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Nike KD 16 “Wanda” Official Look

by Angel Ortiz | Oct 20, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A new colorway of the Nike KD 16 has surfaced but this colorway has a more meaningful story to it. This new colorway of the Nike KD 16 is dedicated to Durant’s mother Wanda.

Wanda has a love for jewelry which is what inspired the tongue of the sneaker with a jewelry like pattern, the gems nicely blend in with the colorway. The colorway mostly consists of shades of light green throughout the sneaker and a hint of blue on the TPU side panel. The outsole does have a semi translucent tint to it which has really been used on the KD 16.

No official release date has yet to be announced but these will be retailing for $160 USD on the Nike app and select few retailers.

Oct 20, 2023 No Comments

Nike Zoom Freak 5 Available on NikeByYou

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by Angel Ortiz | Oct 19, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike has made the Zoom Freak 5 available on NikeByYou. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fifth signature shoe is up for customization for people to purchase, a few of his previous models have also been made available to purchase through NikeByYou.

The Zoom Freak 5 has a select few colors available to choose from to your liking. It also has a detail that the general release pair has which is near the toe box area that Giannis’ number is displayed as you can see a three stitched on the left foot and a four stitched on the right foot.

These Zoom Freak 5s are available to purchase and customize on the Nike website for $160 USD. Down below are some ideas for your customization.

Zoom Freak 5 “Off-White”

Zoom freak 5 “Grinch”

Zoom Freak 5 “Sprite”

Oct 19, 2023 No Comments

Tatum 1 “Wave Runner” Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Oct 18, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Jayson Tatum colorway that is releasing next is the “Wave Runner” colorway. Jordan Brand is expected to drop this next Tatum 1 colorway before the start of the 2023/24 NBA regular season.

The “Wave Runner” colorway is the most eye-catching Tatum 1 to release yet with different hues of bright colors on the sneaker. This colorway features lagoon pulse, pink blast, psychic purple, white, lime glow and black according to the style tag. Also worth noting is the TPU frame that surrounds the side panel/outsole. There is also an Everglades pattern on the heeltab.

the Jordan Tatum 1 “Wave Runner” arriving in retailers and the Nike app for $120 USD on October 20.

Oct 18, 2023 No Comments

Nike Kobe 6 Protro “BHM” Expected in 2024

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by Angel Ortiz | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike is expected to release on of the most highly anticipated Nike Kobe 6 Protro colorways as of recently which will be the Kobe 6 Protro “BHM” in the all white colorway.

Previously believed to be a player exclusive for certain member of the Nike family which included NBA players who receive almost every PE, it seems like Nike is going to release these Kobe 6 Protro “BHM” after all. The all white colorway has hints of gold on the swoosh, TPU heel counter, and the tongue wit the word “BHM.” Other unique details can be seen on the sock liner with the words “Be Legendary”.

These are expected to be released in 2024 but have no official release date just yet. For now take a look down below at a first look at the Kobe 6 Protro “BHM”

Oct 12, 2023 No Comments

NBA Media Day: Top 10 Sneakers Around the League

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by Angel Ortiz | Oct 2, 2023 | Featured, NBA, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

NBA Media Day is often labeled as the best day to see some of the best kicks around the league. With the 2023/24 NBA season around the corner here is a Top 10 list of some of the best sneakers that were showcased around the league.

1. LeBron James wearing the Nike LeBron 10 Low P.S Elite “Championship Pack”

Los Angeles Lakers Superstar LeBron James broke out his Nike LeBron 10 Low P.S Elite “Championship Pack” for media day and also sporting a new look, LeBron will be wearing number 23 this season. It seems LeBron opted out of wearing his newest signature sneaker the LeBron 21 which he will likely wear during the course of the NBA 2023/24 season.

2. Tyrese Hailburton Nike Kobe 6 “DeMar DeRozan” PE

Tyrese Hailburton from the Indiana Pacers broke out a Nike Kobe 6 “DeMar DeRozan” player exclusive sneaker for media day. Hailburton has a history of wearing Kobe Bryant signature sneakers on court whether that be player exclusive Kobe’s or general release pairs.

3. DeMar DeRozan Air More Uptempo QS “Chicago”

DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls wore the Nike Air More Uptempo QS “Chicago” on media day. DeRozan has numerous Kobe player exclusive sneakers that he has displayed on court and for warmups but this time DeRozan broke out something new ahead of media day. It is likely that we see DeRozan lace up new Kobe colorways this season.

4. Anthony Edwards Debuting Adidas “AE1”

Minnesota Timberwolves young talent Anthony Edwards debuted his first signature sneakers with Adidas the “AE 1” in the “Timberwolves” colorway. Edwards joins elite company in the sneaker industry as one of the very few players to receive a signature sneaker.

5. LaMelo Ball wearing Puma MB.03 “Toxic”

Charlotte Hornets Superstar LaMelo Ball laced up his Puma MB.03 signature sneaker for media day. The colorway LaMelo was seen wearing for media day was the “Toxic” colorway which is expected to be released. The MB.03 officially launches on October 7th in the “LaFrance” Colorway.

6. Zion Williamson Wearing his “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” Colorway

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans also debuted his third signature sneaker with Jordan Brand on media day. The colorway Zion showcased was the “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” that is scheduled to release on October 17th.

7. Anthony Davis wearing the Air Zoom Generation “Grey”

Anthony Davis who is teammates with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers broke out the Nike LeBron Air Zoom Generation “Grey” for media day. This pair released this past May. Davis usually laces up Kobe sneakers but could possibly switch things up this season.

8. Luka 2 “Cement”

Luka Doncic broke out a new Jordan Luka 2 “Cement” colorway for Dallas Mavericks media day. Doncic debuted his second signature sneaker before the end of the 2022/23 NBA Season in April. It’s likely we will see newer colorways ahead of the 2023/24 NBA campaign.

9. Nike Zoom Freak 5 Player Exclusive

Milwaukee Bucks Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke out a new Nike Zoom Freak 5 Player exclusive colorway. It’s a pair the public has not seen yet nor has it been confirmed if it will be released. But the new colorway seems to be a cream color throughout with a multicolor outsole.

10. Victor Wembanyama GT Hustle 2

Rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs wore the Nike GT Hustle 2 for media day. The GT Hustle 2 will be Wembanyamas sneaker for the upcoming season which we will most likely see new colorways and player exclusive colorways from him during the course of the season.