Teased atop cardboard boxes back in April, BAPE and New Balance are teaming up once again to release a collaborative take on the popular 57/40 silhouette. Slated to release in a trio of colorways conjure the images of the iconic Shark Hoodie a motif inspired by the fighter jet.
This upcoming BAPE x New Balance 57/40 three different color options are green, greyscale, or multi-color constructed in a mix of mesh, suede, and leather materials. Co-branded tongue labels and insoles, BAPE camo on the “N” logos as well as shark motif around the heels completes the design.
BAPE x New Balance 57/40 Style Code: M5740BPE Release Date: July 30, 2022 (BAPE) Price: TBA
BAPE x New Balance 57/40 Style Code: M5740BAP Release Date: July 30, 2022 (BAPE) Price: TBA
BAPE x New Balance 57/40 Style Code: M5740BPE Release Date: July 30, 2022 (BAPE) Price: TBA
Look for the BAPE x New Balance 57/40 styles to release on July 27th on BAPE.com, followed by an in-store release at BAPE locations and US.BAPE.com on July 30th. A wider release is expected later on NewBalance.com. For a closer look at all three 57/40s, see below:
Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks has officially revealed his fourth signature sneaker with Nike.
The Zoom Freak 4 has some noticeable features such as a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot, Nike React on the midsoles and a quote inside the swoosh reading “The one Who Believed would Become The Unbelievable.” (The pair Giannis is holding in his hand)
With no official release date announced yet, Expect the Zoom Freak 4s to be released before the start of the 2022-23 NBA Season along with plenty of other colorways releasing throughout the year.
This “Barely Volt” Grade School Greek Freak 4 colorway comes in white with a hint of volt, black and light green.
Brooklyn Nets Superstar Kyrie Irving is in his final year of his contract deal with Nike which will end after the 2022-23 NBA season. Here is a potential look at a leaked image of the Kyrie 8, No official word yet on if this sneaker is the Kyrie 8.
In the supposed leaked image of the Kyrie 8 there are some noticeable features. The Kyrie 8 seems to be a mid cut sneaker, On the forefoot of the sneaker it has Air Zoom Strobel, and on the heel of the midsole it has Kyrie Irving’s signature.
Irving’s first signature sneaker first released back in 2014 and now his time is coming to an end with Nike after the 2022-23 NBA Season. Nike and Kyrie can reach some sort of agreement to keep his signature line going but there has been no news on if both parties are interested in reuniting beyond the 2022-23 NBA Season. Stay tuned for updates on the Kyrie 8.
Update 8/17: Kyrie Irving was seen practicing in the all new Kyrie 8, Irving himself has confirmed that this new model is the Kyrie 8. Last years model has been renamed the “Kyrie Infinity” after Irving announced he had little to no involvement in the design of the “Kyrie Infinity”.
Dallas Mavericks Superstar Luka Doncic debuted his signature sneakers in the 2022 NBA playoffs but they still haven’t hit retailers. The Jordan Luka 1 is set to release in the United States soon, the Jordan Luka 1 is currently available on eBay for resell prices.
The highly anticipated Jordan Luka 1 features a new performance foam called “Formula 23” it is said to be one of Nike’s most durable performance foams. The upper is made up of breathable Flightwire and mesh, the outsole features a multi-directional design instead of a traditional herringbone pattern.
A release date for the Jordan Luka 1 has not been announced but the shoe will retail for $110. This colorway is inspired by Real Madrid where he played 216 games and won 7 titles, Majority of the sneaker is white with hints of turquoise, which are reminiscent of the Real Madrid uniforms. This “Real Madrid” colorway is set to release in full family sizing.
Zion Williamson came into the league and took the NBA by storm. He’s shown glimpses of his greatness and what he can do when he’s available to play for the Pelicans. In 24 games during the 2019 season, Zion averaged 22.5 PPG and 6.2 RPG. It was a sample size of what Zion’s capable of doing but it kept the Pelicans fans excited for the future. Everyone was hyped about Zion’s dunking ability and how crazy his hops are when he came out of Duke. Zion showed that he could be a dominant presence in the paint and even showcased his ability to knock down jumpers. Zion put on a show in a limited time frame but it got New Orleans buzzing for the future. In the 2020 season, Zion played in 61 games and averaged 27 PPG/7.2 RPG. Zion showed a lot of promise and continued to take that next step and he was even selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
The one issue with Zion has been his availability on the court because he’s been derailed by injuries. Zion’s been banged up with ankle, knee, toe, and hand issues that have had him sidelined. The New Orleans Pelicans played it safe with Zion in the 2021-2022 season as they sat him down for conditioning reasons. Zion Williamson let it be known that New Orleans is where he wants to be and they rewarded him. For Zion’s 22nd birthday the Pelicans gave him a 5yr/$231 Million as they are ready to see Zion/CJ/Ingram in 2022-2023.
It was a true bidding war to get Zion Williamson to sign a shoe deal when he came into the NBA. It was Jordan Brand that gave him the lucrative bag to represent him on the court. In his 1st two years in the NBA Zion wore the Jordan 34 and Jordan 35 before getting his own sneaker. Jordan Brand gave Zion his own shoe “The Jordan Zion 1” and it was built for his bounce/bulk. Below we showcased some of the best PEs that he rocked on the court during those years and this should get y’all excited for the upcoming season.
Jordan Zion 1
Jordan Zion 2
10. Jordan 34 “Pierre The Pelican” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
9. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
8. Jordan 34 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
7. Jordan 35 “Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
6. Jordan 34 “NOLA” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
5. Jordan 35 “Black Voodoo” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
4. Jordan 34 “New Orleans Saints” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
3. Jordan 35 “Player Exclusive” – Zion Williamson
2. Jordan 34 “Brotherhood” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
1. Jordan 34 “Mardi Gras” Player Exclusive – Zion Williamson
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