Here’s a quick comparison of the Air Jordan XI Concords. I would have included the 2000 release as well, but my pair so yellowed, I decided to leave them out. From a distance, the sneakers look pretty much the same, but up close you can really see the differences, especially in the shape of the patent leather. I plan to do a more in-depth comparison on these in the near future, so keep checking back.
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Last week, we got a first look at the Nike Air Max 2012. Today, we get a glance at this Pink/Blue-White color scheme. The majority of the upper has been done in pink and blue, with white Hyperfuse material underneath. A blue translucent sole does the rest. I’d expect to see these release as a womens’ color scheme, but in my opinion, they’d make a great mens sneaker as well.
The Concords might be all the rage this week, but next year, most of us will be looking forward to the Black/White-Metallic Silver Air Jordan XIIs, aka “The Playoffs”. True to the originals, The combination of Black on White with a metallic silver Jumpman logo remains unchanged. We still don’t have a release date yet, but I’d expect to see them in stores next spring or summer. If you just can’t wait, they are available now at Marqueesole.
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The Air Jordan 1 Phat has been quite popular over the last few years, and Jordan Brand just keeps churning out new releases. Here’s look at one of their latest designs. Using leather and mesh, this pair has received a full obsidian upper, complemented with cool grey laces and a white and cool grey sole. They are due out in spring 2012.
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It’s been a few months, but finally here’s another look at the upcoming “Golden Hops” Nike Dunk Mid Pro SB. They have a combination of dark brown leather and wheat-colored suede, finished off with a white and black sole. A red and gold tongue logo. Originally thought to release in the spring, they are now scheduled for a January 2012 release.
The LeBron 9s are no longer alone in celebrating China’s new year. The Air Jordan 2012 joins the parade with this fresh new colorway. Much more vibrant than the designs we’ve seen before, the “Year of the Dragon” 2012s have been done in a bright blue pebbled leather, with aquamarine material holding the Flywire together. Bright yellow has been used on the sockliner and laces, and bright white for the Jumpman and outsole. They will release in stores sometime next year.
So far, we’ve only seen images taken at events, but finally we have a couple high quality sample pictures of the Black/Pink Nike Air Yeezy 2. Still no official release date, but expect to see these in stores during the first quarter of 2012.
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Next year, the Dunk SB will once again go camouflage with this new Dunk High release. The majority of the sneaker has received a dark camo treatment, while the inner panels are wrapped in black suede. A dark colored swoosh completes the upper, and a white and black sole provide the cushioning. The Camo Dunk High SB should appear in skateshops next fall.
The Jordan CMFT Max Air 10 lineup continues with this new release. This pair have been covered in a combination of black suede and leather, while a black and red checkerboard pattern finishes makes up the sockliner. A red length Max Air unit has been used to match. They are available now at Oneness.
Jordan CMFT Max Air 10
Color: Black/White-Varsity Red
Style: 442087-010
Many of you may have been too distracted by the release of the Last Shots to notice, but the “Greater China” Nike LeBron IX also hit stores yesterday. Continuing the tradition of releasing China-inspired LeBron colorway with each model, the IX have received a combination of Neptune and Current Blue. Orange graphics represent the Chinese Year of the Dragon. They were made available at House of Hoops stores and select Foot Locker locations. They went pretty fast in many areas and the online stores has already sold out, so if you can’t find a pair, check out eBay.
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Are you excited? We’ve got just a few more days until the release of the White/Black-Concord Air Jordan XIs. Easily the most anticipated release of 2011, the Concords will be sold in most major stores, and will certainly sell out everywhere, especially considering that Christmas will follow two days later. The official release date is Friday, December 23. If you’d like to skip the long lines and give yourself piece of mind, there’s tons of these available now on eBay. Here’s a direct link to the listings.
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Air Jordan 11 (XI) Retro
Color: White/Black-Dark Concord
Style: 378037-107
Release: 12/23/2011
Nike SB plans to get 2012 started on the right foot (no pun intended) with this fresh new Dunk High Pro SB release. Using suede as the fabric of choice, this sneaker has a combination of clay and black on the upper, finished off with a white and black sole. They aren’t scheduled to release until January, but you can cop them now at Premier for $95.
Next year marks the Chinese Year of the Dragon, and New Balance is helping to celebrate it with the 574 Dragon Pack. The pack includes eight different color schemes, with Red, Yellow, and Black releasing first. A gold color scheme will release to select shops in Asia, while the other four will be display-only models, made as part of a collaboration with other shops (Freshness). The initial colorways are beginning to hit stores now. If you’re having trouble finding them, they are also available on eBay. From Dunk.
With so many wacky releases, sometimes it’s nice to just have something simple to wear. If that’s how you feel, this Air Force 1 release might be just what you’re looking for. It has a basic white upper and midsole, navy on the swoosh and outsole, and matching navy graphics. Not exciting at all, but there’s no outfit you cant rock these with. Available now at Mita Sneakers.
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Here’s a look at the White/Photo Blue-Navy Nike Zoom KD IV, the latest colorway to join the lineup. The upper has been done in a shiny white, finished off with a navy midsole and grey midsole, and photo blue accents. These should hit stores within the next couple of months.
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