Do we have any Toronto Raptors fans in the house? There’s probably no one in the states that reps for #WeTheNorth harder than myself, but if you’re also a fan of the Raps then you may be interested in this colorway of the Air Jordan 5.

Set to release this weekend exclusively in GS sizes, this new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 has been dubbed the Raptors colorway. The shoe features a Black nubuck upper with Ember Glow (red) and Fierce Purple accents on the midsole, inner liner, and the Jordan Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel.

The Air Jordan 5 GS Raptors will release on September 17th in extended GS sizing (up to 9.5y) for a retail price of $140. Any guys plan on grabbing a pair?

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Author’s Take

As I mentioned above, I consider myself a HUGE Raptors fan. Thankfully these release in extended GS sizes so I plan on picking up a pair. They’re too clean.

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This upcoming weekend we’ll see the release of a new colorway of the Air Jordan 31 that has been dubbed the Fine Print colorway. The story behind this colorway is actually pretty sweet as Nike has now given us more details behind the inspiration of the shoe.

“Basketball was always more than just a game to Michael Jordan. It was joy. It was pain. It was everything. At times, it was a place of refuge from life?s trials.

In each contract Michael signed, a ?Love of the Game? clause was present. This clause gave him the right to play whenever, wherever and against whomever he pleased ? something Michael considered non-negotiable, even as other athletes were regularly contractually prohibited from extracurricular activities that could lead to injury. Naturally, Michael exercised this privilege often. During early trips to Oregon to meet and collaborate with Nike, he would find the nearest park, seek out pickup games and ?call next.? It didn?t matter if it was Game 7 or a casual run; when Michael played, he played to win.

The Air Jordan XXXI ?Fine Print? is inspired by the ink and paper of the contract and a rendering of Michael?s signature ? as it would have appeared on those contracts ? is evident on the shoe?s sole.”

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An Air Jordan 1 doesn’t have to have Nike Air branding for it to be considered a dope shoe. The proof is in the pudding with this new Black/Grove Green pair that we see above.

This Air Jordan 1 features a full patent leather upper in a combination of Grove Green and Black while White accents on the midsole and the Jumpman “AIR” branding on the tongue add some color contrast to the shoe.

What are your thoughts on this Air Jordan 1? Would you like to see more Air Jordan 1s covered in patent leather like this? Let us know in the comments below and look for this pair to release later this Fall.

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Author’s Take

Both the patent leather and the colorway are pretty nice on this Air Jordan 1. Hopefully Jordan Brand releases more colorways with these exact materials.

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The Jordan Dub Zero is making its way back to retailers on November 9th, 2016 in two brand new colorways including this simple White and Silver upper with splashes of Volt. The Jordan Dub Zero has been one of the more sought after hybrid Jordan models thanks to its appealing Air Jordan 13 and Air Jordan 4 references throughout. While the pair has been on a hiatus since landing on NIKEiD and helping introduce the 30th-anniversary celebration back in 2015, the new pattern on the AJ13 inspired overlay showcases that Jordan Brand is still tinkering with this model. What do you think of the look? Check out more photos after the break and find more of the latest Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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If you’re a fan of the Air Jordan 1 (which many of us are) then you’re going to like this news.

It’s being rumored that three black/white colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG will be releasing in February of 2017. All three are expected to have the OG Nike Air branding as well as remastered materials. They could all look like a possible variation of the pairs that you see pictured above. The colorways that will release are as follows.

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
Black/Black-White
555088-002
February 2017
$160

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
Black/White
555088-021
February 2017
$160

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
White/White-Black
555088-100
February 2017
$160

Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates on these Air Jordan 1 releases.

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The Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” surprised a lot of people when it debuted back in June of 2015 due to its premium quality throughout including a beautiful off-white tumbled leather base. Inspired by an exhibition game in Italy where Michael Jordan actually broke a backboard with one of his high-flying dunks, the colorway was derived from the orange and black uniforms worn back in the summer of 1986. Now a new alternate Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard is slated to release this October.

The original Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard more closely resembled the color-blocking of the Black Toe 1s, while this upcoming pair ditches the black panels for more of a “Chicago” vibe. The Starfish orange accent color is back as is the Sail off-white base. But will the quality still be up to par? Check out a full view after the break and stay tuned for an official release date right here on Sneaker News.

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Another day, another Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG planned to return to store shelves in the near future. We’ve been treated to the Banned 1s, have the Royal 1s on the horizon, and know that Jordan Brand continues to make the Air Jordan 1 a staple of every seasonal collection from here on out. It’s a shoe that’s as timeless as any retro basketball offering out there, and the last thing we’d want to see is for the Jumpman to put Mike’s original model back in the vault. But is the Air Jordan 1 Black White, a colorway that was released as recently as November 2014, coming back for Spring 2017?

The iconic original Air Jordan 1 Black White colorway’s imminent return was hinted at by Jordan Brand through their latest commercial featuring Kawhi Leonard. Now Twitter user soleheatonfeet has claimed that three rather similar color combinations are all planned for a February 2017 release including what could be the OG Black White colorway. Are you excited about the potential release? Stay tuned for more Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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Already released in luxe presentations, the Swooshless Air Jordan 1 Low gets more premium than ever with the upcoming Metallic Silver edition. Reminiscent of the coveted “Liquid Metal” Nike Sportswear sneakers, the Air Jordan 1 sans the Swoosh receives the shiny silver look for the ‘Pinnacle’ treatment this fall. Spotted in Dez Bryant’s latest package from Jordan Brand we posted last week, today we get a detailed look at the eye-catching sneaker. As you can see, each pair will come with a special Jumpman keychain, as well as premium packaging. Expect pairs to hit retail in limited quantities on October 22nd.

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We’ve been treated to a number of must-have Air Jordan 1s throughout 2016, but perhaps the most surprising release is the return of the metallic patent leather style found here on this Air Jordan 1 High “Grove Green”. For those of you who don’t remember, the patent leather style of the Air Jordan 1 was a polarizing addition to Mike’s iconic first signature silhouette back in the early aughts with the stand out being the Black/Metallic Gold rendition.

This “Grove Green” pair takes an Oregon-like approach thanks to the combination of a black base and dark Grove Green accents on the Swoosh branding, heel, and toe panels. More interesting is the underlying cracked pattern throughout the green portions for a vintage effect. The traditional ‘Wings’ branding returns on the ankle support while the tongue skips over the classic ‘Nike Air’ for a crisp white Jumpman branding. What do you think of the look? Check out more detailed shots below and grab your pair today from international spots like Size?.

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It’s only right that the greatest player in the history of basketball would also have the G.O.A.T. sneaker designer in his camp. So has been the history for Jordan Brand under the tutelage of Tinker Hatfield who designed some of the most iconic Air Jordan signature models. Tinker holds two things near and dear to his heart – Jordan Brand and the University of Oregon. Today Jordan Brand and Tinker look back at the Air Jordan Oregon PE history and talk about some of the most outstanding colorways and the process of combining UO and JB. It all started back in 2011 when Tinker was helping the Ducks think up new ways to outfit their athletes when traveling to their games. What resulted was some of the most sought after exclusive Jordans ever.

“I felt like there was something missing,” Tinker explained about the track suits and travel gear for Oregon athletes. “It wasn?t really that exciting and no one was talking about it. And I felt like there could be this excitement driven by leveraging the history of the Jordan Brand, even though we aren?t talking about a Jordan school, but just the history of the brand and Michael Jordan himself.”

Check out more of these Jordan Oregon PE pairs below and be sure to let us know which exclusive is your favorite by taking your thoughts to the comments section. For more of this story and Tinker’s unique view of the history of the “Oregon” Jordan PE, be sure to head over to Nike SNKRS.

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The Air Jordan 4 Premium in Obsidian will consist as the next luxurious iteration of the silhouette, as it’s slated to make its debut in the coming days ahead.

Composed of varying quilted leather throughout, the model’s makeup embodies lifestyle appeal, while luxe detailing is seen with accents of copper implemented on the eyelets, studded detailing on the heel and special jumpman hangtag. Finally, a clean white rubber sole unit finishes off the design.

Retailing for $400, you can purchase this standout pair at select JB and Nike stockists beginning Saturday, September 17.

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Author’s Take

I like this pair a bit more than the recent release with pony hair due to the model?s overall makeup and colorway. I just like the utilization of various leather detailing and its tonal finish. Like everyone else, I?m just against that price tag.

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For those of you that were fans of the Air Jordan 4 “Green Glow” from a few years back, you might be interested in what Jordan Brand is cooking up with this mysterious Air Jordan 4 Gold Glow previewed over the weekend by DJ Folk.

The Air Jordan 4 has seen a number of Premum and Pinnacle constructions over the past few months, and with a “Wheat” and upcoming Quilted rendition, the off-the-court styles continue to gain traction. The Jordan 4 Gold Glow features a black suede upper, Metallic Gold accents and a glow in the dark outsole with a bold ‘X’ possibly hinting at a limited release. What do you think of the first look?

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To follow up on a recent Barons theme on the AJ 12, the next exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 5 in grade school edition will be offered in a Toronto Raptors-inspired finish.

Comprised of durable across its entire upper dipped in black, the blacked-out upper is contrasted with hits of bright red and purple adorning the full-length rubber sole unit, inner lining, jumpman branding prominent on the tongue and on the heel to solidify its respective theme. Additionally, translucent lace locks and outsoles round out the overall profile.

Priced at $140, you can purchase this pair at JB and Nike retailers starting Saturday, September 17th.

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Author’s Take

I like the silhouette overall, but, I?m not too keen on this colorway. If you?re a Raptors fan, this should excite you though.

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In less than a week, the latest premium version of the Air Jordan 4 will be dropping. Only question is, are you down to drop $400 on the Air Jordan 4 Premium Obsidian?

This luxury version of the Air Jordan 4 is definitely my favorite from all the premium 4s that have dropped this year. The quilted leather upper in the Obsidian colorway truly give it a clean lifestyle look. Add in the Copper hits on the eyelets and heel and you’ve got yourself the perfect contrast to the tonal sneaker. Premium features such as the leather laces, leather tongue tag and leather lining give this pair even more of a Pinnacle vibe. Do all these upgrades made the shoe worth $400? That’s for you to decide. If you want to get a pair, you will be able to do so on Saturday, September 17. Make sure you click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 4 Premium Obsidian launch page now for more images, info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I love the look of the shoe, but I can’t justify paying $400 for them. $250? Yes. $400? No?

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This past April, boxer Gennady Golovkin signed with Jordan Brand joining Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr.

Last night Golovkin took on Kell Brook in a fight that ended in the fifth round as Brook’s corner threw in the towel to save him from any more punishment from GGG. Golovkin wore special Jordan Brand shorts and boxing boots with the colors of Kazakhstan. The shoes come in a combination of teal with yellow and features his “GGG” logo as well as the Jumpman logo.

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