Tag: Upcoming Release

An initial look at the “Pearl” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

The “Pearl” Foamposite Pro, seen on the feet of basketball greats such as Tim Duncan and Jesus Shuttlesworth will make its return this holiday season.  Initial images of the 2025 iteration of the returning classic have emerged and what we see is a Foam Pro that sports a white upper, unlike the cream upper that was utilised on the most recent prior release in 2010. Black shows up on the eye row, tongue, inner and pull tabs. A large, jewelled Swoosh is seen on the lateral side, while additional branding…

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“Cough Drop” Nike Air Foamposite One Returning Fall 2025

Brandon King

The very well-received “Cough Drop” colorway of the Air Foamposite One is on the way for a fall return.  Initial images of the beloved colorway and they sport a black foamposite upper paid with addiotnal black at the eyerow and collar. A One Cent logo is seen at the rear heel and of the jeweled variety at the tongue, with a Swoosh present on the lateral eyerow. Underneath the aforemationed upper resides a carbon support shank and a red rubber outsole, however unlike its 2010 predecessor, which features a translucent…

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“University Red” Kobe IX Low Protro EM Set to Heat Up Fall 2025

Brandon King

The “University Red” is a new color way of the Kobe IX Low Protro EM that is primed for a fall 2025 release.  They sport a university red engineered mesh upper with white Swooshes adorning the sides. White also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the nine hash marks that occupy the rear heel.  Underneath resides a red speckled white midsole and black stability rails, the ones at the lateral rear heel feature a Kobe signature. A white rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. …

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“Halo” Kobe III Protro: An initial look

Brandon King

Worn by Kobe Bryant in the 2007-08 season, the Kobe III is the latest model to get the Protro (performance retro) treatment.  Initial images of the “Halo”, one of the reintroductory colorways have come to light. This monochromatic colorway sports an all white mesh upper with improvedpadding at the tongue. A white Swoosh is seen at the rear heel, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the iridescent tongue.  In addition to the extra padding at the tongue, other Protro performance upgrades includes a Zoom Air strobel as well as…

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”Shadow” Air Jordan X to return November 19

Brandon King

Last seen in 2018, the “Shadow” Air Jordan X is primed to make its return later this year. The 2025 release will mark the fourth retail run for the original colorway, with its original 1994 release, returning in 2008 in the Countdown Pack alongside the Air Jordan XIII and the aforementioned 201 retro Like all its forbears, the 2025 iteration will feature a charred grey nubuck upper paired with black tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar.  On the tongue, AIR JORDAN 23” is stamped, while on the…

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“White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 Reportedly Returning in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in “Remastered” form in 2015, the “White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 is reportedly in Jordan Brand’s 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images but predictions are that they will sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An embroidered Black Jumpman is perched atop the reflective tongue, while “AIR JORDAN” is seen at its back. Of note is the presence of “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel, which is a differentiating attribute from every other…

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First Look: “Off-Noir” PSG x Air Jordan Collab Unveiled

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The collaborative relationship between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Jordan continues to roll along, as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 5.  Initial images of this collaborative Jordan 5 have come to light, and what we see is a black upper with interlocking PSG logos on the sides. A pink Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, with the same hue takes care of the inner and also breaking up the monochromatic aesthetic.  An additional Jumpman appears at the rear heel, rounding out an upper that sits atop a…

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“Black/Muslin” Air Jordan 15 23RE coming summer 2026

Brandon King

The first silhouette after Michael Jordan retired as a Chicago Bull, the Air Jordan 15 occupies a unique place as both a polarizing and overlooked model of the venerable Air Jordan line.  Next summer the 15 returns in 23RE form in a black and muslin colorway.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a muslin leather upper paired with black at the weave and tongue/inner bootie.  A bar on the muslin rear heel will likely read “23 6 15” , numerals…

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An additional look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 

Brandon King

A new set of images has emerged for the highly anticipated “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.  They sport starfish at the toe underlay, with black leather present at the toe, eye row and collar. Black Swooshes also adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the Wings logo on the ankle. Starfish makes another appearances at the leather that wraps the heel and flanks the ankle.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a starfish rubber outsole.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1…

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This KD 18 is inspired by the “Royal” Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

As we previously saw with the Air Bakin-inspired colorway, the aesthetics of classic Nike silhouettes, have found there way into come colorways of the KD 18 and this upcoming look for the KD 18 is inspired by another classic from Nike’s vault.  The “International Blue” iteration is inspired by the “Royal” Foamposite One. It sports an international blue upper paired with black at the underlays, tongue, and inner. An iridescent KD logo is seen perched atop the tongue, while the Swoosh on the lateral ankle shares the same aesthetic.  Underneath…

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