Tag: Upcoming Release

“Coconut Milk’ Nike Air Force 1 Low coming this Spring

Brandon King

This iteration of the iconic, classic Air Force 1 Low sports a coconut milk upper in a combination of smooth leather at the toe and side panels and tumbled at the forefoot overlay, eye rows, and wrapping the heel. Bulging Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while debossed “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  A metallic lace dubrae and red branding on the heel round out this upper, which sits atop a coconut milk midsole and matching rubber outsole, completing this more luxurious take on the Air Force…

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“MVP” Nike KD IV coming in February 2025

Brandon King

Though it was the KD VI that Durant wore during his 2014 MVP campaign, Nike opted to use the very popular KD IV as the canvas for this themed sneaker.  It sports a white textured fused upper; a gold-bordered blue Swoosh appears on the ankle strap, while the same branding in white appears on the medial side. A gold-bordered KD logo is present on the heel, while perched atop the tongue is a gold KD logo with a golden basketball. On the insole appears the phrase “You The Real MVP”, a callback to KD’s…

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Check out these early images of the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

As is the case with so many sneakers on Jordan Brand’s 2025 release roster, the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.  Recently we reported on initial images of this returning classic and now courtesy of SOLEBYJC, additional images have come to light. The depicted sneakers feature all of the standard visual elements of the “White/Cement” colorway- white upper and netting, red Jumpman branding on the tongue, and speckled cement areas ( which like the 1989 and ‘99 iterations, features speckling on the…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since the last retail run of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII, which occurred in 2016. Jordan Brand is rectifying that long hiatus, as this original color of the XII is planned to return during a immensely robust 2025 release roster.  Initial images have emerged of the 2025 iteration and is largely the visual representation of the classic colorway, with the mudguards appearing slightly more robust than in previous reincarnations, as well as a slightly different shape.  As it currently…

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The “I Promise” Nike LeBron XXII

Brandon King

This colorway of the LeBron XXII is inspired by Akron’s “I Promise School. They sport a pink upper that transitions frm a lighter to a more intense shade as the gue travels down the upper and nears the midsole. Pink suede shows up to form the lateral Swoosh as well as the section that wraps the heel and extends onto the lateral side. A pink Lebron signature on the rear heel, with jeweled branding present atop the light pink tongue.  A iridescent blue Swoosh can be seen on the midsole,…

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”Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro coming January 9

Brandon King

The other Kobe V Protro in the Year of the Mamba collection sports a red fused upper with gold at the toe. Like the eggplant, the lateral side Swoosh is entangled with a gold Mamba. Perched atop the tongue is a gold Kobe logo with a red Kobe signature on the heel counter.  Underneath resides a red midsole and a black and red rubber outsole.  The sneakers will be housed in special packaging, including a red dust bag and red box. They will release, along with the “Eggplant” iteration on…

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”Eggplant” Year of the Mamba Kobe V Protro coming January 9

Brandon King

The first sneaker in the Nike Year of the Mamba Collection is set to release tomorrow.  They sport an eggplant fused upper with black at the rear heel. The Swoosh on the lateral side of the Flywire-equipped side panels is wrapped by a golden mamba, while a gold Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a black midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  As will be the case with the entirety of the Year of the Mamba footwear collection, these will be available via the SNKRS application. We…

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Nike unveils “Year of the Mamba” Collection 

Brandon King

title image via Mamba Kix Unlike Black History Month, Nike never passes on the opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Mamba and it’s fitting that Nike would release commemorative footwear honoring the late, great Kobe Bryant.  The collection onsists of four sneakers, the “Eggplant” and “Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro, the “Masterpiece” Kobe IX Protro, and the “All-Star 2.0” Kobe VI Protro, as well as coordinating apparel  Bronson Yim, product line manager for Kobe footwear had this to say about the collection:  “This collection is an…

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The Air Max CB 94 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

If you read and reread the title and thought to yourself “Didn’t these drop not too long ago?”, you’d be right, as this colorway made its most recent retail run in 2023. Nonetheless, this brief interim is proving not to be a deterrent for Nike deciding to green-light another release for this classic sneaker.  The presentation should be that of a white, perforated leather upper overlaid with black nubuck. An embroidered “NIKE” is present on the lateral side, while “ NIKE AIR” branding is present on the rear heel.  Purple is present on the tongue,…

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French Blue” Air Jordan 12 coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Since its debut in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 quickly ascended to among the most well-received colorways of 12. They returned in 2016 to much fanfare and the “French Blues” are being primed for a return as part of a star-studded 2025 release lineup.  They should sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with French Blue mudguards at the lateral and medial sides. Silver plastic tabs present on the aforementioned overlays read “JUMPMAN” on the lateral side. On the rear heel should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY…

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