One of the classic colorways of the Air Jordan 9 will be making a return this Holiday 2016, as this particular pair was initially seen in 1993, followed by its first retro release in 2002 and then in 2010.

Showcased in a lifestyle setting, this pair simply stays true to its previous counterpart, as the basketball sneaker incorporates a timeless palette of black and white across its leather upper. Pops of red are placed on the tongue branding, Jumpman logo across the heel and more branding on the rear to perfectly complement its theme as well.

Priced at $190, you can buy this pair at select JB and Nike retailers starting Saturday, December 3.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 9 Retro OG White Black True Red (2016) launch page now for even more images, info and release details.

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Author’s Take

You can?t go wrong with classics. I?m a fan of the model and colorway overall. If you missed out on the previous releases, then look forward to the drop in a couple months.

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Jordan Brand will be getting a bit of a head start on the Olympic festivities as they’ll be releasing two Olympic-inspired colorways of the Air Jordan 1 early next week.

These new colorways of the Air Jordan 1 take inspiration from the Silver and Gold medals that the athletes receive at the international games. Both pairs come with leather uppers with the pair inspired by the silver medal featuring a white and red upper with silver detailing on the branding. The blue and white pair draws inspiration from the first place gold medal and has been hit with gold detailing on the Swoosh and Wings branding.

Both pairs will release on August 1st for $140 each. Will you cop either one or are they a pass for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

Out of both pairs I only like the gold medal-inspired colorway. Both shoes look decent but I think the Olympic theme could have been executed better.

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The 2016 Summer Olympics are only one week away and Jordan Brand is getting ready to celebrate with what may be their most patriotic release all year.

Scheduled to release in a little over two weeks is the Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate. This is essentially a modified version of the Air Jordan 7 Olympic that originally debuted back in 1992 when Michael Jordan was a part of the legendary Dream Team. This Air Jordan 7 features a White leather upper with Navy nubuck underlays. Additional Navy hits can then be seen on the ankle, heel, and outsole. Next we see red accents on the gradient midsole, heel pull tab, and the inner bootie sock of the left shoe. Gold branding on the tongue and ankle complete the USA-inspired theme on this Air Jordan 7 that will arrive at retailers on August 6th for $190.

Make sure you click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate launch page now for additional images and release details.

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Author’s Take

This is a great twist on the classic Olympic colorway, but personally I wouldn’t buy a pair.

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In less than 24 hours we’ll be seeing the release of the latest Air Jordan 1 KO.

Usually covered in a full canvas upper, this time around Jordan Brand decided to change things up on this Pure Platinum colorway. According to the brand this colorway takes inspiration from the recent Just Don x Air Jordan collaborations as the shoe features an all over quilted suede upper with canvas overlays. The majority of the sneaker is done in Pure Platinum while Metallic Silver and White work as accents.

You can purchase your pair at select JB retailers beginning tomorrow, July 30th for $140.

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Author’s Take

Initially I wasn?t aware that the upper was made of a suede, but now that I know it gives the shoe a much more luxurious look. However, I still wouldn?t buy a pair.

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Twenty years ago, Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to the single greatest season in NBA history. Their 72 wins was the record for most triumphs in a season, until Golden State shattered that mark just a few months ago. What makes the ’96 Bulls a superior team is that they took home a Championship, which matters far more than regular season wins. That season, Jordan rotated the “Concord” and “Bred” colorways of the Air Jordan 11, and SCP Auctions will feature a game-worn, autographed pair on August 3rd. How much will these sell for? Give us your predictions.

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The “Alternate” concept that we first saw on the Air Jordan 4 is back again, this time in Olympic form. For another “what if?” colorway, the Air Jordan 7 “Olympic” is presented in an alternate colorway, that’s been reported as being an actual colorway Tinker Hatfield sketched up when creating Michael’s Dream Team version of the shoe we all know and love. Previewed numerous times throughout the summer, we finally get a look at the official images straight from Nike of the patriotic colorway that will be releasing just in time for this summer’s Olympic games on August 6th. Will you be picking up a pair, or sticking with the standard “Olympic” Air Jordan 7? Get a good look here to help you decide, and find them at Jordan Brand retailers next Saturday in a full family size run.

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How does the Air Jordan 31 “Banned” stack up when compared to its inspiration? Today we get a look at a side-by-side comparison of both models slated to release on September 3rd as the iconic Black and Red look that was yes, ‘banned’, during Michael Jordan’s rookie season returns in both new and retro form. The overriding thematic element of the Jordan 31 has been paying homage to the Air Jordan 1. What better way to do it than through the implementation of his iconic “Banned” colorway?

Right off the bat, you can see that this year’s signature Jordan takes a lifestyle aesthetic with the overall shape of the silhouette mirroring the traditional contours of the Air Jordan 1 despite the updated woven upper throughout. The heel and tongue especially showcase this similarity. While there’s a subtle gradient of a Nike Swoosh on the side panel of the Jordan XXX1, the colorway is actually where these pairs make creative differences. The Jordan 31 “Banned” utilizes a gradient where a black heel fades into a more vibrant red on the toe. The ‘Banned’ callouts come in the form of bold lettering on the sole and inner tongue.

While traditionalists will undoubtedly prefer the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” due to its historic context, what do you think of Jordan Brand’s effort to make the Jordan 31 both a performance juggernaut and a pair you can wear off the court with ease? Check out more photos below and grab your pair on September 3rd.

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Following its official reveal, more new images of the forthcoming Air Jordan 31 Banned edition is revealed, as this latest gallery places an emphasis on its overall makeup and notable details.

A design inspired by the iconic banned Air Jordan 1, the black and red colorway that debuted in 1985 is essentially prominent across its entirety. Composed of flyweave throughout the majority of its upper, leather accents converge on the rear to solidify its build. Iconic Jordan elements such as the original Wings logo and a subtle Swoosh are seen on the side panels, while a large Jumpman is prominent across its heel.

All adhered atop a FlightSpeed technology with full-length Zoom Air that enhances court feel, responsiveness and lateral support, you can find this pair at select JB and Nike retailers starting September 3 for a price tag of $185.

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Author’s Take

I?m not really crazy about it, but, I really do like refined makeup. The only thing that bothers me is the large Jumpman branding. It should?ve been removed or just sized smaller.

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While the original Olympic 7s first debuted in Barcelona, Spain during the 1992 Summer Olympics, an alternate rendition of that Air Jordan 7 looks to commemorate the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Defined by a patriotic palette, the model flaunts pristine white across the majority of its leather upper, as navy-colored nubuck is implemented on the underlays, in addition to its ankle portion and outsole. The USA-inspired theme is capped off with pops of red gracing the midsole unit, heel and inner lining, while metallic gold accents adorn the tongue label and jumpman logo to perfectly evoke the first-place medals.

Priced at $190, you can expect to find this pair at select JB and Nike stockists starting August 16th.

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Author’s Take

I like the original version better. The colorway is still appealing, but I prefer the all-white upper instead. It should still get a lot of attention none the less.

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The next Air Jordan model, the Air Jordan 31, was unveiled last week at a special event at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV. Blending the Air Jordan 1 design ethos with new technology, Jordan Brand designer Tate Kuerbis accomplished the tough task of creating a brand new shoe with specific directives to draw from the most iconic basketball shoe of all-time. We often judge Jordans narrow-mindedly, going simply by looks; because of that, most of its performance basketball product doesn’t quite resonate with sneakerheads or basketball players, especially when compared to the iconic models by Tinker from ’88 to ’99. To describe the Jordan 31 as a mere futuristic version of the Air Jordan 1 would be unfair, because there’s a lot more to the design than why you might expect

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Jordan Brand won’t be releasing a highly anticipated retro this weekend, but they will still be dropping a sneaker that people may or may not like.

The Jumpman will be releasing a new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Retro KO High OG this weekend that comes covered in Pure Platinum all throughout the upper. According to Nike, this colorway takes inspiration from the recent Jordan Brand x Don C collaborations and features an all over quilted suede upper with canvas overlays. Metallic Silver accents and a White sole unit add some contrast to this pair of Jordan 1s that can be found at select retailers beginning on July 30th for $140.

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Author’s Take

Initially I wasn’t aware that the upper was made of a suede, but now that I know it gives the shoe a much more luxurious look. However, I still wouldn’t buy a pair.

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The news for the Air Jordan 1 continues to get even better in 2016. As if the return of the Air Jordan 1 Bred wasn’t already enough, it appears that the Air Jordan 1 Black Toe will also be getting the retro treatment once again this year.

Last seen in 2013, the Air Jordan 1 Black Toe features a White leather upper with Black and Varsity Red overlays to complete the Chicago Bulls colorway. The Nike Air branding has also been added on the tongue for that OG look. There is no official release date yet for the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Black Toe but we do know that it’s expected to release some time in November. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates and check out the first images above.

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Author’s Take

Another pair of Air Jordan 1s that I NEED. I’ve never owned a pair of Black Toes but hopefully this is the year that changes.

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It’s been almost 25 years since NBA players first stepped foot into international competition with the legendary USA Dream Team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Instead of releasing the iconic “Olympic” Air Jordan 7, a pair that has seen a retro release three times plus the nearly identical “For The Love Of The Game” colorway in 2010, Jordan brand is going an alternate route this year. The Air Jordan 7 “Olympic Alternate” will hit retail shelves for the first time ever, as the Jumpman is unearthing an unused patriotic Olympic-themed Tinker Hatfield design dating back to 1992. The bold pair features an American flag stamped on the heel with Jordan’s Olympic number 9. A red gradient midsole stands out while Deep Royal Blue and White alternate throughout the upper. Premium accents of metallic gold hit throughout in honor of the Dream Team’s perfect record and Gold Medal accomplishment. Be sure to check out more of the latest Olympic Jordan release below and know that you can grab your pair on August 6th for $190 USD.

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The Air Jordan 4 Undefeated just sold at Stadium Goods for $18,500 proving that for those with enough cash, nothing will stand in the way of a sneakerhead and one of his or her grails. Created in 2005, the militaristic collaboration was limited to only 72 pairs given out to friends and family and never actually released at retail. So it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that this incredibly limited Air Jordan 4 demands some hefty prices on the resale market. Undefeated’s iconic creation was Stadium Good’s most expensive sneaker when the store opened its doors in Manhattan not too long ago, demanding $24,500 for the olive green and orange offering, but some lucky soul walked away with a steal by paying only $18,500 USD. Being one of the handful of people that can boast actually owning the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4: priceless.

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Aside from the standout Bred/Banned pair, another rendition of the classic Air Jordan 1 High will be offered this summer, as this particular pair essentially celebrates the upcoming Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — August 5 – 21.

Showcased in a lifestyle editorial, the sneaker is comprised of premium leather, as red overlays complements its tonal white base and full-length rubber sole unit. The thematic design element is focalized on the metallic swooshes and wings logo across its ankles, as it evokes the second-place medals given in the award ceremonies.

Retailing for a price tag of $140, you can find this standout pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting Monday, August 1st, just in time before the kick-off of the Olympics.

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Author’s Take

You can?t go wrong with this silhouette. I?m biased towards the palette and the execution looks nicely done. The colors have been placed well.

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