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Nike Air Force 1 “Keep Em Fresh” Official Photos

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

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

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.

Feb 2, 2021 No Comments

Giannis Celebrates Nike’s Innovation to preserve and lengthen our future with Zoom Freak

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

To celebrate the goal and priorities of the Swoosh, to limit the amount of carbon footprint with their eco-friendly renditions of sneakers using recycled materials Giannis will be dropping a unique rendition of the Nike Zoom Freak 2.

Dubbed the “Play For The Future” this sneaker symbolizes Nike Basketball’s commitment to the next generation to bear the future.

The more recycled, the greater the virtuous cycle will take place, and it will soon become a reality for for all of us to share our shoes with each other like Yanis’ brother.

Nike Zoom Freak 2 “Play For The Future” Color: Purple/Neon Green Style Code: CK5424-500 Release Date: February 6th, 2021 Retail Price: $120

This Nike Zoom Freak 2 comes in a Purple base highlighted with Neon Green contrasting accents throughout. A Multicolored speckled motif that adorns the tongue branding, laces, and Nike Swoosh logo atop a Light Purple midsole and Dark Grey speckled rubber outsole completes the design.

Look for the Nike Zoom Freak 2 “Play For The Future” to release in Asia on February 6th. A stateside release on Nike.com has yet to be announced. The retail price tag is set at $120 USD.

Nike Zoom Freak 2 CK5424-500 Release Date

Feb 2, 2021 No Comments

Casablanca X New Balance XC-72

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by DavidM | Jan 27, 2021 | Featured, Sneaker Releases

2021 looks like it will continue to be the year of New Balance. Following the launch of one of their hottest silhouettes ever, the 327 designed by Charlotte Lee, New Balance is now unveiling a new silhouette helmed by the same designer.

As a part of the debut of the XC-72, New Balance is once more collaborating with men’s fashion house Casablanca on their new silhouette. Casablanca and New Balance previously came together for several pairs of the 327 that paid homage to the creator Charaf Tajer’s French and Moroccan roots.

This XC-72 collab evokes the same vibe using those same orange and green tones as the 327 collaboration. The white leather and suede overlays conjure the luxurious air that Casablanca is known for. The Casablanca XC-72 is flanked by a suede “N” with a white midsole and a green textured outsole, the collaboration is capped off with co-branding on the shoe’s tongue.

Jan 27, 2021 No Comments

Official Images: Li-Ning Way of Wade 9

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by DavidM | Jan 21, 2021 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

After choosing Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell as his heir apparent, NBA legend Dwyane Wade’s signature sneaker line with Li-Ning is set to continue on with the Way of Wade 9. The WOW9 is the seamless fusion of form and function, while at first glance a sleek and futuristic silhouette, the WOW9 is packed with cutting edge technology.

The shoe’s upper, composed of Li-Ning’s Jiang material, is crafted to mold to the foot and the BOOM midsole provides extra explosiveness and shock-absorption. The WOW9 will have two different variations — a low cut edition with a traditional lace system and the high top WOW9 Infinity, a laceless version anchored by the BOA Fit System.

The high-top Way of Wade 9 Infinity will be released in a Black/White “Announcement” and White “Balance” whereas the low-top will launch solely in White. The WOW9 is set to hit soon.