Better Air Jordan 13: “Chicago” or “Lucky Green”

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Sep 27, 2020

Michael Jordan’s infamous nickname, Black Cat, was inspiration for Tinker Hatfield to design the Air Jordan 13. A shoe that debuted an unconventional holographic eye and an outsole resembling a panther paw.

Released in February of 2017, the Air Jordan 13 “Chicago” returned in OG form featuring a White leather upper with Red suede on the base, heel, and midsole. It also comes with a Black Jumpman, matching outsole, and signature hologram on the heel.

Released in September of 2020, the Air Jordan 13 “Lucky Green” debuted in a familiar design as Ray Allen’s coveted Air Jordan 13 PE from 2011. The shoe features a White leather upper with Green suede overlays, Green embroidered Jumpman on the tongues, Black lining atop the silhouette’s signature panther paw outsole in Black rubber.

Check out both Air Jordan 13s, and let us know which was the better release by casting your vote below.

Air Jordan 13 “Chicago”

Air Jordan 13 “Lucky Green”

Sneaker Talk: Nike SB Dunk High “T-19”

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 27, 2020

The Nike SB Dunk High “T-19” released February of 2005 in a Sport Royal color blocking that was chosen by Nike SB team rider Iwasaki Shingo.

This Nike SB Dunk High features a Sport Royal leather upper with matching Swooshes and perforated detailing on the quarter panel. White mesh tongues adorned with a “T-19” woven tag that pays homage to Shingo’s Tokyo skate team atop a White midsole and Royal Blue rubber outsole completes the design.

Take a closer look below, and you can still find the Nike SB Dunk High “T-19” available on resell sites like eBay.

Nike SB Dunk High “T-19”
Color: Sport Royal/Sport Royal
Style Code: 305050-441
Release Date: February 2005
Price: $75

Nike Air Max 90 Returning With Safari Print

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Nike is set to release another “Safari” version of their Air Max 90 silhouette during the Fall 2020 season.

This offering of the Nike Air Max 90 comes dressed in the signature Black and Orange color blocking. It features perforated leather on the toe, mesh collars, suede mudguards, White leather Swooshes detailed with Safari print overlays.

Nike Air Max 90 Safari Release Date

Look for the Nike Air Max 90 “Safari” to release on October 3rd at select retailers and Nike.com.

Nike Air Max 90 “Safari”
Color: Black/Safety Orange-White
Style Code: DA5427-001
Release Date: October 3, 2020
Price: TBA

UPDATE 9/26: According to select overseas retailers, the Nike Air Max 90 “Safari” will release on October 3rd. A stateside launch will take place either on the same day or few days after.

A New Nike Zoom Freak 2 NRG Colorway On The Way

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s Nike Zoom Freak 2 has just surfaced in a brand new “NRG” colorway that will be releasing this fall.

This edition of the Freak 2 sports a Sunset-like color blocking featuring a Pink and Orange gradient upper paired with Black detailing and White leather. An oversized 3M reflective Swoosh on the lateral, while the medial displays a loud graphic with “WIN” and dollar signs. A White midsole atop a Yellow and Black rubber outsole completes the design.

Check out the official photos below, and look for this Nike Zoom Freak 2 NRG to release soon at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD.

Nike Zoom Freak 2 NRG
Style Code: DB4689-600
Price: $130

Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 3 “Denim” and “Khaki” Samples

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Around 7 years ago, the sneaker world got their first glimpse at a mismatched set of Air Jordan 3s. One shoe was draped in “Blue Denim” and the other a “Khaki” colored suede.

Today @EnglishSole gives us a detailed look at both of those pairs as complete sets (with both the left and right shoes of each colorway). When these originally surfaced, very little was known about them, but now we can confirm that this Air Jordan 3 is a 1 of 3 sample, with 1 of those sets being the mismatched set.

Both were made to test out how different types of materials would hold up on the Jordan 3 model and were created without the intention of ever actually making it to market. Each pair is put together on a White midsole with Gum bottoms and uses the same Blue and Tan elephant print on the mudguards. But the similarities stop there. The Denim pair is draped in a Navy Blue denim upper with Tan stitching, Tan Jumpman, and Tan heel tabs and is topped off with a Blue suede tongue. The Khaki pair contrasts the denim in that the Jumpman is Blue, but the rest of the upper is sueded out in a clean Khaki colored suede.

If you’re not English Sole, DJ Khaled, or Perfect Pair (who have the only other 2 complete pairs) don’t get your hopes up on these reaching collections anytime soon as there are currently no plans for a release.

Jordan Zoom ’92 “PSG” Release Date

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Joining the Air Jordan 4, Jordan Brand will also release a Paris Saint-Germain edition of the Jordan Zoom ’92 during October.

Dressed in a Light Graphite, Neutral Grey, Black, and Bordeaux color scheme. This version uses the colors and graphics of French soccer club, PSG. The shoe is a nod to the ’90s basketball models featuring a stretchy sleeve and underfoot cushioning for an effortless fit and feel.

Jordan Zoom 92 PSG Release Date

Look for the Jordan Zoom ’92 “PSG” to release on October 10th at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.

Jordan Zoom ’92 “PSG”
Color: Light Graphite/Neutral Grey-Black-Bordeaux
Style Code: DA2554-006
Release Date: October 10, 2020
Price: $150

Nike Adapt Auto Max “Fireberry” Release Date

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Nike will be adding to their latest Adapt Auto Max lineup with this new “Fireberry” color options.

Dressed in a Black, Fireberry, and Electric Green color scheme. This offering of the Nike Adapt Auto Max features a Black base with plastic Swooshes on the sides. Highlighting the shoe are Berry and Volt contrasting accents throughout detailed with its signature scribbled-finish midsole.

Nike Adapt Auto Max Fireberry Release Date

Check out the additional photos below, and look for the Nike Adapt Auto Max “Fireberry” to release on October 9th at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $400 USD.

Nike Adapt Auto Max “Fireberry”
Color: Black/Fireberry-Electric Green-Black
Style Code: CZ6804-001
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Price: $400

UPDATE 9/26: Nike confirms that the Adapt Auto Max “Fireberry” will release on October 9th. The Swoosh has also updated their official photos of the shoe.

UPDATE 9/4: Nike releases official photos of the Adapt Auto Max “Berry” that will be releasing sometime this month.

Nike Air VaporMax 2020 “Light Arctic Pink” Release Date

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Following the debut of the “Stone Blue” pair, Nike will be releasing a women’s exclusive “Light Arctic Pink” colorway of the VaporMax 2020.

Dressed in a Violet Ash, White, Light Arctic Pink, Violet, and Magic Flamingo color scheme. This Nike Air VaporMax 2020 features a Flyknit upper upper with Multicolored threads constructed of recycled polyester yarns with FlyEase lacing tech. A marbleized heel atop its signature recycled full-length VaporMax Air unit completes the design.

Nike Air VaporMax 2020 Light Arctic Pink Release Date

Look for the Nike Air VaporMax 2020 “Light Arctic Pink” to release on October 22nd at select retailer and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $220 USD.

Nike VaporMax 2020
Color: Violet Ash/White-Light Arctic Pink-Violet-Magic Flamingo
Style Code: CT1933-500
Release Date: October 22, 2020
Price: $220

adidas Stan Smith With Denim Tongues and Heels

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

The adidas Stan Smith gets a fashion-forward makeover with its latest release for the fall months.

This offering of the Stan Smith arrives in an Off White smooth leather build with perforated Three Stripes on the sides. Highlighting the shoe is its denim material used on the tongues and heels completed with a solid Off White rubber sole.

Take a closer look below, and you can find this Stan Smith available on adidas.com. The retail price tag is set at $85 USD.

adidas Stan Smith “Denim”
Color: Off White/Collegiate Navy-Collegiate Navy
Style Code: FW4424
Price: $85

Nike Killshot “Off Noir” Release Date

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Nike will be releasing a few new Killshot SP color options during the fall months, which includes this “Off Noir” iteration.

This offering of the Nike Killshot features a Black mesh base with suede overlays and White leather Swooshes and heels. Padded tongues, “NIKE” heel branding atop a solid White rubber sole completes the design.

Check out the official photos below, and look for the Nike Killshot “Off Noir” to release on October 2nd at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD.

Nike Killshot “Off Noir”
Color: Black/White-Off Noir
Style Code: DC1982-001
Release Date: October 2, 2020
Price: $90

Nike’s “Peace, Love, and Basketball” Series Continues With The Challenger OG

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

The Challenger OG will be joining Nike’s “Peace, Love, and Basketball” series with this upcoming offering.

Dressed in a White, Speed Yellow, and Game Royal color scheme. This Nike Challenger features White mesh on the lateral, Blue nylon on the medial paired with suede overlays. Yellow basketball textured leather covers the Swooshes and heels completed with a drippy smiley face in the rear and the ball-spinning skeleton motif on the insoles.

Check out the additional photos below, and look for this Challenger OG to release in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD.

Nike Challenger OG “Peace, Love, and Basketball”
Color: White/Speed Yellow-Game Royal
Style Code: DC1413-100
Price: $90

adidas Ultra Boost WINTER.RDY Releasing in Grey and Pink

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

adidas Originals will be releasing their latest Ultra Boost that was made specifically for the inclement weather.

This offering of the adidas Ultra Boost comes in a Grey and Pink color blocking featuring a knitted upper. A Metallic finish is used on the Three Stripes and Boost midsole completed with reflective detailing.

Check out the additional photos below, and look for this Ultra Boost WINTER.RDY to release on September 29th at select retailers and adidas.com. The retail price tag is set at $190 USD.

adidas Ultra Boost WINTER.RDY
Color: Grey Two/Cloud White-Shock Pink
Style Code: EG9804
Release Date: September 29, 2020
Price: $190

The Nike Air Max 2090 Arrives in Black and Red

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

The Nike Air Max 2090 arrives in a classic Black and Red color blocking that will be releasing soon.

This offering of the Air Max 2090 features a Red transparent upper with a matching Red leather mudguards, stitching and rubber sole. A Black outlined Swoosh on the sides, mesh tongues and heels completes the design.

Check out the additional photos below, and look for this Air Max 2090 to release in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.

Nike Air Max 2090
Style Code: DC1851-600
Price: $150

Nike Air Force 1 Shadow With Multicolored Accents

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 26, 2020

Over the past few weeks, Nike has been revealing several new Air Force 1 Shadow color options that will be releasing during the fall season.

Adding to its growing lineup is this new offering that features a White leather base with Black leather overlays. Highlighting the shoe are Multicolored accents throughout completed with a thick White rubber sole.

Check out the additional photos below, and look for this Air Force 1 Shadow to release very soon at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $110 USD.

Nike Air Force 1 Shadow
Style Code: DC4462-100
Price: $110

TSB Podcast: Episode 267 – Nike’s Top Brass “Out Of Touch” With Reality

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Afrikan Caesar

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Sep 25, 2020

In this episode of TSB, Caesar and Guru are in-studio.

Josh Luber makes his exit at StockX. What is he going to do next? What does this mean for the company going forward?

People seem to be getting more “L’s” than sneakers on the SNKRS app lately. But what will it actually take to get people mad enough to not shop Nike?

Caesar is staying away from McDonald’s during the run of their Travis Scott partnership. This leads into a discussion of who has the best fast food.

Forget the Jumpman, has Yeezy jumped the shark?

Is there hope for Under Armour?

Like the animal they’re named after, PUMA is hitting its stride. They were able to steal soccer star Newmar away from Nike by parking the Brinks in his driveway.

Not to be outdone, VANS is making a name for itself as one of the top brands of 2020.

With layoffs pending, Nike employees are finding themselves anxious and frustrated waiting for that shoe to drop. Some are going as far as calling Nike’s top brass “out of touch” with the realities that their employees are facing.

And finally, in This Week In Stupid, a family in California gets into a high speed car chase with suspected thieves after one of their family member’s is robbed of their sneakers during a meet up.

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Official Photos of the Nike SB Dunk High “Invert Celtics”

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Mario Briguglio

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Sep 25, 2020

Nike SB Dunk High Invert Celtics CU7349-001 Release Date

The Nike SB Dunk High “Invert Celtics” is part of an upcoming Nike SB “Invert Pack” that will be releasing this fall.

Dressed in a Black, Pink Rise, and Lucky Green color scheme. This Nike SB Dunk High features Celtics’ Green and White leather on the medial sides, while the rest of the shoe is covered in Pink and Black suede. When you invert the colors on your a camera or phone, you see the colors flipped, which is shown below.

Nike SB Dunk High Invert Celtics Release Date

Look for the Nike SB Dunk High “Invert Celtics” to release on September 12th at select skate shops in Japan, with a wider release to follow in October. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

Nike SB Dunk High “Invert Celtics”
Color: Black/Pink Rise-Lucky Green
Style Code: CU7349-001
Release Date: October 2020
Price: $120

UPDATE 9/25: Nike releases official photos of the “Invert Celtics” SB Dunk High that will see a wider launch in October.