Tag: Sneakers

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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Brandon King

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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Black and Picante Nike Air Max 97

Brandon King

Thus yet-to-be-released iteration of the classic Air Max 97 sports a black mesh foundational layer overlaid with black as well as picante red leather. Picante red Swooshes are at home on the lateral and medial sides, with additional branding seen on the tongue, while “air max” is spelled out on the rear pull tab. Reflective detailing rounds out an upper that sits atop a black midsole that is home to a visible , full-length Max Air unit and a branded black rubber outsole. The black and Picante red Air Max…

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“Sky J Muave” Air Jordan 1 Low coming this fall

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low is part of Jordan Brand’s fall 2023 release plans. The upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low sports a sky j mauve toe, overlaid with black at the toe , with black also seen at the eye rows, side Swooshes , laces, as well as the Jumpman branding on the tongue. White side panels along with rustic orange suede present at the collar with a black Wings logo present on the sky j mauve rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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“University Blue” Nike Air Max 1: Official Images

Brandon King

Nike resumes the rolling out of colorways the Air Max 1, with this well-executed university blue iteration being the latest example. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with a photon dust suede. University blue suede is present at the Swooshes that adorn the sides, inner, tongue, and rear heel branding, as well as in a nearly complete rand. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white outsole. The “University Blue” Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled to debut November 23…

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“Photon Dust” A Ma Maniere Air Jordan 5 dropping November 22

Brandon King

Recenly we reported on iniital images of the coming A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5. A new set of pictures that offer a much better look at the sneakers, including the special packaging the shoes will be housed in. Check them out below. The A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to release November 22 and will be available at nike.com, amamaniere.com, and Stadium Goods. A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 WMNS Photon Dust/Black-Diffused Blue-Pale Ivory FZ5758-004 $225 22 November 2023

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“Varsity Red” Air Jordan XVII coming back in 2024

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Jordan XVII can rejoice. Jordan Brand has one of those rare moments of lucidity that seems to strike them every few years and actually listened to their consumers and are finally bringing the XVII back. Although MJ didn’t lace up this colorway, however he did wear the XVII for the bulk of his first season with the Washington Wizards back in 2002. At this early juncture there are no available images but we should see a piece of footwear that stays true to its jazz-inspired progenitor…

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“Malachite” Nike Gamma Force on the way

Brandon King

The Nike Gamma Force is an all-new women’s silhouette whose aesthoetic is inspired by that of classic basketball kicks from the 1980s ans 90s. It sports a white leather upper with light smoke grey peeking on the forefoot, showing up at the collar and wrapping the lower heel. Malachite shows up on the Swooshes that adorns the lateral and medial sides and the inner. The same hue is also present on the embroidered “NIKE” branding on the heel , with additonal light smoke greay branding found on the tongue. Underneath…

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An initial look at the “Yellow Ochre”Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The “Yellow Ochre” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 that is in Jordan Brand’s spring 2024 release plans. Images have emerged of this upcoming 6 and what we see is a perforated yellow ochre nubuck foundational layer overlaid with white leather that forms a stylized “23.” Black shows up on the tongue as well as the yellow ochre-striped rear spoiler, with a yellow ochre lace lock. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and a Jumpman branded white and translucent rubber outsole. The “Yellow Ochre” Air Jordan…

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