Tag: Jordan Brand

“Wingless” Air Jordan 1’s Return to Retail 

Brandon King

These upcoming colorways are based on an early prototype of the Air Jordan 1 that was sans the wings logo. After making their first retail appearance last year, three new colorways will make appearances in the early months of 2017. Like the previous version, this will not feature the wings logo, but rather “AIR JORDAN” spelled out in its location. However, these will also have a “Nike Air” logo on the heel, something not found on the original sample or the 2015 version. The planned colorways feature a royal blue,…

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Air Jordan 3 GS “Rio Teal” has a release date

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 3, dubbed “Rio Teal”, is a children’s exclusive colorway that features a black leather upper with Rio Teal accenting with Metallic Gold coloring for the lower eyelets and Jumpman logos. A white midsole and black rubber outsole with the rio teal hue for the pivot point.  Look for these to release on Chirstmas Eve, December 24,2016 at select Jordan Brand retail venues. These will retail for $140 and will come in extended sixes up to 9.5Y. 

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Solely x Air Jordan 16

Brandon King

Solefly joins Trophy Room as Florida based sneaker shops that get their own Air Jordan 16. Their version features a white full grain leather upper with  turquoise and neon pink accenting on the upper and shroud respectively. Like the OG Cherrywood colorway, the shroud on these is reversible. These will be releasing during Art Basel in Miami, these drop December 3rd exclusively at SoleFly for $275 and are limited to only 1,500 pair. SoleFly x Air Jordan 16 White/Retro-Pink Flash 854256-119 December 3rd, 2016 $275

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“Storm Blue” Air Jordan 1 to release December 23rd

Brandon King

With shoes such as “Space Jam” XI’s, “True Blue” III’s and even the “Top 3” I’s, this original colorway of the Air Jordan 1 has flown under the radar with far less hype surrounding it. Unlike its aforementioned sneaker brethren, this will be the first time the Storm Blue colorway has seen the light of day since 1985.  The shoe features a white leather upper with storm blue overlays and for the medial and lateral side swoosh. Storm Blue makes up the coloring for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the…

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Chinese New Year Air Jordan 12 releasing as GS exclusive 

Brandon King

Jordan Brand helps celebrate the Chinese New Year with this special edition colorway of the Air Jordan 12. This sneaker features a light tan upper and a woven pattern on the lateral and medial overlays instead of the traditional lizard print. Faux wood are used for the eyelets and the “JUMPMAN” panel. Rounding out the look of this sneaker are Chinese characters on the tongue, red inner lining and a white outsole. These are slated for an early 2016 release but dont get too excited fellas, as these are a…

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Nike opens store with several early Air Jordan releases

Brandon King

  If you are opening a new store, you want to start off with a bang. With the opening of their new SoHo location , Nike is doing just that. That is because to celebrate the opening of this location, the brand will christen the new door with several early releases and a few restocks. The early releases are: John Elliot x LeBron Soldier 10 Air Jordan 9 “Kobe” Air Jordan 9 “Space Jam” Air Jordan 12 “Royal” An additional early release is the Air Force 1 Low “NYC” (not…

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Air Jordan XIII “What is Love” Collection to Release Next Weekend 

Brandon King

Today Jordan Brand officially unveiled the two shoesthat comprise their upcoming “What is Love Collection”. The Air Jordan 13’s that make up the collection, which is part of Nike China’s “Perfect Match” series that includes a few other sneakers, are  inspired by Jordan ad from several years back, include a red pair with a “panda camouflage” pattern that makes itself visible once the black overlay wears away. That pattern compliments the suede on the large lateral and medial side panels. A leather toe box and black pods complete this shoe’s…

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U.S. Sneaker Production Could Become More Prevalent

Brandon King

The tasks of producing much of the footwear we wear left for Asia many moons ago. However, technology could be bringing them back. That is because some of the major players in the footwear world- Nike, Adidas, and even Reebok , could be returning with robot-driven production facilities.  Last week, Canton, Massachusetts based Reebok announced it planned to open a high-tech facility in Rhode Island in which sneakers would be produced by robots pouring plastic.   Our idea was,if the U.S. Us where the innovation is, let’s make the product that’s…

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Air Jordan 4 “Royalty” Images and Release Date

Brandon King

This luxurious take on the Air Jordan 4 is expected to see the retail light of day in 2017. The Air Jordan 4 “Royalty” ( as it is being dubbed) brings to the table a black Nubuck upper with metallic gold accenting at the forefoot and top most eyelets, the Jumpman logos on the tongue and on the leather heel tab. A black midsole and a white and black outsole completes this shoe’s look.  This Air Jordan 4 is slated for a January 2017 release for $190 retail at select…

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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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