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To follow up on the recent SoleFly x AJ 16 Art Basel, this classic colorway of the Air Jordan 16 will be debuting soon to cap off the holiday 2016 season.

Originally released in 2001, the midnight navy/white color scheme is noted as a homage to Michael Jordan?s tenure with the Washington Wizards. The basketball sneaker is defined by the distinctive and removable white tumbled leather shroud, with patent leather implemented on the toe, as well as navy mesh underlays. Finally, a translucent outsole unit with vibrant red detailing throughout finishes off the simplistic two-tone design.

Priced at $250, you can purchase the model at select JB and Nike stockists starting Thursday, December 22nd.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 16 Midnight Navy launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.

Images: Renarts

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Jordan Brand will be all about the #CozyVibes this weekend with the release of the Air Jordan 3 Wool.

Following up the release of the Cyber Monday and True Blue colorways, the Air Jordan 3 returns this month in its 3rd men’s colorway of 2016 utilzing a new material on the upper. Just like the Air Jordan 12 that dropped earlier this year, this Air Jordan 3 will come covered in a dark grey wool upper with tonal branding on the tongue and heels. Down below we have an off-white sole unit that provides a nice contrast.

Will this be a cop or pass for you come Saturday? Retail price for men will be a little more pricey than other retros as it has been set at $200.

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images: City Blue Shop

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Proving you don’t need patent leather to make the shoe look great, the Red Velvet Jordan 11 shines in its own way this Saturday. Designed exclusively for ladies, the legendary silhouette is transformed with a luxurious feminine approach into the velvet covered Jordan 11 draped in a shade of Night Maroon with metallic gold accents. Still undecided if you need a pair of the Red Velvet Jordans? You can get one of the most detailed looks yet at the Red Velvet Jordans 11 here, and then find them in stock at select Jordan Brand retailers like Sneaker Politics or directly from Nike.com.

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One of the Jordan Brand’s most controversial silhouettes will be returning in 2017 with the release of the Jordan Son Of Mars.

Dressed in a colorway inspired by the OG Metallic Silver Air Jordan 5, this Son Of Mars features a full Black leather upper with perforations on the ankle, Metallic Silver is then placed on the Jumpman logos on the tongue and heel, as well as on the shark teeth on the midsole. Last but not least we have an icy blue translucent outsole.

Look for the Jordan Son Of Mark Black Metallic at select Jordan Brand retailers beginning on January 1, 2017 for $160. The shoe will be available in mens and kids sizes.

via: Nike

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Shadows, Breds, Royals & Chicagos. Those are without a doubt the most loved OG colorways of the Air Jordan 1. Although I tend agree with that, one OG that should warrant more love and attention is the Air Jordan 1 High OG Storm Blue. The more pictures I see, the more I feel like they need to be a part of my collection. It’s such a simple colorway with a classic color scheme. The shade of Blue is just right and it blends in nicely with the White base of the shoe. Add in the Nike Air branding and you’ve got yourself a true OG Air Jordan 1 that should not be slept on. The shoe will release in a little bit over a week, if you’re sleeping on these, I suggest you wake up and take a look at the beauty that is the Air Jordan 1 High OG Blue Storm. Release date is December 23. Retail price is $160.

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The Air Jordan 1 continues to get overhauled in a number of new materials and constructions, but there’s still nothing like a classic. While we’re still waiting for the Royal 1s to return in 2017, but if you’re still looking for that iconic lifestyle colorway, then why not try the freshly minted Air Jordan 1 Ultra High Royal now available at select retailers for $150 USD.

The Air Jordan 1 Ultra High Royal is a brand new winterized form of Michael Jordan’s legendary first signature silhouette with a wool upper showcasing a knit construction on the toecap and ankle support for a unique new aesthetic. The lace eyelets are now bolstered with additional metal while the most jarring change comes in the form of a new neoprene slip-on ankle support system with high-arching tongue and heel tabs. It’s not a pair that you’re likely to hoop in, but the Jordan 1 Ultra High Royal could be perfect for lifestyle use.

Check out more detailed shots below and be on the lookout for availability from shops like Politics and Nike.com.

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Introducing the first release of Jordan Brand’s 2017 calendar, the Jordan Son of Mars “Black Cat”. By now you’ve already decided on whether you’re going to go after the premium style of the Air Jordan 6 “Blck Cat”, a new take on the classic 1991 retro featuring additional perforations, reflective 3M touches, and a new smoky black outsole unit perfect for a minimalist way to stunt in throughout 2017. This Jordan Brand hybrid takes a similar approach thanks to touches of Black, Anthracite, and Metallic Silver, but accomplishes everything in a different way thanks to a pattern-heavy splash of elephant print throughout.

For the uninitiated, the Jordan Son of Mars takes elements from some of Michael Jordan’s most famous retro models that had the added bonus of the world’s perfect salesman: Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon character. The Son of Mars combines the Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 5, and Air Jordan 6 with an aggressive midfoot strap for a change of pace. This “Black Cat” look features elephant print on the toe, heel, and strap to add more texture while micro-perforations hit the mudguard and the Air Jordan 4’s mesh cage helps ventilate the tongue. A Metallic Silver shark teeth from the Air Jordan 5 livens things up while an icy outsole adds a clean finish. You can grab this pair on January 1st, 2017 for $160 USD, but be sure to head over to our Air Jordan Release Dates for more info.

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Jordan Brand’s retro release slate is coming to a close with a couple more major releases before the end of 2016. Not only are we going to get a premium Air Jordan 11 Suede, but a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 featuring a luxurious leather upper with additional micro-perforations and touches of 3M is headed to retailers on December 30th, 2016. We’re talking about the coveted Air Jordan 6 “Black Cat” of course, as Mike’s 1991 signature model gets a lifestyle overhaul thanks to a black on black upper, bold new ventilation throughout and touches of 3M to match the last Infrared retro for a bit of traditionalism.

The Air Jordan 6 Black Cat takes that trendy “Triple Black” aesthetic to task as 3M reflective details liven up the laces and ankle support for a hidden flash. Contrasting white midsole stripes are the only non-black touch here to highlight the aggressive wavy lines on this Tinker Hatfield classic. The outsole unit even comes equipped with a new smoky translucence that we’d love to see more often. What do you think of the Air Jordan 6 Black Cat? Be sure to head on over to our always-updated Air Jordan Release Dates page for a look at what’s to come for Jordan Brand in the near future. And if you can’t wait for this Air Jordan 6 pair to drop, know that you can always pick up your size early from eBay and from Stadium Goods.

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The Air Jordan 31 has had an eclectic colorway run to start things off. Not only have we seen patent leather on the “Space Jam” colorway and a bolstered cracked leather for the “Battle Grey” look, but now the latest Jordan signature model is returning to the galaxy for the Air Jordan 31 Supernova on December 24th, 2016 for $185 USD.

The Air Jordan 31 “Supernova” benefits from an Oklahoma City Thunder-esque colorway thanks to a vibrant Concord upper pairing well with a Bright Mango gradient throughout. While we’re unsure if Russell Westbrook will be lacing this pair up on Christmas Day, the triple-double machine has been the proud spokesperson of the Air Jordan 31 throughout the year by rocking a number of notable player exclusives. The midsole gradient returns as well thanks to a metallic finish, allowing for the icy outsole unit now complete with a supernova themed galactic print to truly stand out.

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The Air Jordan 1 Rare Air series will be kicking off 2017, as the new year will be highlighted with this vibrant Max Orange iteration first.

Exuding a shattered backboard-inspired color scheme, the basketball sneaker flaunts the defining eye-catching max orange hue across the majority of its smooth and tumbled leather construction. Black and white accents are implemented throughout to solidify its overall palette, while it’s all adhered atop a full-length white midsole unit and orange outsole to cap off the theme.

Notable design elements include ?Air Jordan? branding on the ankle section in place of the Wings logo, in addition to ?Nike Air? embroidered across its heels.

Priced at $140, this pair is suggested to debut at select JB and Nike stockists on January 7, 2017.

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Official imagery of the Air Jordan 31 Supernova has finally released, as it’s suggested to make its debut next weekend.

Following up on the standout Space Jam-themed pair, this variation flaunts a more vibrant combination of concord, bright mango and black tones throughout its entirety. Concord dominates the majority of its synthetic leather and flyknit upper, while mango accents are added across, in addition to the enlarged Jumpman logo on its ankle to complement the vivid profile.

All adhered atop a gradient black/blue midsole and icy translucent outsole, the model is topped off with a Supernova logo evident on the inner tongues.

Priced at $185, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike accounts starting Saturday, December 24th.

Images: Nike

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Release Date: December 17th, 2016
Price: $190 (Adults), $140 (Kids)

This year, the Air Jordan 7 is the model chosen to represent Jordan Brand in the Doernbecher collection. 10-year old Damien Phillips is the kid who got to create the shoe.

Damian is currently fighting through a hemophilia diagnosis. Throughout this entire time he has shown a tremendous amount of courage, even while at hemophilia camp, where he was awarded the Big Stick Award after learning to administer his own infusions. Damian is a big time fan of the Chicago Bulls, so when he found out he was given the Air Jordan 7 to work on, he was pretty ecstatic about the news. The shoe has a Bulls theme to it as the team’s Black and Red color scheme is placed all over the upper. He also enjoys rock music, which is why he placed the guitar pick on the laces while the heel tab is said to resemble a guitar neck. Lastly, the outsole features an animated graphic of Damien himself rocking out to a power solo. The Air Jordan 7 Doernbecher By Damien Phillips will be releasing on Saturday, December 17th at Nike SNKRS for $190.

Latest News:

(12/14/2016): Nike has released the official images of the Air Jordan 7 Doernbecher.

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Author’s Take

Juan Carrillo, News: I like it. If I had to rank these with all the other Jordan Doernbechers from the past, I’d definitely put these in the top 3. Very clean color scheme and they make good use of the outsole.

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Not only is Michael Jordan one of the all-time greats (GOAT, perhaps?), but his trash-talking game was also on savage mode. Nobody was safe, not even his teammates, Just ask Rip Hamilton.

NBA Champion, and NBA All-Star, Rip Hamilton recently made an appearance on ESPN?s The Jump basketball talk show. While on the show he discussed his playing time with Michael Jordan as teammates for the Washington Wizards. When Hamilton was just a young buck he would constantly ask Michael if he could be a part of Jordan Brand. Eventually, Michael Jordan decided to let him be a part of #TeamJordan as his game progressed to an all-star level. It wasn’t always like that though. Listen to what Rip Hamilton said next:

But there was also the other side, where there was the talking trash Michael Jordan and at times, me and a couple of the young guys would come up to him and say, ?hey Mike, why don?t you think about putting us in Brand Jordan Collection?? And he would look at me and say, ?hey Rip, my sneakers for All-Stars? and at that time I?m like ?wow, really??

If you’re going to come at Jordan with a question like that (as a Rookie who hadn’t proven himself by any means whatsoever), make sure you come correct or prepare to suffer the consequences. Unfortunately, Hamilton had to learn the hard way. Michael Jordan don’t play no games.

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No, these are not the Cyber Monday 1s from last year. They do look very similar, but they do have some difference as well. One of those difference happens to be that this version comes with a heavily perforated upper. Here’s a good look at what is currently known as the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Black Perforated.

This OG-branded version of the Jordan 1 comes in a Black perforated leather upper that results in a new “look” on the silhouette. Another nice feature on the shoe is the leather tongue tag equipped with the Nike Air branding. Tonal laces and Black lining all sit on top of the all-White sole unit. It’s simple but sometimes that’s what we’re looking for in a sneaker, right? Stay tuned as more info on this release begins to surface.

image: Tokyo23Basketball

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Wait, is that velvet on an Air Jordan 11? Yes my friends, yes it is.

Jordan Brand will be breaking the mold this weekend as they’ll be using the buttery soft material on this upcoming grade school colorway of the popular Jordan 11. While the entire upper of the shoe is covered in Night Maroon, velvet makes its way on the mudguard (where we usually see patent leather), while the rest of the upper is done in a soft nubuck leather. Beautiful hits of Metallic Gold then appears on the branding as well as on the aglets for the perfect contrast.

Just like the Space Jam 11s last weekend, you can expect this colorway to sell out pretty quick come Saturday. Retail price will be $220.

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