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Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” Returning in 2024

by Angel Ortiz | Jul 10, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” is one of Kevin Durant’s most coveted sneakers In his signature line and possibly one of Nikes best basketball colorways of all time. It is rumored that Nike Basketball will be bringing back the KD 4 “Weatherman” in 2024.

The KD 4 “Weatherman” released back in 2011 it’s unknown if Nike will add newer technology to it or keep it original. The upper is dressed in green and the heel has a multicolored radar pattern on the heel and tongue. The pattern is also featured on the translucent outsole which has a black tint to it, and on the forefoot strap there are also weather like patterns.

The KD 16 is on the horizon but many longtime KD fans will be happy to hear that the KD 4 “Weatherman” will make a return next year in 2024.

Jul 10, 2023 No Comments

Nike X Nocta Glide Coming Soon

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 10, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Drake is currently traveling around the country for his “It’s All A Blur Tour,” and day one into his tour in Chicago he broke out an all new pair of Nike sneakers. Drake debuted his Nocta Glide sneaker that’s been heavily anticipated by many.

The Nocta Glide is his second sneaker under the Nocta brand in collaboration with Nike. Drake use to collaborate with Jordan Brand with co branding from OVO but it’s been years since we’ve seen an OVO X Jordan Brand release. Previously Drake and Nike released the Hot Step Air Terra. This Nocta Glide draws inspiration from the Air Zoom Flight ’95. So far there are six different colorways of the Nocta Glide coming in Green, Black, Red and white. The first Nocta Glide being released is set to be the all white pair with the others following throughout the year.

The Nocta Glide “White” will be released on August 1st with a retail price of $160 USD at select few retailers. These may be available at select tour date locations while Drake is still on tour.

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Air Jordan 38 Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 7, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Jordan Brand is set to release the Air Jordan 38 during the 2023/24 NBA Season, the Air Jordan 38 debuted a few months ago on a WNBA Court and shortly after in the NBA.

The Air Jordan 8 takes inspiration from the Air Jordan 8 similar to the Air Jordan 31-37 where they take inspiration from the original Air Jordans. It’s also worth mentioning that the Air Jordan 38 is reminiscent of another shoe the Adidas D Rose 1.5, Derrick Rose was also a former Chicago Bull. Jordan Brand released a new a new sole unit that features a radial herringbone pattern that is paired up with a full-length Zoom Strobel unit and full-length Cushlon 3.0 foam. According to Hypebeast “the Air Jordan 38 uppers commemorates Michael Jordan’s incredible NBA Finals appearance in the 1992-93 season 41 crosshatches nod to his 41 points-per-game average and the three medial diamonds note the Bulls’ third consecutive championship.” It is also being said that the Air Jordan 38 is made out of 20% recycled materials.

These are set to release on August 18th with a retail price of $200 USD on the Nike website and select few retailers.

Jul 7, 2023 No Comments

First Look at the KD16 “Aunt Pearl”

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 7, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A first look at the Nike KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” has been leaked, The “Aunt Pearl” colorway is traditionally released on every KD signature shoe. The “Aunt Pearl” colorway has made an appearance since the KD 4.

Compared to the KD 15 “Aunt Pearl” colorway the KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” is just simply an all pink shoe. The KD 15 had a patterned swoosh, rose designs on the heel tags and special insoles. The KD 16 has different shades of pink throughout the shoe. The outsole which is pink has a pattern that looks like it’s from the inside of a watch that makes it move. The TPU plate takes up a good part of the lateral and medial sides that is dressed in a dark pink in this instance. There also seems to be Nike Air Zoom in the Forefoot area.

No official release date has been released for the KD 16 “Aunt Pearl” but they could release in October for breast cancer awareness month.

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Jordan Zion 3 Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 2, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Zion Williamson is set to receive his third signature sneaker with Jordan Brand. The former number 1 overall pick will look to debut his new sneaker in the upcoming 2023/24 NBA Season.

The Zion 3 takes a drastic turn in terms of design as the Zion 2 was a mid cut/high top sneaker, while the Zion 3 is more low to the ground. The TPU upper features material and color splatter that was created using 3D imaging of Zion’s foot last launching through mud. The Zion 3 does feature Air Zoom technology and is reminiscent of a GT Cut and Kobe 11 in terms of looks, it also features formula 23 cushioning which is seen on The Luka Doncic line.

The Zion 3 is expected to release in September before the start of the NBA season along with other colorways releasing afterwards. For now take an official look down below.

Jul 2, 2023 No Comments

Official Look at the Tatum 1 “Old School”

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by Angel Ortiz | Jun 29, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A New Jayson Tatum 1 colorway is set to release. This colorway is being called “Old School,” it was Previously called “Mustang”. A few Tatum 1s have already been released with more to come.

This pair comes dressed in Red, black and gray. Both of the heels have Tatum’s number 0 which he wears with the Boston Celtics, leather heel tab which looks similar to an Air Jordan 12 “Playoffs” like material. The pull tabs come dressed in red, and the upper has a two tone upper with the top layer being black and the layer underneath being red, the outsole also does have a dark gray shade to it.

The Tatum 1 “Old School” is set to release on July 15th with a retail price of $120 USD. It will be released on the Nike app and at select few retailers. For now take an official look down below at the all new Tatum 1 “Old School”