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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UNC refreshes look and logo
Over the course of 18 months Nike and the University of North Carolina collaborated on a joint project to refresh the school’s logo and looks for all 28 of its varsity teams. “We are excited to once again partner with Nike, one of the most recognizable brands in the world, to help us refresh and refine our marks and logos,” said University of North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham. “The changes are subtle, but they celebrate our history and create consistency as we further seek to distinguish ourbrand. This is…
Read MoreThe real deal on the “Oreo” Air Jordan VI low
The images of the “Oreo” Jordan VI lows that piqued so much interest and speculation , we now have the story behind them. For those of you who were already formulating your release day cop strategy will want to pump your brakes, as these are not scheduled for a retail release. The shoes were given to the Co-MVP of the recent 2015 Jordan Brand Classic, Allonzo Trier.
Read MoreAir Jordan XX9 gets the “Hare” Treatment
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…
Read MoreAir Jordan XX9 Playoff Pack
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…
Read MoreJordan Eclipse: Jordan Brand Style brought offcourt
Drawing inspiration from great Jordan models from the past, the Jordan Eclipse is the brand’s latest offering a stylish offcourt option for everyday wear. The Eclipse features a textile upper for breathability. The upper is seated atop a double injected midsole/outsole combination. The midsole cushioning is augmented by a heel Zoom-Air unit. *images via nikeinc.com The Jordan Eclipse will be available at select retailers and Jordan.com April 1.
Read MoreUNC Air Jordan XX9 PE’s for the Sweet 16
One of the perks of playing baskets at the University of North Carolina are the shoes you get to play in. It helps when Micheal Jordan is an alumni of your school. In the latest edition of a UNC PE that people will drool over are these Air Jordan XX9 PE’s that the Heels will break out in their Sweet 16 game against Wisconsin on Thursday. The shoe’s upper is largely university blue and rather than the large Jumpman that is on some retail colorways, the Rameses logo that UNC…
Read MoreOSDLIVE.com Presents: Brandon Kickstory Air Jordan XIV
I was honored that my friends at OSD asked me to share my kickstory. There is a story with nearly every sneaker enthusiast out there in terms of what brought them in to the culture. This is mine.
Read MoreFrom The Feet Up:Nike,Fights over Jordans and More
If sneakers are not just footwear to you but more of an obsession then From the Feet Up with Sean “Paper Chasr” Williams is a show you should tune into. Sean Williams and his long time friend Dee Wells founded the first sneaker podcast in Aug 2007 . Since then Sean has spent a great deal of his life healthily obsessing over sneakers . In this episode Sean enlightens viewers on Nike’s new “creation”, the result of stepping on a black mans sneaker and Foot Lockers same day sneaker…
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