Tag: Sneakers

“Impact Orange” Adidas Harden Vol. & coming 1 August

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the Harden Vol. 7 sports a monochromatic impact orange upper with the Harden branding on the rear tab providing the lone visual variety. Underneath this single hued upper resides a white-accented orange hybrid BOOST and Lightstrike midsole and and Three Stripes branded orange rubber outsole. This vibrant iteration of the Harden Vol. 7 is scheduled to debut August 1 at adidas.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 160 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol. 7 Impact Orange/Cloud White-Impact Orange ID2237 $160 1 August 2023

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“One Block at a Time” Born x Raised x Nike Dunk SB Low postponed in lieu of tragic death of brand’s founder

Brandon King

Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as Born x Raised Clothing founder Chris “Spanto” Printup succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An Instagram post from the Born x Raised account read: “ Spanto was in a car accident on June 25. He passed away at 7:56 am  (local time), June 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind his wife Anna and three children, Marilyn, Carter and David, a sister, three brothers, his mother, step mother, and step father, his beloved grandparents, his family at Born…

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Enjoy these images of the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII

Brandon King

The Air Jordan turns 30 this year and in commemoration of that milestone, Jordan Brand has seen fit to give the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII a fourth retail run. This fourth iteration of the “Playoff” VIII looks to be more a of a faithful recreation of its 1993 progeitor, even going back to the red pull tab of the orginal, rather than the black utilized o previous versions. The “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII is scheduled to release September 30, 2023 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a…

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“Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 2 : Official Images

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This all-new and women’s-specific colourway of the Air Jordan 2 is slated to make its debut this summer. It sports a white upper comprised of both tumbled and lizard print leathers with varsirt royal showing up bordering the lizard overlay, laces and atop the external heel counter. A blue Wings logo shows up on the tongue with black taking care of the inner and bordering the top of the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole and a tri-coloured black, blue and sail rubber outsole. The “Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 2…

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“Military Blue” Air Jordan IV coming May 2024

Brandon King

In 2025 the Air Jordan 4 turns 35 and in celebration, after long last, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV will make a retail return. At this early juncture there are no images, but what is known is that it will be more in line with its 1989 progenitor, not only in its aesthietcs, but also in that it will feature “NIKE AIR” branding, rather than the Jumpman of the 2012 version. Available in family sizing, the “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV will release in May 2024 , regrettably via…

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The “Vintage Indigo” New Balance currently available

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Thi iteration oof the Nrew Balance 550 sports a a combination leather, pigskin suede and mesh upper, with vintage indigo showing up on the “550” and New Balance branding that appears at the forefoot, tongue and rear heel, respectively. The same hue also borders the “N” logo that appears on the lateral and medial sides. Underneath resides a white midsole and an indigo rubber outsole. The “Vintage Indigo” New Balance 550 is currently available at new balance.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 110 USD sticker price. New…

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“Field Purple” Air Jordan 1 KO” Official Images

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This field purple aesthetic is a new look for the Jordan 1 KO that will debut later this summer. Rather than the typical canvas foundationall layer, this iteration of the Jordan 1 KO features a black satin overlaid with field purple leather that wraps the heel, as well as the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Field purple also shows up on the “NIKE” branding that appears on the tongue, with a black Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Underneathh resides a white midsole and a black rubber…

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“Fundamentals” Air Jordan XXXVIII: Official Images

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Though the coming retros typically garner the lion’s share of the sneaker world’s attention, the latest iteration of the signature line that has been the bedrock of sneaker culture for the better part of five decades continues on with the Air Jordan XXXVIII. Official images of what will likely be the debut colourway , which has been dubbed the “Fundamentals” have emerged. A close up view of the white leather of the upper is provided, as well as that of the rear heel. A black weave flanks the foot with…

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Check out these latest images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Later this year, the “DMP” Air Jordan 11 is making its first retail appearance, albeit in “Reimagined” form, since its original 2006 release. As has been previously reported this iteration of this sneaker will feature a tumbled leather upper instead of the ballistic mesh of its progenitor. It had also been speculated that the lateral ankle Jumpman will be embroidered, which would be a step down in quality and presentation from the metallic gold version seen on the original. This “Reimagined” aesthetic is completed with a white midsole and a…

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A better look the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Though it is not being termed as such, the “DMP” Air Jordan 11 is the latest to get the “Reimagined” treatment. The original version that released back in 2006, along with the Air Jordan VI as part of the greatest pack ever, the DMP, featured a ballistic mesh upper with a metallic golden Jumpman at lateral ankle. The Reimagined version eschews the mesh of the upper of its 2006 progenitor for a tumbled leather upper. Initial images have emered of the “Reimagined DMP” Air jordan 11 that allows for a…

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