After a first preview last week, you can now get your best look yet at Carmelo Anthony’s next signature shoe, the Jordan Melo M13. If you’re like us, the first thing you’ll notice?whether you love it or hate it?is that it’s definitely at least more interesting and unique than the last few Melo models (M10-12, specifically) that although have been great performers, have been a little bland style-wise. For signature model #13, the Melo line ups the ante with an aggressive and stealthy-looking diamond-armored upper with a light and breathable mesh base, all sitting atop a Zoom Air cushioning platform below.

Is this Melo’s best shoe in years? Inspect them fully here in the debut black and gold colorway and let us know what you think while we wait for an official announcement and release info from Jordan Brand.

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Was the Air Jordan 12 the most important retro in Jordan Brand’s 2016 lineup? Not only did we get such classics as the Flu Games and French Blues, but the Jumpman did us a solid by switching things up with an all Deep Royal Blue pair, teased another Drake OVO installment, and hinted at a plethora of Air Jordan 12 Lows for the coming year. Apparently, that’s not all either as today we get a first look at the Air Jordan 12 Red October.

For those of you who are fans of the premium monochromatic look, the Air Jordan 12 “Deep Royal” is still readily available, but there’s always been an added sense of exclusivity for all-red sneakers. Perhaps it’s the lasting Kanye Red October influence years later. The Jordan 12 Red October champions a similar construction to the Deep Royal release, as a synthetic suede upper contrasts the premium leather hit on the asymmetrical mudguard. Added Metallic Red lace eyelets add a touch of luxury while exposed Carbon Fiber hits the outsole.

Check out more preview shots of the potential Air Jordan 12 Red October below and stay tuned for more Jordan Release Dates right here on Sneaker News.

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While an Air Jordan 12 Low Red Suede is rumored to debut next year, it’s been also suggested that the basketball silhouette will be offered in a tonal red finish according to recent reports, which follows up on the previous Deep Royal Blue theme.

With this gallery consisting as an early preview, the model in its original cut, is composed of a smooth suede and textured leather composition for a premium feel. Metallic red accents for the eyelets and branded side panels further pronounce its vibrant profile, while it’s topped off with a matching red sole unit. In addition, subtle hits of white and metallic silver are prominent on the outsole.

Priced at $190, a release date has not been confirmed yet, although, rumors suggest its arrival sometime during 2017.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates.

Images: Sneakersspy

Author’s Take

I’m biased towards this shade and it looks great on the silhouette. This should garner a lot of attention, either on purpose or not.

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The day is almost here. One of the most highly anticipated sneaker releases of 2016 will be arriving retailers in only five days. Yeah you know, the beloved Space Jam 11s.

Differentiating itself from all other past releases, this version of the Space Jam 11s mimics the pair worn by Michael Jordan when he came out of retirement back in the mid 90’s. A full black upper with a higher patent leather cut and a Concord Jumpman highlight this release. Nike Air branding has also been added on the insoles with a white midsole and icy blue outsole wrapping things up. The Air Jordan 11 Space Jam will be available this Saturday, December 10th for the entire family. The men’s pair will be retailing for $220. Check out the beauty shots above and let us know if you plan on picking up a pair this weekend.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 launch page now for more images, videos, the latest info and release details.

images: Lapstone & Hammer

Author’s Take

The more I see these the more I like them. I just wish that Jumpman was blue instead of purple (at least I think it’s purple), but you won’t be able to tell unless you’re up close so I can deal with it. Haha.

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This past week the NFL held the #MyCauseMyCleats Campaign in which your favorite NFL players made a difference in their community through promoting their respective causes, through their cleats.

Michael Crabtree of the Oakland Raiders, and a part of the Jordan Brand team, donned a custom pair of Air Jordan 9 cleats that honored his Crab5 Foundation. “The mission of Crab5 Foundation is to create an environment for inner city youth that encourages and promotes personal and professional development through cultural activities, the arts, music, sports and academics with a vision of producing well rounded individuals.” Crabtree’s custom pair of 9s featured a sparkly/glitter silver upper with hits of black and red throughout. As you can see they also read “Cra5″ on the side panels as a shout out to his foundation.

image: Cary Edmondson USA Today Sports
h/t: Sole Collector

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This past week the NFL held the #MyCauseMyCleats Campaign in which your favorite NFL players made a difference in their community through promoting their respective causes, through their cleats.

Michael Crabtree of the Oakland Raiders, and a part of the Jordan Brand team, donned a custom pair of Air Jordan 9 cleats that honored his Crab5 Foundation. “The mission of Crab5 Foundation is to create an environment for inner city youth that encourages and promotes personal and professional development through cultural activities, the arts, music, sports and academics with a vision of producing well rounded individuals.” Crabtree’s custom pair of 9s featured a sparkly/glitter silver upper with hits of black and red throughout. As you can see they also read “Cra5″ on the side panels as a shout out to his foundation.

image: Cary Edmondson USA Today Sports
h/t: Sole Collector

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Jordan Brand’s main focus this Holiday 2016 season will be on their ever-growing Space Jam Collection to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the legendary film starring Michael Jordan, but there’s still plenty of goodies marking the release slate up until the New Year like the latest lifestyle creation, the Air Jordan 3 “Wool”, slated to release on December 17th for $200 USD.

The Air Jordan 3 was recently brought back from the vaults after a long hiatus with the Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday and the ‘Nike Air’ branded True Blue 3s, but if you wanted something a bit different, then the new wool construction just might be for you. Today we get the best look yet at the new material on Michael Jordan’s classic third signature installment. The shoe lacks any trace of elephant print for a simple, refined heather grey finish throughout while the Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel is nearly camouflaged thanks to matching grey stitching. An off-white Sail midsole adds a fresh finish to tie the entire release together.

What do you think of the coming Jordan 3 Wool installment? Check out more detailed shots below and be sure to head over to our Jordan Release Dates page for more information.

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The highly-anticipated 2016 Air Jordan 11 Space Jam is only days away, as it caps off the celebration of the film?s 20th anniversary which recently took place on November 15.

This particular rendition essentially stays true to its OG build, similar to the pair that MJ first wore during the 1995 NBA Playoffs. Notable design elements consists of a higher cut black patent leather overlay which encompasses the upper, classic Concord Jumpman branding, as well as the number ?45? stitched on the back heel.

Although not pictured, this 2016 edition will be packaged in a special Looney Tunes-themed box with cartoon graphics to further commemorate the iconic movie.

Full family sizes will be offered as well, with adult sizes listed at $220, followed by GS, PS, TD and Crib sizes retailing for $170, $90, $70 and $55 respectively.

Purchase a pair for yourself and the entire family at select JB and Nike retailers on Saturday, December 10.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 launch page now for more images, videos, the latest info and release details.

Images: Kenneth Deng/HB

Author’s Take

I?m not a big fan of the patent leather overlay?s higher placement, but, this is one of my favorite sneakers ever. I?m just glad it?s being released again and hopefully in lots of quantities.

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Worried about whether or not you’ll be able to grab the Space Jam 11 release this coming weekend? Well there’s no need for that, as the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” will be one of the most widespread releases of Jordan Brand’s 2016 thanks to updated maps from both Foot Locker and Footaction letting us know that basically every location from the two retail chains will be stocking the must-have Jordan 11 retro.

This year’s Air Jordan 11 Space Jam release might come equipped with the occasional pesky ‘peaks’, but when you consider the fact that this retro comes with ’45’ PE branding, an updated overall shape and size to more closely resemble original samples, and additional Nike Air branding on the insole, you know you won’t want to miss out on your chance to grab a pair. And there will be plenty of retail options to do just that.

Check out the Foot Locker and Footaction launch locator maps for the coming Space Jam 11 release below and be sure to head over to our Jordan Release Dates page for an updated look at all the coming Jumpman attractions well into the new year.

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The countdown to one of the most highly anticipated Jordan retros of the year has begun! We’re one week away from the release of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam. With everyone and their mom looking to pick up a pair, how hard is it going to be to actually get one (at retail price)? Judging by the info above, not too hard.

Retail stores have begun sharing info regarding how many pairs they will have in stock. Not only is virtually every Jordan Brand retailer going to have them in stock, they’re going plenty of them to go around. Take a quick look at the map above and it shows you all the Foot Locker locations set to have the Space Jam 11s in stock. Here’s some words of advice if you want a pair: Don’t pay resell from the get-go. Wake up early and try to get them online from an array of different sites. If that doesn’t work (it should), go to the actual (physical) store and try your luck there. There should be plenty to go around for everyone that wants a pair. I mean, look at the True Blue 3s, I went to the mall last night and every sneaker store still had them in stock one full week after the release date. It was quite a sight to see. If all else fails, try Kixify, we’re pretty sure you can find a sweet deal there as well.

The shoe will be releasing on December 10th in full family sizes with the men?s pair retailing for $220.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 launch page now for more images, videos, the latest info and release details.

image: The Closer Inc.

Author’s Take

Pretty happy to see that the shoe will be widely available. That’s way it should be, that’s the way it should always be.

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Other than the Banned/BRED iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Ultra High, the revamped silhouette will also be offered in another OG finish, consisting of Royal Blue.

Sporting a classic palette of black, sport royal and white — the sneaker is defined by its premium textile composition and extended ankle collar. A crisp white midsole unit complements the overall profile, while a blue rubber outsole caps off the respective theme.

A release date has not been announced yet, although, it’s suggested that this pair will debut sometime early in 2017.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates.

Images: Shoepalace

Author’s Take

I?m not into high-cut silhouettes much, but, this new build and inner bootie construction looks great. The colorway is a classic as well and you can?t go wrong with it.

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2017 will be bringing us more new colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air.

Having made its debut last year in a couple of different colorways, the “wingless” Air Jordan 1 will be back next year in at least three new colorways inspired by past releases of the OG Air Jordan 1. Featuring a premium leather upper, the three color options take inspiration from the Chicago, fragment design, and Shadow colorways of the Air Jordan 1. Details include “AIR JORDAN” branding on the ankle instead of the wings logo and NIKE AIR branding on the heels.

Which colorway are you looking forward to the most? Take a look at the latest images above and stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for more release information.

h/t: SBD

Author’s Take

There’s really no reason to buy these colorways of the Rare Air Jordan 1 unless you collect the Jordan 1 or you don’t have these colorways in their original form. I’ll be passing on them.

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What you see above is perhaps the best colorway that we’ve seen yet of the all-new Jordan Westbrook 0.2.

Having a tendency to make almost any shoe look better, Vachetta Tan has now landed on Russell Westbrook’s 2nd off the court signature shoe. This pair features a premium hairy suede upper done in Vachetta Tan with Westbrook and Jordan branding on the tongue and heel, respectively. Down below we see a White rubber cupsole with Air-Sole heel unit for lightweight cushioning.

You can pick up this luxurious Vachetta Tan colorway of the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 at select Jordan Brand accounts now for $140.

images: Sneaker Politics

Author’s Take

Best colorway of the Westbrook 0.2 that I’ve seen so far. Would I cop though? Probably not.

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Release Date: January 2017
Price: $220 (Suggested)

This colorway of the Air Jordan 12 is believed to be a special pair that celebrates Chinese New Year, which will take place on Saturday, January 28th 2017. Looking at this colorway of the Air Jordan 12, we see that it features a 3M white leather upper which is then contrasted by black detailing on the outsole, mudguard, inner liner, and the special tagging on the tongues, which reads ???? that translates to the number ?12? in Chinese. The mudguard features textured detailing along with wood accents on the upper eyelets, aglets, and the branding on the side panels.

At the moment the Air Jordan 12 Chinese New Year is expected to release some time in January 2017 for a retail price of $220. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.

Images

SBD (11/10/16)

retros _77 (11/4/16)

zsneakerheadz (10/2/16)

Author’s Takes

Andres Carrillo, News: So is this just the Air Jordan 12 Taxi with a 3M upper? I?m not impressed.

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Release Date: December 17, 2016
Price: $220

Jordan Brand will be releasing a women’s exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 11 for the 2016 Holiday season.

Part of the Heiress Collection, this Air Jordan 11 features a full Night Maroon upper that combines a premium nubuck leather and velvet for an eye-catching appearance. Metallic Gold branding has then been placed on the “23” on the heel, the Jumpman by the ankle, and the branding on the tongue. A white midsole and translucent maroon outsole wrap things up.

This Air Jordan 11 will be releasing in extended GS sizez (up to 9.5y) on December 17th 2016 for a retail price of $220. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.

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Update (12/2/16): Official images have released. This GS exclusive colorway of the Jordan 11 will release in extended sizes up to 9.5Y. Retail will be $220.

Images

Nike (12/2/16)

J23app (11/26/16)

Author’s Takes

Andres Carrillo, News: I really liked this shoe when I saw it at first but I’ve kind of gotten over it. In my opinion this isn’t a colorway that can be worn all the time and the fact that it’s $220 for a GS sneaker is just too expensive.

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