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The Nike KD 3 is suggested to return in the exclusive “Aunt Pearl” makeover which was actually introduced with the Nike KD 4. Overall, the vibrant theme pays homage to Kevin Durant?s beloved aunt who passed away from lung cancer in 2000. While images of the forthcoming pair have not surfaced online yet, the silhouette will reportedly flaunt a “Medium Soft Pink/White-Lotus Pink” color scheme which is executed in the rendering below. Be on the lookout for its official reveal soon. Furthermore, proceeds from this exclusive pair will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Retailing for $130, look for the Nike KD 3 “Aunt Pearl” at select Nike stockists and online this holiday season. Stay tuned for the official release date. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike KD 3 Aunt Pearl. 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 12 Field Purple arrives in a few days.

UPDATE (8/8): Get an in-hand look at the Nike KD 3 Aunt Pearl courtesy of xcmade.

UPDATE (8/3): Here is a first look at the Nike KD 3 Aunt Pearl. Retail is set at $130, look for them to release during the Holiday 2023 season at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. Images via: bingcarpenter24601

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The Nike Air Max 1 has been on a roll 2023 (no surprise here) and there’s no slowing down the Tinker Hatfield design as one of the latest offerings if this “Bronze” colorway that will be releasing this summer. Covered in Light Orewood Brown, Bronze, White, and Black, this Nike Air Max 1 starts off with a White mesh construction on the base of the upper which is then joined by Light Orewood nubuck on the side panel and heel overlays. The defining Bronze hue is then noted on the leather Swooshes and mudguards as well as the Nike branding on the tongues and heels. White rubber midsoles down below and black rubber outsoles finish off the look on this Nike Air Max 1 that is currently scheduled to release on August 18th for $150.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 1 Bronze.

In release news, the Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS Washed Pink arrives at retailers on April 22nd.

UPDATE (8/8): First previewed back in April, we now have official images of the Nike Air Max 1 Bronze to share with you. Retailing for $150, look for these to drop on August 18th at select retailers and Nike.com.

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Nike has taken the iconic Nike Air Max 97 and given it a futuristic look by creating the Nike Air Max 97 Futura. This new flavor takes on the popular Triple Black makeup as the sneaker gets engulfed in black from head to toe. As far as materials go, we see a combination of mesh, nubuck, tumbled leather, and a shaggy suede. A thicker than usual rubber midsole with a full-length Air Max cushioning system caps off the look on this Air Max 97 Futura along with a rubber outsole with new tread. You can look for this Nike Air Max 97 Futura in Triple Black to release in the coming weeks.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 97 Futura Triple Black.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

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As some of you may have heard by now, this upcoming holiday season Kevin Durant and Nike Basketball are planning on dropping an all-new Aunt Pearl iteration of the Nike KD 3 in addition to the return of the Nike KD 3 Christmas. That’s not all though, as today we got word that a Nike KD 3 Easy Money release is also in the works.

Done in an official color scheme listed as Light Silver/Blue Jay-Steam-Mineral Spruce-Metallic Copper, this brand new colorway of the Nike KD 3 is inspired by the team colors of the OKC Thunder, one of the teams that Durant used to play for. During his time with the Thunder, one of the nicknames that Durant acquired was “Easy Money”, this release pays homage to those days.The Nike KD 3 Easy Money will be given a Silver base decorated with a Blue Swoosh that will be filled in with a repeating “100” pattern. This feature is said to pay tribute to Kevin Durant?s ?Easy Money? nickname. Other details expected to be part of the sneaker’s design include contrasting Metallic Copper accents and a glow-in-the-dark rubber outsole.

The Nike KD 3 Easy Money will be debuting on August 30th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS for the retail price of $130. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike KD 3 Easy Money.

In other news, are you a fan of the upcoming Air Jordan 4 WMNS Frozen Moments?

UPDATE (8/9): The Nike KD 3 “Easy Money” is now scheduled to release on August 30th via SNKRS and select retailers for $130.

UPDATE (7/18): Check out the official images of the Nike KD 3 Easy Money. Official imagery unveils new design features on the sneaker such as the Kevin Durant dolla bill graphics on the insoles, the KD signature on the inside of the tongues, and the KD 35 logo on the heels. Retail is set at $130. Proposed release date is August 9th. 

via: Sneaker Files

The Nike Air Alpha Force 88 is one of very few non-Air Jordan models that Michael Jordan wore in the NBA as he laced them in in certain games during the 1988 season. Aside from taking part in a collaboration with the one and only Billie Eilish, Nike is also expected to release GR colorway of the model later on this year. One pair set to drop in the coming months is the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 Light Bone you see below.

This colorway of the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 comes dressed in a Light Bone, Coconut Milk, Cobblestone, and Orange color scheme. Tonal in appearance, the sneaker is constructed in a full suede build furnished with perforations on the toe box, leather tongues, and mesh collars and inner lining. Design details on the model include the ?Air Force? tongue branding, the ?Nike Air? branding on the insoles and heels and of course the signature midfoot strap. A Sail midsole atop a Grey rubber outsole is utilizes on this colorway.

Retailing for $130, look for the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 Light Bone to release on August 31st at select Nike Sportswear retailers and SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Alpha Force 88 Light Bone.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

UPDATE (8/9): The Nike Air Alpha Force 88 Light Bone is confirmed to release via SNKRS and select retailers on August 31st for $130.

In addition to the Nike Dunk Low Premium Sequoia that we just previewed, another premium iteration of the Dunk Low has also been unveiled. Also dropping in the coming months, here is a first look at the Nike Dunk Low Premium Light Orewood Brown.

Part of Nike Sportswear?s Fall 2023 lineup, this premium iteration of the Nike Dunk Low comes dressed in a Light Orewood Brown and Sequoia color scheme. It comes constructed out of canvas base and tongues that then paired up with premium tumbled leather overlays and terry cloth inner lining. The entire upper is done in a Light Orewood Brown hue, while contrast comes by way of the Sequoia branding on the tongue labels and ?NIKE? embroidery on the heels. Even more Sequoia hits land on the insoles, while a Light Orewood Brown rubber sole completes the look.

Retailing for $120, look for the Nike Dunk Low Premium Light Orewood Brown to release on August 30th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low Premium Light Orewood Brown.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

UPDATE (8/9): The Nike Dunk Low Premium “Light Orewood Brown” will release via Nike SNKRS and select retailers on August 30th for $120.

Textured leather. Premium canvas. Sophisticated neutrals. This Dunk Low makes a subdued statement, adding the perfect polish to your ‘fit. With its throwback hoops style and comfy, low-cut collar, we kept everything you love about this modern style staple. The finishing touch? Color-matched laces and the Guava Ice outsole bring visual bliss to every step.

UPDATE (3/27): Following an first look, here are official images of the Nike Dunk Low Premium “Light Orewood Brown” that will be releasing in the coming weeks for $120.

The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 lineup continues to grow as another colorway is showcased from Nike’s 2023 summer collection with this “Mystic Red” flavor of the popular silhouette. Covered in Mystic Red, Metallic Platinum, Reflect Silver, Burgundy Crush, and Summit White, this Nike Air Zoom Vomero 5 takes on the traditional mesh, leather, and synthetic upper with the signature plastic side panels and heel counter. Shades of red and silver cover the entire sneaker as well as the various branding throughout. 3M reflective accents and Zoom Air cushioning completes the design on this women’s Nike Zoom Vomero 5 that will be releasing soon for $160.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike WMNS Zoom Vomero 5 Mystic Red.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

UPDATE (8/9): The women’s Nike Air Zoom Vomero 5 “Mystic Red” is now set release on September 2nd via SNKRS and select Nike retailers for $160.

UPDATE (5/26): Official images of the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Mystic Red” that is expected to release later this summer.

As far as colors go, Nike keeps it as simple as possible when it comes to this colorway of the Nike Cortez. Where this pair stands out from the crowd is the materials. This offering of the Nike Cortez gets engulfed in black all over the upper as we see a tumbled leather cover the majority of the sneaker with tonal detailing on the tongues, laces, and inner liner. For contrast we see Sail on the leather Swooshes and heel tabs along with black branding on the heel tabs and tongues. Down below we see an Alabaster rubber sole unit to provide a vintage look to the sneaker. Cortez fans can look for this Black/Sail colorway to release later this year for $100.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Cortez Black Sail.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

UPDATE (8/7): Check out official images of the Nike Cortez Black/Sail that will be releasing in the coming weeks for $110.

The Nike ISPA Link Axis was first unveiled during spring 2022 and over a year later the innovative creation from Nike will finally be releasing to the public for the first time. The Nike ISPA Link Axis shows the brand?s innovative capabilities and foretell its future in circular design. The model comes in a mid-cut build allowing you to separate the top secants from the sole unit. It is constructed with eco-friendly materials that include a Flyknit upper made from 100% recycled polyester and TPU cages that are made from 20% recycled materials. The bulbous midsole is equipped with TPU tooling that?s produced with Nike airbag from 100% recycled scraps and the EVA sock liners engineered with 10% recycled materials. This debut colorway gets covered in white along with orange and yellow detailing on the tongues as well as black accents on the laces, heel pull tabs, and branding. Look for this Nike ISPA Link Axis to launch on August 11th at atmos Tokyo with a stateside release still pending.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike ISPA Link Axis White Orange.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

Nike gets exotic when it comes to this clean summer offering of the classic Nike Air Force 1 Mid. This Nike Air Force 1 begins with the timeless all-white leather construction on the upper with tonal detailing on the mesh tongues, laces, inner liner, and rubber midsoles. Where things switch up is on the Swooshes and ankle strap where we see a a premium reptile-textured leather. Additional details include iridescent detailing on the heel tabs for more allure along with an icy blue translucent outsole. Look for this Air Force 1 Mid to release in the coming weeks.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Force 1 Mid White Ice.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

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Philippines-based retailer Titan will be teaming up with Nike and LeBron James to drop their very own collaborative version of the Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen.

Previewed below, the Titan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Titan Hoops Fair comes dressed in a University Gold, Game Royal, Gym Red, and White color scheme. It features a Golden mesh base paired with vibrant Royal Blue accents that take care of the tongues and medial overlay. Other notable details include the mismatched Swooshes with exposed stitching done in colors reminiscent of the Philippines? flag. Finishing details include the co-branded tongues and special graphic insoles with ?XX? dubraes on the heel pull tabs atop a two-tone Zoom Air cushioned sole.

Retailing for $160, look for the Titan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Titan Hoops Fair to release on August 13th at Titan locations or Titan22.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Titan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Titan Hoops Fair.

In release news, the Air Jordan 11 WMNS Neapolitan is debuting in November.

UPDATE (8/7): Get another look at the Titan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Titan Hoops Fair. Retailing for $160, look for the Titan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Titan Hoops Fair to release on August 13th at Titan locations or Titan22.com. Images via: Titan.

“Manila, Basketball City. How would the Philippines? Golden Era have imagined their future?
Flying cars? Maybe.
Chrome and glass buildings? Who knows.
Manila as one of the world?s most vibrant  basketball cities? Definitely.
TITAN and Nike Basketball come together for our fourth collaboration, this time fittingly featuring the
Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen.

The shoe encapsulates the optimism, creative imagination, and electric passion for basketball that’s always been and always will be woven into the Philippines’ basketball culture.

As The King continues to equip the next stars of the game with footwear built for them to shine, TITAN celebrates the basketball energy that only Manila can bring.

For the NXXT Generation,
For Love of the Game.

The TITAN Hoops Fair will take place at The Courtyard MNL on August 12&13. The Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen ‘TITAN Hoops Fair’ will retail for PHP8895. Stay tuned to @titan_22 on Instagram or Titan 22 on Facebook for news and updates on the official release. In-store pick-up of successful reservations, held last August 5, 2023, will begin on August 13, 2023.”

This looks like just another all-black Nike Air Max 90, right? Well not exactly. Nike has added a hidden detail to the Tinker Hatfield-designed model which is only visible with the aid of light/flash. Taking a look at this Nike Air Max 90 the sneaker starts off with a full black upper in a combination of mesh, smooth, and tumbled leather with mesh placed on the base. The hidden detail is seen on the mudguards which come with 3M reflective capabilities that reveal multiple mini Swoosh logos. For a pop of color we see the addition of a bright red on the Nike branding on the tongues, insoles, and heel tabs. A fully blacked out rubber sole unit cap off the look on this Nike Air Max 90 that will be releasing in the coming weeks for $130.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 90 Black Reflective.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

The Nike Air Penny 2 Atlantic Blue will be making a return this year. Originally released in 1996, this colorway of Penny Hardaway’s Nike Air Penny 2 comes dressed in an Atlantic Blue, White, Black, and Metallic Silver color scheme. Yet to be unveiled, the 2023 version is expected to be the same as the 1996 pair. If that is the case, you can expected a White leather base with Blue suede eyestays, ankle, and tongue. Penny?s ?1 Cent? logo on the tongues and collar atop a White Phylon midsole and Blue rubber outsole. Below you will find images of a previous release of the sneaker.

Retailing for $200, look for the 2023 version of the Nike Air Penny 2 Atlantic Blue to release on November 25th 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 Atlantic Blue 2023.

In Jordan Brand news, the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Satin Green drops on August 11th.

UPDATE (8/7): Enjoy official images of the Nike Air Penny 2 Atlantic Blue 2023 below. Retailing for $200, look for the 2023 version of the Nike Air Penny 2 Atlantic Blue to release on November 25th at select retailers and Nike.com.

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Another upcoming colorway of the Nike Sabrina 1 is showcased after taking a look at the Nike Sabrina 1 Oreo, Nike Sabrina 1 University Gold, and Nike Sabrina 1 Apple Green over the weekend. This time we have a versatile option with this “Wolf Grey” pair that you can wear with ease. The Nike Sabrina 1 is inspired by Ionescu?s Romanian heritage and features a special pattern on the forefoot and eyestays that pay homage to traditional Romanian art and architecture. The Nike Sabrina 1 is equipped with full-length Nike React cushioning combined with a 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. This pair gets covered in a couple of shades of grey all over the engineered mesh upper with White detailing on the embroidered Swooshes on the side panels as well as the entire rubber sole unit. As a finishing touch we see Sabrina?s ?S? logo placed on the tongues, insoles, and underfoot, as well as her signature on the heels. Check out official images and look for the Nike Sabrina 1 ?Wolf Grey? to release this fall for $130.

For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike WMNS Sabrina 1 Wolf Grey.

In release news this week, the Air Jordan 12 Field Purple touches down at retailers on August 12th.

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The Nike Sabrina 1 “Oreo” consists as one of the inaugural colorways of WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu’s first signature silhouette. Simply a timeless color scheme, the basketball sneaker is draped in tones of black and white across its engineered mesh upper to execute the Oreo-like theme. Other details consist of Sabrina?s personal branding via the ?S? logo adorning the tongues, insoles, and underfoot, followed by her signature prominent on the heels. Finally, a clean white Nike React cushioning and a Zoom Air unit rounds out the sleek design.

Retailing for $130, look for the Nike Sabrina 1 “Oreo” at select Nike stockists and online this fall. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In other sneaker news, here’s when you can cop the Air Jordan 12 “Field Purple”.

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