Here’s a better look at the Varsity Royal/Varsity Royal-Sail Nike Blazer Mid AB, which is part of the QS pack posted a week ago. Unique to other Blazers, they have a nubuck suede, swooshless upper, completed with a zipper on the side and a hard shell toe. Definitely not for everyone, but if you’re looking to cop these or the other pairs, they are available now at Caliroots.
Nike Blazer Mid AB VNTG
Color: Varsity Royal/Varsity Royal-Sail
Style: 473442-400
Remember the Air Jordan 3 Percent crosstraining shoe? Well, just like the 1s, Jordan Brand has brought the 3 Percents back in Alpha form, but this time they’ve been reincarnated as a basketball sneaker. While the same upper remains, the sole has been replaced with a Max Air unit, making them much better for moving around the basketball court. The Air Jordan Alpha 3 Percent Hoop is expected to release in July at a retail price of $115, and will initially include the three colors shown below: White/French Blue-Stealth, White/Flight Gold-Stealth-Black, and Black/Varsity Red-White.
With the success of the Air Jordan 1 Alpha, it was no surprise to see a low top version follow shortly after. Here’s the latest colorway to surface. It has a white and red upper, contrasted with university blue accents. Very patriotic, IMO. Expect to see these in stores shortly.
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With all of the upcoming colorways surfacing, it’s pretty clear that Jordan Brand is going all-out with the Air Jordan V. Here’s a look at the “Strawberry Splash Pack” 5s, which are part of a collection of girls’ Air Jordans. Created with the colors seen on a strawberry in mind, this pair has a white upper, with a red/scarlet fire midsole, and a matching red sockliner. The Strawberry Splash pack is scheduled to release in August, and will include the Air Jordan 1 Phat and a few other models.
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Air Jordan V GS
Color: White/Legacy Red-Scarlet Fire
Release: 08/??/2011
Taking inspiration from the covers used on UK passports (of all things), Nike SB has created this new Dunk Low colorway. Consisting of mostly nubuck suede, the entire upper has been done in burgundy, overlayed with a metallic gold swoosh, and completed with the usual white midsole. A navy/grey “U.S. Passport” model is expected to release in the near future, but for now, you can cop these at Primitive and eBay as well.
After a six-year hiatus (except for the Collezione Pack), the Air Jordan XIV is finally set to return! Check out this new Light Graphite Midnight/Navy-Black colorway. The upper has been done in graphite nubuck suede, with dark stitches, which does a great job of accentuating the ribs. They are scheduled to release in October at a retail price of $160, a $10 increase over the past releases. After six years, that’s not bad at all. From Hoopschina.
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Air Jordan XIV (14)
Color: Light Graphite/Midnight Navy–Black
Style: 311832-011
Release: 10/??/20111
Release: $160.00
Most of you are familiar with the Air Jordan 7/16 Collezione package, released back in 2008, which included the White/Red-Grey Air Jordan VIIs, aka the ‘Hares’. You may be unaware though, that the Hares almost didn’t make it into the pack. Thanks to Phase2, here’s a look at another color scheme that Jordan Brand considered. This pair has a mostly white upper, followed by black, red, and grey accents, and matching red laces. They are nice, but I’d take the Hares over these any day.
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How do sneakerheads celebrate their birthdays? With a sneaker cake, of course. Check Zach Cruz’s awesome cake, inspired by the Air Jordan III . The top of the cake has been decorated with huge red Jumpman, surrounded by elephant print icing. While it reminds me more of the box rather than the actual shoe, it sure is a delicious way to give tribute to a classic.
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If you’ve been following the NBA for the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that Ray Allen wears some of the hottest player exclusive Air Jordans in the league. Unfortunately, his colorways are almost never released to the public. Until now. To celebrate ‘Sugar Ray’s record-breaking 2,561st three-pointer made last season, Jordan Brand is releasing the White/Green Air Jordan XIIIs worn during the achievement. They are expected to release as a House of Hoops exclusive, and will be limited to 2,561 pairs. I’ll post more on these as info becomes available.
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This year, vintage is in, and Nike is leading the pack. Here are three more vintage-inspired Nike Blazer colorways, this time without that silly zipper. Using the traditional nubuck suede on the upper, the pack comes in three different color schemes: Medium Grey/Sail, Gorge Green/Sail, and Dark Copper/Sail. You can cop these now at Premier. Personally, I like the green ones the most. Which ones are your favorite?
It looks like carbon fiber is the new “murdered out”. Check out this clean new pair of Air Jordan 1 Phats. The majority of the upper has been covered in carbon fiber material, complemented with nubuck suede on the inner panels. They are scheduled to release this August, so mark your calendars.
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I haven’t posted in Nike Conventions since last year, but after seeing these two colorful models, I just had to share. The first colorway has a grey upper, with a volt yellow swoosh and outsole, completed with purple accents. For the bold ones, the second colorway has a honeycomb upper, with magenta and blue accents. Both colorways feature a colorful black midsole. From Kix-Files.
Nike Convention Low JP Medium Grey/Volt (434702-001)
Nike Convention Low JP Honeycomb (434702-700)
As you are probably well aware by now, the White/Bronze-Cardinal-Black Air Jordan VII Retro released again today. If you’re having a hard time finding a pair at your local shops, there is still a full-stock run at Nike.com, and you can also take your chances as getting a good deal via auction on eBay. Here’s a direct link to the auction listings.
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The Nike Blazer has received another revamp, this time in favor of a more vintage look. Here’s a look at the Nike Blazer Mid AB Vintage, which features a zipper on the side, and a rubber toe. The entire upper, has been done in suede, and comes in grey/green, blue white and green/yellow. You can get these now at Kasina.
Some of you may remember that back in April, a few pics of the White/Cement Air Jordan IV surfaced, but unfortunately turned out to be a April Fools’ Joke. Well, this time, it’s no joke. Here’s a sneak peak at the White/Cement Air Jordan IV, planned for release sometime next year. This picture isn’t really that much to go by, but I’m sure we’ll see a lot more in the near future. Stay tuned.
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