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With fall right around the corner, Nike will continue to push the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 to close out 2023 with this “Plus Eclipse” pair being perfect for the season. Covered in dark hues throughout, this Nike Zoom Vomero 5 takes on an official color palette of Plum Eclipse, Black, Pink Oxford, and Earth as the popular runner from the Swoosh gets covered in a brown/purple hue all over the upper which takes on a mesh, leather, and suede construction all throughout along with tan/pink on the overlays and contrasting Black noted on the side panel Swooshes as well as the rubber outsoles. If that wasn’t enough for you, 3M reflective qualities have been added to essentially the entire upper that are visible with the help of some flash.

Retailing for $180, the womens’ Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Plum Eclipse is set to release on November 7th at select retailers ans via SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike WMNS Zoom Vomero 5 Plum Eclipse.

In other news, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Reverse Grinch makes it debut in December.

UPDATE (10/25): Retailing for $180, the womens’ Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Plum Eclipse is set to release on November 7th via SNKRS. This is what Nike had to say about this release:

“Catch a glimpse of the official photos below. Anticipate the arrival of the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 ?Plum Eclipse? on November 7th, 2023. This release will be accessible through select Nike Sportswear retailers, both in physical stores and online via Nike.com. Priced at $180 USD and available in women?s sizes, this sneaker promises a blend of fashion and function for the modern lifestyle.”

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The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Halo that dropped back in August was the first release to launch from Kobe Brand?s new ?Halo? series. We’ve now been informed that more “Halo” Kobes are on the way beginning with the Nike Kobe 9 Protro EM Halo.

Set to honor Kobe Bryant?s birthday, this special “Halo” iteration of the Nike Kobe 9 is given an all-White upper that results in a Triple White color scheme. Constructed out of engineered mesh alongside dynamic Flywire, design details include Kobe?s signature on lateral side, while his logo is expected to be spotted on the tongues and insoles. Also worth mentioning is the  rubber outsole that features a tread design reminiscent of a human foot. Below you will find a mockup of the Kobe 9 Protro EM Halo via by Sneaker Files / zsneakerheadz. Stay tuned for the first leak. 

The Nike Kobe 9 Protro EM Halo has no official release date or MSRP but current reports have these releasing sometime in August of 2024. Who’s looking forward to this release?

In other news, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Reverse Grinch makes it debut in December.

In addition to the Nike Kobe 9 Protro EM Halo, another upcoming Kobe release that will also be part of the Halo series will be the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro Halo.

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. This “Halo” iteration is part of the annual tribute series that celebrates Kobe Bryant?s birthday. Sporting a “Triple White” color scheme, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro Halo is constructed out of a Flyknit upper alongside the use of Flywire for a more secure and custom fit. Other details include a sole equipped with Nike Lunaron for exceptional cushioning, while the carbon fiber on the midsole provides extra stability. Yet to leak, below you will find a mockup by Sneaker Files / zsneakerheadz to give you a better idea of what the sneaker could end up looking like.

Although not yet confirmed by Nike, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro Halo is currently slated to release on August 23rd at select retailers and Nike.com.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 12 Cherry 2023 is set to release this week. You trying to cop?

New colorways of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro will be dropping in 2024. One of those colorways set to release is the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald.

Said to be arriving during the spring season, this new colorway of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro comes dressed in a two-tone White and Radiant color scheme. The sneaker comes equipped with a White engineered mesh base with contrasting Emerald Green accents on the Swooshes, laces, and the translucent rubber outsole. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Radiant Emerald” is highlighted by Kobe?s 8 and 24 jersey numbers which are repeated all throughout the upper. Recurring details such as Kobe?s logo on the tongues and insoles along with his signature on the heel counter are also in play. Finishing details include a full-length Lunarlon midsole and Zoom Air cushioning.

Releasing in men?s sizing for $190, current reports have the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald releasing on February 8th at select retailers and Nike.com (SNKRS). For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald.

In other news, the long wait finally comes to an end as the Air Jordan 12 Cherry returns to retailers on October 28th.

UPDATE (10/24): Here’s out best look yet at the upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald. A release is expected to take place on February 8th for $190. Images via Private Selection.

UPDATE (10/19): Check out new images of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald courtesy of carterwangchina which give us a clear and full look at the sneaker. A release is now expected to take place on February 8th for a price tag of $190.

UPDATE (10/4): Here’s a first look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Radiant Emerald” which is highlighted by Kobe?s 8 and 24 jersey numbers repeated all throughout the upper. A release is currently expected on February 8th for $190. Image via xcsnkr.

A new colorway of the Nike Air Max Plus has surfaced. Making its debut in the coming months, here are official images of the Nike Air Max Plus Aquarius Blue.

Done in a Photo Blue, White, Black, and Aquarius Blue color scheme, this iteration of the Air Max Plus is given a gradient mesh upper that combines dark and light Blue hues. Other details on the upper include the debossed chain pattern, the Black plastic cages and toe caps and the use of leather on the heels and suede on the mudguards and tongues. The Aquarius Blue accents around the White Swooshes, a two-tone White and Black midsole featuring a gradient midfoot shank paired a Gold-colored rubber outsole completes the look.

Retailing for $175, look for the Nike Air Max Plus Aquarius Blue 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 Max Plus Aquarius Blue.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 WMNS Off Noir is set to debut next month.

The Nike Dunk Low has been releasing in TONS of colorways ever since its return a few years ago and things won’t be slowing down in 2024 as Nike will continue dropping more flavors of the model to please the masses. Up next we take a look at a spring 2024 release with this Sanddrift/Armory Blue colorway which is great for the warm weather. Taking on an official color makeup of Coconut Milk, Light Armory Blue, and Sanddrift, this Nike Dunk Low gets equipped with a full suede construction all throughout the upper in different shades of tan/cream with contrasting Light Armory Blue noted on the Swooshes, heel tabs, laces, and tongue branding. Additional details include canvas detailing on the heels, an aged rubber midsole, and a vintage gum rubber outsole.

Look for this new offering of the Nike Dunk Low to release some time during the spring of 2024 for $130. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low Sanddrift Armory Blue.

In release news, the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Wings Phantom will retail for $1,300.

UPDATE (10/23): Here is an on-feet look at the Nike Dunk Low Sanddrift Armory Blue via yankeekicks. Look for this new offering of the Nike Dunk Low to release some time during the spring of 2024 for $130.

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Dropping next week, here are official images of the Nike KD 16 in the heartfelt Wanda colorway.

This special “Wanda” iteration of the Nike KD 16 pays tribute to Kevin Durant’s mother, Wanda Durant. Done in a lively Mint Foam, Metallic Silver, Emerald Rise, Stadium Green, Pure Platinum, and Smoke Grey color scheme, the overall appearance of this KD 16 is a nod to Wanda Durant?s cherished colors. Design details include a Mint Green upper decorated with jewelry-inspired patterns spotted on the tongue and lining. A closer look shows that the left shoe displays an altered ?KD? logo that replaces the “K” with a ?W? as a heartfelt homage to Wanda Durant. Other details include the Silver accents on the piping, Swooshes, sockliner logo, and the ?EASY? heel badge. Completing the look is a semi-translucent green sole.

Retailing for $160, look for the Nike KD 16 Wanda to release on November 1st at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike KD 16 Wanda.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 WMNS Off Noir is set to debut next month.

Back in 2019 Kevin Durant alongside Rich Kleiman launched Boardroom, a media brand that explores the business side of sports, music, and media. For 2023, Nike Basketball and Kevin Durant will be releasing a “Boardroom” iteration of the Nike KD 16.

Done in a Black, Dark Smoke Grey, and Coconut Milk color scheme, this KD 16 features a mesh and nubuck construction done in shades of Black and Dark Grey. Other details include the Dark Obsidian TPU panels on the midfoot while the left tongue houses the logo of Durant?s 35 Ventures investment firm, which supports the media brand. Other unique features include the ?Boardroom? insignia on the insoles, a Coconut Milk midsole and a Black rubber outsole.

Retailing for $160, look for the Nike KD 16 Boardroom to release on November 1st at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike KD 16 Boardroom.

In release news, the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Wings Phantom will retail for $1,300.

Back in 2009, Nike and the late Kobe Bryant dropped the Nike Kobe 4 in the “Gold Medal” colorway. Now, the beloved colorway of the Kobe 4 is set to make a return in 2024, this time in Protro form. This release is said to be one of a few sneakers that will be dropping to celebrate next year’s 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Very much like the 2009 version, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal will come dressed in a White, Dark Obsidian, Varsity Red, and Metallic Gold color scheme. The sneaker will come equipped with Metallic Gold on the toe and heel, both which feature a snakeskin texture. Other details include the Dark Obsidian hits on the Swoosh logos, lining and mesh tongues, while additional hits of Gold adorn the Kobe shield logo on the tongues. Other features include Kobe Bryant?s Olympic number ?10? on the heels, along with his signature on the lateral sides of the heels. White take care of the side panels which comes with Obsidian FlyWire, while the insoles feature Olympic medals with the date ?08.24.08.? Completing the look is a White midsole and mix of al these colors on the rubber outsole.

Retailing for $190, look for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal to releasing during the Fall 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 Gold Medal.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 WMNS Off Noir is set to debut next month.

Supreme and Nike SB will be linking up to release a new collaboration that will include four colorways of the Nike SB Darwin Low.

The Nike Air Darwin was originally designed by Tinker Hatfield in the 1990s. The model was able to gain popularity wit the help of NBA icon Dennis Rodman since he often wore it on court. Appearance-wise, the Nike Darwin also managed to stand out thanks to its unique reverse Swoosh logo used as the main branding of the sneaker. Below you will find an image of the low-top version, which has never been reissued, whereas the high-top iteration made a return back in 2018.

The Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low collaboration will include four different colorways of the model done in your choice of “Black”, “Sail”, “Khaki” and “Volt”. Each option is expected to feature a canvas base decorated with co-branding on the tongue labels and insoles along with Supreme labels on the lateral side. The Sail iteration is highlighted by the denim accents found on the eyelet loops. The Black pair comes in all-Black with the exception of the White hits on the branding. The Camo iteration is covered in camo all throughout the upper, which is the contrasted by the Black accents on the branding, lining and sole unit. Being that it is an SB iteration of the Darwin, we also expect this model to feature specs that will more it more suitable to skate in, as soon as that info is announced, we will be sure to share it with you.

Retailing for $120, look for the Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low collaboration to release during Spring 2024 at Supreme and possibly through Nike SNKRS.

In other news, the highly-anticipated Nike Kobe 6 Protro Reverse Grinch is set to release on December 16th for the retail price of $180.

UPDATE (10/23): Here is our best look yet at the Camo? colorway from the upcoming Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low Pack. Images via iamricosuav.

UPDATE (10/22): Here is a first look at both the Black and Camouflage iteration of the Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low Pack. Masterchefian suggests that the total production run is set at 6,500 pairs, with 1,000 in white, 2,500 in black, and 3,000 in camo. Images via Kicksdong.

UPDATE (10/20): Get a detailed look at the Sail colorway of the upcoming Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low Pack. Retailing for $120, look for the entire pack to drop during Spring 2024. New images via: Private Selection.

UPDATE (10/16): Here is a first look at one of the pairs from the upcoming Supreme x Nike SB Darwin Low Pack. This Sail colorway features a canvas base decorated with co-branding on the tongue labels and insoles along with Supreme labels on the lateral side. It is being reported that this colorway from the pack will be limited to just 6,5000 pairs. H/T: masterchefian.

The Nike Mac Attack has returned with a vengeance in 2023 and has even released in some collaborations with Social Status and Travis Scott (coming soon). On deck we take a look at a new “Oil Green” that is scheduled to release in early 2024. Covered in Oil Green, Ironstone, Sail, and White, this offering of the Nike Mac Attack begins with a white mesh construction on the side panels along with more mesh in brown/grey placed on the toe box. The highlight Oil Green hue is then noted on the suede overlays seen all throughout the upper as well as a brown hairy suede on the Swooshes, heel counter, and collars. A white rubber midsole and Sail outsole cap off the look on this Nike Mac Attack that is expected to release during February 2024 for $130.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Mac Attack Oil Green.

In other news, the long wait finally comes to an end as the Air Jordan 12 Cherry returns to retailers on October 28th.

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Making its debut next month, check out the official images of the Nike SB Dunk Low Wheat Mocha.

What’s sure to be staple addition to your Fall wardrobe, the Nike SB Dunk Low Wheat Mocha comes dressed in a a full Wheat suede upper with matching shades of Tan utilized for the lining, laces, and mesh tongues. Finally, subtle Dark Brown accents found on the tongue branding branding and heels, followed by matching Dark Brown midsoles and Gum rubber outsoles encapsulate the theme.

Retailing for $115, look for the Nike SB Dunk Low Wheat Mocha at select Nike stockists and online on November 3rd. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike SB Dunk Low Wheat Mocha. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 WMNS Off Noir is set to debut next month.

Nike and Ja Morant will be showing the small-footers some love with the upcoming release of the Nike Ja 1 GS Backyard BBQ.

Set to arrive this Holiday 2023 season, this kids-exclusive colorway of the Nike Ja 1 comes dressed in a Blue Joy, White, Geode Teal, and Safety Orange color scheme. Constructed out of a mix of mesh and leather, the sneaker is given a Blue base with Teal hits on the mudguards and heel tabs. Elsewhere you will find a speckled Grey midsole and an Orange rubber outsole. The “Backyard BBQ” theme comes to life with the addition of the Nike fire graphic on the tongues that reads, ?On Fire Since ?99,? a nod to Morant?s birth year. Other “BBQ” details include the fiery Swoosh logos that resemble a sizzling grill on the side panels, as well as insoles covered in graphics made up of BBQ staples such as hamburgers, hotdogs, ribs, and drinks.

Retailing for $102, look for the Nike Ja 1 GS Backyard BBQ to release on December 1st at select retailers and Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Ja 1 GS Backyard BBQ.

In release news, the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Wings Phantom will retail for $1,300.

In addition to the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Radiant Emerald, another new colorway of the model that’s set to drop in 2024 is the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Court Purple.

This new colorway of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro will come dressed in a two-tone White and Court Purple color scheme. The sneaker starts off with a White engineered mesh upper that is then paired with Court Purple accents. These accents take care of the Swoosh logos, laces, Kobe?s signature on the White TPU heel counter and most notably on Kobe?s jersey numbers, ?8? and ?24,? found throughout the upper. Completing the look is a White midsole with full-length Lunarlon and Zoom Air cushioning atop a semi-translucent purple outsole.

Retailing for $180, look for these to release on February 8th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. The shoes will also be available in grade school and preschool versions at $120 and $90, respectively. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Kobe 8 Protro Court Purple.

In release news, the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Wings Phantom will retail for $1,300.

UPDATE (10/23): Here is a first look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Court Purple. The design of the sneaker is highlighted by Kobe?s jersey  numbers, ?8? and ?24,? scattered all across the upper. Retailing for $180, look for these to release on February 8th at select retailers and Nike.com.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low is introduced in another “Split” variation, this time draped in a versatile color scheme of “Black/Light Silver-Phantom-White.” Overall, the low-top boasts a premium leather construction with Phantom adorning its tumbled leather upper and smooth black leather for its overlays. The highlight spilt theme is directed at the tongue labels, heels, insoles, and rubber outsole, while white Swooshes and matching midsole rounds out the profile.

Retailing for $135, the Nike Air Force 1 Low Split Black Phantom is finally available for purchase at select retailers ans on Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Force 1 Low Split Black Phantom. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In release news, the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Wings Phantom will retail for $1,300.

UPDATE (10/23): First previewed back in April, the Nike Air Force 1 Low Split Black Phantom is finally available for purchase on Nike.com for the retail price of $135. Enjoy official images below.