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Dropping in the coming weeks, here is an official look at the Nike Air Zoom GT Hustle 2 Community of Hoops.

Inspired by the Nike Air Zoom Talaria, the The Nike Air Zoom GT Hustle 2 focuses and responsiveness as it delivers a supportive and dynamic experience for runners during training and race day. The sneaker is given a mixed material upper that is made out of mesh, suede, corduroy, and leather. The majority of the upper arrives in Guava Ice, while the Hyper Pink accents land on the sockliner, tongue tag and gradient midsole, while Black accents appear on the Swoosh, midfoot, and outsole. This particular color scheme symbolizes the unity and inclusiveness of the basketball community.

Retailing for $170, the Nike Air Zoom GT Hustle 2 Community of Hoops is slated to release in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Zoom GT Hustle 2 Community of Hoops.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS Satin Bred drops next month.

The new NFL season has finally arrived as the defending NFL Champions, Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Detroit Lions tonight. What team do you have winning the Super Bowl this year? Whatever team you’re rooting for this year, we’ve got just the sneaker for you. Introducing the Nike Air Trainer 1 Super Bowl.

The Nike Air Trainer 1 Super Bowl celebrates Super Bowl LVIII which will be held in Las Vegas this NFL season. Done in a Anthracite/Metallic Silver-White-Wolf Grey color scheme, the sneaker combines Anthracite and Grey hues all while being constructed out of leather, mesh, and suede materials. Making this pair stand out are details such as the Metallic Silver Swooshes reminiscent of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, sockliners displaying the Super Bowl logo, and three velcro-backed patches paying homage to the NFL, 58th Super Bowl, and the iconic Swoosh. Completing the look is a White midsole resting atop a Black and Grey rubber outsole.

Retailing for $140, look for the Nike Air Trainer 1 Super Bowl to release on February 11th, 2024, just in time for Super Bowl LVIII. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Trainer 1 Super Bowl.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 KO True Blue Topaz Gold drops on SNKRS tomorrow. You got your eyes on these?

Making its debut during the Holiday season of 2023, here is a first look at the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Black Mamba.

Dressed in a Black and University Gold color scheme, this “Black Mamba” iteration of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro comes dressed in an all Black upper decorated with faux snakeskin accents on the toe overlay, collar, and Swoosh logos. The base of the sneaker is constructed out of a light suede material with perforations on the toe box. A deeper dive unveils Kobe?s emblem in Black on the tongue, Kobe’s ?24? elegantly on the heels, and his signature etched onto the TPU heel counter in a Gold hue. A solid black rubber sole with Zoom Air cushioning round out the main features of the shoe.

Retailing for $180, look for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Black Mamba to release during Holiday 2023 at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Kobe 4 Protro Black Mamba.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 KO True Blue Topaz Gold drops on SNKRS tomorrow. You got your eyes on these?

UPDATE (9/7): Here is a first look at the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Black Mamba. Retailing for $180, look for these to release during Holiday 2023.

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UK sneaker retailers Size? will be teaming up with Nike to drop another exclusive iteration of the beloved Nike Air Max 1.

Previewed below, this size? x Nike Air Max 1 is inspired by the eco-conscious Nike Considered line of 2003 that prioritized the use of recycled materials and safer adhesives. Opting for a mixed material upper, this Air Max 1 is given a Chocolate Brown premium hairy suede base contrasted by the Grey tumbled leather overlays. Adding another dimension to the sneaker are design details that include corduroy mudguards, hemp tongues, and suede Swooshes, all which stay true to the ?Considered? theme. Traditional Nike branding appears on the tongue labels, insoles, and heels, while a mini Swoosh call the forefoot its home. Finishing details include a Sail midsole and a Black rubber outsole.

The size? x Nike Air Max 1 Brown Grey will be making its debut on September 29th via the size? Launches app. These will only be available in men’s sizing. The retail price has yet to be announced.

In other news, look for the J Balvin X Air Jordan 3 to drop later on this month.

UPDATE (9/7): Previewed back in July, we’ve now been informed that the size? x Nike Air Max 1 Brown Grey will be making its debut on September 29th via the size? Launches app. These will only be available in men’s sizing. The retail price has yet to be announced.

We got a new colorway of Penny Hardaway’s Nike Air Penny 2 to share with you. Dropping later on this year, here is a first look at the Nike Air Penny 2 Baroque Brown.

Part of Nike Sportswear’s Fall/Holiday 2023 offerings, this ?Baroque Brown? iteration of the model will go hand in hand with your pumpkin spice latte, assuming you’re a pumpkin lover like we are. Done in a Coconut Milk, Baroque Brown, Hemp, Sesame, and Mystic Red color scheme, the sneaker is given a Coconut Milk leather upper paired up with matching mesh tongues. The light base is then complemented by Tan nubuck mudguards and heel overlays. Other design details include the Dark Brown taking care of the inner lining, pull tabs, extended midsole, and tongues, whereas Vibrant Red accents appear on the upper eyelets and traction underfoot. Finishing details include the insoles housing Nike Basketball logos, Penny?s 1 Cent logo on the tongues and heels and a Coconut Milk rubber outsole.

Retailing for $200, look for the Nike Air Penny 2 Baroque Brown to release in the coming months at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Penny 2 Baroque Brown.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 KO True Blue Topaz Gold drops on SNKRS tomorrow. You got your eyes on these?

UPDATE (9/7): Here are official images of the Nike Air Penny 2 Baroque Brown. Retailing for $200, look for these to get an official release date in the coming months.

Way back in 2006, Nike dropped the Nike LeBron 4 Graffiti. Most of us don’t have this pair since it was limited to 250 pairs as it was sold exclusively at a LeBron pop-up retail store in Soho, New York. Fast-forward to 2023, Nike will now be bringing back this unicorn LeBron release for a worldwide release during this upcoming holiday season.

The Nike LeBron 4 Graffiti comes dressed in a White, Black, and University Red color scheme. The sneaker is highlighted by the White Foamposite upper paired up with the White graffiti print cover the Black Phylon wrap. Other details include the Black mesh inner bootie, the Red contrasting accents and a translucent outsole.

The Nike LeBron 4 Graffiti will retail for $240, look for these to release during Holiday 2023 at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike LeBron 4 Graffiti 2023.

In other news, the Air Jordan 1 KO True Blue Topaz Gold drops on SNKRS tomorrow. You got your eyes on these?

UPDATE (9/7): Here are official images of the Nike LeBron 4 Graffiti Holiday 2023. Retailing for $240, look for these to drop during the Holiday 2023 season.

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The ?NAI-KE? theme returns on the Nike Air Force 1 as this time around the sneaker gets covered in different shades of green. Taking on an official color palette of Sail, Gorge Green, and Pistachio, this Nike Air Force 1 Low begins with a Sail leather construction all over the upper with dark green detailing on the leather Swooshes, heel tabs, and tongue badges. The side panels are then hit with an intricate wove detailing pattern in a canvas-like material along with a lighter shade of green on the inner liner, insoles, and rubber outsoles. Finishing details include ?NAI-KE? branding on the heels, insoles, and lace dubraes, rope laces, and Sail rubber midsoles. If you’re interested in grabbing a pair this you can do so online and at select retailers now for $130.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Force 1 Low NAI-KE Gorge Green.

In other Jordan release news, the Air Jordan 4 Red Cement drops on September 9th.

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Following the Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Wild Fir Green that we took a look at last week is another colorway of the all-new Air Force 1 that will be releasing for the fall of 2023. This time around the Nike Air Force 1 Wild takes on an official color makeup of Wheat Gold and Rugged Orange as the women’s-exclusive model is geared towards hikers as the sneaker takes on a more durable and rugged construction. The Nike Air Force 1 Wild begins with a ballistic mesh base along with durable nubuck noted on the overlays. Additional standout details include pull tabs on the tongues, an added inner bootie for a snug fit, perforations and exposed stitching on the medial and lateral forefoot, a textile-wrapped midsole, and a trail-ready rubber outsole for optimum traction. This pair takes on a full Wheat Gold upper along with purple noted on the inner bootie and Rugged Orange hitting the heels ans tongue branding. Be on the lookout for the women?s Nike Air Force 1 Wild ?Wheat Gold? to release online and at select retailers this fall for $140.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Wild Wheat Gold.

In other Jordan release news, the Air Jordan 4 Red Cement drops on September 9th.

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Nike is releasing a new gradient colorway of the Nike Air Max Plus with this pair covered in Black and Yellow. Officially dressed in Black and Sundial, this Nike Air Max Plus takes on a mesh construction throughout the upper in a Black-to-Sundial gradient and the same gradient hitting the signature TPU cage overlays. The same two hues land on the leather mudguards and heels, plastic toe cap, laces, tongues, inner liner, branding, and the entire rubber sole unit. Look for this Nike Air Max Plus to release in the near future for $175.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max Plus Black Sundial.

In other Jordan release news, the Air Jordan 4 Red Cement drops on September 9th.

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Celebrating champion marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge, here is an official look at the Nike EK Umoja Collection.

The Nike EK Umoja Collection (Umoja translates to ?unity? in Swahili) builds upon the ethos of the world-renowned Kenyan long-distance runner. The collection will include a range of footwear and apparel options honoring the legacy the champion has had on the running community. The footwear from the collection will include special iterations of fan favorite silhouettes that include the Nike Alphafly 2, Nike Vaporfly 3, Nike Zoom Fly 5, Pegasus 40 and Nike Victory Track Spike. When it comes to the apparel, the collection consists of a Nike Windrunner jacket, Nike Rise 365 tee, Nike Stride 7-inch short and a Nike Dri-FIT tee. All pieces from the collection are given colors and graphics that pay homage to the start of Kipchoge?s elite racing career: his first World Championship in the 5,000 meters in Paris in 2003. The defining detail found throughout is Red accents as a nod to Kipchoge?s Kenyan heritage and the kit he wore when he won his first gold medal. Other features paying tribute to the living legend include his official 5,000-meter winning time of 12:52.79 inscribed on the sock liners as well as on some of the apparel items. Furthermore, you will also find a graphic print in Kipchoge?s handwriting reading ?No Human is Limited? ? his personal mantra ?  on the medial midsole of each shoe and on each apparel item.

The entire Nike EK Umoja Collection is now available via Nike.com and select retailers.

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Over the past few weeks we’ve reported that a lot of Nike Kobe Protro sneakers will be dropping next year. Not only is Nike and the Kobe Bryant estate releasing some of your favorite Kobe colorways in Protro form, they are also planning on dropping brand new colorways of certain Nike Kobe Protro models. One pair slated to debut next year is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Bicoastal.

This Nike Kobe 4 Protro will come dressed in a Bicoastal, Black, and Metallic Silver color scheme. The sneaker comes engulfed in grey on the upper and is highlighted by iridescent snakeskin accents on the toe cap, collar, and Swooshes. Kobe branding on the tongues and heel counter along with a grey rubber sole unit cap off the look on this Nike Kobe 4 Protro.

Retailing for $180, look for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Bicoastal to release during the Summer of 2024 at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Kobe 4 Protro Bicoastal.

In Jordan release news, the Air Jordan 4 Red Cement drops on September 9th.

UPDATE (9/6): Here’s a first look at the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” via xcsnkr.

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In addition to the return of the Nike KD 3 All-Star, Nike Basketball will also be releasing a new White/Gold colorway of Kevin Durant’s 3rd signature sneaker with the Swoosh. Opting for a clean mix of White, Sail, and Gold throughout, this Nike KD 3 gets dominated by white and sail throughout the upper in a combination of mesh and leather as well as Flywire for that lockdown fit. Pops of gold are then added on the branding for a much-needed pop of color.

Retailing for $130, the Nike KD 3 White Gold will be releasing on September 7th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. Will this be a cop or pass? For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike KD 3 White Gold.

In Nike news, is the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Reverse Grinch the most anticipated release of this upcoming holiday season?

UPDATE (9/6): Check out beauty shots of the Nike KD 3 White/Gold via Sneaker Politics. The sneaker will be releasing tomorrow, September 7th, for $130.

UPDATE (8/25): Initially believed to release during the Spring 2023 season, it has now been announced that the all-new Nike KD 3 White Gold will in fact be releasing on September 7th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com for the retail price of $130.

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Nike and the Kobe Bryant estate have announced a handful of NCAA basketball programs to be honored as ?Mamba Programs? during the upcoming 2023-24 college basketball season. The list of schools that will receive the honor to wear special Nike Kobe signature sneakers this upcoming season include the UConn Huskies, Oregon Ducks, LSU Tigers, USC Trojans, and Duke Blue Devils. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s wife, had this to say about the announcement, ?We are grateful for the amazing support of these prestigious universities?to further the legacies of Kobe and Gigi! So excited to see their players wearing Kobe and Gigi?s NIKE shoes this upcoming season!!? We’re stoked to see what heat all of these schools bring out for the upcoming season! Shout out Bean!

In Jordan release news, the Air Jordan 4 Red Cement drops on September 9th.

OFFICIAL: The following @NikeBasketball schools will partner with the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation this NCAA season:

?We are grateful for the amazing support of these prestigious universities?to further the legacies of Kobe and Gigi!? says Vanessa Bryant. ?So excited to? pic.twitter.com/Gu91zq5jlZ

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) September 5, 2023

One can argue that at this moment in time, Sabrina Ionescu?s Nike Sabrina 1 is the hottest basketball shoe on the market. You love to see it. Arriving early on next month, here are official images of the latest colorway of the model set to drop, the Nike Sabrina 1 Magnetic.

The Nike Sabrina 1 is inspired by Ionescu?s Romanian heritage. Design details include a special pattern on the forefoot and eyestays that pay homage to traditional Romanian art and architecture. As far as the tech on the shoe goes, the Nike Sabrina 1 comes equipped with full-length Nike React cushioning combined with Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Taking a deeper dive, you will find a message that reads ?Anyone, Anywhere? embedded into midsole as reference to Ionescu?s unmatched competitive spirit as well as her belief that dreamers can come from anywhere. The sneaker also includes a midfoot band system with lockdown cables to help keep the foot secured. Below you will get an official look at the Nike Sabrina 1 Magnetic that comes dressed in a White, Black, and Football Grey color scheme.

Retailing for $130, look for the Nike Sabrina 1 Magnetic to release on October 1st at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Sabrina 1 Magnetic.

In release news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS Praline drops next week.

Another clean iteration of the Nike Air Max 1 ?87 is on the way. Dropping in a few months, here are official images of the Nike WMNS Air Max 1 ?87 Leopard.

Rich in textures and prints, this new women’s-exclusive colorway of the Nike Air Max 1 ’87 comes dressed in a Sesame, Velvet Brown, and Coconut Milk color scheme. What really makes this pair stand out is the use of materials in its construction as it features a mix of mesh, canvas, tumbled leather, suede, and satin-like fabrics to create the aesthetic of the upper. The star of the shoe is without a doubt the Leopard print placed on the mudguards and heels. Finishing details include the Black hits on the tumbled leather Swoosh logos, laces and the embroidered Nike Air hits on the heels, all while sitting atop a Coconut Milk midsole featuring a visible Air unit in the heels and a durable rubber outsole.

Retailing for $150, look for the Nike WMNS Air Max 1 ?87 Leopard to release in the coming months at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike WMNS Air Max 1 ?87 Leopard.

In release news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS Praline drops next week.