Tinker Hatfield and the Jordan signature series faced a difficult predicament when Michael Jordan abruptly declared his retirement from basketball in 1994 to pursue his father’s dream of being a baseball player. What would the future of shoes donning the Jumpman logo be? Would there even be a future at all? Tinker continued his yearly tradition of pushing a Jordan signature model with the Air Jordan 9 and a clever print ad campaign was rolled out featuring MJ wearing the shoe and a University of North Carolina basketball uniform. Now this weekend’s release of a Air Jordan 9 Low featuring an all University Blue upper seems right at home when compared to that iconic print advertisement. Sure, the Air Jordan 9 Low “Pantone” has a whole series of Pantone-themed colorways that never hit retailers to take inspiration from, but given the shoe’s 1994 roots and the UNC uniform sported by Mike in the photo, there’s no doubt that the colorists at the brand made a connection. What do you think of the low-top pair? Check out a detailed view below and know you can grab your size this Saturday, June 11th or search right now via eBay.

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This upcoming rendition of the Air Jordan 5 will perfectly coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Evoking the spirit of champions and essentially the first-place medals given in the award ceremonies, the basketball sneaker is defined by gold accents gracing the tongue and shark tooth-inspired detail on the midsole unit.

Offset nicely against a white leather upper, tonal black is applied on the midsole unit and inner lining to finish off the clean and bold palette.

All resting atop an icy translucent outsole, you can find this pair at select Nike and JB retailers on August 13th for $190.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 5 Olympic launch page now for more images, details and release info.

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Author’s Take

I?m a fan of the silhouette in general. I really like the execution on this pair. I?m biased towards the clean upper and how the gold accents are subtle.

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Following its official reveal, more detailed images of this Air Jordan 2 Low are provided, as the forthcoming silhouette is reminiscent of the pair that released back in 2004.

Although flaunting a slightly different makeup, the basketball sneaker is essentially a homage to MJ’s alma mater — University of North Carolina. Pristine white graces the majority if its leather upper and midsole unit, while midnight navy is prominent on the inner lining and heel. The theme is capped off with university blue gracing the heel tab, outsole and outlining of its leather upper on the sides.

Retailing for $160, you can purchase a pair at select Nike and JB stockists this Saturday, June 11th.

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Author’s Take

I’m not really a fan of the silhouette in this low-top form. The colorway is solid though, but it’s an easy pass for me.

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Jordan Brand’s 2016 continues to be a strong one thanks to OG releases arriving nearly every weekend. But perhaps the most anticipated release will be the upcoming rendition of the Air Jordan 1 “Bred”, a pair that you should continue to look forward to after seeing some shots that prove the quality of this pair is up to par with the likes of the “Shattered Backboards” from not too far back. Jordan Brand takes things back to 1985 with the use of tumbled leather on the toebox and Swoosh branding for a true and through original look while Nike Air branding lands on the tongue. Missing from this pair is the signature ‘X’ heel addition found in 2011’s Air Jordan 1 “Banned” release, but with the quality control found throughout, we doubt you’ll miss the feature. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Bred” is slated to release at retailers on September 3rd for $160 USD. Be sure to check out a better view below and we’ll keep you updated on the latest Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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Alongside custom adidas Originals Stan Smiths, rapper, Fat Joe, will also don a limited edition, 1-of-1 Air Jordan 9 Low Silver Mike Bibby PE as well for tonight’s Hot 97 Summer Jam concert, which will take place in New Jersey.

Showcasing the standout pair on his official Instagram account, the basketball silhouette was originally created in 2002, as it’s defined by its crisp white leather upper and the application of shimmering silver across its mudguard, heel and midsole unit. Additionally, Mike Bibby’s number 10 is embroidered on the rear.

If you’re attending the event, you can check it out in person later tonight when he performs.

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This 2016 variation of the iconic Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred is set to return in the next few months, as the remastered silhouette is scheduled debut during Labor Day weekend.

As suggested, the basketball sneaker inherits the classic black and red color scheme. Composed of premium leather, notable details for this particular pair consists of ?Nike Air? branding implemented on the tongue and it will not include the ?X? detailing on the heel, which was originally seen on the ?Banned? iteration from 2011.

Finished off with a crisp, white midsole unit, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike accounts on September 3 for a price tag of $160.

Visit and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 Bred / Banned launch page now for more images, details and release info.

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Author’s Take

You can’t go wrong with this silhouette, especially in this iconic colorway. This will obviously get the attention it deserves.

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The Air Jordan 10 City Pack has seen so many iterations this that it has become somewhat hard to keep you with all of them. One would think that with so many drops the shoe has become somewhat ubiquitous but what Jordan Brand has done a great job of is keep them fresh and original. The next pair to prove that point is the Air Jordan 10 Shanghai, which isn’t the first Air Jordan to namedrop the city and more than lives up to the city’s colorful background.

For more information, follow our Air Jordan 10 Shanghai launch page for all the latest images, video and much more.

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A first look at the Air Jordan 1 “Bred” aka “Banned” releasing on September 3rd is finally here, and this upcoming Retro releases features an “OG” detail that you haven’t seen in a while. You’ll notice the sizes and other numbers printed on the inside of the ankle of the shoe, a nod to the same detail seen in the original from 1985. In addition, the red panels featured tumbled leather, whereas the releases in 2013 utilized a smooth synthetic leather. Again, these are scheduled for a September 3rd release, so check out a detailed first look below.

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If you’re a fan of University Blue-colored sneakers, you’re going to have two different Air Jordan models to choose from next weekend as both the Air Jordan 2 Low UNC and Air Jordan 9 Low Pantone are schedules to release.

Although both model rock a similar Blue shade, the Air Jordan 9 uses is as the primarily base colors on its leather upper, and the Air Jordan 2 uses it as the accented color in areas such as the heel tab and branding. Black accents add contrasts on the Air Jordan 9 Low, while Navy Blue hits are found on the Jordan 2 Low. Dropping on June 11th, pick up the Air Jordan 2 Low UNC for $160 and the Air Jordan 9 Low Pantone for $170. Check out our Air Jordan 9 Low Pantone hub page for additional images and information?

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Author’s Take

Not big on this shade of Blue, so these two releases will be fairly easy to pass up on.

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The Air Jordan 2 Low has been one of Jordan Brand’s featured low-tops throughout this summer, as we’ve seen the model return in the classic Chicago mock-up straight from 1987 followed by a timely all-red installment. While Michael Jordan may have preferred adidas and even Converse while playing at the University of North Carolina, the Jumpman is honoring Mike’s time as a Tar Heel with this clean Air Jordan 2 Low “UNC”. The pair features a reptilian texture throughout the white base while a two-toned heel sports University Blue and Midnight Navy to match the contrast piping and iconic Wings logo on the tongue. This Air Jordan 2 installment will arrive at retailers on June 11th for $160 USD. What do you think of the colorway? Be sure to check out more official photos below and stay tuned for more of the latest Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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Just a few weeks ago, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan 2 Low Chicago. They wasted no time in releasing yet another colorway of the Air Jordan 2 Low. Today we get another look at the latest set of official images of the upcoming Air Jordan 2 Low UNC.

Although a very similar colorway of the same model dropped back on 2004, there are a few notable new features that make this a “new” colorway. One of the most notable differences is the fact that this version comes equipped with a White midsole. Other new looks include the Navy Blue heel cup and the University Blue piping. The only source of branding visible on the shoe are the Wings hits on the tongue and the Nike hit on the outsole. Just like the Jordan 2 Low Chicago, this UNC version is also pretty subtle in appearance. Like what you see? Pick these up next Saturday, June 11th for the retail price of $160.

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Author’s Take

The Air Jordan 2 Low model is cool, but not in this colorway. The only Air Jordan 2 model I’ve liked all year has been the Chicago Lows. Everything else I’m good without.

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The Jordan Pantone “For The Love of the Game” Collection paired laser etching technology with the perfect monochromatic dash of Carolina Blue that perfectly encapsulated the Jumpman signature collection. Since then, we’ve seen retail releases like the Air Jordan 11 “Pantone” and this Air Jordan 9 Low “Pantone” appease those who never thought they’d actually see mass availability of these exclusives in the first place. While the low-top retro game may be a bit oversaturated for Jordan Brand currently, the use of University Blue, Black, and White here completes a simple yet perfect rendition of the Pantone-like theme perfect for the summer months ahead. You can grab this Air Jordan 9 Low pair on June 11th for $170 USD. Check out more official photos below.

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Both colorways of the AJ 11 Low are somewhat taking the spotlight away from this OG Air Jordan 1 High, as it receives its first retro release since 1985.

Staying true to its original counterpart, the classic basketball sneaker is treated in the recognizable two-tone palette. White comprises its tumbled and smooth leather upper, while the defining tone is prominent on the outsole, collar section, Swooshes, wings logo on the ankles and branding on the tongue label.

Additionally, the collar area and branding on the side panels bearing the contrasting hue is rendered in patent leather to further exude more flair.

Priced at $160, you can find this pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting today, June 4th. It’s also worth noting that BG sizes of the silhouette are offered as well, which is depicted on the non-lifestyle images above.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Metallic Navy launch page now for even more images, info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I?m biased towards this silhouette. This offering is obviously a classic and it should get the attention it deserves. I?m a fan of the crisp colorway.

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The Air Jordan 12 Flu Game released last Saturday, May 28th as sneakerheads all around the world were finally given the opportunity to pick up a pair of the iconic sneaker.

So just how much money was made off of the Flu Games? According to numbers from SportScanInfo, over $20 million. Yup. The statistics say that 100,433 men’s and 22,939 kids’ pairs were sold in May for a total of $22,270,931. This information is gathered only from retail chains like Foot Locker and Eastbay, and does not take into account the pairs that were sold on nike.com or smaller boutiques. So this number will be much larger if you count the pairs sold from those stores as well.

Were you able to cop a pair?

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Author’s Take

Wow, that’s a lot of money. I bought myself a pair too so I contributed to that massive amount of money that was made.

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After seeing the release of the Black/White and Infrared colorways of the Air Jordan 9 Low earlier this year, next week we’ll be treated to another pair.

This time around the low-top version of the Air Jordan 9 gets hit with a bright Pantone blue on the entire leather upper with Black detailing landing on the inner liner, tongue tag, and the Jumpman logo on the heel. Providing some more contrast are White accents on the sole unit and the embroidered “23” on the heel.

Scheduled to arrive at select Jordan Brand retailers on June 11, 2016 for $170, will you cop or pass? Don’t forget to check out our official Air Jordan 9 Low Pantone launch page for additional release details and more.

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Author’s Take

I’m not sure how people feel about the Pantone colorway if it’s not placed on the Air Jordan 11. I don’t like it no matter what shoe it’s on. I’ll pass on these.

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