Tag: Upcoming Release

”Varsity Royal” Nike Air Griffey Max returning March 16

Brandon King

Five years after its most recent release and seventeen years after its 2009 debut, Nike is rolling the Varsity Royal” Air Griffey Max 1 out for another retail run in 2026. Just as with its predecessor, the 2026 iteration will feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with an eye-catching varsity royal nubuck. A black Swoosh is present on the lateral toe box, with “NIKE” spelled out in large debossed letters on the ankle strap. Volt takes care of the Swooshes on the rear heel, front pull tab, on the…

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“Knicks” Air Jordan 8 coming in 2026

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This upcoming Air Jordan 8 is inspired by the New York Knicks and pays homage to the legendary face-off between Michael Jordan’s Bulls and the Knicks of Patrick Ewing.  Unfortunately at this junction, there are no available images of this upcoming eight however initial predictive speculation assigns in aesthetic of a black nubuck upper with orange and royal showing up on the support overlays that flank the heel.  A Jumpman would appear on the royal and orange chenille patch on the tongue along with a blue rear pull tab.  Underneath…

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2026 “Space Jam” will feature Varsity Royal

Brandon King

From the moment their return was announced, the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI immediately became one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Though there are no images of the upcoming iteration, bits of news have emerged, beginning with the presence of “23” at the rear heel.  We have another piece of information regarding this release, and per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature varsity royal from the 2000 release, rather than the concord used on the 2016 version.  Does this color decision sway your decision to go after these…

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”Camo” Converse SHAI 001 coming in early April

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The very-well received Conversae SHAI 001 is getting the camouflage treatment with this upcoming colorway. They sport a camoflage print spread across its molded upper with Converse’s classic Star and Chevron logo plastered at the rear heel, with Shai branding perched atop the padded tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides an army green midsole that houses forefoot Zoom Air cushioning as a rubber outsole that features a radial traction pattern. The “Camo” Converse SHAI 001 is slated to debut April 3, 2026 at select retail establishments, converse.com and , unfortunately,…

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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Debuts in April 2026

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Founded by Grace Ladoja in 2017 the HOMECOMING (Lagos) has grown into a premier, yearly, and multi day festival that takes place in Nigeria that celebrates African music, fashion and culture. In conjunction with the upcoming festival Nike is set to debut a duo of Air Max Plus colorways. Both kicks feature textured uppers, extra laces as well as elevated side wave structures. One pair utilizes utilizes the red, black and green of Pan Africanism, sporting a black upper with a green Swoosh on the lateral side. Tuned Air branding…

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Confirmed: “Sacramento” Air Jordan X coming back on December 5

Brandon King

Later this year the “Sacramento” Air Jordan X will make its first retail run in over three decades.  There are no images of the 2026 iteration at this juncture, we should be presented with an accurate facsimile of its 1995 progenitor. They will sport a black tumbled leather upper overlaid with smooth leather at the lateral and medial sides. Concord takes care of inner and along with the white Jumpman at the rear heel, provides a bit of visual variety.  Stamped atop the tongue is “AIR JORDAN 23”, completing an…

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan XI returning December 12, will feature “23” on the heel

Brandon King

The “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is making its first retail appearance since 2009( the 2016 version was actually a playoff PE) to much anticipation.  Although there are no available images, what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan XI that sports a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid by black leather at the rear heel and a high-cut patent leather rand.  Varsity royal should be present at the Jumpman that occupies the lateral ankle as well as between the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” band that traverses the tongue. Notably this…

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Confirmed: “Infrared” Air Jordan VI returning November 7

Brandon King

The “Infrared” Air Jordan VI is making its first retail return in over a decade later this year.  Though images of the 2026 iteration have surfaced, we should expect an Air Jordan VI with a perforated white leather upper and overlays that form a stylized “23.” Infrared should appear on the lace locks, Jumpman on the tongue, and the stripe on the rear spoiler. Black would be present at the inner as well as the rubber portion of the tongue, which also reads “AIR JORDAN.” Underneath should reside an infrared…

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“Flint” Air Jordan XIII release postponed

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The “Flint” Air Jordan XIII is among the most anticipated releases of 2026. This year’s release will mark the fifth retail run of the original colorway, which debuted in 1998 and returned in 2005, 2010, and 2020.  The “Flint” XIII was scheduled embark on its cinque retail on April 25, zsneakerheadz reports that they have been postponed and will now release on August 1. 

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”Galaxy Aura” Nike GT Future coming March 2026

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Although this upcoming Nike GT Future may get its theme from the iconic “Galaxy” Air Foamposite One, it does not merely wear the aesthetic of that classic as its skin but makes it it’s own. its synthetic upper features an outer space pattern with a nebula prominently seen at heel and midfoot on both sides of the foot. A black Swoosh is seen on the lateral side ankles with additional branding seen perched atop the tongue. The double lasted design means the midsole is not visible , with a black…

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