Just a reminder that the “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII was released earlier today. Even though most stores are already sold out, certain areas may still have a few pairs available, so it’s worth a look. If you are still having trouble finding a pair, you can get them in most sizes on eBay.
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Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro
Color: Black/Varsity Red
Style: 305381-061
Release: 06/29/2013
Price: $160.00
Last week’s release of the Bugs Bunny’s caused Air Jordan 8 fever, and now Jordan Brand is prepping to give us yet another OG colorway: The Playoffs. Featuring a blacked-out upper with similar graphics to the Bugs Bunny colorway, this pair is sure to be just a popular, if not more when it drops. So far, no release date has been announced, but stay tuned for an update soon.
Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro
Color: Black/Varsity Red
Style: 305381-061
Most of you sneakerheads are well aware of Michael Jordan’s six championship rings, however few realize the difficulties he encountered along the way to becoming a champion. Perhaps his greatest challenge was getting past the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs. The Pistons, then known as the “Bad Boys”, were known for hard fouls and dirty playing tactics, especially against the Bulls. Their defensive strategy centered around Jordan, sending double and triple teams to force a turnover, and even committing hard fouls to discourage any attempts at dunks or close-range shots. Thanks to emerging teammates like Scottie Pippen, MJ would eventually overcome Detroit’s “Jordan Rules” and sink the Pistons. His final challenge came in the 1991 NBA Finals, which put him face-to-face against his friend and greatest rival, Magic Johnson. The Lakers beat the bulls in game 1, but fortunately, Jordan’s determination was too much for the Lakers, and the Bulls won the series 4-1, securing MJ’s first title and garnering his respect as both an individual and team player.
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To remember MJ’s greatest adversaries, Jordan Brand has created the Air Jordan 1 “Rivalry Pack”. This pack includes two pairs of Air Jordan 1s. The first pair has received a Detroit Pistons theme, with a mostly blue upper, finished with white and red accents. The second pair takes inspiration from the L.A. Lakers, featuring a gold, purple, and white theme. There’s no information yet on a U.S. release, but you can currently get both pairs from the Japan-based shop Mita.
Check out these new shots of the upcoming “Playoff” Air Jordan 1 Retro ’97. They’ve been wrapped in black leather and quilted on the midsole, completed with a white and red sole. Not quite Playoff 13s, but it’s about as close as we’ll get until they drop again. There’s still no official release date for these, but keep checking back for an update.
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The Air Jordan 13-inspired Air Jordan 1 Retro ’97 collection expands once more with this hot new colorway. This pair uses design cues from the “Playoff”, or as I like to call them, the All-Star Air Jordan 13s (MJ debuted Black/Black 13s in the 1998 All-Star game, not the Flints). This pair has received a full black leather upper contrasted with white graphics. A white and red sole completes the theme. Stay tuned for release info on this colorway.
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After months of waiting, the Air Jordan XII Playoffs are almost here. While most stores will have these tomorrow morning, you can skip the lines and order them at midnight EST from sites like Nikestore. Here’s a few more mouth-watering photos. Remember, if all else fails, there’s a ton already available on eBay.
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Air Jordan 12 (XII) Retro
Color: Black/White-Metallic Silver-True Red (Playoffs)
Style: 130690-001
Release: 04/21/2012
Price: $160.00
Thanks to the folks at Kinstor, we now have another mouth-watering photoset of the upcoming Air Jordan XII Playoffs. Easily the most popular colorway of the Air Jordan XII lineup, the Playoffs are sure to go fast when they hit stores in April. If you’d like to guarantee yourself a pair and avoid disappointment, you can already cop them online at shops like Kinstor and Marqueesole.
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Air Jordan 12 (XII) Retro
Color: Black/White-Metallic Silver-True Red (Playoffs)
Style: 130690-001
Release: 04/??/2012
Price: $160.00
Here’s some info on two pairs that I’m sure a lot of you (including myself) have been hoping and praying for. After 15 years, 2012 will mark the return of the Obsidian/ White-French Blue-University Blue Air Jordan XIIs, and also the Black/White-Metallic Silver XIIs, aka the “Playoffs”. Sure, the Obsidians received a retro release in low top from back in ’04, but that doesn’t count. This time, it’s the real deal. The Obsidians were actually my first pair of Air Jordans, so they have certain sentimental value to me. Here’s a look at samples of both the Obsidians and Playoffs. They are scheduled for release sometime in June 2012, so mark your calendars. As for me: Two pairs minimum.
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Air Jordan XII (12) Retro
Color: Obsidian/White-French Blue-University Blue
Style: 130690-410
Release: 06/??/2012
