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With an Air Jordan 5 in triple white expected to release this year, the classic silhouette is expected to debut in a vibrant red theme as well.

Flaunting a premium construction, suede comprises the sneaker’s majority, which is dipped in the eye-catching tone. Complementing accents are provided with a 3M reflective on the tongue, black accents on the inner lining, shark teeth component on the midsole and Jumpman branding on the heel. Finally, an icy outsole rounds out the vibrant design altogether.

Priced at $190, you can purchase this standout pair at select Nike and Jordan Brand retailers on July 1st.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 5 Red Suede launch page now for additional imagery, the latest info and release details.

Images: Kinstor

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If you’ve been patiently waiting for the release of the Air Jordan 8 Alternate then your wait will soon be coming to an end as the shoe will be hitting retailers worldwide tomorrow.

Taking inspiration from the Air Jordan 8 Bugs Bunny, this is a colorway that we easily could have seen MJ wearing while he was throwing down the hammer on people in the early 90s. The shoe features a white, black and red upper for that Bulls-inspired look. Releasing tomorrow (2/25) for a retail price of $190, will you be grabbing a pair of passing for something else?

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 8 Alternate launch page now for additional imagery, the latest info and release details.

images: Lapstone & Hammer

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Jordan Brand is giving us a double dose of releases tomorrow as we’ll see the arrival of the Air Jordan 8 Alternate as well as the Air Jordan 12 Low Playoff.

The original mid/high Playoff 12s is a true crowd-pleaser, so it’ll be interesting to see how people respond with this low top version. Featuring a premium leather done in Black and White, this Air Jordan 12 Low is completed with Varsity Red detailing on the Jumpman on the tongue as well as the branding on the heel.

Retailing for $170 and releasing tomorrow, will you be rockin’ these during the upcoming Spring season?

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Low Playoff launch page now for more images, the latest information and release details.

images: Lapstone & Hammer

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Just yesterday we gave you a look at the Air Jordan 31 PE colorway that North Carolina was hooked up with. Jordan Brand keeps things rolling as they’ve now given the men’s basketball team a special Air Jordan 13 Low.

This PE colorway of the Jordan 13 Low comes covered in a Carolina Blue mesh on the side panels with White leather detailing on the toe and tongue. Wolf Grey accents can then be seen on the ankle and mudguard. Completing the PE look is North Carolina’s classic argyle print on the inner liner. Thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

images: UNC Basketball

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For the first time since its debut in 2000, the OG Obsidian colorway of the Air Jordan 15 will be getting the retro treatment.

Set to release next week, this original Air Jordan 15 features an Obsidian (blue) leather and woven upper with additional hits of blue on the heel pull tab, heel branding, and portions of the midsole. Contrasting white then lands on the inner liner, tongue, heel, midsole, and outsole for a clean two-tone look.

Take a look at official images above and look for the Air Jordan 15 Obsidian to arrive at select Jordan Brand retailers on March 4th for $190.

Click and bookmark our Air Jordan 15 Obsidian 2017 launch page for the latest images, release information, and other updates.

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Last year we saw the release of the Air Jordan 9 Low Pantone as one of the many low tops that Jordan Brand dropped during the Summer season. This light shade of blue will be used once again on another retro, this time the Jordan 6.

Constructed out of a smooth and tumbled leather upper, this grade school colorway of the Air Jordan 6 is done in Still Blue all throughout the upper, including the inner liner, tongue, laces, and heel tab. Contrasting White can then be seen on the Jumpman branding on the lace lock and heel, the heel tab, and the entire sole unit.

Look for the Air Jordan 6 GS Still Blue to arrive at retailers in extended sizes on March 25, 2017 for $140.

images: Nike

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The UNC Tar Heels men’s basketball squad is still battling to maintain their place in the Top 10 of the college basketball rankings, and Jordan Brand is here to give the team the boost it needs with another fresh PE in this argyle-lined Jordan 13 Low perfect for the coming March Madness season.

The Air Jordan 13 Low UNC PE features a clean Carolina Blue mesh upper with accents of Wolf Grey on the mudguard and midsole to contrast the premium white leather toe. Perhaps the most interesting feature is what won’t readily appear on television when the Heels wear these this March – the classic argyle lining to match the signature stripes on UNC’s jerseys truly pops and is something we’d love to see actually hit retailers to give UNC fans the world over something special to add to their collection. But alas, this is just the perks of being one of the top college basketball players in the country lucky enough to play for Roy Williams.

Check out more detailed shots below and while these won’t release, you can stay updated on the latest coming attractions via our Air Jordan Release Dates page.

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After a brief three year hiatus, the popular and classic Air Jordan 1 High Royal will be offered once again this year.

Essentially reflective of its original counterpart, the basketball sneaker is defined by its two-tone color scheme of black and varsity royal covering its entire premium leather construction.

Vibrant royal blue adorns the toe box, heel, Swooshes on its side panels and outsole, while a crisp white midsole unit solidifies the classic profile. Finishing details include the iconic wings logo across its ankles, in addition to Nike Air branding located on the tongue and outsole.

Retailing for $160, you can buy this standout pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting April.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Royal (2017) launch page now for additional imagery, the latest info and release details.

Images: 2muchsol3

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While this Air Jordan 8 Alternate is reflective of the original Bugs Bunny theme that released in 1993, this model is also suggested to be a pair that MJ would’ve worn during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls.

Rendered in the Bulls’ signature tones, white leather comprises its leather upper, while contrasting red and black accents are prominent throughout. A graphic inner liner, in addition to detailing across its heel, chenille Jumpman logo on its tongue and ?1993? on the pull tabs, rounds out the overall detailing.

Priced at $190, you can purchase this pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, February 25th.

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There was a bit of controversy regarding the retro release of the Air Jordan XV back in January. The original version of the shoes featured Zoom Air units embedded into the forefoot and heel of the sole, and even Nike’s official description of the Retro stated that the Air Jordan XV Retro would feature the same cushioning system. It was uncovered that the Retro version only featured heel Zoom, much to the dismay of a select group of sneakerheads. It’s safe to say that next weekend’s first-ever release of the Air Jordan XV Retro “Obsidian” will feature only heel Zoom Air, but we surmise that most consumers will be using these for casual wear.

Take a look at the official images of the Air Jordan 15 Obsidian below and stay tuned for the release on March 4th on Nike.com and Jordan retailers worldwide.

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The Jordan Melo M13 will debut two new colorways this weekend. Known as the Sunset Glow and Ice Blue, let’s take a closer look at both tonal offerings.

Rocking what many would say a Knicks theme (sort of), one comes in a Blue hue, while the other rocks a Orange hue. Although the shades aren’t as dark as the team’s colors, it appears imminent that team colors was an inspiration behind these two pairs. The tonal look of the upper extends down to the laces, branding and the entire sole unit.

Tech features on the shoe include the Zoom Air (responsive cushioning) on the sole, the blade traction pattern on the outsole and the rubberized overlays for a unique look. Priced at $135 look for these beginning February 25th.

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The Air Jordan 31 Low has yet to receive a retail release, but the chopped down silhouette continues to surface in different PE colorways that we’ll probably never be able to get our hands on.

One of the latest pairs to surface is the one you see here which was made for the University of North Carolina. This Tar Heels colorway of the Jordan 31 features a combination of Carolina Blue and White on the Flyweave and leather upper. Additional white detailing is seen on the laces, inner liner, branding, midsole, and the “TAR” and “HEELS” written on the heels. Down below we see an icy blue translucent outsole to wrap things up.

What are your thoughts on the UNC Air Jordan 31 PE? Would you cop if they ever made it to retailers?

images: NT

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As a homage to the original Bugs Bunny theme that released in 1993, this Air Jordan 8 Alternate is essentially reflective of that classic theme.

Rendered in the familiar Chicago Bulls colorway, white leather dominates its upper, while contrasting red and black accents are prominent throughout. A graphic inner liner, in addition to detailing across its heel, and ?1993? on the pull tabs rounds out its overall detailing.

Retailing for a price tag of $190, you can purchase this standout pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, February 25th.

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In my humble opinion, the Air Jordan 12 Playoffs is the greatest basketball shoe ever made. Full stop. No argument. There is no better mix of design and colorway in one package and it’s one of the rare kicks that has ever compelled me to take the “one to stock, one to rock” approach when they got a retro release a few years back. With classic Air Jordans returning to retail with a little more frequency than ever before, I’ve been eagerly anticipating another run of Playoff 12s, especially in this era when Jordan Brand seems more interested in stocking stores with more pairs than ever before. The phrase “two to stock, two to rock” might be more apt.

So when the word started coming out that the Air Jordan 12 Playoffs was coming back, I was very excited… only to find out that we were getting the low version instead. Uh…

Air Jordans during MJ’s prime that go low have always struck an odd chord with me and judging by the reactions of the sneaker community, I’m not a lone wolf in this case. Take for example how iconic Air Jordan 1 colorways from the Banned to the Royal to the Chicago, sell out in mere seconds when they are in their original form with “Nike Air” but will sit on store shelves forever when they drop in low-cut form. There are notable exceptions to this rule of course; summertime Air Jordan 11 Lows might not be as popular as their holiday counterparts, but they are strong sellers for the brand (look at this year’s Columbia drop and tell me that won’t blow up, I dare you) and you can bet that this year’s slate of the Air Jordan 13 Lows like the upcoming Chutney release are going to be ones to watch. The 12s? Well, let’s just say the Max Orange that came out earlier this year didn’t inspire that much confidence in me.

What sold me on the Air Jordan 12 Low Playoffs was my trip to NBA All-Star Weekend and NBA 2K17. Seeing them on the feet of Jordan Brand employees and digital Blake Griffin got me hyped for them in a way that I did not see coming. It’s not full-on “MJ wearing them as he shot over Byron Russell and gave the all-time best fist pump celebration in history” hype, and I won’t be able to give my full confidence in the kicks until I try them on this weekend, but the promise is certainly there.

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March Madness is almost here, which means you still have some time to study the intricacies of the college basketball world before the official brackets come out. Yesterday we received a preview of the coming Nike KD 9 “Texas” for the coming collegiate post-season, and Jordan Brand has some more tricks up their respective sleeves as they’ve introduced a brand new Air Jordan 31 Low for Michael Jordan’s alma mater. The Air Jordan 31 Low UNC features an updated low profile while the synthetic leather gradient showcases bold ‘Tar Heels’ block lettering to coincide with a University Blue to White gradient. Check out more shots of the coming Air Jordan 31 Low PEs below and stay tuned for more updates regarding potential Release Dates right here on Sneaker News.

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