Tag: Sneakers

Check out these latest images of the “Aqua” Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

Back in late reply July, we reported on an “Aqua” colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that surfaced when it was seen on the feet of Class of 2024 point guard and Jordan Athlete, Kiyomi McMiller. As can be gleaned from the name, this Air Jordan XXXVIII is inspired the well-known OG Air Jordan VIII color. It sports a black upper, with the chenille Jumpman logo on the tongue, the yellow backing the tongue and the concord heel cup providing the only bit of visual variety. Underneath resides aCushlon 3.0…

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Nike botches another Kobe release

Brandon King

Thursday was August 24, or has it has become known, Mamba Day, celebrating the late, great Kobe Bryant.  In celebration of the day, which also included the announcement earlier in the day of a statue of Kobe to be erected in from of Staples Center, Nike made available 4 Kobe silhouettes – the “undefeated” Kobe V Protro, the “GiGi” Kobe IV Protro, “Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro and the “”Grinch” Kobe VI Protro -via the worst purchase sneaker buying platfor ever conceived, the SNKRS application.  The draw for these opened at…

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More new images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Though we here at sneakershoptalk have been referring to the holiday Air Jordan 11 as the “Reimagined DMP” ( which we still continue to do so), they have been officially given the moniker of “Gratitude” , meant to pay thanks to the legions of dedicated fans who have helped transform the brand into the global iconic it is today. It aesthetic borrows heavily from 2006’s “DMP” Air Jordan 11, but with a few slight variations. Where as that sneaker featured a ballistic mesh upper, this version sports a tumbled leather…

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Check out this latest Air Jordan 1 Low

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Joran 1 Low sports a brown kelp tactile sued foundational layer overlaid with sky j light olive leather at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Sky J light olive also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides as well as the Jumpman branding on the sky j light olive tongue, A Wings logo on the rear heel completes an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a sky J olive rubber outsole. The brown kelp and sky j olive…

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An initial look at the “Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan

Brandon King

Jordan Brand saw fit to turn J Balvin loose for the fourth time on an Air Jordan silhouette , with the Air Jordan 3 once again serving as his canvas. Named for Rio, his young son, this collaborative Air Jordan 3 sports a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrappping the heel. Translucent heel tabs feature Balvin’s logo, along with yellow Jumpman on the red backed tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that transitions into a blocky gradient pattern at the heel and a red…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low Premium coming September 6

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low adds a premium touch to the classic silhouette. The textured layers at the toe, side panels and collar are overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankles. A shimmery pattern can be seen on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the rear heel overlay, which is home to embroidered “NIKE” branding. University blue also shows up on the tongue, inner and laces, completing the monochromatic upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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“Praline” Air Jordan 1 High OG: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s specific look of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by luxury handbags. It sports a premium leather build with a white foundational layer overlaid with praline at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Praline Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ,with the same hue appearing on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. White also shows up at the collar as well as the Wings logo on the lateral ankle. A mesh tongue and satin-esque laces complete an…

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An initial look at the “Olive” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Olive” Air Jordan 5 is finally getting its long waited second retail run, after 18 years in cold storage. Back when they debuted in ‘06 they were part of the brand’s Lifestyle Series (LS), which was accompanied with coordinating apparel ( several pieces of which I till own and wear). The 2024 iteration does a bang up job of recreating the aesthetic of its 2006 progenitor, as it features an olive suede upper with solar orange showing up on the inner, Jumpman branding on the reflective tongue , as…

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This Air Force 1 uses brogue detailing to bring an air of ssophistication to the classic silhouette. It sports a white leather upper with the aforementioned detailing present on the side panel as well as on the edge of the eye rows. Leather tongue label is home for metallic gold “NIKE AIR” branding , with a metallic gold Swoosh-clad lace dubrae. On the rear a branded half plaid overlay is seen, which adds to the classy aesthetic. Underneath resides a light coffee rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Brogue”…

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An initial look at the “Dark Grey” Air Jordan 1 Low

Brandon King

This women’s exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low will hit stores in 2024. It sports a sail foundational layer overlaid with dark grey at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Off noir Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same hue also present on the Wings logo present at the rear heel. Additional branding is also present on the tongue with dark also showing up at the collar, inner and laces. Underneath resides a white midsole and a dark grey Nike-branded rubber outsole. The…

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