Tag: Air Jordan

The Swoosh blesses youngster who gave his teacher his favorite Air Jordans 

Brandon King

Last week , Coronado High School student Hector Montez made news, when video of him surprising his teacher  an football coach, Thomas Walser with a pair of Taxi Air Jordan XII’s. Apparently the folks out in Beaverton got wind of Hector’s kind act and decided to return the favor by sending him some Jordans this week. The package included a note that read: “Your teacher inspired you, You inspired us. Continue to be the change you want to see” https://twitter.com/chayes2bars/status/780440175880962049

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Michigan mall shut down over Air Jordan fervor

Brandon King

In Harper Woods, Michigan seekers of the latest round of Air Jordan retros caused such an uproar that the mall had to be shut down temporarily. Earlier in the morning, crowds had begun gathering in the hopes of picking up the White/Jordan Jordan XII retros and the “Wing It” Air Jordan II. The commotion began at Kids Foot Locker, where once the doors opened at 8 AM this morning, the crowd rushed the gate, breaking a lock, the ensuing pushing, shoving and screaming prompted police to shut the mall down.…

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Release Reminder: Air Jordan VIII ” Three Times A Charm”

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VIII returns this weekend in a new colorway that pays homage to the three teams, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers and the Phoenix Suns, that the Chicago Bulls vanquished in the NBA Finals during their initial triple title runs. The  “Three Times A Charm” Air  Jordan VIII Retro releases Saturday, October 24th and will retail for $190. 

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James Harden getting those last Air Jordan wears in

Brandon King

Plenty of people wear Air Jordan’s and the other day James Harden was one of them. However as those masses of people do not have major endorsement deals with rival brands as Harden does. Harden was spotted as he came out of a movie theatre wearing some Air Jordans. Although the 13 year $200 million the James Harden signed back in August of this year does not go into effect until October 1, this is such a bad look on multiple levels. The shiny new signing, who will be one…

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Jordan Brand reveals upcoming retros for 2016

Brandon King

Not letting ay grass grow under their feet, Jordan brand let the cat out of the bag on several upcoming retros for 2016.  The released images are an Air Jordan I, two Air color ways of Air Jordan II, two colors of the IV, and rounding out the previews are two color ways of Air Jordan V lows and a new color of the Air Jordan XII. These are all slated for a spring release, so being so far out from the release, there is not concrete info on when…

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Air Jordan XX9 gets the “Hare” Treatment

Brandon King

As Jordan Brand has been commemorating the partnership between Hare and Air, models such as the “Hare” VII’s and I’s have seen the light of day once more and there has also been the introduction of the “Lola Bunny” VII for girls. The commemoration continues with the “Hare” Air Jordan XX9. The upper features a big zag combination of bright mandarin, ink, white and light poison green that is taken from the pattern of the Air Jordan VII. There currently is no specific release date set for these, but they are…

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Air Jordan XX9 Playoff Pack

Brandon King

New colorways for the playoffs are nothing new, particularly with Jordan Brand and specifically the Air Jordan line and this year is no exception. This year we are treated to the Air Jordan XX9 in two new colorways just in time for the postseason festivities. Whether the white or the black upper is your weapon of choice, both feature Cool Blue and Photo Blue highlights. Completing the looks are a translucent blue outsole for the white version and a clear outsole for the black colorway. These will release later today…

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