If you caught game 1 of the NLDS series between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs last night then you witnessed Javier Baez knock it out of the park in the bottom of the 8th inning in what ended up being the game winning home-run.

The third baseman for the Cubs was wearing a very interesting pair of cleats as you can see in the pictures above. Baez laced up a custom pair of Air Jordan 1 cleats that was created using the Gold Medal colorway that released earlier this year. The special cleats were made by Custom Cleats Inc.

What are your thoughts on the cleats? Are you a fan of how they came out? Let us know in the comments below.

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As Drake continues his Summer Sixteen Tour, he continues to wear some Jordan Brand gems that many of us can’t get a hold of unless we’re willing to pay a pretty penny. The Canadian rapper recently shared a photo on Instagram where he’s seen wearing a pair of Jordan retros that we will be able to get our hands on later this year.

Seen in the picture above, Drizzy is rocking the Air Jordan 16 Midnight Navy that will be making its official return on December 22nd. The Air Jordan 16 was last seen in 2008 as part of a CDP Pack. Who plan on scooping up a pair come December? Remember that this retro will be more expensive that most as it is expected to be priced at $250.

Be sure to visit our Air Jordan 16 Midnight Navy hub page for all the latest images and info regarding this upcoming release.

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Following its official reveal, more images of the Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday continue to be featured, as it’s scheduled to drop later this week.

Suggested to coincide with the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, this pair takes inspiration from last year?s AJ 1, as it?s draped in a same simplistic two-tone finish. The sneaker?s leather upper is rendered in black, while it?s offset against a clean white rubber sole unit.

Finishing details consists of a matte Jumpman branded patch on the rear, alongside classic Jumpman embroidery adorning the tongue and insoles.

Retailing for $190, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike retailers on October 15th.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday launch page now for more images, info and release details.

Images: Snipes

Author’s Take

I?m biased towards the silhouette and even though it looks somewhat boring, the colorway is a classic. I?m not really into it that much yet, but, I?ll still probably purchase since it?s a simple and clean offering.

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Depending on who you ask or what you read on the blogs (including ours), the Air Jordan 12 GS Dark Purple Dust was inspired by the Charlotte Hornets or might simply be just another exclusive colorway made for the kids. Regardless on where you stand, I think we can all agree that a larger size of these would definitely be welcome to those who are looking to have every colorway of the Air Jordan 12, not to mention that we might see these on a Jordan Brand athlete that also happens to play for the Hornets like Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Cody Zeller in the future. We’ll see how the younger sneakerheads react as it drops tomorrow.

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The Shattered Backboard theme will be returning to the Air Jordan 1 once again nearly one year after it made its debut. Last year’s Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard received high praise due to its materials and color blocking, and now it makes a return not only on the Air Jordan 1, but also on the Air Jordan 31.

Dubbed the Reverse Shattered Backboards, or as Nike calls them the “Shattered Backboard Away”, this Air Jordan 1 features a premium leather upper that combines Sail, Starfish, and Black and uses the same color blocking as the Air Jordan 1 Chicago but with hits of orange instead of red. Special Shattered Backboard insoles have also been added like the original pair to complete the theme.

The Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard will release on October 8th in men’s sizes (8-12, 13, 14) and GS (3.5Y-7Y) for $160 and $120 respectively. Will you be looking to cop?

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I missed out on the original Shattered Backboards last year so I’m hoping I can get my hands on these.

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We’re about a week away from the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 Black Camo release date. With the time ticking away, Jordan Brand has decided to share with is the official images of the shoe. If you’re down with Westbrook’s signature lifestyle line with Jordan Brand, this will be your first chance to pick up his second signature sneaker with Jordan Brand.

Said to be influenced by both the Air Force 1 (tooling) and Air Jordan 7 (features under the lacing), the lifestyle sneaker comes dressed in a Black and Camo upper predominantly constructed out of suede. Jumpman branding appears on the heel, while Westbrook logos can be spotted on the tongue. Rounding out the look of the shoe is the White sole unit placed below. With retail price set at $140, will you be picking up a pair on October 15th? Let us know your thoughts on the shoe in the comments below.

via: Nike

Author’s Take

I will not be picking up the Westrbook 0.2 in this colorway or any other colorway. I still don’t understand why Jordan Brand did not give Westbrook his own performance signature line. I don’t see this lifestyle line working in the long run.

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Earlier this year we found out that the Air Jordan 7 would be part of this year’s Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2016 Collection. Today we give you a first sneak peek at the shoe.

Designed by Damien Phillips, this Air Jordan 7 draws inspiration from his love of playing the guitar as we can see him in cartoon form placed on the translucent outsoles playing a guitar with the words “SUPER” and “EXPLOSIVE.” The cartoon character is also wearing a pair of 7s which may be the Doernbecher 7s that feature a black and red color scheme.

The Air Jordan 7 Doernbecher is expected to release some time in November 2016. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.

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Author’s Take

A black and red Air Jordan 7? I can dig it. I look forward to seeing more pictures of the shoe.

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It wasn’t enough for Jordan Brand to give us two new colorways of the Air Jordan 12 last weekend, they now return this weekend with a new pair for the ladies.

Possibly inspired by the Charlotte Hornets, this colorway of the Air Jordan 12 will be arriving at select Nike/Jordan Brand retailers tomorrow for $140. The shoe features a premium tumbled leather throughout the upper done in Blue Cap. Dark Purple Dust has then been placed on the laces, midsole, outsole, inner liner, heel, and the branding. The upper eyelets have been done in Metallic Silver to provide a slight pop.

Will you pick up a pair tomorrow? Let us know down in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

If the majority of the shoe was done in white with blue & purple serving as the accent colors it would have looked much better. I?m sure lots of guys would have even picked up a pair.

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Being that the University of North Carolina is Michael Jordan’s alma mater, it was only a matter of time before Jordan Brand gave the school their very own version of the Air Jordan 31. That “time” has finally arrived.

The school’s IG proudly showed off the Jordan 31 rocking the school’s colorway which consists of a White upper offset nicely by the Carolina Blue noted throughout the shoe including the CAROLINA branding on the outsole. The odds of these arriving at retailers are pretty slim, but it’s still pretty cool to see them in pictures, right? Hot or not? Let us know in the comments below.

via: @unc_basketball 

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This weekend, Jordan Brand will be releasing another retro inspired by Michael Jordan’s ‘For The Love of the Game’ clause that allowed him to play basketball wherever and whenever he wanted to. In the off-season after his rookie season, Nike took MJ overseas to Italy to showcase one of the NBA’s youngest and brightest stars, and Jordan didn’t disappoint, famously soaring through the air for a high-flying dunk only to shatter the backboard. After a well-received Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” released last year, the Jumpman altered the colorway a little for the Air Jordan 1 “Reverse Shattered Backboard” slated to release this Saturday, October 8th.

The Reverse Shattered Backboard Jordan 1 features an off-white Sail base for a vintage effect while Starfish orange panels create a near “Chicago” aesthetic. The leather quality was one of the attention-grabbing assets of the first pair, so we’re excited to see if Jordan Brand outdid themselves with the follow-up. A unique shattered backboard graphic hits the insole for a nice added touch. Check out more photos of the Reverse Shattered Backboard Jordan 1 below and grab your pair tomorrow via Nikestore.

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The Air Jordan 12 GS Dark Purple Dust is showcased in more imagery, as it’s finally set to debut at retailers tomorrow.

With the defining hue essentially covering the outsole, inner lining and laces, the premium leather upper is rendered in a light blueish tone to complement and cap off its two-tone colorway. Also suggested to be inspired by the Charlotte Hornets, finishing touches include metallic silver upper eyelets and matching pull tabs.

Priced at $140 — PS and TD sizes will be offered as well and retail for $80 and $60 respectively.

You can purchase a pair at select JB and Nike retailers starting tomorrow, Saturday, October 8th.

Images: Nohble

Author’s Take

I?ll always be a fan of this model, no matter the colorway. I like this two-tone makeup and it?s a solid option for the ladies/young ones.

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The Air Jordan 31 Shattered Backboard, inspired by the popular Air Jordan 1 ?Shattered Backboard? is essentially a tribute to MJ?s infamous dunk during an exhibition match in Italy back in 1985.

Dipped in a vibrant color scheme of black and orange dominating its woven and synthetic leather upper, subtle hits of white adorn its faded swooshes on the side panels, while a notable detail consists of a ?Shattered Backboard? graphic gracing the inner tongues. A versatile gum outsole adheres to its overall build and complements the theme overall to finish off the design.

Priced at $185, you can purchase this standout pair at select JB and Nike accounts starting tomorrow Saturday, October 8th in men’s sizing only.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 31 Shattered Backboard launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.

Images: atmos

Author’s Take

The model has been rendered in appealing colorways and this is another solid option to come. This pair might be the best one so far. The gum bottom makes it more appealing.

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Joining alongside the AJ 31 this weekend will be the release of the Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard as well.

Sporting a Chicago-inspired color coordination, although, taking cues from the infamous jersey that MJ wore during an exhibition match in Italy during 1985, the iconic basketball sneaker is composed of premium tumbled and smooth leather. The model?s vibrant white/orange palette is topped off with hits of black adorning the Swooshes, wings logo, collar section and laces.

Retailing for $160, you can buy purchase this standout pair at select JB and Nike retailers starting Saturday, October 8th.

GS sizes (3.5Y ? 7Y) will be offered as well and listed at $120.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.

Images: atmos

Author’s Take

I still prefer the original pair, but, this rendition is pretty solid as well. This should garner the attention it deserves.

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This week?s edition of NBA 2K17 Kicks brings together a pair of sneakers that have been in the spotlight for the past week. Now that the game itself has been out for a few weeks (and yet we still can?t find those Yeezys), players have had a chance to build some of the most current releases in the game and put them on their favorite player or their creation in MyPlayer. I still refuse to put my face in the game because nope that?s a bad idea?

Air Jordan 3 Russell Westbrook PE

We got a closer look at Russell Westbrook’s Air Jordan 3 Player Exclusive. You might remember them from a few years back when Russ wore them against the Lakers (coincidentally or not, we actually worked with Nike that night on some social media stuff so everybody was watching). The Thunder colors make for an interesting look for sure, but if the Russ connection wasn’t there, chances are these would release as a GS sneaker and it wouldn?t gain that much traction from the community. As much as I love the Air Jordan 3, I can admit it when the colorways aren?t so hot. The only thing preventing the in-game model from becoming a 1:1 copy of the real thing are the eyelets near the toe. They are orange in the real thing but are forced to be yellow in the game because they have to match the Jumpman logo on the tongue.

Air Jordan 12 OVO White

At the same time, I didn’t cop a pair of the Air Jordan 12 OVO White this past weekend. I’m not surprised in the least bit; the odds were stacked against anybody that didn’t have a connection and was solely relying on the SNKRS app to come through for them. Honestly, I would have been surprised if I did “win” the chance to buy them (when you think you’re a winner because you are allowed to spend $220 on sneakers, you might want to rethink your calculus of what victory really means).

One of the things that I hope will be included in future iterations of 2K17 is the ability to bring real-world patterns onto the game in the same way that we can now scan our face onto MyPlayer using the MyNBA2K17 app. Let me snap a pic of the Stingray pattern found on the OVO 12 (OVO 10) and place on the shoe’s mudguard. Something to hope for in the future, I guess…

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Set to debut next weekend, official images of the Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday is finally revealed. this time showcasing a comparison between the AJ 1 from last year, which is rendered in the same theme.

Suggested to coincide with the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, this pair takes cues from last year’s AJ 1, as it’s draped in a simplistic two-tone finish. The sneaker’s smooth and textured leather upper is rendered in black, while it?s juxtaposed atop a clean white rubber sole unit.

Finishing details include a Jumpman branded patch on the rear treated in a matte finish, alongside classic Jumpman embroidery adorning the tongue and insoles.

Priced at $190, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike retailers on October 15th.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday launch page now for more images, info and release details.

Images: Nike

Author’s Take

I?m biased towards the silhouette and even though it looks somewhat boring, the colorway is a classic. I?m not really into it that much yet, but, I?ll still probably purchase since it?s a simple and clean offering.

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