Month: April 2023

Beginning his sneaker career with adidas, the late Kobe Bryant has a storied history in footwear. In order to exit his contract with the Three Stripes early, he paid millions and was forced to remain unsigned until 2003. In this period before eventually signing with Nike, he wore a variety of brands and silhouettes — one of which being the Air Flight Huarache in Los Angeles Lakers-themed colorways. Over twenty years after appearing on NBA courts, the “Lakers Away” version of the silhouette is set to hit the market for the first time.Its color composition borrows the franchise’s “Varsity Purple” and “Del Sol,” placing the iconic colors beneath a dominant black hue. As for material composition, a mixture of neoprene, canvas and nubuck combine across the upper with yellow branding on the tongue and purple hits at the heel. Supporting the sneaker, a black sole unit sees purple and gold share a majority of the outsole.For those looking forward to the release of the Nike Air Flight Huarache “Lakers Away,” it’s currently expected to land on shelves this fall at a price of $125 USD via Nike and select retailers.Looking for more of the latest footwear news? We’ve got you covered. Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max CB 94 has popped up in a new airbrushed “Light Iron Ore” look.

Update: After appearing last month, a detailed look at the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Palomino” has popped up courtesy of JD Sports. Its release date has been identified as September 2, arriving at a $180 USD price point via Nike and select retailers. For more information regarding this colorway, check out our initial coverage below.Original Story: A new look at the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Palomino” previews a dark brown suede colorway for the classic shoe. Shared online months ahead of the anticipated release, the Palomino follows 2020’s Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG in “Black Mocha,” which contrasted the deep brown details with crisp white side panels and a black logo.With this latest release, designers created the heel, collar and toe, along with the Nike swoosh, in a light brown suede. For the overall body of the OG, dark black leather fills in the toe guard and mid-foot panel, creating a subtle juxtaposition.The same brown shade of the suede reappears at the base of the sole, alongside a cream underfoot.The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Palomino” is expected to drop in September 2023, priced at $180 USD.In other sneaker news, Howard University unveiled the Air Jordan 1 Low OG PE.