With the latest Kobe VI colorway, Nike has ditched the traditional purple and gold for blue. On these, you find a mostly blue upper, complimented nicely with a black tongue and heel, and a white swoosh. A blue and white sole complete the sneaker. These will release this Saturday, March 5.
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This year, it looks like we can expect one more Air Jordan XI Retro Low I.E. colorway. This pair has a white upper, commonly seen on previous colorways, but this time, it looks like patent leather has been used on the ribs. Red and white elephant print has been used, along with a red and icey clear sole. These are sure to get mixed opinions. Don’t be surprised to see them at the outlets a few months after the release, which is planned for sometime this Fall. Pics from Modern Notoriety.
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There’s two types of statements: opinions and facts. I don’t think anyone can argue that it’s a fact that Ken Griffey, Jr. has had the hottest sneakers for any baseball player (eat your heart out, Jeter). Once again, Nike has maintained his reputation with their latest hybrid, The Nike Air Max JR. The JR is a combination of the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 and Nike’s 360 Max Air sole. This colorway is planned for release in September.
In the words of my favorite animated sleazebag, GIGGITY GIGGITY! Jordan Brand has teamed up with G-Shock (again, happened a long time ago) to create these awesome Air Jordan watches. As you can see from the pics, they come in several colors. These were released at certain Footaction stores, retailing for $100. You can also find them on ebay.
Just because I know you guys are getting anxious, here’s a few more pics of the upcoming Black/Bordeaux Air Jordan VII. Other than a few small differences, these are quite close to the originals. They are scheduled for release on 04/19/2011. If you forget, the date is posted in the Air Jordan Release Dates.
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Finally, a new J-Pack! Well, these aren’t really inspired by any Air Jordan 1 colorway that I can remember, but they do resemble the 2005 J-Packs enough to receive the name. This year’s J-Pack uses the same leather and suede fabric combination, only this time a neon green swoosh has been used. The Neon J-Packs started hitting shelves overseas early last month, but now they are starting to appear in the U.S. If they haven’t made it to your local skateshop yet, keep checking. You can also get them on ebay. Here’s a link to the auctions.
Here’s a hot new Air Max 95 colorway. At first glance, this pair looks like quite a few releases we’ve seen in the past, fading from anthracite at the sole to white at the tongue. Unlike previous releases, however, these AM95s take gradient patterns one step further, by adding it to the sole. The air soles fade from photo blue to green apple, matching the blue and green swoosh on the side. A hint of green has also been added to the eyelets. You can get your hands on a pair of these now at JD Sports.
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s no surprise to see Nike take part. This year, they’ve created a special pair of Dunks to celebrate everyone’s favorite day to wear green. Using a combination of suede and patent leather, this pair has a mostly green upper decorated with clovers. A white swoosh compliments the sneaker nicely, and and white and semi-clear green sole finish the sneaker off. Expect to see these in stores early next month.
Nike Dunk High (St. Patrick’s Day)
Color: Victory Green/White
Style: 308319-300
Take a look at this fresh new Foamposite Pro colorway, coming next month. This Electric Green/Black-White colorway has a soft green upper which looks almost white from the right angle, and is finished off with a black tongue, and an icey clear sole. The Electric Green Foamposite Pro will hit stores on March 5. Don’t sleep! This will be added to the Nike Release Dates, in case anyone forgets.
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Nike Foamposite Pro
Color: Electric Green/Black-White
Release Date: 03/05/2011
Just a reminder, the Air Jordan XIII Playoffs will hit stores online tonight, and in stores tomorrow morning. For those ordering online, hey will be available on all major sites, such as Nike.com, Finishline, and Footlocker. Also, if you miss out, there’s always ebay. Here’s a link to the listings if you want to sleep late with no worries.
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Air Jordan 13 (XIII) Retro
Color: Black/Varsity Red-White-Vibrant Yellow
Style: 414571-001
Release: 02/26/2011
I think this might be my favorite Kobe VI colorway so far. Expected to appear on Kobe’s feet during the playoffs, this colorway has been nicknamed “POP”, which stands for “Playoff Pack”. This pairs has a grey and black upper, complemented beautifully with a del sol yellow and black sole, and a matching yellow sock liner. I’ll post more info on these as it becomes available.
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Here’s something all of you vintage sneaker collectors can appreciate. These three Nike AC colorways have been completely done in nubuck suede, and feature an old school sole, very similar to the one used on the Nike Blazer. A classic tongue has been used along with basic white laces. The soles have been pre-yellowed to add the final vintage touch.
For the last few years, Nike has made it a tradition to create a “Dunkman” version of the Lebron sneaker, and this year is no exception. Here is a look at the first colorway of the Lebron 8 P.S. Dunkman. As you can see from the upper, this model looks to add a lot of breathability for the wearer, with are large portion of mesh used on the upper. This colorway has a mostly metallic silver upper, contrasted with a bright green tongue and sole, as well as matching laces.
Now here’s an interesting pair of XIs. Instead of the typical patent leather fabric, this pair has actually been draped in carbon fiber! Apparently they were spotted during NBA All-Star weekend. No word yet on these, but I would definitely like to see them in person. What a hot idea!
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Combining the classic Air Jordan 1 and the talents of artist Dave White, Jordan Brand has created a this incredibly patriotic sneaker. They have a white and metallic gold upper, with red and white stripes, and gold speckled laces. The Dave White Air Jordan 1s were shown at the Jordan Brand Takeover, held in Culver City, CA. Limited to only 23 pairs, they were sent to auction, with all of the proceeds going to the Wings for the Future charity, which provides funding for children’s education and other recreational activities.
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