In less than 24 hours we’ll be seeing the release of the Air Jordan 4 Premium Black. Considered probably the most deluxe Air Jordan 4 of all-time, this sneaker takes luxury to a whole new level.

Jordan Brand is calling this a premium colorway of the Air Jordan 4 as it features a blacked out upper covered in a premium tumbled leather with snakeskin detailing. Adding to the “premium” look is pony hair on the side panels and on the tongue. The insoles are composed of quilted leather and the inner liner is also made up of leather. Lastly we have a Sail outsole finishing up the look.

Will you be picking up a pair tomorrow for $400? Let us know down in the comments below and don?t forget to visit our Air Jordan 4 Premium Black launch page to stay updated with the latest images, news and updates.

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Author’s Take

I would have preferred to see some contrast on the upper instead of just all-black. While the Air Jordan 4 is probably my favorite Air Jordan silhouette of all-time, it?s hard to justify spending $400 on a pair, especially one as plain as this one.

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Some of you may be too young to know who David Letterman is, but he used to have his own talk show (since he’s now retired) much like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon have these days.

Back in the 80’s Michael Jordan appeared on The David Letterman Show during his rookie season. This upcoming Air Jordan 1 is inspired by that visit that Michael made to the show. The Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by what Jordan wore for the interview. The sneaker features Bright Crimson on the leather upper with Midnight Navy and University Blue detailing for a bold touch of contrast. Not pictured here, but the insoles feature a special graphic consisting of a microphone along with the words ?On Air? to coordinate with its respective theme.

Scheduled to release on April 30th for $160, what are your thoughts on this new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High OG? Don’t forget to head over to our Air Jordan 1 High OG David Letterman launch page to stay updates on the latest images and information on this release.

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Author’s Take

When I first saw pictures of this Air Jordan 1 I didn’t like it at all. Now that I see better pictures I think it doesn’t look that bad. The only thing I don’t like is the University Blue hits on the tongue.

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You may or may not remember, but back in early January there was rumors that a new red and white colorway of the Air Jordan 12 would be releasing some time in 2016. A couple of weeks later we even gave you a look at a sample Mike Bibby PE colorway that was said to resemble the pair that will be arriving at retailers.

Now three months later we get our first look at the Air Jordan 12 Gym Red. The image above is not the best in the world, but we can pretty much tell what the shoe is going to look like. Think of it as a reverse Cherry colorway. The majority of the upper on this Air Jordan 12 is done in Gym Red leather while the side panels, outsole and branding have all been done in contrasting white. A black inner liner completes the look on this Air Jordan 12 that is expected to release on July 2, 2016 for $190.

What are your thoughts? Do you plan on picking up a pair? Let us know down in the comments and stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for more images soon.

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Author’s Take

Not sure if I like the Cherry 12s or this colorway better. I feel like I need one of these two pairs in my collection. I’m looking forward to more pictures.

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This year we’ve already seen a handful of Air Jordan 5s release, but the only thing that sneakerheads have been displeased with is the fact that they’ve all been low-tops. Jordan Brand will be changing that as they’re expected to release a few colorways of the original mid-top Air Jordan 5 later this year.

Pictured above is a first look at what’s being known as the Air Jordan 5 Olympic. This colorway features a White leather upper with Black accents on the midsole, inner liner and upper eyelets. What makes this Air Jordan 5 stand out are the hits of gold on the tongue which represents the gold medals given out during the Olympics and on the shark teeth on the midsole.

This is the only image that is available at the moment but make sure you stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for more. The Air Jordan 5 Olympic is currently expected to release on August 13th for $190. What’s your first impression?

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Author’s Take

I wanna like it but I just don’t. I feel like a lot more could have been done with the Olympic theme and Jordan Brand just got lazy and decided to just slap on a gold tongue. I think this will be a pass for me.

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By this time tomorrow you will all be able to get your hands on the Air Jordan 4 Premium Black. There’s no doubt that many of our readers like the unique look of the shoe, the only thing stopping them from picking it up is the price tag attached to it.

Considered to be a part of the Air Jordan 4 Pinnacle collection, this version of the Air Jordan 4 is supposed to be a premium iteration of the model. The shoe comes dressed in a premium tumbled leather construction accompanied by the tonal faux pony hair across its tongue and vamp section. Lastly, the shoe will also come equipped with matching quilted insoles, waxed laces and a metal Jumpman hang tag. Retailing at $400, are you going to pull the trigger? The Air Jordan 4 Premium Black will be available through The Draw via the SNKRS app, while international retailers such as BSTN will also be carrying the shoe. Don?t forget to visit our Air Jordan 4 Pinnacle Black launch page to stay updated with the latest images, news and updates on this release.

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Author’s Take

Get rid of the pony hair and cut the price in half and I’ll consider. As is with a $400 price tag this is an easy pass.

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We already knew about the Air Jordan 10 Chicago, NYC, Charlotte and Los Angeles from the upcoming City Pack, but Jordan Brand surprised us all last week when pictures leaked of the Air Jordan 10 Paris which is also part of the city pack.

The Air Jordan 10 Paris pays homage to city of love. This Air Jordan 10 comes comes dressed in a black upper with a unique texture on it that makes it stand out from your every day leather pairs. A ?75? has then been embroidered on the ankle that represents France?s city code for Paris. Paired up with the textured black upper is 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.

If you weren’t aware already, this will be a European exclusive release and will drop on April 9th. Make sure you visit our Air Jordan 10 Paris launch page to find out what Nike stores in Europe will be carrying these.

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Author’s Take

It’s cool to see a city outside of the US get their own colorway as a part of the Air Jordan 10 City Pack. Not sure how people would react to this pair if it released in the states but I would pass.

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The Air Jordan 17+ is back in action this weekend, as one of the more surprising Jordan retros of 2016 will make its debut after a decade-and-a-half absence from store shelves. The Jordan 17 was inspired by Michael Jordan’s love of Jazz music, as Wilson Smith designed a premium model to encapsulate the aging interest during Mike’s final stint as a professional basketball player. The original “Copper” colorway returns to reference MJ’s time as a member of the Washington Wizards as luxurious touches of faux croc-skin hits the heel to match Sport Royal and Copper Coin accents throughout. Check out a better view below and know that you can find this pair right now via eBay.

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The Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or “Croc” as it was called when they first came out years ago) doesn’t need a PRM or a Pinnacle designation to be considered a luxury model. The shoe was a standout back then because of its use of materials that had not seen on a basketball shoe at the time like the use of faux crocodile skin and the copper strip. Mix that with the shoe’s marketing campaign at the time that really played into the shoe’s jazz music inspiration and you’ve got an Air Jordan that was aiming just a little bit higher.

Tomorrow, the Air Jordan 17+ Copper will be making its return and we’ve got a special 4K look at the shoe so you’ll know if this is a pair that you will want to cop. Be sure to watch up top and for all the information, images and videos you need to make a decision, bookmark our Air Jordan 17+ Copper launch page.

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Jordan Brand’s Pinnacle Series managed to turn the iconic Air Jordan 1 into even more of a bold, luxurious fashion statement with premium leather, synthetic snakeskin, and actual 24K gold accents. The latest premium Jordan retro will be this weekend’s Air Jordan 4 Pony Hair, as a number of upgrades push the retail price to $400 USD. Synthetic croc-skin and tumbled leather serve as the base while the mesh ventilation unit on the side panel is ditched entirely for a soft Pony Hair construction. Get your hands on these premium Jays tomorrow at retailers like Deadstock in Canada, or see what’s available now on eBay.

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Jordan Brand is restocking the classic Air Jordan 6 Black/Infrared in New York City this Saturday, and the iconic color combination is also going to be landing on Jimmy Butler’s Jordan Ultra.Fly mid-month. The unique Kurim overlay offers a flexible cage-like upper inspired by the spotted leopard. It’s an ambitious look that’s sure to turn heads while a foam-based outsole provides maximum cushioning to lead into a wavy traction pattern. A black-based upper sees Infrared 23 mesh underneath match the outsole while Reflect Silver branding pays homage to the recent 3M upgrade on the Air Jordan 6 Retro. Check out a detailed look at the latest Ultra.Fly release below and pick up this pair on April 15th for $125 USD.

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Jordan Brand’s Station 23 in Chicago is ready for the launch of Jimmy Butler’s new shoe, the UltraFly, with a blacked-out redesign and special training sessions this weekend. The space has been transformed into a brand-new look in black and teal to match the launch colorway of the shoe, Jordan Brand’s latest high-performance on-court model built specifically for all-star Jimmy Butler. Ahead of the shoe’s global release on April 15th, Jordan Brand will be hosting training sessions this Sunday (4/10), which the general public can sign up for on 32SouthState.com. Check out the UltraFly and the new look for Station 23 here, and if you’re in the Chicago area this weekend, sign up for one of the exclusive workouts now.

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Jordan Brand Training Sessions at 11AM, 1PM, 3PM
4/10/2016

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One of the most remarkable design details of the entire Air Jordan legacy is the over-sized tongue with reflective skin on the Air Jordan 5. For this upcoming release, Jordan Brand is taking that signature mark to newer heights with this solid gold treatment that we’ve never seen on a release before. The white/black/gold mix is rather trendy at the moment thanks to the Air Jordan 12 “Wings” that hit stores last week, so could this Air Jordan 5 “Gold Tongue” feature a hidden detail as well? There are no release details as of yet, but stay tuned for more updates as we near Air Jordan 5 season (remember, the Nike Air pair hits in July).

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Alongside the AJ 4 Premium Black, this variation of the Air Jordan 17 will be available at store shelves once again.

Last offered in 2002, this remastered pair essentially flaunts the memorable finish with a predominantly white leather upper, while luxe details of an embossed crocodile overlay is applied on the heel in contrasting black. The defining copperish tone graces the tongue, rear and eyelets, alongside slight touches of silver for shimmering flair, while also complementing its overall makeup.

Finished off with blue accents on the outsole, blue lace locks and black/white sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike stockists starting April 9th for a retail price tag of $250.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 17+ Copper launch page for additional details.

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Author’s Take

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Last night Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant played against each other for the final time ever as the Clippers came out victorious against the Lakers at Staples Center.

Today CP3 posted the picture you see above on his Twitter of the Air Jordan 3 in the Home Lakers colorway from the Air Jordan Kobe Pack that also includes the Air Jordan 8. Kobe even signed the sneakers and referred to Chris Paul as “One of the greatest competitors of all-time.” It doesn’t get much better than that.

We’ve seen lots of friends and family receive the Air Jordan Kobe Pack but nothing really compares to this pair that Paul received from the Black Mamba himself with a special inscription. If the Air Jordan Kobe Pack does ever end up releasing we’ll keep you updated via our Air Jordan Kobe Pack launch page.

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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.

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

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

Vote Now

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