Tag: Upcoming Release

The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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More images of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to make its highly anticipated retail return later this year.  New images have emerged that provide more looks at the upcoming iteration of this Air Jordan 1. Inspired by Michael Jordan breaking a backboard during an exhibition game during an Italian tour, they sport an orange toe overlaid with black leather. The same black leather also appears at the eye row and extends to the collar, where it is overlaid with starfish leather. Black Swooshes adorn the white lateral and…

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Kool x Nike Ja 2 on the way

Brandon King

This could be the collaboration we didn’t know we needed.  Inspired by Ja Morant’s favorite two flavors of the popular beverage, cherry, and raspberry, this mismatched pair sports turquoise and pink uppers, respectively. Kool-Aid branding in the form of the Kool-Aid Man himself is perched atop the tongues, while his famous “ohhh yeah” catchphrase appears on the rear tongue. The “12:AM” that is seen on the rear heel appears the classic Kool-Aid font.  Large Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, while smaller embroidered branding has it home on the medial sides. …

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A’ja Wilson gifts her teammates with pairs of her A’ONE sneaker

Brandon King

Out in front of the highly anticipated debut of her first signature shoe, the Nike A’ONE, 2-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson surprised her Las Vegas Aces teammates with pairs of “Pink Aura”, the debut colorway.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by A’ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) The A’ONE is set to debut May 6 at SNKRS and selectretailestablishments: they will carry a $110 USD sticker price.     Nike A’ONEHyper PinkFZ8605-601$1106 May 2025

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An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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On foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn).  They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…

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An initial look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Since its initial release in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 has been one of the most well-received colorways of the classic silhouette.  Last seen in 2016, the French Blues are making their third retail run in 2025. Initial images have emerged of the latest iteration and it appears to be a faithful recreation of the colorway that many of us have come to know and love. It sports a ribbed white upper overlaid with French blue mudguards on the lateral mad medial sides. Silver overlays on said mudguards…

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“University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite Pro returning in 2026

Brandon King

Originally debuting back in 2003, the “University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One is being primed for another retail run in 2026.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, the visual that should be presented is one of a university blue Foamposite upper with white leather appearing at the eye rows as well as the collar. A white Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller branding present on the lateral forefoot of the aforementioned eye row. Additional branding of the jeweled and embroidered variety is present on the…

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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

Brandon King

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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