Air 23 - Recent News, Updates, and Release Dates

Jordan Spizike Cement/Black/New Blue/Infrared

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:58:00 -0700

Here's a few pics of an all-new Spizike colorway planned for release in May. This pair has a white and black upper, with a red and cement grey sole. A little creativity was used on the sock liner, which has phrases such as "I Can Fly" and "Michael Jordan Flight School". The official release date is May 8.

Air Jordan VI Retro "Lakers"

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:12:00 -0700

Here's a few new pics of the Air Jordan VI Retros, inspired by the Lakers. It's a pretty subtle theme, as the sneaker features a mostly black upper, but uses purple and gold stitching Of course, there's still the icey clear sole. These are planned for release on May 15.

Air Jordan IX Retro White/Black-Powder Blue

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:00 -0700

Just when I was starting to give up all hope of ever seeing Powder IXs again, Marquee Sole saves the day! Check out these pics of the upcoming White/Black-Powder IXs. I don't have the official release date yet, but once I get it, I'll be sure to post it in the Air Jordan Release Dates section. For now, you can cop select sizes at Marquee Sole.

Nike Air Max Hyperize Metallic Silver/Volt

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:40:00 -0700

Tonight, I've got some pics of the most recently announced Nike Air Max Hyperize colorway. This pair has a completely metallic silver upper, complemented with volt yellow on the sockliner, tongue, and sole. This colorway is scheduled for release sometime in June.

Air Jordan II Retro 25th Anniversary Available Now!

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:54:00 -0700

Just a reminder to let you guys know that the 25th Anniversary Air Jordan II Retro is now available. If you you don't feel like going to the store to pick up a pair, they are still available on...

Nike Air Pippen I White/Grey/Total Orange

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:49:00 -0700

This year looks to be the year of the Air Pippen I. So far we've seen the OG White/Black-Metallic Silver color scheme, so it's no surprise to see this all-new one. This pair has a white upper, with orange waves, and a matching orange outsole. They are scheduled for release on June 25. I can't wait to see what other colorways com out.

Air Jordan 25th Anniversary Air Jordan 2010 College PEs

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:52:00 -0700

To help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Air Jordan, Jordan Brand has selected three of its sponsored teams to wear a special all-silver version of the Air Jordan 2010. In addition, these teams will also wear silver uniforms. The teams included are UNC (of course), California, and Georgetown.

Nike Air Max Turnaround Dirk Nowitzki PEs

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:52:00 -0700

If you've been following the Dallas Mavericks games this year, then you probably noticed Dirk Nowitzki in the shoes below. Nike made a special colorway of its Air Max Turnaround sneaker just for Dirk, but now they've decided to go ahead and release them to the public. Overall, it's a rather plain shoe, with a mostly white upper, green swoosh, and a blue and green sole. However, Mavs or Dirk fans can certainly appreciate these. They can be purchased now at House of Hoops.

Making of Jordan Never Sleeps Billboard Video

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:03:00 -0700

If you've passed by the corner of Ludlow and Stanton St. in NY lately, chances are you noticed the giant "Jordan Never Sleeps" billboard. The billboard, which displays MJ and Dwayne Wade in all their glory, was created by artist WK Interact. Here's a cool video documenting the billboard's creation.

Air Jordan II Retro Silver Anniversary Releases Saturday

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:19:00 -0700

After seeing countless pics, the Air Jordan II Silver Anniversary is finally going to hit shelves. Released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan, this pair, like the other models in the Anniversary series, has an all-white upper with silver accents. On this pair 3M reflective material has been used on the toe, side, and heel areas. They will be available this Saturday, February 27. If you can't wait, they are available now on...

Nike Air Max 95 "Neon" Returns!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:38:00 -0700

This Saturday, the Cool Grey/Neon Air Max 95s are finally making a return. Easily the most popular Air Max 95 colorway ever, this re-release is quite true to the original version. They will be available at 21 Mercer, and most other Nike stores. You can bet that more Air Max 95 colorways are sure to follow after these, and I'll be sure to post them in the Nike Release Dates section.

Air Jordan Spizike Black/Red-Cement Now Available

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:30:00 -0700

Just in case you didn't get a chance to hit up your sneaker store last weekend, I wanted to remind everyone that the Black/Red-Cement Jordan Spi'zikes are now available. Inspired by the ever-popular Black/Red-Cement Air Jordan IV colorway, this pair, this pair features an almost identical color scheme, with the exception of a blue Jumpman symbol on the tongue. If you'd like to cop a pair, Nike.com still has them available in all sizes. They are bound to go fast, so don't sleep!

Nike Air Total Max Uptempo Black/Pale Blue

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:30:00 -0700

After over ten years, we finally get a new colorway of the Nike Air Total Max Uptempo, made popular by Reggie Miller in the late 90s. This colorway has a completely black-out upper, contrasted by a light blue sole. They will be available in June.

Nike Air Max Hyperfly Black/White/Royal Blue

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:30:00 -0700

Here's a first look at one of Nike's latest basketball sneakers, the Air Max Hyperfly. A mid-cut sneaker, the Hyperflys combine the profile of the classic Nike Hyperflight with design cues and technology from the Nike Hyperize, including the Flywire. This colorway has a mostly black upper, with blue accents, and a matching blue sock liner. This colorway will hit stores in April, mostly likely along with a few more.

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Draft Day" Releases in May

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:34:00 -0700

Today I've got some news on the Zoom Kobe V Draft Day, first reported about a week ago. This pair was created to celebrate Kobe's entrance into the NBA. For those who don't know, Kobe was originally selected by the Charlotte Hornets, and later traded to the Lakers. The rest is history.

Nike Air Max 1 New Colorways for April 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:25:00 -0700

Good news for you Air Max 1 fans. The folks at Nike have created four all-new colorways all planned for release in April. The first colorway has a grey upper, with orange accents, uses white for the toebox an midsole. The next color scheme (my favorite) has a mostly black upper, with cerulean blue accents. If you're looking for a warmer color scheme, the third pair has a black and orange upper, followed by white midsole. Last but not least, number 4 has a uses a combination of light grey suede and yellow mesh, along with brighter yellow for the accents and sock liner. All in all, four very beautiful colorways.

Nike Hyperize Kay Yow at House of Hoops

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:48:00 -0700

In honor of the late NC State Women's basketball coach Kay Yow, Nike has created this special Nike Hyperize colorway to support the WBCC. They are available now at House of Hoops.

Air Jordan I Retro Future Sole 2009 Edition

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:48:00 -0700

Take a look at the upcoming "Future Sole" Air Jordan I Retro, a special colroway created for Nike's Future Sole competition. This pair has a mostly off-white upper, followed by a white swoosh, and red sole. The tongue, sock liner, laces and classic Air Jordan logo have been done in black. These really remind me of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Hares, for obvious reasons.

Air Jordan VI Retro "Detroit Pistons" Releases April 17

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:36:00 -0700

I've already shown you guys quite a few pics of the Detroit Pistons-inspired Air Jordan 6 Retro, but now we finally have an official release date. The Detroit Pistons VIs will finally hit store shelves on 4/17/2010. No official price yet, but I expect them to retail for $150.00, the same price as the Infrared VIs. Since, I'm such a nice guy, here are some new pics anyway. Enjoy.

Nike Dunk High Grey/Metallic Silver-Blue Sapphire-Yellow

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:36:00 -0700

If you're for something a little more colorful, take a look at this beautiful pair of Dunks. Using a combination of blue, green, yellow, and brown, Nike has placed a unique gradient pattern on this sneaker. To add a little sanity to the gradient madness, white panels were used, along with a silver swoosh. You can cop these at TheGoodWillOut.

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Home" Available in April

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:42:00 -0700

Last month, Nike released the "Away" Nike Zoom Kobe Vs, worn by Kobe during the Lakers' away games. In April, we'll finally get the home version. Created to match the home uniform, this pair has a white upper, contrasted by a yellow and purple swoosh. Purple has been used for both the sock liner and sole. Once I find out exactly when these come out, I'll be sure to update the Nike Release Dates.

Air Jordan 2010 Elephant Printing at Jordan Brand 23/25

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:42:00 -0700

Did you get a chance to attend the Jordan Brand 23/25 Experience during All-Star weekend? If so, maybe you were one of the lucky ones who received elephant printing on their kicks during Jordan Brand's laser-etching demonstration. This particular sneakerhead received the elephant print treatment on a brand new pair of White/Black-Red 2010s. Nice touch, but I'm still glad the guys at Jordan Brand decided to go with a black toe.

Nike Blazer High Premium Metallic Silver/Black-Sport Red

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:35:00 -0700

If you liked the Foamposite Blazers, then you'll probably love these. Adding some bling to its classic Blazer sneaker with this new metallic silver colorway. This pair has a completely metallic silver upper, followed by the black sole. The sneaker is finished off with a black swoosh and black sockliner, contrasted by a red Nike logo on the heel. This pair will be sold as a House of Hoops exclusive, expect them to go fast.

Air Jordan Alpha I "New York Knicks"

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:35:00 -0700

Here's something all of you Knicks fans out there can appreciate. Inspired By the New York Knicks' uniform, this pair has a blue and white color scheme, complemented with a red swoosh and matching laces. I don't have the official release date on this colorway yet, but I'll keep you guys posted, so be sure to check back for another update on these. For now, you can get them at them overseas at LTD Online.

Jordan CP3 III Chris Paul 2010 All-Star Game PEs

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:35:00 -0700

If you caught Sunday's All-Star game, then you may have noticed that Chris Paul was wearing a never-before-seen pair of CP3 IIIs. Well, here's a much more detailed view. As you can see below, this pair uses a combination of bother leather and patent leather. On the top portion of the upper, it starts off as red, and fades to yellow at the tongue. The side has been decorated with white stars, and the midsole is red with white speckles. Pretty nice colorway overall, let's hope these at least make it to House of Hoops.

Air Jordan 25th Anniversary UNC Jersey and Duffle Bag

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:54:00 -0700

Looking for some gear to go with the 25th Anniversary Air Jordan 1s? Then check out this new jersey from Jordan Brand. An updated version of MJ's North Carolina uniform, this jersey feature silver lettering and lining, as well as a Jumpman emblem, placed on the left breast. The inside layer has received the elephant print treatment. In addition to the jersey, Nike and Cole Haan worked together to create a beautiful white leather duffle bag. More...

Air Jordan 2010 Black/Varsity Red-White Available Now

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:58:00 -0700

It's been a long time coming, but the Air Jordan 2010 is now officially available! The 25th model in Air Jordan line, the 2010s feature the latest in Nike's technology, and will set the standard for future basketball sneakers. They will hit shelves everywhere tomorrow morning, but you can cop them now on Nike.com. Also, be sure to check ebay, as you may be able to get these below retail if you're lucky.

Nike Air Force 1 All-Star Game 2010 At Nike.com

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:13:00 -0700

Looking for the All-Star game AF1s? Last year's All-Star Game Air Force 1s were pretty difficult to get a hold of, but this time Nike has made them a little more accessible, listing all five colorways on their site. Currently, almost all sizes are still available, but these are bound to go fast, so don't sleep! You can go to the site here.

Nike Womens Air Max 1 Julep/White-Matte Silver

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:06:00 -0700

Here's some pics of the latest Nike Air Max 1 Womens release. A soft color scheme, this pair uses a combination of light grey and mint green for the upper, complemented with orange and yellow for the accents and sockliner, respectively. The sneaker is finished off with a white and mint sole. You can get them now at Purchaze.

Air Jordan 23/25 Experience During All-Star Weekend

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:50:00 -0700

Even though we can't all afford tickets to the NBA All-Star game, there are a few other ways to have fun this weekend in Dallas. For you sneakerheads, how about visiting Jordan Brand. Starting today, they've set up the 23/25 Experience, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan with the White Collection. You, all those all-white Js I've been showing you guys for the past few months. The display will be up till Saturday, from 11:00 AM to midnight.

Nike Air Penny III (3) Eggplant/White

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:23:00 -0700

If you didn't get enough of your dose of eggplant with the Foamposite Ones, Nike is releasing this all-new Penny III colorway. On the upper, you'll find eggplant-colored foamposite material, finished off with white leather. This pair will be available on June 18.

Air Jordan Alpha I (1) Tinker Hatfield

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:53:00 -0700

Check out this new Air Jordan Alpha I colorway, created as a tribute to quite possibly the greatest sneaker designer of all time, Tinker Hatfield. For those that don't know, he's the think tank behind almost all of the Air Jordan models III-XX3.

Nike Zoom Kobe V Charlotte Hornets

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:28:00 -0700

As many of you may already know, Kobe Bryant was originally selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA Draft, however he was traded right after. Have you ever wondered what Kobe's shoes would have looked like had he stayed with the Hornets? Although I can't speak for previous models, this new Kobe V colorway should give you an idea. More...

Nike Hyperdunk Low White/Metallic Silver

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:28:00 -0700

Nike adds yet another colorway to its Hyperdunk Low collection with this new White/Metallic Silver pair. A simple colorway, this pair has a white toebox and tongue, followed by metallic silver Flywire panel, overlayed by a white swoosh. The midsole is also white, with grey speckles. This pair will be available later this spring.

Nike Womens Big Nike High Valentine's Day 2010

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:34:00 -0700

This year Nike has gone all-out with Valentine's day. I've already showed you a couple pairs of AF1s, and now we've got a fresh pair of Big Nike Highs. In typical Valentine's Day fashion, this pair uses a combination of pink, red, and white. The left shoe has a pink upper with a red and white midsole, and contrasted by a white swoosh and laces. The right shoe uses a reverse pattern, with a red upper, and pink on the midsole. These should be available now at your local retailers.

New Balance 525 "Mardi Gras" Pack

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:34:00 -0700

With the New Orleans Saints earning their first Super Bowl victory, you can bet this year's Mardi Gras event will be one to remember. If you can't make the trip to the N.O., you can still show your love for the Big Easy and the Saints with this New Balance Mardi Gras pack. The pack which consists of two colorways, uses a combination of white, black, purple, green, and gold.

Air Jordan 1 Retro PHAT Royal Blue and Red Available

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:28:00 -0700

Just a heads up to let you guys know that two new colorways of the Air Jordan I Retro PHAT are now available. The first colorway has been done in a solid royal blue, from top to bottom, with a white sockliner. If you're not into blue, maybe you'll like the second pair, which has a very similar scheme, except in red. Both pairs have perforated uppers, with a pattern similar to that seen on the Air Jordan XX3. You can cop both pairs now on...

Air Jordan 2010 "Nightmares Never Sleep" Commercial

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:17:00 -0700

For every Air Jordan release, Jordan Brand has always given us quite a few memorable commercials. This year, Jordan Brand has decided to use Dwayne Wade for its spokesman for the Air Jordan model, and the first commercial doesn't disappoint. In this one, D-Wade shows his true demonic form on the court, and it ain't pretty. Kobe and Lebron: you better watch out, D-Wade is coming for you!

Nike Foamposite One "Dirty Copper" Back On for 2/13/10

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:12:00 -0700

Saturday, I told you guys that Nike decided push the Dirty Copper Foam Ones back to a to-be-determined date. Well, I've got good news: They date is back on! The Dirty Copper Foamposites will release again on their original release date of Saturday, 2/13/2010.

Nike Trainer SC 2010 20th Anniversary Pack

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:32:00 -0700

We're all well aware of the 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan, but I bet many of you didn't know that the Nike Trainer SC is also celebrating a birthday, its 20th to be exact. This pack will include two pairs of Trainer SCs, and each pair will come with a pair of matching socks. Similar to the Air Defining Moments Package and Collezione series, the Trainers will come boxed together in a double pack, with the slide out trays. They will release tomorrow (2/10/2010), and will retail for $250.

Air Jordan 2010 (XX4) 25th Anniversary White Collection

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:32:00 -0700

We already knew that Air Jordan models 1-23 were planned for the upcoming 25th Anniversary White Collection, so its should come as no surprise to see the Air Jordan 2010 included in the lineup as well. The lovely folks at Solecollector were nice enough to provide a few close up pics of the sneaker. These pics mainly depict the sole area, but more pics are bound to show up soon. These should hold us off until then.

Nike NBA All-Star Pack Available Now

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:14:00 -0700

Whether you're rooting for the the East or West in this year's NBA All-Star game, Nike's got some hot kicks available to help you show your team spirit. Today, House of Hoops released All-Star editions of the previously mentioned Zoom Kobe V and Air Max Lebron VIIs. Also, two new colorways of the Nike Hyperize have been released. You can get them in all-red for the West, or all-blue for the East. All four pairs feature a woodgrain-like pattern on the upper.

Nike Zoom Ashiko ACG New Colorways

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:38:00 -0700

You've already seen the "Total Orange" and Flint/Grey/Black Nike Zoom Ashikos, but today I've got two all-new colorways to show you guys. While both colorways have a predominantly black upper, the the pair on the left has aquamarine-colored accents and Flywire, finished off with a black and aqua-oulined swoosh and matching laces. For a warmer look, the pair on the right uses orange for the Flywire as well as the swoosh, and a hint of green of green has been used on the accents and heel. There's no official release date, but I will keep you guys posted.

Nike Air Max Lebron VII Grey/Royal Blue

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:38:00 -0700

In similar fashion to the Grey/Red pair that I posted last Tuesday, Nike has created this grey and blue pair of Lebron VIIs. This pair has a grey patent leather upper, complemented with a royal blue swoosh and matching acents, and a white midsole. These are available now on...