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Nike Kobe 8 “Mambacita” First Look

by Angel Ortiz | Dec 5, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike is releasing yet another “Mambacita” colorway but this time on the Nike Kobe 8 Protro. Similar to the Kobe 4 and Kobe 6 this colorway pays homage to Gianna Bryant. Nike nor Vanessa Bryant have released an official statement about this specific pair yet but these images have been surfacing all over the internet.

The Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacita” has a butterfly pattern on the uppers of the sneaker with a gold Nike swoosh. The midsole, tongue, and sock liner are all dressed in black with a gold Kobe Bryant logo on the tongue as well. The heel tabs feature “Gigi” on the left foot and the number “2” on the right foot paying tribute to Gianna “Gigi” Bryant.

While no official statement or release date about the Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacita” has been announced yet, it’s likely we will see these release in 2024. For now take a first look at the Kobe 8 Protro “Gigi”.

Dec 5, 2023 No Comments

Adidas Dame 9 Early Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Nov 26, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Damien Lillard has a new team and has a new shoe with Adidas potentially coming soon. The Adidas Dame 9 sketches have recently surfaced on the internet, and were also seen on Lillards Feet during a practice session.

Not much is known about the Adidas Dame 9 but by the looks of it on feet it looks like a midcut sneaker and a lightweight sneaker. The Dame 8 did not feature boost technology so it will be interesting to see if Adidas is going with boost technology rather than lightstrike for the Dame 9. The two tone upper seems to be a popular design recently with Adidas as they are doing it with the upcoming AE 1 and D.O.N issue 6.

No official release date has been released but these will likely be released early 2024 before the NBA playoffs begins. For now take a look down below at the sketches of the Dame 9.

Nov 26, 2023 No Comments

Nike KD 16 “B.A.D” Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Nov 25, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike and Kevin Durant are bringing back the “B.A.D” colorway on the KD 16. The KD 15 “B.A.D” was very popular and had every KD fan scrambling to get a pair.

The KD 16 “B.A.D” pays homage to Durant’s grandmother Barbara A. Davis. The sneaker has shades of purple everywhere, the midsole, outsole and overlay has a light purple tone to it. The upper mesh has an integrated light and dark purple look to it and the sock liner and lacing system have a dark purple color to it. Durant branding and Durants Grandmothers initials can be seen on the tongue. Also worth mentioning Durants Grandmothers initials are also on the insoles.

These are expected to release in December for $160 USD at select few retailers like Nike, Foot Locker, Champs, and Dick Sporting Goods. It is also likely they’ll be available via the Nike App.

Nov 25, 2023 No Comments

First Look at The KD 16 “All-Star”

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by Angel Ortiz | Nov 23, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike has seemingly already released official images of what could be the Nike KD 16 “All-Star” but is also going by “Easy money”.

This vibrant KD 16 colorway is filled with a variety of different colors. Starting off with the outsole and TPU plate, it is translucent and also has the wording “35 Easy Kevin Durant” which is in reference to easymoneysniper which is his nickname and Instagram handle. The upper is dressed in pink, green and purple as well as pink laces.

No official release date has been announced yet but these are expected for the 2024 NBA All-Star festivities. Expect these to have a retail price of $160 USD.

Nov 23, 2023 No Comments

Adidas D.O.N Issue 6 First Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Nov 22, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Donovan Mitchell’s sixth signature sneaker with Adidas, the brand with the three stripes, has recently leaked on the internet.

The D.O.N Issue 6 is a little reminiscent of the predecessor with the TPU plate visible. The TPU plate seems to protect the foot from any lateral movement injuries. By the looks of it the D.O.N Issue 6 seems to be a bit bulkier but has yet to be confirmed. Unlike the D.O.N Issue 5 the D.O.N Issue 6 is a lot cut sneaker. The two tone layer is a change from the previous upper. It has not been confirmed if these will have Adidas Boost but the D.O.N Issue 5 did not have Boost technology.

No official release date has been confirmed at the time of writing for the D.O.N Issue 6 but is likely to be released around All-Star Weekend. For now take an early look at the D.O.N Issue 6 down below.

Nov 22, 2023 No Comments

New Nike Devin Booker 1 Colorways Revealed

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by Angel Ortiz | Nov 21, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Devin Booker has been wearing his first signature sneaker with Nike so far this season, and a few colorways have been revealed despite the Booker 1 not launching yet.

Two new colorways surfaced with a sail colorway and a light blue colorway. There are a lot of unique features in these sneakers in terms of design. The heel tab is inspired by the spinal part of the book, on the heel tab there is also a pulltab with mini pulltabs inside of referencing a book, and there is also the number 96 in reference to Booker’s birth year. Almost every Booker 1 colorway that’s been leaked has had differences in materials so it’ll be interesting to see how some of these translate on court.

While no official release date has been confirmed yet, the Booker 1 “For All The Dogs” is expected to release in December but in limited quantities. A global launch is expected in the Spring of 2024 before the Start of the NBA playoff campaign.