New Balance Numeric’s PJ Ladd 533 expands its lineup with two brand new neutral colors completed with bold accents options for the summer months.
One pair comes in Black and the other in Grey. Both are constructed with suede uppers, colorful insoles and laces atop a White midsole and Gum rubber outsole.
You can now find these New Balance Numeric colorways available at select New Balance retailers such as Premier. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD each.
LeBron James has officially agreed to a 4-year deal worth $154 million to become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
This now marks the third time James will have changed teams via free agency, following his first departure from the Cavaliers to the Heat in 2010 and his return back to Cleveland in 2014.
While an official Nike LeBron “Lakers” shoe has yet to hit the market, which probably won’t be until the Nike LeBron 16 release, you can still make your own with the Nike LeBron Soldier 12 via NIKEiD.
Jordan Brand will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Spike Lee’s iconic 1998 “He Got Game” film starring Ray Allen. Not only will they be bringing back the Air Jordan 13, but the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 1 will also be included in the “He Got Game” lineup.
Its Hyper Royal and Sail color scheme is a nod to Jesus Shuttlesworth’s Lincoln High School, a school that actually exists in Brooklyn.
This Air Jordan 1 features a full Hyper Royal Blue upper paired with Sail accents on the branded areas and midsole. A Blue rubber outsole completes the design.
Look for the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “He Got Game” to release on July 7th at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $160 USD.
UPDATE: On-feet photos via Solebox of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 1 that pays homage to Spike Lee’s “He Got Game” film.
UPDATE: Nike releases official photos of the “He Got Game” Air Jordan 1 in Hyper Royal.
UPDATE: Here are product photos of the “He Got Game” Air Jordan 1 in Hyper Royal/Sail.
UPDATE: Detailed look at the “He Got Game” Air Jordan 1 via FineLine1721.
Nike brings back their Air Force 1 Jewel in three exclusive women’s colorways that are now arriving to retailers for the month of July.
One pair comes dressed in Royal Tint, another in Neutral Olive and the third dons a Phantom color tones. All three Nike Air Force 1s feature a premium leather upper with a small Jewel Swoosh on the sides atop a White rubber sole.
You can now buy this Nike Air Force 1 Premium Jewel Pack available in women’s sizes at select Nike Sportswear retailers like Finish Line. The retail price tag is set at $130 USD each.
Much like the holiday Air Jordan 11s, Nike’s Doernbecher Collection is one of the most hyped releases every year. While we wait for this year’s lineup to be revealed, we take a look back at two previous colorways.
The Air Jordan 6 Doernbecher made its debut as part of the Freestyle Collection back in 2009 designed by Doernbecher patient Jordan Dark. It featured a Blue suede upper with Red and Gold accents for an “Olympic” styled-vibe completed with clear outsoles.
The Air Jordan 3 was designed by patient Cole Johnson, a teen cancer survivor from the 2010 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. Back in 2013, the Air Jordan 3 DB also saw a limited re-release.
Looking back at these Air Jordan Doernbecher models, which do you guys think was the better release? Cast your vote below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Following the recent release of the Air Jordan 12 Michigan, we decided to take a look back at another Michigan-themed Air Jordan.
Jordan Brand showed love to the University of Michigan Wolverines with not one, but two Air Jordan 5 PE colorways, one was the “Fab Five” pair and the other in the Wolverines’s team colors. It features a tonal Navy upper with Michigan’s signature “M” logo on the heel in Varsity Maize, while matching accents is used on the tongues and midsole shark teeth. An icy outsole completes the design.
For those that can remember, Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh personally gifted Pope John Francis a pair of these.
How many of you would like to see Jordan Brand releases these as they next Air Jordan Michigan PE during the 2018-2019 season? Let us know what you guys think in the comments section.
Following a few new iterations of the Nike Air Huarache in classic color tones, another colorway arrives, this time donning the Miami Hurricanes team colors.
This release features a White leather upper with Rainforest Green on the neoprene upper paired with Wild Mango on the inner tongue, sides and plastic heel cage. A White midsole and Black rubber outsole completes the design.
Take a closer look below and you can find this Nike Air Huarache Miami Hurricanes colorway available at select retailers like Jimmy Jazz. The retail price tag is set at $110 USD.
Scottie Pippen’s Nike Air Maestro II returns for the summer months in a brand new “Gym Red” colorway that’s arriving to retailers now.
Dressed in a Black, Vast Grey and Gym Red color scheme. This new take of the Nike Air Maestro features a combination of Grey and Black on its upper highlighted with Red contrasting accents throughout.
You can now find this Nike Air Maestro II LTD “Gym Red” colorway available directly on Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $140 USD.
With the 4th of July set to be celebrated next week, Nike drops the prefect Air Max 270 Flyknit that can be worn for the occasion.
Dressed in a Moon Particle, College Navy, Blackened Blue and Red Orbit color scheme. This Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit features an Off-White upper paired with Navy Blue detailing and Red contrasting accents throughout.
You can now find this USA-themed Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit available in women’s sizes at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $170 USD.
FILA continues to drop great models with a superior chunky vibe. This time around, the sportswear brand brings us a White and Silver version of the Ray.
Featuring a leather upper and a super thick rubber sole, this iteration of the Ray comes with a pristine White upper, Silver line across and FILA’s tricolored branding.
Perfect for the 4th of July, you can find this FILA Ray available at select retailers such as Eleven.
The adidas Harden B/E 2 is one of the latest models of James Harden with adidas. Here we see a unique an really striking Volt color version of the shoe.
It comes with a knit upper and with contrasting black details on the stripes on the side, the toe area, branding on the tongue and also on the sole. This is really a unique model to take on the courts.
Take a closer look below and you can now find the adidas Harden B/E 2 “Volt” available at select retailers such as Kicks Store.
Nike Sportswear continues to push the boundaries of lifestyle footwear through the use of numbers and transparent design elements. One of their newest models, the EXP-X14 is finally set to make its officially debut in July.
Its EXP name is short of “Experiment,” which was essentially how the Nike Sportswear designers adapted performance running features into a lifestyle shoe. The second part of the shoe’s name, X14, was the original internal codename for Nike React technology (which is used in the shoe’s midsole to provide cushion for all-day comfort). N3546, which is printed on the medial side, represents Steve Prefontaine’s fastest mile (3 minutes and 54.6 seconds) and nods to Nike’s rich history in running.
Dressed in a Black, Volt, Total Crimson, Dark Grey, Wolf Grey and Golden Beige color scheme. This Nike EXP-X14 features a translucent upper, TPU plate that is exposed below nods to the Nike Zoom Vaporfly 4%.
Look for the Nike EXP-X14 in Dark Grey/Total Crimson to release on July 6th at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.
Nike Sportswear’s newest silhouette, the EXP-X14, will be joining the Nike Just Do It Collection in two color options.
One pair comes dressed in White and the other in Black. Both are highlighted with Orange accents and Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan riding up the ankle area. A translucent upper, Nike React technology and a Black rubber outsole completes the design.
Look for the Nike EXP-X14 “Just Do It” Pack to release very soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.
UPDATE: Nike announces that their EXP-X14 “Just Do It” Pack will officially release on July 6th.
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To celebrate Pride Month, adidas and British DJ Fat Tony called upon global creators from the LGBTQ+ community and allies including Elton John, Pharrell, Marc Jacobs, Edward Enninful, David Beckham, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, each participant re-imagines the iconic adidas Samba
Each adidas Samba has been re-imagined in a series of designs by changing the way its upper is constructed, to receiving new soles and lacing system. Staying true to its original design, the Three Stripes branding remains throughout.
The offerings will be available via a silent auction on eBay beginning July 3rd with all proceeds benefitting The Albert Kennedy Trust.
This week’s Release Report is highlighted by the “Butter” Yeezy Boost 350 V2, along with Jordan Brand’s massive lineup that includes the Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 colorways, Russell Westbrook’s Air Jordan 10 and the Air Jordan 3 International Flight that pays nod to a charity game MJ played in back in 1988.
Other notable releases includes the G.I. Joe x Reebok Classic Canvas, two Nike LeBron Soldier 12s, a new LeBron 15 Low and the “Lil Penny” Air Max Penny 1. There will also be the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 Low and Jordan Future “Quai 54” releasing in European.
Check out the full release report below and let us know which pair or pairs you’re looking forward to scooping up this weekend in the comments section.
Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan International Flight Collection kicks off with the release of the Air Jordan 3 tomorrow, June 30th. The other models included is the Air Jordan 5 that drops August 28th and the Air Jordan 12 dropping September 8th. To go along with all three Air Jordans, you’ll also have an opportunity to cop its matching jersey.
The International Flight Collection highlights three moments during Michael Jordan’s summer tours, beginning back in 1988.
August 8, 1988: Los Angeles, California
In the summer of ’88, MJ played a charity game in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 17,500 passionate basketball fans in L.A. He was the star of the show and scored a team-high 54 points. The event also raised $650,000 for the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) — the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to students of color — an organization that Jordan Brand has had a relationship with for over 30 years now.
The Air Jordan 3 “International Flight” has Blue and Red accents inspired by the jerseys players wore during the charity game. Jordan’s signature is on the tongue of the right shoe (since Jordan is right-handed). Patterns on the collar are inspired by the stars on the jerseys.
August 30, 1990: Barcelona, Spain
Two years before he’d take his famous stroll around the city (before winning a gold medal), MJ put on a show at a local Spanish League opener in Barcelona. As part of a European tour that year, Jordan arrived just before the start of the Spanish League season. He judged the slam dunk contest and played in a promotional game, finishing the evening with a team-high 37 points.
The Air Jordan 5 “International Flight” has an Orange and Blue mosaic pattern inspired by street art in Barcelona, as well as the colors of the jerseys MJ wore during the game. It also changes the spelling of Air to “Aire” on the tongue, referring to the Spanish translation of Air Jordan.
September 12, 1996: Tokyo, Japan
The summer after Jordan’s 72-10 championship season, MJ and other NBA stars went to Tokyo for a basketball clinic. In front of 32,000 fans, players like MJ and Michael Finley showed off by playing 1-on-1, 4-on-4 and even having a little friendly competition with some of Japan’s famous sumo wrestlers.
Finley would go on to become one of the first Jordan Brand athletes. He remembers that whether MJ was playing for a championship or against sumo wrestlers in Japan, he never lost his competitive nature. “We did a little scrimmage against some local guys and a couple of the sumo wrestlers who probably had never touched a basketball in their lives,” recalls Finley. “He had fun with them and joked around, but at the end of the day he told us, ‘Yo, we’re not losing this game.’ He said, ‘I don’t lose. Whether it’s for charity, scrimmage, or in the season, I don’t lose.’”
The Air Jordan 12 “International Flight” has a koi fish scale print on the mud guard and an embossed, kimono-inspired print on the upper. The characters on the heel of the shoe translate to “Air Jordan”
