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MJ vs Kobe: Who Wore The Air Jordan 17 Copper Better

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The Air Jordan 17 Copper is dropping this weekend and based on the reaction from social media and on the blogs, it’s the rare Air Jordan from his post-Bulls days that isn’t totally crapped on. Make no mistake about it, though, there was a lot of negative buzz about the 17 and it’s luxe 17+ cousin when they first dropped back in the days and a lot of it had to do with the superfluous add-ons like the attache case that made anybody that bought them look like Irwin R. Schyster and a CD-ROM that kids look at now like we once look at Betamax. These “extras” added to the price tag that while it felt novel at the time is largely forgettable in retrospect.

But take away the extraneous stuff and you’ve got a beautiful and luxurious pair in the Air Jordan 17 Copper, which was also known as the “Croc” at the time. Michael Jordan wore the 17s during his time with the Washington Wizards, but another guy that you might know also rocked during his sneaker free agency. Before he moved to Nike, Kobe Bryant had arguably the greatest sneaker season anybody has ever had as he wore every brand imaginable, including Jordans. During the 2002-03 NBA season, he wore Jordan player exclusives that he was recently gifted with this past February, but he also wore stuff like the 17s. As a matter of fact, some might say it looks even better on the Laker purple and gold than on Jordan’s white, blue and brown. Yes, it’s weird to mention MJ and not automatically equate with black and red.

Anyways, with the 17s dropping soon, let’s ask the Kicks On Fire audience who they think wore them better, His Airness or the Heir. Vote at the bottom and comment away. Don’t forget to bookmark our Air Jordan 17 Copper launch page for all the latest information, images, videos and more.

MJ Vs Kobe - Air Jordan 17 Copper Croc Lead

Michael Jordan – Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or Croc)

Kobe Bryant – Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or Croc)

Vote Now

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Masters Kicks: Keegan Bradley Wears Jordan Golf Shoes With The 45, Breaks Golf Twitter

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Keegan Bradley’s spot as a Jordan Brand athlete is social media gold. Anytime he posts a pair of never-before-seen Jordan golf shoes, he brings together all sorts of groups that you normally wouldn’t associate with one another, namely golfers and sneakerheads. But that’s the power of the Jumpman these days, as the younger golfers are hyped to see the Jordans on the course while sneakerheads are blown away that their grails can look so good on Amen Corner.

Speaking of Amen Corner, Bradley blew up Golf Twitter again when he wore a new pair of Jordans for the first round of The Masters. While wearing Js for playing golf shouldn’t be that surprising anymore, what got everybody’s attention was the giant 45 graphic on the shoe’s upper. It’s gaudy, obnoxious and loud on an otherwise plain white pair, but dammit if it’s not the most beautiful thing in the world. Anytime MJ wearing the four five is referenced I am all in on that. So thanks for having a sense of irony, Keegan, especially since you’ve had a tough day one so far.

…It ain't to play games with you, it's to aim at you.

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— Complex Sports (@Complex_Sports) April 7, 2016

Keegan Bradley rockin a pair Jordan golf shoes at The Masters #swag #IMC4233

— Bridget Minor (@bridgetminor08) April 7, 2016

The fact the Keegan Bradley is wearing Jordan Brand golf shoes at the MASTERS with Jordan's #45 is incredible pic.twitter.com/U2mUFy4Zle

— Alexis Morgan (@alexiskmorgan) April 7, 2016

Keegan Bradley pulled out the heat at #TheMasters today: pic.twitter.com/GA5ahzSxfV

— Basketball Society (@BBallSociety_) April 7, 2016

If only Keegan Bradley's performance was as good as his Air Jordan's… #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/4i0uGbYgwk

— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) April 7, 2016

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Michael Jordans First Appearance On David Letterman Inspired This Air Jordan 1 Release

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Michael Jordan made an appearance on David Letterman three decades ago to talk about his new shoes – the Air Jordan 1. Little did we know that MJ would make countless appearances on prime-time talk-shows over the course of his career, but somehow this Letterman interview stands out the most. Perhaps it’s the red/navy jumpsuit that Jordan chose to wore? Jordan Brand is spinning this memorable moment in MJ pop-culture into a sneaker release – specifically the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG with hits of the bright red, dark navy, and light blue on the tongue label of the shoe. Check out these latest photos courtesy of SoleFly owner Carlos Prieto and stay tuned for the official release on April 30th.

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Air Jordan 12 UNC Release Date

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After a heartbreaking loss in the modern-day classic that was this year’s NCAA Men’s National Championship game, the University of North Carolina needs something to cheer them up and distract them from all the crying Jordan memes populating Twitter these days. The Air Jordan 12 “UNC” came at the perfect time, as Michael Jordan’s alma mater will be immortalized in the form of an upcoming Grey, Carolina Blue, White Air Jordan 12 colorway on June 25th, 2016 for $190 USD. The subtle rendition of Mike’s twelfth signature silhouette comes on the heels of highly anticipated French Blue and Wings renditions and should make for a perfect addition to your Spring and Summer rotation. Check out a preview of the colorway below and let us know what you think of these UNC Jordan 12s by taking your thoughts to the comments section.

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Official Images Of The Air Jordan 9 Low Black / White

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Don’t look now, but the Air Jordan 9 Low Black / White release is less than two weeks away. Over the past few months we’ve seen the shoe on-feet, on-hand and plenty of glamour shots from different sources. Today, Nike finally decided to share the official images of the upcoming drop.

This black, white and red version of the Air Jordan 9 Low comes constructed out of a black leather upper. The black motif is given a premium touch with the addition of the tonal snakeskin texture placed on the overlay of the mudguard and heel. Contrast on the upper takes place by way of the hits of red found on the lining and the branding hits placed on the tongue and heel of the shoe. A red Jumpman is spotted on the rear white portion of the midsole. Rounding out the look of the shoe is the white placed on the rubber outsole component of the shoe. Are you looking forward to this release? If so you will be able to pick up a pair April 16th for $170. Also make sure you visit our Air Jordan 9 Low Black / White launch page for additional images, videos and other updates.

via: Nike

Author’s Take

I can definitely see the Air Jordan 9 Low doing better than the Air Jordan 5 Low. Coming in a black and red colorway doesn?t hurt either. Not to mention the faux-snakeskin placed on the upper. Not a bad looking shoe.

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Official Images Of The Air Jordan 9 Low Bred

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Bred is back on the Air Jordan 9 Low, but with a twist. Jordan Brand has managed to introduce snakeskin to the lowtop variety of a shoe that Mike never got around to wearing during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. The Air Jordan 9 always comes with an asterisk given that it was the first shoe created during Michael Jordan’s brief baseball career. With the then future of Air Jordan models in limbo, Tinker managed to create a unique silhouette complete with one of the more interesting outsoles in the Jordan signature series. This April’s Air Jordan 9 Low “Bred” manages to incorporate the usually gaudy snakeskin trend in a rather subtle way, as the synthetic texture lands on the mudguard in a matching black shade. University Red hints creates that iconic Chicago-like colorway throughout. Expect this pair to hit retailers on April 16th for $170 USD. More detailed photos below.

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Air Jordan 10 Paris (Find Out Where You Can Cop)

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Release Date: April 9, 2016
Price: £155 (around $220 USD)

The Air Jordan 10 Paris is set to be a part of this year’s Air Jordan 10 City Pack. Paying homage to to city of Paris, the shoe comes with a “75” embroidered on the ankle that represents France’s city code for Paris. The shoe comes comes dressed in an upper with a unique texture that winds up giving the shoe a very distinct and intriguing look. The black upper is paired up with a translucent outsole to create some subtle contrast. Adding some color to the shoe are the purple accents placed in areas such as the outsole, heel pull tab and ?75? embroidered on the ankle collar of the shoe. It should also be noted hat the Air Jordan 10 Paris appears to be a Europe release, meaning that we probably won’t be seeing these stateside.

Store List:

NIKETOWN London
Nike Store Paris Champs Elysée
Nike Store Les Halles
Nike Store Citadium Paris
Nike Store Paris La Défense
Nike Store Berlin
Nike Store Glasgow
Nike Store Hamburg
Nike Store Roma
Nike Store Rotterdam
Nike Store Bologna
Nike Store Basel
Nike Store Milano
Nike Store Barcelona
Nike Store Torino
Nike Store Milano Centrale
Nike Store Venezia
Nike Store Diagonal Mar
Nike Store Xanadu
Nike Store Adriatico
Nike Store Roma Parco Leonardo
Nike Store Valencia
Nike Store Regio Emilia
Nike Store Roma Cola di Rienzo
Nike Store Zurich Sportsystem AG
Nike Store Belle Epine

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