Satin on one of the Best Colorways! Air Jordan 1 Satin 'Shadow' In Depth Review and On Feet.
The 'Shadow' colorway is one of the OG colorways of the Jordan 1. Similar to the Jordan 1 Satin 'Bred' that also retro'd in October last year, Jordan Brand is putting an elegant spin on my beloved Shadow colorway. The Air Jordan 1 Satin 'Shadow' is releasing on October 5 for $180 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The EQLZ 247 'Mako' Is Designed By A Legend And It Shows. In Depth Performance Review and On Feet!
EQLZ is a newcomer in the sneaker industry, founded in 2018 by a group of basketball enthusiasts. For their first basketball performance shoe, they teamed up with legendary designer Aaron Cooper who designed footwear for Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and LeBron James to name a few and came up with the EQLZ 247. This 'Mako' colorway dropped on September 7 for $150 in the United States. Check out my in depth performance review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, sizing, fit and lockdown. On feet and on court footage included!
Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)' In Depth Review and On Feet!
World famous football club 'Paris Saint-Germain' aka PSG has collaborated with Jordan Brand numerous times throughout recent years, and they're back with another one. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'PSG' is releasing on October 1 for $150 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, quality, materials, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Damian Lillard's Latest Shoe! Bape Adidas Dame 9 'Better Scarlett' Performance Review and On Feet.
It took a while for Damian Lillard's latest signature shoe to release but it's here with a bang. Following up on 2018's successful collaboration, Adidas and Bape are teaming up again and dropping the Bape Adidas Dame 9 'Better Scarlett' on August 31 for $160 in the United States. Check out my in depth performance review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, support, sizing and comfort. On feet and on court footage included!
Inspired by Michael Jordan's Baseball Days! Air Jordan 12 'Barons' In Depth Review and On Feet.
In 1994 Michael Jordan went on a side mission and retired from basketball to take a shot at baseball, playing for the Birmingham Barons - an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the 30th year anniversary of his baseball career, Jordan Brand is dropping the Air Jordan 12 'Barons' on September 28 for $200. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Air Jordan 5 'Black White (Reverse Metallic)' In Depth Review and On Feet!
One of my favorite sneakers of all time is the OG Air Jordan 5 'Black Metallic' from 1990. This year Jordan Brand is taking that beloved colorway, reversing it, mixing it up and giving us the Jordan 5 'Black White (Reverse Metallic') that is dropping on September 28 for $200 in the United States (release date of this shoe in the U.S. is a little unclear, I'll update in the comments when there is more certainty but this has already released overseas). Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Nike Kobe 9 Elite High and Low Protro 'Halo' In Depth Performance Review and On Feet!
Each year on Kobe Bryant's birthday (August 23) Nike releases a performance retro version of a Kobe Bryant shoe in the 'Halo' colorway. This year they've chosen the Kobe 9 as the canvas with the Kobe 9 high top dropping on August 23 for $240, but the low cut version is dropping on September 19 for $210. Check out my in depth performance review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, traction, sizing and comfort. On court and on feet included!
It Just Works! Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Mocha' In Depth Review and On Feet.
One of the most best Travis Scott Jordan 1 colorways is the Mocha colorway released in 2019, and in 2020 Jordan Brand followed up with a general release Jordan 1 High OG 'Dark Mocha'. Now they're taking this beloved colorway and giving us the low version. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Mocha' is releasing on September 21 for $140 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
A Ma Maniere Jordan 39 'While You Were Sleeping' Performance Review and On Feet!
A Ma Maniere is celebrating their 10 year anniversary with the 'While You Were Sleeping' collection. Part of that collection is an appealing colorway on the latest iteration of Michael Jordan's signature shoe. The A Ma Maniere Jordan 39 'While You Were Sleeping' releases on August 31 for $210 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, sizing and fit. On feet and on court footage included!
Nike Book 1 'Python' Performance Review and On Feet!
The first signature shoe for NBA star Devin Booker has been a standout in 2024, a very decent choice in the mid-tier price of Nike basketball shoes. The Book 1 'Python' is inspired by Booker's love of the Air Python which debuted in 1987 and releases on September 12 for $150 in the United States.
Check out my in depth performance review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, traction, sizing, comfort and lockdown. On feet footage included!
For Mexico! Air Jordan 5 'El Grito' In Depth Review and On Feet.
Jordan Brand is celebrating the upcoming Mexican Independence Day on September 16 with the Jordan 5 'El Grito', dropping on September 12 for $210 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Gazelle Reimagined! Clot Adidas Gazelle by EC 'Blue Bird (Linen Khaki)' In Depth Review and On Feet.
Clot has officially ended their partnership with Nike, and earlier in 2024 we saw their first collaboration of this new era with the Clot Adidas Superstar. Recently Edison Chen has taken the classic Adidas Gazelle and put his own creativity and spin to the shoe. The Clot Adidas Gazelle by EC 'Blue Bird' releases on August 23 for $160 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
The OG Is Back! Nike Air Foamposite One 'Royal' In Depth Review and On Feet.
The Nike Air Foamposite One originally released in 1997 in the 'Royal' colorway, reminiscent of the blue found on Orlando Magic uniforms (but not quite the same blue). Although not technically part of his signature line, Penny Hardaway is still the face of the shoe with his 1-cent logo branded prominently on this groundbreaking shoe. 27 years later Nike is bringing this colorway back again, but in a way that's never been seen before. The Nike Air Foamposite One 'Royal' releases on September 13 for $240 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Nice and Simple! Air Jordan 1 'Midnight Navy' In Depth Review and On Feet.
The Air Jordan 1 'Midnight Navy' is a twist on the classic 'Chicago' color blocking and reminiscent of the CO.JP Jordan 1 that released in 2020. This shoe releases on September 14 for $180 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
One of My Favorites! A Ma Maniere Air Jordan 3 'While You Were Sleeping' In Depth Review and On Feet
A Ma Maniere has been one of the most prolific collaborators of Jordan Brand and as part of their 10 year anniversary celebration, they are dropping a Jordan 3 that is perfect for black sneaker lovers. The A Ma Maniere Air Jordan 3 'While You Were Sleeping' is dropping on SNKRS on August 27 for $225 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
Air Jordan 3 'Cement Grey' In Depth Review and On Feet!
It's the 35th anniversary of the Jordan 4 but 2024 has seen quite a few Jordan 3s. On August 31 for $200 Jordan Brand is releasing another Jordan 3 with the Jordan 3 'Cement Grey'. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Is This the Best 'Thunder' Shoe? Air Jordan 4 'White Thunder' In Depth Review and On Feet.
In 2006 Jordan Brand released the Jordan 4 'Thunder' and 'Lightning' as part of the Lifestyle series. 16 years later in 2022 they added the 'Red Thunder' to the collection and on August 24 for $215 they are adding the Jordan 4 'White Thunder'. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Joe Freshgoods New Balance 990v6 'Prom Blue' In Depth Review and On Feet!
Joe Robinson, founder and creative director of long time New Balance collaborator Joe Freshgoods is back with another collection, this time inspired by love and it's relationship with growth and color. The New Balance 990v6 'Prom Blue' is one of two pairs of 990v6 that released on August 2 for $220. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
TOE TO TOE: Adidas AE 1 'Ascent' Low vs Mid! In Depth Performance Review and Comparison.
The Adidas AE 1 has been one of the hottest sneakers of 2024, and definitely the most exciting basketball sneaker this year. It is also now available in a low cut, and on July 20 Adidas dropped an 'Ascent (MX Grey)' pack in both the mid and low cut for $120 and $110 respectively.
As a huge fan of Anthony Edwards and the AE 1, I had to get both and put these sneakers toe to toe. Check out my in depth review and comparison including colorway, traction, cushioning, fit and lockdown and support. On court footage included!
The Nike Sabrina 2 'United' Is My Favorite Basketball Shoe Right Now. In Depth Performance Review!
The second signature shoe for New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is here, and a special Team USA colorway is here during Olympic season. The Sabrina 2 'United' is releasing on August 1 for $130 in the United States.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, traction, performance, sizing and comfort. On feet and on court included!