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Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, January 10, 2012,
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Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, January 10, 2012,
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Last week, Jordan Brand officially unveiled the Air Jordan 2012 ‘Year Of The Dragon’, detailed by a number of historic insignia and focusing on the significance of the number ’9′. That number serves as one of Michael Jordan’s lucky numbers as well as a meaningful icon in Chinese history. ’9′ is also the number of pieces you will see in the special packaging for the Air Jordan 2012 ‘Year Of The Dragon’; two shoes, two inner booties, three insoles, one special edition bag...
Posted by Tag One on Monday, November 14, 2011,
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It’s Dunk-like design plays a significant role in pretty much every major pack ALIFE releases, but here’s an instance where the Everybody is everything for Rivington Street’s finest. The Basic Collection brings you five pairs of ALIFE Everybodys split between the low, mid and hightop cuts, and all with white stitching plus vulcanized soles instead of the traditional cup. Two each of the low and highs put the lone middle child in its place, and you’ll see all of them in more ima...
Posted by Tag One on Monday, October 31, 2011,
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Posted by Tag One on Monday, October 31, 2011,
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The most recently unveiled pair of Nike Air Foamposite Ones came with a ‘What the Foam’ nickname attached to its tie-dyed upper, and judging from the feedback we saw in the comments, ‘WTF’ was an appropriate descriptor. Some have called them the ‘Galaxy All-Star’ Foamposite One, and no matter the name, they’re guaranteed to headline next year’s Nike Sportswear Foamposite lineup. Then again, maybe it’ll be one of the more traditionally-colored editions that catches you...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, September 21, 2011,
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In business, just like the sports world, sometimes a shake up in management can be just the right catalyst to push a team further towards the promised land. While Gentry Humphrey's run at Jordan Brand has brought us some bold initiatives and unforgettable sneaker releases, everything comes to an end and it was recently announced that he would be leaving Jordan to take on a juicy new role across campus with Nike. Sneakerhead critics of the coarser breed have been discussing this for years...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, August 3, 2011,
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A little bit later today, Sneaker News will take you inside a special engagement in Portland that celebrated Tinker Hatfield's 30 years of brilliance at Nike, but right now, let's have a closer look at a model that stands out beyond all his other work as perhaps the single most significant sneaker of the year. It's pretty amazing that Tinker designed 2011's top shoe for release in 1995, but after the Breds (in CDP form), Space Jams and Cool Greys dominated each of the last three holiday...
2011 has seen more sneaker-related events in the first six-plus months than in previous years, the rest of the calendar showing that this will be the most densely-packed year for kicks fiends in history. Among the growing list of expanding meetups is Sneaker Con, the New York born gathering that has traveled all up and down the I-95 corridor in '11 and will return to the nation's capitol on August 6th AND 7th. That's right DMV sneakerheads, this time around is not only the second DC ...
Jordan Brand has just unveiled the July 2011 Footwear Collection, which comprises the first of three months of the Fall 2011 Season. The notable releases include the two new Jordan CMFT Air Max 10s, a patriotic Jordan CMFT Viz Air 13 colorway, and the all-new Jordan TC, which uses the midsole from last year’s Jordan Rare Air. Also debuting is the Jordan V.9 Grown, which is a high-top version of the lifestyle-inspired Jordan Grown series. Other new designs include the Air Jordan Alpha 1 Low ... Continue reading ...
If you ever wanted to see a case study in how important colorblocking is to a sneaker’s finished look, here you go. The Air Jordan VII ‘Year of the Rabbit’ has kept sneakerheads buzzing about Chinese New Year long after the February holiday thanks to a sick white/grey base with red and gold accents that has more than a passing resemblance to the OG ‘Hare’ AJ7. And in these new side-by-side comparison images, you can see just how the Hares’ bright accent shades make for a totally...
Wale built quite a following in the mid 2000s and finally got his major label deal in 2008 when he signed to Interscope. 2009′s Attention Deficit piqued plenty of sneakerheads’ sixth sense when he was pictured turing for the album in a variety of heat, most notably the Nike Foamposite series and various rare Air Jordans. And though Wale moved to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group less than two years later, his image remains relatively ‘Self Made’ and the man’s love for kicks persist... Continue reading ...
It wasn’t just notable for the confusion surrounding its eventually delayed release, but Todd Bratrud designed the ‘Cheech and Chong’ Nike SB Dunk High Quickstrike to offer a cleverly detailed homage to the duo’s first film, Up in Smoke. Not only do the rear sections take their ribbed texture/paisley pattern from the title duo’s headwear in the film but you can actually burn or otherwise remove the top layer of white textile on the toebox to reveal a further link to the movie’s t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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Michael Jordan won two Olympic gold medals as a member of USA Basketball, but because of the timing, only one Air Jordan Legacy model appeared on his feet en route to victory. The ‘Olympic’ Air Jordan VII is a legendary release, its colorway sufficiently popular and timeless enough that it was revived for Ray Allen on the AJVI for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney. So the above pictured Air Jordan V Retro has quite a lot to live up to with its white, Midnight Navy and Varsity ...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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Many Jordan Brand GS releases are tailored toward girls but here’s one that should be a hit for anyone who can fit in the grade school-sized run. This new Air Jordan 1 Retro Canvas comes in a mid of dark denim-like textiles, a rinsed black serving as the overlay to what could very well be its own insides turned out. So with the Alarming Red accents, this pair of AJ1 Retros offers a street-friendly take on the classic Chicago Bulls look that evokes so many cherished springtime ...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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 Here’s one that seemed slightly puzzling when it was first previewed after the traditional Chinese New Year releases had dropped around the holiday. But there was no confusion about the Air Jordan VII Retro ‘Year of the Rabbit’ making a splash on the sneakerhead set when it brought a grown-up approach to the classic ‘Hare’ colorway. We’ve just seen the Zoom KDIII and Blazer CS capitalize on the success of the amazing Air Force 1 Supreme, so where does this AJ7 rank a...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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It’s a colorway we’ve seen on countless models from basically every brand out there, but it’s hard to deny that most good designs are enhanced by a Gucci-style colorway. Check out the Nike SB P-Rod 2.5 in a blacked-out base with all kinds of double-G nods. Everything from the accent shades to the dual-toned laces and diamond pattern that typified the OG P-Rod II’s side panels can be seen as inspired by the famous Italian fashion house. And wi...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
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Michael Jordan won his first NBA Dunk Contest in the Air Jordan II, the italian boot-inspired Air Sole cushioned basketball shoe that debuted in 1987. Another jolt of ‘Air’ would’ve sent Michael into ‘Explosive’ mode, and that’s exactly what the Air Jordan II Max achieves. Combining the time-honored silhouette of the Air Jordan II with the basketball-specific 360-degree Max Air unit, the Air Jordan II Max offers a perfect mix of new and old, providing just enough reinven...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, March 2, 2011,
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When Sneaker News first previewed this new Nike SB Dunk High Premium last July, it offered the world our first look at the newly redesigned Dunk SB sole. Little did we know that we were about to see a significant tech update for Swoosh skateboarding’s flagship model, but it was instantly clear from the two-toned outsole and its revamped traction pattern that something special was on the way. Some more photos surfaced in January but judging by that pair’s old school tongue tag, it’... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, March 2, 2011,
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During All-Star Weekend, we got a look at someone wearing a mysterious pair of Concord Air Jordan XI’s that had the patent leather toe section swapped out for a carbon fiber overlay. Now another carbon-fibered out Air Jordan XI has surfaced, this time with the popular material appearing on a pair of Cool Greys. Unlike the Concord version which sticks to the original color scheme, this Cool Grey variation gives the shoe a completely different look as a result of the large black carbon fiber ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Sunday, February 6, 2011,
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The Jordan Dub Zero is credited as being the first multi-Air Jordan hybrid shoe, paving the way for other creations like the Air Jordan Spiz’ike, Six Rings, and 60+. The Dub Zero combined elements from various Air Jordans, like the ‘TWO3′ from the XII, the weaved leather panel on the heel from the XV, the midsole from the IV, ‘spoiler’ from the VI, and the upper silhouette from the XIII, with a unique lasering graphic being the primary visual appeal of the shoe. This colorway of Bla... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, February 1, 2011,
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 We have offered up several tidbits of information on the Cool Grey Lebron 8 before, but now we have full details on the release. The Cool Grey Lebron will be released on January 29 to Nike Accounts and as per usual, they will retail at $160. Take a look at the pics and the full details on the release.
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, February 1, 2011,
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 Jordan Brand's March 2011 lineup features the CP3 IV, Flight TR 97, Jordan Evolution 85 and the BCT Low.
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, February 1, 2011,
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Posted by Tag One on Thursday, December 23, 2010,
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 | | Release Date: 12/04/2010 Name: Air Jordan III Doernbecher
Color: Varsity Red/Metallic Silver-Black Style: 437536-600 Retail Price: $160.00 |  |
– | | Release Date: 12/11/2010 Name: Air Jordan XIII Retro Color: Black/Altitude Green Style: 414571-002 Retail Price: $160.00 |  |
– | | Release Date: 12/18/2010 Name: Air Jordan XIII Retro Color: White/Black-Varsity Red Style: 414571-101 Retail Price: $160.00 |  |
– | | Release Date: 12/23/2010 Name: Air Jordan XI Retro Color: Medium Grey/White-Cool Grey Style: 378037-001 Retail Price: $175.... |
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, December 23, 2010,
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Sneaker News reported news of a Retro release of the Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ for 2011, but here’s another bit of news to keep you on your toes for next year. Releasing in the Holiday 2011 season is the Air Jordan III Retro in Black/Cement Grey. In early 2011 you will have the opportunity to grab a pair of the White/Cement Grey IIIs, and according to very reliable sources, Jordan Brand will give you the opportunity to complete the duo by releasing the Black colorway in the Holiday 2...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, December 2, 2010,
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Sneaker News first dropped images of the Air Jordan VII ‘Orion Blue’ back in June and followed that up with a viewing of the sample versions in both mens and kids sizes. Here’s another look at this Spring 2011 Jordan Brand Retro release; it features a classic white-based upper with hints of Orion Blue and Infrared on the jagged peaks of the midsole as well as the ’23′ spear on the heel and tribal-esque tongue graphic. Some have called this colorway similar to the 2002 Whi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, December 2, 2010,
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The Converse (PRODUCT) RED Leather Jacket Chuck Taylor was a big hit and now here’s the One Star’s other foundational model with a hellishly-angelic look. The Aloha Rag x Converse Arny JP Zip adds a zipper to the rich buffalo leather on the Jack Purcell High silhouette. Aloha Rag’s choice of brass on the metal eyelets and zipper make for a rugged product you can wear with black nylon or special flat leather stitched laces. Tiny hits of pate... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Thursday, December 2, 2010,
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Black Friday may been a successful shopping day for you if you copped the Air Jordan XIII ‘Flint’, a shoe that was widely praised for its close-to-the-OG interpretation. Although 3M reflective material was left out of the upper ballistic nylon, the shoe itself seemed like a carbon-copy of the original, and a good amount of the much-maligned quality issues with Jordan Retro releases seemed to be non-existent in this retro. Here’s a quick comparison of three Flint XIIIs – one ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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If you were to choose exactly one day to spend nearly a thousand
dollars on kicks, today would be it. Earlier today Sneaker News gave you
the heads up on an available pre-order for the Air Jordan XIII ‘Altitude’ – a December release – as well as the ‘Bred‘ colorway. Here’s another upcoming shoe that’s worth the extra dollars for a pre-order – the Nike Air Foamposite One in Dark Neon Royal.
Before Copper, Eggplant, and Cough Drop w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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If you were to choose exactly one day to spend nearly a thousand
dollars on kicks, today would be it. Earlier today Sneaker News gave you
the heads up on an available pre-order for the Air Jordan XIII ‘Altitude’ – a December release – as well as the ‘Bred‘ colorway. Here’s another upcoming shoe that’s worth the extra dollars for a pre-order – the Nike Air Foamposite One in Dark Neon Royal.
Before Copper, Eggplant, and Cough Drop w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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Many of the highly anticipated LeBron VIII colorways have been based
on region; we have the Miami-inspired LeBron 8 Pre-Heat, the patriotic
USA colorway of red, white, and blue, and the LeBron 8 China,
which features a crisp white/sport red colorway with a speckled Air
Unit. Following the Nike LeBron tradition, the China colorway will
release first, hitting Chinese retailers first, and will arrive at
stateside retailers on October 26th. The Nike... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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Over the last few years, the Jordan Melo Signature line has seen its
ups, downs, lefts, and rights; shoes like the Melo 1.5 and 5.5 were big
hits but as the design of his shoes focused more on performance and
engineering, the streetwear potential remained stagnant. Melo’s most
recent shoe, the Melo M6, underperformed in retail, and towards the tail end of the NBA season, the original design was surmounted by one created by a high-school sophomore ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Sunday, September 26, 2010,
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BREAKING NEWS: It has been confirmed that the Air Jordan XIII in Black/Altitude Green will release in limited quantity (Quickstrike release) this December 2010 in Asia, with a U.S. release likely to coincide. In early August, Sneaker News have you a big Air Jordan Retro update which included the news of a Holiday 2010 release of the 2005 colorway, and now you can mark your calendars for a December drop date. With the Cool Grey XI, two different Air Jordan XIII retros, and the Air ...
Posted by Tag One on Sunday, September 26, 2010,
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The North Face is perhaps the single best known and most respected name in rugged apparel and accessories. Their ubiquitous fleece and bubble coats prominently feature the concentric tri-arc insignia and Helvetica Regular script that have become a worldwide symbol of status and quality. That’s the same logo you’ll find on the tongue and lateral toe of this new ‘Back to Berkeley’ pack of boots from The North Face. Two models cover the low and high end of the hiking boot s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Sunday, September 26, 2010,
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Undeniably one of Nike’s most popular and successful hybrids to date, the Nike Air 1/2 Cent was one of Sneaker News’ Top 30 Sneakers of 2009, and this upcoming ‘Cranberry‘ colorway should make a push for making it onto your personal best-of list of 2010. The metallic red upper had never been used on Foamposite until now, so not only is this upcoming colorway of the Air 1/2 Cent special in that aspect, but this colorway could be a sign of things to come – perhaps a Cranbe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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With two colorways on tap for the Holiday 2010 season, the Air Jordan Force Fusion X stands as Jordan Brand’s Q4 ’10’s AJF offering. Perhaps the more eagerly anticipated colorway is the ‘Steel’
pair pictured above, a faithful reproduction of 1994’s original. These
joints’ colorblocking is spot-on, but the feature sure to draw praise
from purists is the inclusion of the Steel A... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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Not long ago, Sneaker News gave you a look at the Black/Varsity Royal pair of the Nike Air Griffey Max GD II and many of our readers were happy with the colorway. The GD II didn’t exactly meet the sales figures of the Air Griffey Max 1
but these new tonal-black uppered colorways should give these a boost.
Take a look this new colorway of the Air Griffey Max GD II in Black and
Electric Green; very Dunkman-esque, but perhaps an all-new nickname
could be made for G... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, September 14, 2010,
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Earlier today Sneaker News gave you a first look at the Nike ACG Bakin’ Posite Boot, an all-new Foamposite-uppered Nike silhouette that will be a big hit among fans of boots and Foamposite. The Air Jordan 1 Armor (also called the Air Jordan 1 Anodized)
is Jordan Brand’s dabbling in the current Foamposite fiasco, as the
‘Armored’ version of the classic aboriginal Air Jordan shoe features a
solid upper material similar to Foamposite texture. This new colorway of
bl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Tuesday, September 14, 2010,
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“Although the boots are obviously molded after Jordan Brand‘s
original Spizike silhouette, the Winterized Spizike has historically
followed hues relating back to hiking boots, cut out for the Winter
months. This latest release boasts a colorway we’d more than likely
expect on the original Spizike platform, yet still delivers the quality
and premium material usage we’ve come to expect from its Winterized
counterpart. Dark shadow, black, and challenge red make up the... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, September 1, 2010,
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A Bathing Ape’s Skullsta
is Nigo’s take on the classic shell toed adidas Superstar. Most of the
releases have been BAPE-loud, but each offers a not-before-seen take on
the shelltoes. This new pair of BAPE Quickstas goes a step further,
offering velcro straps instead of laces. This is something we haven’t
seen released other than for toddlers, and with the conservatively
sophisticated colorways availabl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Tag One on Wednesday, September 1, 2010,
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The Nike Zoom Huarache TR Mid
is arguably the most anticipated re-vamped classic Nike shoe of the
decade; there’s a serious Huarache following among the older
sneakerheads and the Zoom Huarache TR Mid is surely a worthy successor
to the old-school classic. Here’s a look at the Zoom Huarache TR Mid
Pro Combat Pack in ten different colorways representing ten of the
NCAA’s biggest football programs; each pair is featured with a special
t-shirt, belt, and a set of footbal... Continue reading ...
by Rocky Brown on August 12, 2010
Here is a detailed look at the Nike Air Force 1 “All Black
Everything” Pack created in collaboration with Jay-Z for the Shawn
Carter Scholarship Foundation. The kicks are under the umbrella of the
Nike World Basketball Festival and are inspired by five national
basketball teams representing Puerto Rico, Brazil, France, China and the
USA.
Don't let the name fool you, none of the kicks are all black, as each
sneaker has the five national ... Continue reading ...
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2010 Jordan Release Dates (for retail stores) |
-PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
SEPTEMBER
4 - Retro 9 - Black/Red/Charcoal
18 - 6 Rings - 3M Silver/Graphite
? - AJ 2010 Team - Various colors
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OCTOBER
6 - Take Flight - W/Red/Black
9 - AJ 10 Fusion - W/Blk/Steel
23 - Retro 2 - Black/White
30 - Retro 2 "Candy" - Green
30 - Retro 2 "Candy" - Red
30 - Retro 2 "Cand... |
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DC Shoes is known for their outlandish designs, be it the chunky
tech-oriented skate kicks or the lifestyle side of things. This new
pair is no exception, a wild hightop design, known as the Royal, from DC
team rider Rob Dyrdek. The extra high-cut shoe sports a massively
padded ankle that closes via velcro strap. As if that weren’t enough,
the woven canvas sections are framed in shiny black patent ... Continue reading ...
Although the Foamposite Air Force 1
isn’t scheduled to release until August 14th it seems some retailers
will be releasing them a little earlier then expected. West in NYC
posted an image of the shoes earlier today mentioning that they’re
coming soon and now Sneaker Palace
in the Bronx has done the same, giving mention how they’ll be releasing
the shoes within the first week of August. As you s... Continue reading ...
Nike Air Force 1 Release Dates
Nike Air Force 1 Mid - AUGUST 7
Black/White $92
Nike Air Force 1 Low - AUGUST 7
Black/Black-White-Varsity Red $88
Nike Air Force 1 Low - AUGUST 14
Obsidian/White-Sport Red $88
Nike Air Force 1 High Supreme - AUGUST 14
Light Charcoal/White $100
Nike Air Force 1 High Supreme - AUGUST 14
Light Charcoal/White $100
Nike Air Force 1 High Supreme - AUGUST 14
Black/Metallic Silver $135
Nike Air Max2 CB 94 - AUGUST 18
Black/White-Pure Purple $120
Nike Air Max 24-7 ... Continue reading ...
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