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Though not yet official, there’s rumblings going around suggesting that a Nike Kobe 6 Protro Prelude release could be happening later on this year.

The Nike Kobe 6 Prelude made its debut back in 2014 as part of the Prelude Pack, an eight-shoe capsule leading up to the launch of the Kobe 9. For 2022, it looks like Nike will be bringing back the Nike Kobe 6 Prelude in Protro form. The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Prelude pays homage to Kobe?s 2011 All-Star Game MVP that he won on his home court in Los Angeles. Details on the model include a colorful upper consisting of artwork inspired by Venice Beach as it features ocean creature graphics such as fish, octopus and sharks. The sneaker is also constructed with a snakeskin textured upper while tech details include a stabilizing heel counter atop a Zoom Air midsole.

Current reports have the Nike Kobe 6 Protro Prelude releasing later on this year at select retailers and Nike.com. Who’s hoping that Nike actually drops these?

In other news, who’s looking forward to the Air Jordan 4 Black Canvas release?

images: 2014 release via Sotheby?s / Stadium Goods.

The Nike Air Foamposite One has been on a bit of a hiatus. Aside from the recent CDG collab, Nike hasn’t dropped a new colorway of the model in a cool minute. It now looks like the temporary absence will come to a halt as the Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Red is expected to make a return during the summer of 2023.

The Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Red made its debut way back in 2012. It also made a return in 2017. Done in a Varsity Red, Black, and White color scheme, this beloved colorway of the model consists of a Red Foamposite shell offset by the Black mesh and nubuck upper. Signature details on the model include Penny Hardaway?s ?1 Cent? logo stitched on the heel, a Black carbon fiber plate and an icy translucent outsole.

Excited for the return of the Nike Air Foamposite One? Retailing for $230, look for the Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Red to release during the summer of 2023 at select retailers and Nike.com.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 3 OG Fire Red 2022 makes its return on September 10th.

Images are of the 2012 release

The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Jumbo is introduced in a new colorway of “Black Aqua” for its latest iteration this season and it’s slated to make its debut real soon. Overall, this elevated variation of the high-top silhouette dons a sleek black build that is composed of leather and suede for the toe while bearing a sock-like collar. The highlight Aqua Blue tone adorns the oversized ?Jumbo? Swooshes on the side panels, padded tongues, and stitching on the toe cap, as it all rests atop a white midsole and aqua rubber outsole to round out the profile.

Retailing for $110, look for this colorway of the Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Jumbo at select Nike stockists and online soon. 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 Swoosh news, here’s when to cop the Nike Dunk Low Argon 2022.

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Official imagery of the Nike Air Kukini “Black Neon” are unveiled as this latest iteration of the silhouette is expected to debut soon. Overall, this iteration of the low-top boasts a sleek black neoprene/nubuck upper that is reinforced with the defining translucent TPU caging in neon which wraps its entirety. Finally, a speckled midsole with more green in the visible air heel unit, followed by a black rubber outsole rounds out the profile.

Retailing for $135, look for the Nike Air Kukini “Black Neon” at select Nike stockists and online soon. 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 to cop the Air Jordan 12 WMNS Hyper Royal.

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The Nike Dunk Low ?Racer Blue? gets a closer look as it?s essentially a reverse of the 2020 Nike Dunk Low ?Kentucky?. Perfect for the warm months, this rendition of the low-top flaunts a Racer Blue leather base with white adorning its overlays and Swooshes. Finally, more blue on the laces, tongue, branded heel tabs, and rubber outsole, followed by a white midsole rounds out the clean profile.

Retailing for $100, Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk Low Racer Blue will release on September 3rd via Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low ?Racer Blue?. 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 1 Utility Quai 54 drops tomorrow.

UPDATE (8/29): Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk Low Racer Blue will release on September 3rd via Nike App.

UPDATE (5/19): Retailing for $100, look for the Nike Dunk Low Racer Blue at select Nike stockists overseas on May 25. Images via: atmos_tokyo

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Official imagery of the Nike Dunk Low ?World Champ? are unveiled as the silhouette is suggested to make its debut real soon. Sporting the timeless black and white finish, the low-top model boasts the pristine hue for its leather upper with contrasting black cracked leather adorning its overlays which adds a premium touch. Finally, patent leather Swooshes and heel overlays that bear gold detailing provide luxe appeal, followed by gold wrestling belt-inspired lace dubraes, a white midsole and black rubber outsole to round out the design.

Retailing for $120, look for the Nike Dunk Low World Champ to release on September 2nd via the Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low World Champ.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 6 Georgetown is slated to drop on September 3rd.

UPDATE (8/29): solebyjc gives us a first look at the Nike Dunk Low World Champ.

The “World Champ” theme has made its way onto the Nike Dunk High as today we bring you official images of the upcoming Nike Dunk High Premium EMB World Champ.

Taking on “Panda” color blocking, this Nike Dunk High starts off with a White smooth leather construction on the base of the upper which is then contrasted by Black on the nubuck overlays and leather Swooshes. Design highlights include purple inner liners, gold tongue branding, and black and gold wrestling belt-inspired lace dubraes. Down below a white rubber midsole and black rubber outsole finish off this Nike Dunk High.

Retailing for $135, the Nike Dunk High Premium EMB World Champ is set to release on September 2nd via the Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk High Premium EMB World Champ.

In other news, the sacai X Nike Zoom Cortez White University Red will be making its debut this week.

UPDATE (8/29): Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk High Premium EMB World Champ will be releasing on September 2nd via the Nike App for the retail price of $135.

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Although the Nike Dunk Low wave has definitely cooled down a bit, Nike still manages to drop some pretty fire new colorways of the consumer-favorite model. With that being said, here is an official look at the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Medium Olive.

Done in a White and Medium Olive color scheme, this new two-tone iteration of the Dunk Low opts for an all-leather construction on the upper paired up with nylon tongues and lining. Details include a White leather base and tongues contrasted by the Olive on the overlays, laces, lining and tongue branding. White embroidered branding on the heels, a White midsole and Olive rubber outsole complete the look.

Retailing for $100, the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Medium Olive will be releasing on September 9th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low WMNS Medium Olive.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 1 Utility Quai 54 drops tomorrow.

UPDATE (8/29): Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Medium Olive will be releasing on September 9th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS for the retail price of $100.

UPDATE (4/11): @solebyjc gives us a first look at the Nike Dunk Low Medium Olive.

Nike adds this new colorway of the Nike Dunk High to their Certified Fresh Collection.

Shown below, this brand new makeup of the Nike Dunk High comes dressed in a Pecan/Sail-Worn Blue-Off Noir color scheme. The sneaker starts off with a White canvas-like upper that is then contrasted by the Brown tumbled leather overlays. Other details include the ?Certified Fresh? branded insoles and inner tongues, Blue laces and an aged rubber outsole.

Retailing for $135, Nike Dunk High Vintage Certified Fresh in the Pecan Sail colorway has confirmed to release on  releases September 9th via SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk High Vintage Certified Fresh Pecan Sail.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 6 Georgetown is slated to drop on September 3rd.

UPDATE (8/29): Nike Dunk High Vintage Certified Fresh in the Pecan Sail colorway has confirmed to release on  releases September 9th via SNKRS for the retail price of $135.

A new women’s colorway of the Nike Dunk Low has surfaced with this “Pink Oxford” pair that will be dropping in the coming weeks. Done in an official color makeup of Pink Oxford, Light Thistle, and Phantom, this Nike Dunk Low features a full leather build on the upper with White noted on the base and a soft pink placed on the overlays. Additional details include purple accents on the Swooshes and insole branding, an aged yellow midsole, and a pink rubber outsole.

Retailing for $100, Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Pink Oxford will be releasing on September 2nd via the Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low WMNS Pink Oxford.

In other news, the sacai X Nike Zoom Cortez White University Red will be making its debut this week.

UPDATE (8/29): Retailing for $100, Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk Low WMNS Pink Oxford will be releasing on September 2nd via the Nike App.

The new Nike Dunk Low colorways continue to roll in as we bring you a first look at the Nike Dunk Low “Lottery.” Taking on an official color combination of Pale Ivory, Black, Malachite, and Pale Ivory, this Nike Dunk Low starts off with White smooth leather base which is then contrasted by grey on the overlays and rubber outsole. For more contrast we see the addition of black Swooshes on the side panels, heel tabs, and tongue tags. Standout details on this pair of Dunks are the lottery-inspired branding on the tongues and insoles, a special coin hang tag, and slot machine art on the tissue paper.

Retailing for $110, look for the Nike Dunk Low Lottery Grey Fog to release on August 31st via the Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low Lottery Grey Fog.

In Jordan Brand news, the Air Jordan 6 Georgetown is slated to drop on September 3rd.

UPDATE (8/29): It has been announced that the Nike Dunk Low Lottery Grey Fog will be releasing on August 31st via the Nike App.

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Another lottery-themed colorway of the Nike Dunk Low has surfaced as this pair gets hit with a bit more color. Taking on an official color combination of Pale Ivory, Black, and Malachite, this Nike Dunk Low starts off with a Pale Ivory smooth leather base which is then contrasted by Malachite (green) on the overlays and rubber outsole. For more contrast we see the addition of black Swooshes on the side panels. Standout details on this pair of Dunks are the lottery-inspired branding on the tongues and insoles, a special coin hang tag, and slot machine art on the tissue paper.

Retailing for $120, look for the Nike Dunk Low SE Lottery Malachite to release on August 31st via the Nike App. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk Low SE Lottery Malachite.

In other news, the sacai X Nike Zoom Cortez White University Red will be making its debut this week.

UPDATE (8/29): The Nike Dunk Low SE Lottery Malachite is set to release on August 31st via the Nike App.

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Looking to switch things up a bit, Nike is set to release a brand new iteration of the Nike Dunk High that comes equipped with a new type of branding.

Currently known as the Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh, this release is said to be part of a larger varsity jacket-themed ?University? series. Done in a White, Habanero Red, Team Red, and Malachite color scheme, this Dunk High is constructed in a full leather upper with mesh being used on the tongues and lining. In addition to the colorful hues used on the overlays, the highlight of the sneaker are the Chenille Swooshes on the side panels that give off that varsity jacket aesthetic. A White midsole and Gum rubber outsole round out the main features of the sneaker.

Retailing for $135, Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh will be releasing on August 31st via Nike.com. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh.

UPDATE (8/29): Retailing for $135, Nike has confirmed that the Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh will be releasing on August 31st via Nike.com.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low GS “Blue Volt” is a new colorway of the classic silhouette and it’s suggested to be a kid’s-exclusive variation. Overall, the low-top boasts a full leather makeup with black covering its base followed by the highlight blue overlays across. Additionally, hits of volt shine on the Swoosh and branded areas for a complementary touch while a white midsole and blue rubber outsole rounds out the eye-catching design.

Expect this colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 Low GS at select Nike stockists and online soon. 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 Swoosh news, here’s when to cop the Nike Dunk Low Argon 2022.

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The Nike Zoom Freak 4 “University Red” is one of the slew of inaugural colorways to land on Giannis Antetokounpmo?s fourth signature silhouette and it’s slated to drop soon. Officially covered in ?University Red/Safety Orange-Black-Grey Fog,? the low-top basketball sneaker dons red and black for its majority while punctuating the profile is a large zebra/safari-print reverse Swoosh on the side panels in addition to navigation compass logos on the left tongue and on the right insole. Finally, personal branding, a visible Zoom Air pod on the forefoot rounds out the design.

Retailing for $135, look for the Nike Zoom Freak 4 “University Red” at select Nike stockists and online soon. 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 Swoosh news, here’s when to cop the Nike Air More Uptempo Cargo Khaki. 

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