Tag: Air Jordan

Air Jordan 13 Tinker to release later this year

Brandon King

It appears the Air Jordan 13 will be the latest model to get “Tinkered”. A forthcoming model will be based off an original Tinker Hatfield sketch of the 13. The Tinker 13 will look quite different from the final released version of the 13 in that it features a mid foot strap, and lacks the large side panels that have been synonymous with the aesthetic of the 13. The Air Jordan 13 Tinker is expected to release later in 2018. As of the writing of this article, no images of…

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Air Jordan XXXII Low “Michigan” to release in March

Brandon King

This Air Jordan XXXII Low is releasing in time for March Madness. The Flyknit upper is outfitted in the maize and blue of the University of Michigan. A pair of scissors cutting down a net is a tie-in to tournament time. A marbled midsole with a lateral side maize Jumpman sits underneath the aformentioned upper. A gold outsole completes the aesthetic of this shoe. The Air Jordan XXXII Low “Michigan” is set to release March 9, 2018 at nike.com and select Jordan retailers. The sticker price is set to be…

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“Bred” Air Jordan Release Date

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 is one of several planned releases of the model over the course of 2018. Monikered, “Bred” this sneaker is outfitted with a black and patent leather upper that sits atop a black midsole. The accenting hue is university red and it makes its home on the “AIR JORDAN” emblazoned across the tongue, on the heel and on the Jumpman on the outsole, which is anthracite. The “Bred” Air Jordan 9 has a release date of March 10, 2018 at select Jordan retailers and nike.com. Sticker price…

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“College Navy” Air Jordan 12 to release in August

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 12 will be part of Jordan Brand’s summer lineup. College Navy, sail and university red are the hues of choice and it’s believed the sneaker will feature a navy upper, sail overlays and outsole and red accenting. Although no images have surfaced yet, they are set to release August 11, 2018 at Nike.command select Jordan retailers. The sticker price is set at $190 USD. *concept of the sneaker by @zsneakerheadz

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“Concord” Air Jordan 11 confirmed for next holiday season

Brandon King

Amid much speculation over the past several weeks, it appears the “Concord” Air Jordan XI will be retuning during the 2018 holiday season. The shoe is expected to be remastered, much like 2016’s misnamed “Space Jam” release, meaning it will have the higher-cut patent leather rand like that of the original. At this time there is no information if this version will have “23” or “45” on the heel. The “Concord” Air Jordan 11 is to release November 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The sticker price is set at…

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Nike debuts Flyleather material on Flyleather Tennis Classic

Brandon King

Innovate or fade into irrelevance (and insolvency), this is as true in the sneaker world as in any other industry and with their latest breakthrough, Flyleather, Nike may have broken new ground. The material is produced with at least 50% natural leather fiber and water power and,according to the company, is Nike’s lowest carbon-footprint leather material ever. Nike says this is the case for these three reasons: Creating Flyleather uses 90% less water and has an 80% lower carbon footprint than traditional leather manufacturing A pair of Nike Flyleather shoes…

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The Atmos Air Max 1 x Air Jordan III Pack

Brandon King

The Atmos Air Jordan Air Max Pack features an updated return of 2007’s Atmos x Air Max 1 and an Air Jordan III with safari print and “Nike Air” on the rear heel tab. This two shoe pack will retail for $400 and will release on March 18 2017. The Atmos x Air Max 1 will also release separately on that same day. The stand alone pair will be closer to the 2007 original and will eschew the Jumpman branding and other slight tweaks.   Atmos Air Jordan Air Max…

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Images of the 2017 Jordan Defining Moments Pack finally surface

Brandon King

There have been persistent rumors circulating of a pack containing the Air Jordan XIII and Air Jordan XIV which was to be commemoration of Michael Jordan’s sixth championship season with the Chicago Bulls. zSneakerHeadz had been hinting of this via his twitter account. He’d indicated that the box that had the play Phil Jackson drew up for the “Last Shot”. Earlier today on his Instagram, zSneakerHeadz has shown the first images of this pack. The XIII has a white upper with gold as the secondary hue. The XIV has a…

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Jordan Brand All-Star Collection

Brandon King

Thirty-five years after a young North Carolina freshman name Mike Jordan hit a shot that would propel the Tar Heels to a national championship and would prove a launching point for the legend of Micheal Jordan. With the NBA holding its All-Star weekend is back in the Big Easy and Jordan Brand is celebrating its ties to  the city with three sneaker releases for the annual mid season classic. This year’s All-Star collection is comprised of the Air Jordan I, the Air Jordan VI and the Air Jordan XXXI. All…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen Accused of Sticking Up Facebook Sneaker Seller

Brandon King

In our latest edition lowlighting the foolish things people take to get sneakers, we bring you the case of Javaris Platts. The 19-year old Jacksonville, Florida teen was accused of robbing a Facebook sneaker seller at gunpoint of a pair of Air Jordans. According to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and reported by WJXT-TV, the robbery victim posted an ad on a Facebook page where sneakers are bought and sold. The seller and Platts agreed to meet to conduct the sale at Billy Cobb Senior Park. The police report stated when they…

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