Tag: Sneakers

Take a look at these beauty shots of the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VIII turned 30 this year and in commemorating that milestone, the “Playoff” colorway is making its return this weekend. It sports a black leather and nubuck upper with its “23” emblazoned cross straps. A Jumpman appears on the chenille tongue, with “AIR JORDAN” appearing on ankle enclosure of the aforementioned straps. A multi-color inner, patterned overlays that flank both sides of the heel and a red pull tab, as appeared on the OG, rounds out the upper. Underneath resides a black midsole and tri-colored rubber outsole with…

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“White/University Red-Black” Women’s Air Jordan 2 Low coming in October

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Jordan Brand, in a breath of fresh air, continues to remember the Air Jordan 2 is amongst their silhoettes in the vast quiver of Air Jordan models by releasing several new and well-executed colourways. This upcoming Air Jordan 2 Low not only falls into that category , but also reinforces the brand’s continued dedication to bringing the ladies quality colourways. It sports a perorated white leather upper with a university red-bordered black overlay at the midfoot that also wraps the heel. Black also is present on the inner, with univesity…

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Alyssa Ustby shows off the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVIII PE

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We have often said that being a Jordan Brand, or affiliate with any other brand for that matter, has its perks. Tar Heels women’s hoops senior forward Alyssa Utsby displayed one of the spoils of playing at a Jordan Brand school, introducing the world to the team-exclusive Air Jordan XXXVIII. It sports a white and university blue upper with a UNC logo on the tongue instead of the standard Jumpman. Underneath resides a university blue Formula 23 midsole and Zoom Strobel unit as well as a blue-tinted translucent outsole. As…

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Nike is not done with HBCU-themed sneakers

Brandon King

Earlier in the week , we reported on a a Tennessee State and Slim & Husky’s inspired Nike Terminator High and news has emerged that is not the only HBCU-themed sneaker to be rolled out from the orange-clad Beavertonians. There will be at least two more sneakers, a Spelman version and one for Alabama A&M. Here is my full story on them at hbcusports.com.

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Take a look at these latest shots of the “Reimagined” Air Jordan IV

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On the heels of recently emerged images of the upcoming “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV, a new set of images have come to light that offer the best views yet of the sneaker. The leather build of these has grown on me and these will likely sell out. The “Reiamagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 215 USD sticker price. Reimagined Air Jordan IV Black/Fire Red-Cement Grey-Summit White FV3029-006 $215 17 February…

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Enjoy these latest images of the “Reimagined Black and Red Air Jordan IV”

Brandon King

Though the calendar has yet to turn to 2024, the “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is a sneaker that has caught the attention of many enthusiasts. As has been discussed, this iteration of the classic colourway features a leather upper in place of the traditonal durabuck and then nubuck. Like its 1989 progenitor and most recent iteration in 2019, the “Reimagined” will feature Nike Air” branding. The “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will…

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Black Jordan 6 Rings Winterized on the way

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The Jordan Six Rings is a frankenshoe that commmorates the sneakers that Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won each of their six championships. A Winterized version of the silhouette is on the horizon that can stand up against the rigours of the cold season. It sports a ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a black leather rand. Jumpman branding is seen on both ends of the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole and a rugged outsole. The Winterized Jordan Six Rings are anticipated to…

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Along with a black and gold pair of the same theme, this Air Trainer 1 pays homage to the College Football Playoffs. It sports a white leather foundational layer with nubuck sections present on the toe, midfoot and eye rows. Velcro wraps the heel and can be the home for detachable patches. A chiselled, textured Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with additional gold branding present on the aforementioned Velcro heel. Metallic gold is present on an underlay on the rear heel. Gold once again shows up on the inner, with…

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”University Red” Nike Dunk Low SB coming next summer

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This upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low is part of Nike SB’s orange label series. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university red suede at the toe, running the eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. University red also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides , as well as the rear heel. Nike SB branding on the fat tongue completes an uper that sits atop a white midsole and a gum light brown rubber outsole. The “University Red” Nike SB…

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“Aqua” Air Jordan 6 coming October 7

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The “Aqua” Air Jordan 6 is the colourwa y made famous by the Air Jordan 8 and applies it to the Jordan 6. It sports a black nubuck upper with bright concord present on the Jumpmen on the tongue and lace locks, respectively, as well as the stripe on the rear spoiler. Additional Jumpman branding is also seen on the rear heel. Underneath resides a bright concord and aquatone midsole , that is home to Nike Air cushioning , and a translucent rubber outsole. The “Aqua” Air Jordan 6 is…

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