Reebok Pump Omni II Release Date

by DavidM | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

After 30 years, Reebok is finally returning to one of their most storied silhouettes of all-time. Back in February 1991, then rookie point guard Dee Brown pressed the basketball-shaped button on his shoes before taking off from the free throw line while doing his now iconic blindfold dunk. This is the first time since Dee donned the Pump Omni Zone II that the shoe has been rereleased in its initial hightop offering.

Restored in all it’s 90s edginess, the Pump Omni Zone II features a black and white upper with its signature basketball textured pump button on the tongue. Fitted inside that tongue is an air bladder that constricts the shoe in order to better fit wearer’s preferences. The silhouette is topped off with a white TPU overlay, offering a little bit of that dynamic flair Reebok was so known for in the 90s with Shawn Kemp and Shaq lines. The Pump Omni Zone II is set to drop March 5th and retail for $140.

Feb 18, 2021 No Comments

Nike Air Force 1 “Keep Em Fresh” Official Photos

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by DavidM | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Nike Air Force 1 is a cultural staple. Everyone has had a crispy pair of the White lows or even the all Black lows for those of a more fiendish variety. After over almost 40 years, Nike still finds a new way to continue innovating and remixing the classic. The latest Air Force one is the upcoming “Keep Em Fresh” colorway which may be one of the most unique and polarizing takes of Bruce Kilgore’s classic silhouette yet. Instead of the normal leather upper, this silhouette is shrouded by “AF1” branded tissue paper with “Timeless Classic Keep Fresh” printed on the lateral heel.

Below the shroud is an aged-looking version of the classic white lows with the snow white sole being replaced with a more yellowed looking version. The “Keep Em Fresh” colorway is set to drop in the coming weeks

Feb 18, 2021 No Comments

Kicks Through the Lens (Week 8)

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by Brendon Schunck | Feb 17, 2021 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

It seems to be the year of the LeBron 11 all over again. LeBron James is, more often than not, choosing to wear anything but his new 18th model. LBJ has been seen sporting his Ambassador line, and most recently some 15’s and 16’s. LeBron has done this in the past before, back during the run of his 11th model, when he hardly wore them on court all season. Ja Morant continues to sport high(er) cut Kobes on the hardwood. Will Morant go back to low-cut Kobes for the 2021-22 season?

Let’s just get right into it. Here’s the top 10 Kicks Through the Lens for week 8.

10. Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Space Jam” Custom – Robert Covington

9. Nike Kobe 1 Protro “MPLS” – Ja Morant

8. Nike Kobe 10 Elite “Opening Night” – Ja Morant

7. Nike PG 4 “Oregon P.E.” – Payton Pritchard

6. Nike Kobe 11 Elite iD – Dwayne Bacon

5. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – DeMar DeRozan

4. Nike Kobe 5 Protro P.E. – Malik Monk

3. Nike LeBron 15 P.E. – LeBron James

2. Nike LeBron 15 “Griffey” – LeBron James

1. Nike Kobe 1 Protro “Noise Cancelling” – Ja Morant

Feb 17, 2021 No Comments

The Enspire x Nike KD 13 Collab Colored Up In “Black Ice” And “Venom Yellow”

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by Akeem Ivory | Feb 12, 2021 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Childhood companion Devonte Young and his streetwear imprint Enspire linked up again as following up to the Enspire x Nike KD 12s from 2019.

Today, as seen via social media this KD signature comes dressed in “Black Ice” as well as “Venom Yellow.”

**Enspire x Nike KD 13**
**Color:** Black Ice

Designed nearly identical to one another detailed with Enspire’s logo debossed across the ankle flaps. Both pairs also feature speckled detailing on the upper and midsoles. The Black Ice pair sports an iridescent Swoosh and dark icy soles, whereas the Venom Yellow opts for a much more clearer translucent outsole.

**Enspire x Nike KD 13**
Color: Venom Yellow

As stated on the same insole of last year’s sneaker the “En” in Enspire is a reminder for those who are “En Route.” Because we’re all en route somewhere but the question that Enspire poses where are you “En Route” to and Who Have You Inspired on the way.

Compared to last year’s model this isn’t very far off with the inclusion of speckles translucent outsole and hints of Enspire’s logo. However, the color choices aren’t aligned to match the colors of Enspire’s light-hearted logo on the KD 12 version or embodies the had a playful childlike spirit which signifies KD and Devonte’s childhood friendship.

These upcoming colorways seem to be more tone down and have chosen simplicity over being extremely eye-catching. While no release date has been linked to the sneakers stay locked in with Sneaker Reporter as we’ll update on any new information.

Feb 12, 2021 No Comments

Kicks Through the Lens (Week 7)

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by Brendon Schunck | Feb 9, 2021 | Featured, NBA, Sneakers

A brand besides Nike/Jordan joins the countdown this week with a few colorways of their own. DeMar DeRozan continues to not play fair when it comes to new Kobe 6 Protro PE’s and P.J. Tucker dug way into the archives for a Kobe P.E. we haven’t seen anyone else rock before. Nike officially unveiled a completely new model, the Cosmic Unity, a shoe which is made of at least 25% recycled materials. This is a great step for Nike’s vision to a zero waste future in the footwear industry. Anthony Davis sported a clean white/gold color scheme of the Cosmic Unity this past week.

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, as well as other Nike sponsored athletes all rocked black/gold Black History Month colorways of their respective sneakers. Sometimes keeping it simple and to the point is the right way to go. Being Chris Paul’s teammate seems to have its perks as it appears one of Paul’s fellow Suns is getting his chance to wear some exclusive CP’s this season. DeRozan wore yet another crowd-pleasing mockup of a Kobe Protro 6 and the noise continues to increase for Nike to put Kobes back on the iD platform for customization. Scroll below for Week 7’s Kicks Through the Lens.

10. Jordan CP3.XIII “Southern University” – Langston Galloway

9. New Balance TWO WXY “BHM” – Dejounte Murray

8. Nike Cosmic Unity – Anthony Davis

7. 2012 Nike KD 4 “N7 Black” – John Wall

6. Nike Kobe 6 Protro “BHM” P.E. – DeMar DeRozan

5. Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Pacers” P.E. – Domantas Sabonis

4. Nike LeBron 18 “CNY” – LeBron James

3. New Balance TWO WXY P.E.’s – Darius Bazley

2. 2007 Nike Kobe 2 “Westchester” P.E. – P.J. Tucker

1. Nike Kobe 6 Protro P.E. – DeMar DeRozan

Feb 9, 2021 No Comments

Nike LeBron 18 “Gong Xi Fa Cai” Celebrates Traditional Chinese Culture

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by Akeem Ivory | Feb 2, 2021 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Known as an expression used to blessing each other every Chinese New Year,“Gong Xi Fa Cai” a tradition that has lasted for more than 300 years. It’s implied meaning of “getting out when you aencounter water.”

Nike teamed up with 400ml_Brand, a local graffiti creative unit in China, to launch the LeBron 18 “Gong Xi Fa Cai”, injecting a youthful attitude and new vitality into traditional Chinese culture.

Featuring the four words “Gong Xi Fa Cai” adopts a unique graffiti design; on the insole is displayed in the form of window grilles. Atop a mainly red knitted upper while aBlue translucent TPU on the heel echoes the Blue ink on the White midsole with a water drop effect.

The LeBron logo is deliberately placed upside down, like “inverted stickers”, symbolizing “the king is coming”; in addition, the midsole and Air technology is added to the tongue, and the fish scale pattern hidden on the tongue also has the meaning of “more than every year.”

Look for the Nike LeBron 18 “Gong Xi Fa Cai” to release on February 6th in China at select retailers and Nike.com.