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Rare Air: Air Jordan XVI (16) Retro Unreleased Sample
With the exception of the 2008 7/16 Collezione Pack, the Air Jordan 16 hasn’t received much retro love from Jordan Brand since its initial release. It seems, however, that Jordan Brand did consider at least one retro release for 2012. … Continue reading
Rare Air: Air Jordan 1 Retro “Canyon Purple” Unreleased Samples
We’ve already seen a large number of Air Jordan 1 releases this year, but as usual some designs just didn’t make the final cut. This Black/Canyon Purple colorway is a perfect example. This pair has a shiny Black and purple … Continue reading
Rare Air – Air Jordan 5 Retro Carmelo Anthony Player Exclusives
Carmelo Anthony’s player sample lineup expands once more with this beautiful Knicks-inspired Air Jordan 5 colorway. This pair has received a bright reddish-orange leather upper with matching laces and eyelets, contrasted with a blue on the tongue logo and lace … Continue reading
Rare Air – Nike Zoom Kobe III (3) “Tile Posite” Unreleased Samples
Check out this Nike Zoom Kobe III sample, most likely created while the sneaker was still in its prototype stages. Instead of the netted upper that we received on the production version, this sample features a type of mesh fabric, … Continue reading
Rare Air – Air Jordan X (10) Retro “28 Days of Flight”
Just yesterday we got an up close and personal look at the “28 Days of Flight” Air Jordan II Retro, and now it appears that the 10s have surfaced as well. Just like the IIs, this pair has a full … Continue reading
Rare Air: Air Jordan 5 (V) Retro Chris Paul “Clippers” Player Exclusives
Chris Paul is probably the only player to give Ray Allen competition in the player exclusive game, and this Clippers-inspired Air Jordan 5 PE puts him right at the top. Wrapped in a bright blue, this pair has received red … Continue reading
Rare Air – Air Jordan XX8 “Joker” Black/White
Here’s an Air Jordan XX8 colorway that has somehow managed to escape the radar- that is, until now. Apparently, this sneaker actually made it to select stores, but for one reason or another, Jordan Brand pulled the plug. Called “The … Continue reading
Rare Air: Nike Air Yeezy II “Cheetah” Kobe Bryant Player Exclusives
When you’re Kobe Bryant, the best player in the NBA (at least IMO), you can have any sneaker you want. It appears that Kobe has decided to take advantage of his special privileges, having this special pair of Nike Air … Continue reading
Rare Air: Nike Zoom Kobe VI Unreleased Chlorine Blue/White-Metallic Gold Sample
Nike may be gearing us up for the release of the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII, but lets revisit the Kobe VI to look at this Chlorine Blue/White-Metallic Gold sample, which never saw the light of day. Featuring a light blue … Continue reading
Rare Air: Air Jordan XI Retro “Rainbow Pack”
We’ve seen the Air Jordan 11 in a number of colors over the years, but this pair has enough green to make even Ray Allen jealous. Created as part of the Air Jordan “Rainbow Pack”, this pair has received a … Continue reading
Nike LeBron IX Low “LeBronold Palmer” PE – New Images
It’s been almost five months since we’ve seen them, but here’s another look at LeBron James’ “LeBronold Palmer” player exclusives. Inspired by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, this pair features a flower printed upper matched with orange and turquoise accents. They … Continue reading
Rare Air: Jordan VII Retro Spike Lee “BAD” 25th PEs
If I had to choose my favorite music video of all time, it would easily be Michael Jackson’s “Bad” video (both versions). The “kid” version was included on the Moonwalker VHS tape, and I would always fast forward just to … Continue reading
Rare Air: Air Jordan Rainbow Collection
Jordan Brand takes the color wheel to the next level with this collection. Called the “Rainbow Collection”, this set includes Air Jordans 1 though XX3, as well as Air Jordans 2009-2011.When you lay the sneakers out numerically, you get the … Continue reading
Rare Air: Jordan V Retro Ray Allen Player Exclusives
Most of us remember Ray Allen as a Buck, Celtic, and soon to be Heat member, but some of Sugar Ray’s best years as an individual player came during his time with the Seattle Supersonics. He also wore some of … Continue reading
Rare Air: Air Jordan VII Retro “Gold Medal” Chris Paul PE
LeBron isn’t the only guy getting special gold medal shoes. After Team USA took the gold earlier today, Jordan Brand awarded Chris Paul with this special pair of gold medal Olympic Air Jordan 7s. Based on the Olympic colorway that … Continue reading