Top 10 Sneakers I Want In The First Half of 2025!
Jordan Brand is seeking vengeance in 2025 with plans to release some coveted OG colorways and grails. In this video I go through the 10 Air Jordan sneakers releasing in the first half of 2025 that I really want (and need).
The Air Jordan 3 'Black Cement' May Be My Favorite Jordan 3 Colorway. In Depth Review and On Feet!
The Air Jordan 3 first released in 1988 with four OG colorways, one of which Michael Jordan wore in the 1988 All-Star game - the Jordan 3 'Black Cement'. After returning in 1994, 2001, 2011 and 2018, the Air Jordan 3 'Black Cement' is returning on November 23 for $220 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, outsole, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
TOE TO TOE: Is the Anta Kai 1 Speed 'Tribe' better than the Kai 1? In Depth Performance Review.
Kyrie Irving made history this year by signing his father to Anta, becoming the first father-son duo in the sneaker industry. The Anta Kai 1 'Speed' is a variant of the Anta Kai 1 dedicated to Dred Irving and I was finally able to pick up a pair and compare it directly to the Anta Kai 1 'Chief Hela'. The Anta Kai 1 Speed 'Tribe' dropped on October 26 for $125 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, traction, sizing, fit, support and lockdown and find out what shoe I'd prefer out of the two. On feet and on court footage included!
Nike Dunk Low 'What The Ducks of a Feather Away' In Depth Review and On Feet!
The University of Oregon changed the uniform game in 1999, when they debuted a new "O" logo with green and yellow helmets. This year Nike has partnered with GOAT and Flight Club to debut a Home and Away pack of Nike Dunks to celebrate the University of Oregon's impact on college jersey fashion. The Nike Dunk Low "What The Ducks of a Feather Away" dropped on October 11 for $275 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, design, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
The Air Jordan 4 'Fear' Is Returning For the First Time! In Depth Review and On Feet.
In 2013 Jordan Brand released a 'Fear' pack consisting of a Jordan 3, a Jordan 4 and a Jordan 5 which was inspired by the brand's 2008's "Become Legendary" campaign. Last year saw the return of the Jordan 3 'Fear' and this year, we're getting the Jordan 4 back. The Air Jordan 4 'Fear' releases on November 16 for $215 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Air Jordan 9 'Olive' In Depth Review and On Feet!
Another Jordan 9 OG colorway is returning this year, with the Air Jordan 9 'Olive' coming back for the first time since 2012. The Air Jordan 9 'Olive' releases on November 9 for $210 in the United States. Check out my in depth including colorway, materials, details, design, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Ja 2s Don't Match Ja Morant's Star Power. Nike Ja 2 'Induction' Performance Review and On Feet.
The Ja 2 'Induction' is the first colorway that dropped for Ja Morant's second signature shoe, releasing on September 26 for $130. For one of the most exciting and electric players in the NBA, I think Ja Morant deserves a better shoe. Check out my in depth performance review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, sizing and fit. On feet and on court footage included!
Air Jordan 11 'Bred Velvet' In Depth Review and On Feet!
The Jordan 11 'Bred' is undoubtedly one of the best shoes ever. So whenever this colorway returns there's a certain level of excitement that can't be avoided. But this time this sneaker is returning in a full velvet upper instead of the usual ballistic nylon mesh and patent leather combination that we usually see on Jordan 11s. The Jordan 11 'Bred Velvet' is releasing on November 11 for $230 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Wu-Tang Clan Nike Dunk High Is My Sneaker Grail. In Depth Review and On Feet!
In 1999 Nike released a Wu-Tang Dunk high that was only for promotional and marketing purposes, with 100 pairs in circulation but never released to the general public. The rarity combined with Wu-Tang's undeniable charismas made this shoe a coveted sneaker for decades to come. On November 9 for $150 Nike is finally releasing the Wu-Tang Clan Nike Dunk High to the general public. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, origin story, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 14 'Black Toe' Is One of the Best OG Colorways. In Depth Review and On Feet!
The Air Jordan 14 'Black Toe' first released in 1998 and retro'd in 2006 with a modified upper, opting for the ribbed texture that's present on other Jordan 14s. it made another comeback in 2014 and a decade later it's back again. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Anta Kai 1 'Chief Hela' Pays Tribute to Kyrie Irving's Heritage. Performance Review and On Feet!
The Anta Kai 1 has been a standout basketball shoe in 2024, making a splash with bold and vibrant colorways. One colorway captured people's attention when Kyrie Irving wore them on court, originally thought to be inspired by moccasins. We've now learned it's a colorway dedicated to Kyrie Irving's Native American heritage. The Anta Kai 1 'Chief Hela' releases on October 12 for $125 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!
Air Jordan 4 'Orchid' In Depth Review and On Feet.
Some shoes aren't mean for everyone but on certain people it'd look stunning. I think this is one of those sneakers - the Air Jordan 4 'Orchid' releases on October 26 for $215 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Nike KD 4 'Aunt Pearl' Is The Shoe That Started An Iconic Colorway. In Depth Review and On Feet!
In 2012 Nike released the KD 4 'Aunt Pearl' as a dedication to Kevin Durant's grandmother who passed away from lung cancer in 2000. Since then the 'Aunt Pearl' colorway has been featured on numerous Kevin Durant shoes and has become an annual tradition. 12 years later Nike is bringing back the shoe that started it all. The Nike KD 4 'Aunt Pearl' is releasing on October 25 for $130 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
My Favorite Fighting Game Franchise and Nike!? Tekken 8 Foamposite One 'Jin' Review and On Feet.
I was introduced to Tekken in the late 90s when my dad brought home a copy of Tekken 3, and ever since then it has become my favorite fighting game franchise. For the 30th year anniversary of Tekken, they are collaborating with Nike and for me personally it's a match made in heaven. The Tekken 8 Nike Air Foamposite One 'Jin' is releasing on October 25 for $250 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!
Bape's New Shoe Is Here. Bape Shark Sta 'USA' In Depth Review and On Feet!
Legendary streetwear brand Bape has caught onto the chunky sole trend and releasing their newest sneaker. The Bape Shark Sta 'USA' releases on October 5 for $379 as part of their country pack. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap footage included!
Potterheads Beware! Puma Stewie 3 'Harry Potter' Performance Review and On Feet.
WNBA star and Olympic gold medallist Breanna Stewart is a self-admitted Harry Potter nerd, and as part of her latest signature shoe Puma and Warner Brothers are teaming up for a special collaboration. The Puma Stewie 3 'Harry Potter' dropped on September 6 for $130 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, quality, cushioning, traction, sizing and fit. On feet and on court footage included!
The Jordan Tatum 3 'Welcome to the Garden' Is A Minor Upgrade. Performance Review and On Feet!
It seems like just yesterday that Jordan Brand dropped the Tatum 2, but the Tatum 3 is already here. The Jordan Tatum 3 'Welcome to the Garden' is releasing on October 10 for $125 in the United States. After a mediocre 2nd signature shoe, will the newest iteration be a significant improvement? Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction and overall performance. On feet and on court footage included!
The A Ma Maniere Air Jordan 4 'While You Were Sleeping' Is Outstanding. In Depth Review and On Feet!
As part of their 10th year anniversary, A Ma Maniere is dropping the 'While You Were Sleeping' collection that features six sneakers in collaboration with Nike, Jordan Brand and Converse. Perhaps the best sneaker of that collection is the Jordan 4 'While You Were Sleeping' that released on September 20 for $225. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
Not the PE But Still Great. Air Jordan 1 Low OG Howard University In Depth Review and On Feet!
Earlier this year we saw a Jordan 1 Low player exclusive for Howard University, building speculation that eventually we'd get that colorway. Although this release is quite different to the PEs without any direct branding for Howard University, it is still an outstanding shoe. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Howard University' releases on October 12 for $140 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, sizing and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
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!