

Brandon King

This higher collared iteration of the women’s specific Air Jordan 1 Elevate sports a white lather foundational layer overlaid with that of red stardust at the toe eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles. A zipper enclosure system on the medial side help to secure the sneaker in place. Like the recently featured “Varsity Red” Lows, outside of the Swooshes that adorn the sides there is no listed branding; the Wings logo and tongue label are blank, elevated outlines in the locations they would typically occupy, Underneath the…

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“Varsity Red” Air Jordan 1 Elevate Low coming November 2023

Brandon King

With its bulky midsole, the Air Jordan 1 Elevate Low is a slightly different interpreation of the foundational silhouette of the venerable Air Jordan line. This upcoming iteration of the Elevate sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of varsity red at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heel. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with red Swooshes, with implied branding via the Wings logo shape on the rear heel, the tongue is also logoless, with “NIKE AIR” branding appearing on the insoles. Underneath resides the…

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“Eggplant” Nike Air Foamposite One coming January 2024

Brandon King

The “Eggplant” Nike Air Foamposite One debuted back into 2009 and was ran back out in 2017 as part of the silhouette’s 30th anniversary. In 2024 the “Eggplant” Foam Ones are being primed for their third retail run. Like its 2009 and 2017 forbears, the 2024 iteration will sport an iridescent purple Foamposite upper paired with black nubuck at the eyerows, with the same hue present at the collar, tongue and inner. One Cent logos can be seen on the rear heel and in jeweled form on the tongue. Varsity…

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Enjoy these images of the “Olive” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Olive” Air Jordan 5 is making its long-anticipated sophomore retail voyage after over a decade and a half in cold storage. The 2024 iteration appears it be a fairly faithful recreation of its 2006 progenitor. It sports an army olive upper with clear netting adorned on the sides and is also present on the tongue. Solar orange is present on the Jumpmen that appears on the reflective tongue and rear heel, respectively; the same hue also shows up on the inner and lace locks. Below the aforementioned upper resides…

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