Rare Air: Air Jordan XIII (13) D-Wade Player Exclusives

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

It’s safe to say that Dwayne Wade will probably never lace up another pair of sneakers for Jordan Brand, but during his tenure with the company, he made quite a statement with a number of hot player exclusives. Here’s a look at a special pair of Air Jordan 13s made for D-Wade to wear during the 2010-11 NBA season. Very similar to the White/Black-Varsity Red colorway, this pair features a yellow outsole to better match the Heat’s home uniform. To top things off, D-Wade’s “Flash 3” logo has been embroidered on the tongue in favor of the usual Jumpman logo. This pair is available through eBay seller phyuck_yo_kixx.

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Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Maestro” Pics and Release Info

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

While Nike’s art-inspired Kobe series supposedly wrapped up with the Nike Kobe VIII Prelude, this upcoming colorway of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite screams abstract. Called “Maestro”, this pair is equipped with a black base overlaid with dotted white pattern on the toe area, while the midfoot and ankle areas have received a beautiful green, red, and grey pattern. The Kobe 9 Elite “Maestro” will hit stores on Valentine’s Day, February 14, retailing for $225.

Nike Kobe 9 (IX) Elite
Color: Black/Metallic Gold-White
Style: 641714-003
Release: 02/14/2014
Price: $225.00

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Nike Air Max 95 “Black Grape”

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Still trying to capitalize on the success of the “Black Grape” Air Jordan 5, Nike has released created a similar colorway for the Nike Air Max 95. Wrapped in suede and mesh, this pair sports the commonly used black to light grey gradient pattern, contrasted with Court Purple accents and Turbo Green eyelets. The end result is a sneaker that any Grape V fan would have trouble resisting. At the moment, the Black Grape Air Max 95 is only available in the UK, but hopefully we’ll get word on a U.S. release.

Nike Air Max 95
Color: Black/Court Purple-Turbo Green
Style: 329393-053

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Air Jordan 1 Mid BHM Released Today

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Today marks the release of the BHM Air Jordan 1 Mid, created to celebrate 2014’s Black History Month. The pair sports Deep Garnet leather base, overlaid with a Metallic Gold-Deep Garnet transitional finish. Black laces and a tribal printed sock liner add some extra flair. They are now available at most major stores, but if your area is sold out, they are also available on eBay.

Air Jordan 1 (I) Mid BHM
Color: Deep Garnet/Deep Garnet-Metallic Gold-White
Style: 647561-605
Release: 02/01/2014
Price: $105.00

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Air Jordan 1 Mid Nouveau Sequoia/Sequoia-Black-Sail

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Thanks to its early success, the Air Jordan 1 Mid Nouveau collection continues to grow with more and more hot colorways. This new design makes use of dark green suede wrapped across the entire upper, matched nicely with olive accents and a hint of black. A white midsole helps to brighten things up. No release date has been announced for this colorway yet, but more info will be posted as it becomes available.

Air Jordan 1 (I) Mid Nouveau
Color: Sequoia/Sequoia-Black-Sail
Style: 629151-303
Release: ??/??/2014
Price: $130.00

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Nike LeBron XI (11) BHM Releases Tomorrow

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Just a reminder that the Black History Month Nike LeBron 11 releases tomorrow. Using a somewhat reversed theme compared to the BHM Nike KD VI, the LeBrons make use of a mostly black palette complemented with purple accents. A beautiful white tribal print graces the entire upper, while metallic gold graphics add the finishing touches. You’ll be able to get these in most stores tomorrow, as well as online at major retailer sites like Nike.com and Footlocker.com. If you plan to order online, be sure to sign up for ebates and save yourself up to 9.0%.

Nike LeBron XI (11)
Color: Anthracite/Metallic Gold-Purple Venom
Style: 646702-001
Release: 02/01/2014
Price: $220.00

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Nike KD VI (6) Black History Month

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

What better way to kick off Black History Month than with the BHM Nike KD VI? This year’s theme makes use of Purple Venom leather, overlaid with a beautiful black tribal print. Metallic gold fills out the graphics while a speckled midsole provides a nice contrast to the primarily purple color palette. The Black History Month Nike KD VI will hit stores tomorrow, February 1.  Retail price is $150.

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Nike KD VI (6) BHM
Color: Purple Venom/Metallic Gold-Purple Dynasty
Style: 646742-500
Release: 02/01/2014
Price: $150.00

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Air Jordan VI (6) Retro “Cigar” First Look

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

The Air Jordan 6 will always be remembered as the sneaker that MJ wore during the 1991 NBA finals, more importantly his first NBA championship victory. This also began MJ’s tradition of smoking a cigar in celebration of each ring. To pay special tribute to his achievement, Jordan Brand has created the Air Jordan VI Retro “Cigar”. This pair comes equipped with what looks to be a bronze and metallic gold upper, contrasted with maroon accents. The traditional lace locks have been replaced with ones that resemble the 1991 NBA championship ring. Official release info for this colorway has not yet been announced, but it is expected to hit stores some time in the summer. Stay tuned for future updates.

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Nike LeBron XI (11) “Diffused Jade”

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

A new shade of jade (hey, that rhymes) comes to the Nike LeBron XI. Predominantly covered in black, , this pair has received Diffused Jade on the swoosh, sockliner, and outsole. To finish things off, crimson was applied to the eyelets and laces. Not the most versatile colorway, but they’ll definitely break necks with the right outfit. The Diffused Jade Nike LeBron 11 will hit stores on February 22, retailing for $200.

Nike LeBron XI(11)
Color: Black/Diffused Jade-Light Crimson-Jade Glaze
Style: 616175-004
Release: 02/22/2014
Price: $200.00

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Air Jordan VI (6) Retro White/Infrared – New Images

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

In addition to the Powder Blue Air Jordan 10, February also includes the release of another Jordan Brand classic, the White/Infrared-Black Air Jordan 6 Retro. This pair makes use of a white base with black accents, completed with Infrared graphics and a matching midsole. The Infrareds are officially scheduled to hit stores on February 15, but you can already get them on eBay and Amazon.

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Air Jordan 6 (VI) Retro
Color: White/Infrared-Black
Style: 384664-123
Release: 02/15/2014
Price: $170.00

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Air Jordan X (10) Retro “Powder Blue” New Images and Release Info

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

We’ve got a number all-new colorways in the Air Jordan X lineup, but next month brings us an original one – The Powder Blues. Sporting a white and black leather upper with Dark Powder Blue on sockliner and outsole, this pair perfectly captures MJ’s North Carolina roots. The Powder Blue Air Jordan 10 will hit stores on February 22, retailing for the usual retro price of $170. If that’s too long of a wait for you, they are already available on eBay. Here’s a direct link.

Air Jordan 10 (X) Retro
Color: White/Dark Powder Blue-Black
Style: 310805-106
Release: 02/22/2014
Price: $170.00

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Nike KD VI (6) “Pure Platinum” – Images and Release Info

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Up next for the Nike KD VI series is this stylish “Pure Platinum colorway. The base is wrapped in Pure Platinum leather, overlayed with a Night Factor geometric print. A Night Factor swoosh and matching laces help to continue the theme, while Vivid Blue graphics and Volt lining brighten the color palette up a bit. The Pure Platinum Nike KD VI will hit stores on February 22, retailing for $130.

Nike KD VI (6)
Color: Pure Platinum/Night Factor-Vivid Blue-Volt
Style: 599424-009
02/22/2014
Price: $130.00

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Air Jordan XII (12) Retro “OVO” Official Images

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

If you thought Drake’s OVO Air Jordan 10s were hot, check out the OVO Air Jordan 12. In similar fashion to the Xs, the XIIs were produced in both black and white colorways as well. The black colorway uses a combination of black nubuck suede on the upper portion, finished with pebbled leather on midfoot area. The white version, however, get a little more creative, featuring metallic gold on the eyelets and Jumpman logo. Unfortunately, also just like the 10 OVOs, no release info has been announced. Hopefully we’ll have some more information shortly to shed the light on this interesting series.

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Air Jordan X (10) Retro “OVO” Official Images

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

If you happened to catch the Grammys, you may have noticed Drakes special colorways of the Air Jordan X and XI. Here’s a look at the Xs, which were created in not one, but two exclusive colorways for the infamous music artist. The first pair sports a blacked out upper, while the second one makes use of white leather and a gum outsole. Both pairs have received a hard pebbled leather, similar to that seen on the Altiftude XIIIs. There’s no word yet if Jordan Brand plans to release these, but stay tuned for more info.  From October’s Very Own.

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Air Jordan III (3) Retro “Infrared 23” New Images – GS Version

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jumpmankicks

Earlier in the month, we got a look at the upcoming “Infrared 23” Air Jordan 3 Retro, scheduled to hit stores in March. For those of you with small feet, don’t worry, Jordan Brand has you covered. Here’s a look at the GS (gradeschool) version. As you can see, this version maintains all of the details seen on its larger-scale counterpart, including the Wolf Grey elephant print and Infrared laces. While adult sizes will retail for $170, expect the GS version to cost $120 when it hits stores on March 8.

Air Jordan 3 (III) Retro GS
Color: White/Black-Wolf Grey-Infrared 23
Style: 136064-123
Release: 03/08/2014
Price: $120.00

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