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Back in April we let you know that Jordan Brand would be releasing a “Singles Day” colorway of the Air Jordan 13 Low. Today, we finally get a first look at the China-exclusive Air Jordan 13 Low.

The Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day comes dressed in a Barely Green and Black color scheme. It starts off with aBlack tumbled leather toe box paired up with matching nubuck overlays on the heel and collar. Contrast comes by way of the Light Green leather overlay panel, which come embroidered with a geometric pattern that includes phrases that read ?Air Jordan 0023? and ?1111 Low? ?  the same text found on the wrapping paper. Black laces, a Black midsole and Barely Green outsole round out the main features of the sneaker.

Retailing for $200, current reports suggest that the Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day will release on November 11th most likely as an exclusive to Greater China at select retailers and Nike.com. Got a China connect? Might be time to ask for that favor if you’re looking to get these. Be sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day hub page where all update release info will be posted.

Speaking of Air Jordan 13s, thoughts on the upcoming Air Jordan 13 Obsidian?

A new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 that will be making its debut in 2021 is the Air Jordan 5 Shattered Backboard/Orange Blaze which is seen here in new images. Covered in a Sail hue all throughout the upper, this new flavor of the Air Jordan 5 features a soft leather construction on the majority of the upper with textile mesh detailing placed on the side panels, ankle collar, and the tongues. To complete the SBB look we see the addition of Orange Blaze and Black on the inner liner, upper eyelets, midsoles, and the branding on the tongues and heels. Metallic Silver reflective 3M tongues and translucent rubber outsoles with red Jumpman logos cap off the look on this Air Jordan 5 that will be releasing on September 25th for $190. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 5 ?Shattered Backboard? (Total Orange) hub page now for everything you need to know about the sneaker and where to buy it online.

Also a reminder that the Air Jordan 6 Bordeaux is scheduled to make its way to retailers next week.

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With the Jordan 6-17-23 “Carmine” scheduled to return in September, the Jordan 6-17-23 will be dropping in a “Black Metallic” colorway as well. As suggested, this silhouette is a hybrid which combines the classic Air Jordan 6 and the Air Jordan 17. Additionally, with those numbers combined equates to Michael Jordan?s jersey number, hence 23, add to the sneaker’s title. Overall, the silhouette’s stealthy profile is composed of nubuck, leather, and mesh while resting atop an icy translucent outsole.

Expect the Jordan 6-17-23 “Black Metallic” to debut at Jordan Brand stockists and online soon. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In other upcoming releases, the Air Jordan 6 “Bordeaux” is dropping this weekend.

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Summer is almost over and the much-anticipated return of the Air Jordan 4 ?Lightning? this weekend is a must-cop pair to close out the warm season. Last offered in 2006, this 2021 retro sports the familiar OG color scheme overall with bright yellow dominating its uppers. Additionally, contrasting dark grey and black hits throughout, followed by white midsoles and a slightly lighter dark grey rubber outsole rounds out the eye-catching design.

Look for this Air Jordan 4 at select Jordan Brand stockists and online, including the KicksOnFire Shop today. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 4 ?Lightning? 2021 hub page now for everything you need to know about the sneaker and where to buy it online. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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With the newly-introduced Air Jordan 36 “First Light” slated to debut next week, the Air Jordan 36 will be offered in another colorway as part of its inaugural lineup and it combines white and gold as its overall finish. Pristine and luxurious altogether, the basketball sneaker boasts a clean blend of mesh and leather that discreetly hides a colorful graphic underneath as well as the insoles. Finally, the immaculate makeup is punctuated with Metallic Gold accents adorning the branded areas and piping of its midsole to round out theme.

Retailing for $185, look for this colorway of the Air Jordan 36 at select Jordan Brand stockists and online soon. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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Detailed images of the forthcoming Air Jordan 5 ?Shattered Backboard? (Total Orange) are finally available as the silhouette is scheduled to drop later next month. Flaunting an official mix of Sail, Orange Blaze, Metallic Silver, and Black tones, the sneaker incorporates the familiar ?Shattered Backboard? theme overall which was popularized on the Air Jordan 1 High. Sail dominates its leather upper alongside the tonal textile mesh utilized for the collar, quarter panel and tongue. Finally, orange and black adorn its midsole while silver reflective tongues and the shark-teeth along the tooling, followed by a translucent outsole tops off the design.

Retailing for $190, look for this Air Jordan 5 at select Jordan Brand stockists and online on September 25. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 5 ?Shattered Backboard? (Total Orange) hub page now for everything you need to know about the sneaker and where to buy it online. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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An exclusive Trophy Room x Air Jordan 7 is slated to debut later this year, according to sources, as it’s the next collaborative Air Jordan silhouette by MJ’s son Marcus Jordan. While details are scarce, reports indicate that the model may be the Air Jordan 7 Low or Mid, and suggested to take cues from the iconic Air Jordan 7 “Olympic” which Michael Jordan wore during the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Expect this Trophy Room x Air Jordan 7 to debut exclusively at Trophy Room this holiday season. Stay tuned for further confirmation. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

In other standout releases this holiday season, the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” is finally returning.

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Remember last year’s Air Jordan 1 Mid Familia release? Well, another version will be dropping this year as part of a wider Nike/Jordan collection that celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Our first look at this Air Jordan 1 Mid Familia shows that it comes dressed in Black and Red color blocking complimented by a whole lot of decorative and themed details. For starters, the Swoosh is redesigned to make it look like a spear while also adding colors and designs with a heavy influence to Mexican culture. The sneaker also come with glossy safari-like overlays and a bold Red toe box completed with spiky teeth. The Wings branding on the collar is done in hues that match the aesthetic of the Swoosh branding, while?Familia? branded tongues, a White midsole and Red rubber outsole round out the main features of the sneaker.

Retailing for $125, look for this Air Jordan 1 Mid Familia to drop sometime in October at select retailers and Nike.com.

Way back in April we let you know that Jordan Brand would be dropping two colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Element Gore-Tex. Today we finally get a first look at one of the pairs.

This brand new rendition of the Air Jordan 1 will come equipped with Gore-Tex, thus making it a weatherproof iteration of the model. Above you will find the first leak of the Black colorway. Details include suede heels, Gore-Tex embroidery on the lateral sides, 3M Reflective Swooshes, Black uppers and overlays atop a White midsole and Black/Grey rubber outsole.

The Air Jordan 1 Element Gore-Tex has no confirmed release date yet, but current reports suggest we see them debut sometime in November for the retail price of $200.

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With the release date being right around the corner, here is our latest look at the Air Jordan 14 Low WMNS Red Lipstick.

As the nickname of the sneaker suggests, this women’s-exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 14 Low is inspired by red lipstick. Some of the details on the sneaker that make the theme come to life include the Black matte nubuck and suede leather that provide the cosmetic base against metallic silver accents. Speckled detailing adorns the midsole, while Gym Red adorns the tongue, laces, and collar area. Finishing details include the laces with frosted-platinum aglets and writing on the sockliner that’s modeled after strokes of lipstick. Lipstick-stained tissue paper also adds the to overall aesthetic and theme of the release.

Retailing for $170, look for the Air Jordan 14 Low WMNS Red Lipstick to release on September 16th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. Be sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 14 Low WMNS Red Lipstick hub page where all updated release info will be posted.

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After giving you a preview about a week ago, we finally get a real first look at the upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue.

Currently scheduled to debut early on in 2022, this new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High comes dressed in a Dark Marina Blue/Black-White color scheme. Done in the same color blocking as the recently released Air Jordan 1 High Pollen, this pair starts off with Black leather underlays contrasted by the Marina Blue hue that takes care of the overlays, laces, outsole and Swoosh branding. A White midsole, Black Wings branding and White Nike Air on the Blue tongue tag round out the main features of this Jordan 1.

Retailing for $170, look for the Air Jordan 1 High OG Dark Marina Blue to debut on January 15th at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. Be sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 1 High Dark Marina hub page where all new and updated release info will be posted.

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The Air Jordan 1 Low OG ?Starfish? is another notable Air Jordan 1 Low this season following the Travis Scott x fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low OG. Overall, its aesthetic evokes the popular ?Shattered Backboard? color scheme that consists of Orange, White, and Black tones. Clean and stylish overall, white leather comprises its base while contrasting orange adorns the overlays, inner lining, and rubber outsole. Finally, black for the laces, Swooshes, wings logo on the heel tabs, followed by a white midsole rounds out the build.

Look for the Air Jordan 1 Low OG ?Starfish? at select Jordan Brand stockists and online, including the KicksOnFire Shop today. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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Lifestyle imagery of the Air Jordan 4 ?Red Thunder? have now surfaced as the high-anticipated pair is scheduled to drop in October. Essentially inspired by the popular Air Jordan 4 ?Thunder,? this variation flaunts a black and red theme instead via a black nubuck upper and the highlight red accent prominent on the signature netted mesh underlays, eyelets, lining behind the tongue, and midsole ? all of which mimic the colorway of the aforementioned AJ 4 ?Thunder.? Finally, white Jumpman branding on the heels and a black rubber sole tops off the two-tone design.

Retailing for $190, look for this Air Jordan 4 at select Jordan Brand stockists and online on October 2. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 4 ?Red Thunder? hub page now for everything you need to know about the sneaker and where to buy it online. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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While the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Starfish” is the latest standout offering of the Air Jordan 1 Low, the silhouette is now revealed in a premium “Sherpa Fleece” variation that’s perfectly suited for fall/winter. Donning a premium understated finish with a neutral-colored suede upper with subtle grey Swooshes, the focal point is directed at the soft sherpa fleece fabric implemented on the inner lining and tongue to ensure superb insulation during the colder months. Finally, the classic Wings logo on the heels, white Jumpman on the insoles, a white midsole and grey rubber outsole tops off the design.

Expect the Air Jordan 1 Low “Sherpa Fleece” to debut at select Jordan Brand stockists and online soon. Stay tuned for the official release date. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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With the Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” returning this weekend, sources have now indicated that this Air Jordan 4 “Zen Master” will be releasing next year as one of the notable iterations of the classic silhouette. Suggested as a tribute to the legendary coach Phil Jackson and historic tenure during the Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls era, the moniker derives from Jackson’s nickname as he implemented meditation, Buddhism, and other spiritual traditions into his coaching practice.

A rendering of the purported style is featured and suggested to flaunt an “Amethyst Wave/Bright Crimson-Black-Cement Grey” color scheme. Overall, reports indicate that the model will bear a tie-dye-like upper that is contrasted with black and red accents. Finally, a black and white rubber tooling rounds out the profile.

Retailing for $200, expect the Air Jordan 4 “Zen Master” to debut at select Jordan Brand stockists and online on March 19, 2022. Stay tuned for official confirmation. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news, release dates and where to purchase your favorite kicks.

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