The Air Jordan 8 Undefeated is expected to debut next year and follows up on the highly-coveted Air Jordan 4 which debuted in 2004.

An initial rendering of what the silhouette would look like, portrayed a similar aesthetic of the AJ 4, although, sneaker retailer, Sole NYC, has acquired a look see sample of the purported sneaker. This suggests that the model featured may or may not be the final product.

Overall, the silhouette dons a dark olive-based composition with black accents, while pops of red are implemented on the branding across its tongue, insoles and throughout the outsole.

Retailing for $190, this pair is suggested to debut at select JB and Nike stockists on January 28, 2017.

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Images: Sole NYC

Author’s Take

I?m a fan of the silhouette, as well as the LA-based brand, and this offering looks pretty solid (although I preferred the initial rendering). Nonetheless, this will obviously get the attention it deserves. Re-sale prices should be pretty high.

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The anticipation continues to build for the return of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam which will finally be arriving at retailers this upcoming Saturday.

Releasing in OG form, as in the same pair that was worn by Michael Jordan when he came out of retirement the first time, this Air Jordan 11 will be different than any other pair we’ve ever seen hit retailers. The features that stand out the most on this pair in comparison to past releases are the higher cut on the patent leather, the “peaks” on the patent leather, the “45” branding on the heel, and the use of Concord purple on the branding instead of royal blue.

Will these new characteristics make you hold back from buying a pair or will you still cop? Retail will be $220.

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Author’s Take

My pair is on the way as we speak. I’m glad I’ll finally have the Space Jams in my collection.

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The Air Jordan 11 has been the most important seasonal Holiday offering for the past eight years, starting back in 2008 when Jordan Brand re-introduced the iconic Air Jordan 11 ?Bred?. The following year, the Space Jam Jordan 11 returned and was one of the most sought after retro releases in the brand?s history. Now with the 20th Anniversary of the movie Space Jam, the shoe returns on December 10th to honor Michael Jordan?s starring role. The pair won?t be that hard to find this year either (you can check out a number of stores that have them in stock here).

So how has Jordan Brand?s yearly special on the 1996 patent leather icon changed over the years? We?re looking back at the history of the Air Jordan 11 retro and hopefully we can see how the past will shape how Jordan Brand approaches the release of more Jordan 11s in the future. Check out the full history of each Air Jordan 11 retro ever below.

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If the last two years haven’t satisfied your hunger for original colorways of the Air Jordan 1, then get excited, because one more beloved original will be returning in 2017. The famed “Royal” has been confirmed for a release next year, and rumors also have it returning in high quality constructions on par with the recent “Banned” release of the black and red Air Jordan 1. As always, stick with Sneaker News for all late-breaking news on the anticipated colorways.

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Remember the surprising news that Michael Jordan lost a lawsuit against Chinese athletic apparel company Qiaodan Sports? ‘Qiaodan’ literally translates out to Jordan and featured an And1-esque silhouette of an anonymous dribbling basketball player, and the brand produced a number of knockoffs that could be directly attributed to His Airness’s signature sneaker line. ?Your name is your DNA, and when someone takes it, I think it?s a violation and you want to protect it.? Michael Jordan said at the time, but in mid-2015, a Beijing court dismissed the trademark case after three years of deliberation. Today, the Supreme People’s Court changed the ruling after initially claiming “Jordan is a common surname used by Americans.?

The landmark ruling means that Qiaodan Sports will have to give up its trademark registrations of the Chinese version of Michael Jordan’s last name. This matter took almost a half-decade to reach a final verdict, and it’s good to know that Michael Jordan will be able to retain exclusive rights to his name and his brand as the sneaker industry continues to grow and have a global impact. What do you think of the ruling? Stay tuned for more of the latest updates right here on Sneaker News and check out all of the coming Jordan Release Dates while you’re here.

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For all you young readers out there, you see, Michael Jordan is more than just an epic crying face meme! Forbes just reported that Michael Jordan is at the top of the list of the highest-paid athletes of all-time. So, what’s Michael Jordan worth? A grand total of $1.7 billion.

How in the world did he manage to accumulate that much money? Well, he made roughly around $93 million during his 15 years in the NBA, while also making additional earning with his off-court endorsements with brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Gatorade, McDonald?s, Hanes, etc.

Jordan Brand (owned by Nike) paid Jordan more than $100 million this year, and aside from that, Jordan is also entitled to royalties on every shoe, shorts, and hoodie sold.

Jordan Brand generated $2.8 billion in revenue for Nike in the fiscal year ending in May, with plans on growing that figure to $4.5 billion by 2020. So, who was on the list after MJ? Coming in at 2nd was Tiger Woods, who was previously the highest-paid athlete in the world for 11 straight years.  Coming in 3rd and 4th were golfers  Arnold Palmer ($1.35 billion) and Jack Nicholaus ($1.15 billion), while F1 racer Michael Schumacher ($1 billion) came in at 5th. Take a look at the top 20 list below and let us know which name surprises you the most.

1. Michael Jordan $1.7 billion
2. Tiger Woods $1.67 billion
3. Arnold Palmer $1.35 billion
4. Jack Nicklaus $1.15 billion
5. Michael Schumacher $1 billion
6. Kobe Bryant $770 million
7. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. $765 million
8. Phil Mickelson $760 million
9. David Beckham $730 million
10. Shaquille O?Neal $700 million
11. Mike Tyson $685 million
12. Greg Norman $680 million
13. LeBron James $640 million
14. Cristiano Ronaldo $620 million
15. Roger Federer $600 million
16. Alex Rodriguez $600 million
17. Lionel Messi $520 million
18. Jeff Gordon $515 million
19. Oscar De La Hoya $510 million
20. Manny Pacquiao $490 million

via: Forbes
h/t: HS

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Yea, the upcoming Air Jordan 11 Space Jam is currently hogging all of the “retro” spotlight, but don’t get it twisted, there are more retros set to drop before 2016 comes to a close. One of those happens to be the Air Jordan 16 Midnight Navy which happens to release in exactly two weeks.

This Midnight Navy colorway originally released back in 2001 as a way to pay homage to Michael Jordan?s time with the Washington Wizards. The most noteworthy feature on this White and Midnight Navy color scheme would have to be the removable White tumbled leather shroud and the patent leather toe. IN addition to those two traits, the shoe also comes with Navy mesh underlays and a translucent outsole to complete the look. Look  for the shoe to make its return on December 22nd for the retail price of $250. Also, be sure to click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 16 Midnight Navy launch page now for more images, info and release details.

images: Jimmy Jazz

Author’s Take

It’s good to see these kind of retros re-released once more. They may not be as highly coveted as other Jordans, but I’m sure the shoe’s have a solid following of consumers that are psyched to get another pair of these.

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If the last two years haven’t satisfied your hunger for original colorways of the Air Jordan 1, then get excited, because two more beloved original looks will be returning in 2017. It will be about the only two OG colorways we haven’t seen in 2015 and 2016 that are slated to drop in the new year: the always-coveted “Royal” and “Shadow” editions of the legendary silhouette.

Rumors of the two colorways coming back have been circulating for a while now, but their impending bringback is further confirmed by longtime breaker of Air Jordan news DJ Folk via his Twitter feed. Rumors also have it that both the Royal and Shadow colorways will return in high quality constructions on par with the recent “Banned” release of the black and red Air Jordan 1. As always, stick with Sneaker News for all late-breaking news on the anticipated colorways.

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The Jordan Brand news continues in full force today as we now take a look at another Jordan retro that is scheduled to release in the early portion of 2017.

Seen above for the first time is what’s currently being known as the Pure White colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG. This pristine colorway of the Air Jordan 1 features an all-white premium leather upper with micro-perforated detailing on the Swoosh and ankle. The laces, tongue, inner liner, leather embossed Nike Air logo tongue tag, and midsole have all been done in white as well, with the only contrast coming with the Black that is seen on the outsole.

You can expect this Air Jordan 1 to release some time in January of 2017. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.

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Author’s Take

I love the Air Jordan 1, but I don’t feel the need to have an all-white pair in my collection. Unless these look crazy good in person then I expect to pass on them.

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Fans of the Air Jordan 6 model will be happy to hear that Jordan Brand is planning on releasing brand new colorways of the model. One of those colorways happens to be the Air Jordan 6 Alternate you see above. Set to drop early next year, here are the latest images of the Alternate colorway of the Air Jordan 6.

With a color scheme very similar to the Jordan 6 Maroon that re-released last year, the Air Jordan 6 Alternate comes constructed out of a White micro-perforated leather paired up with a Pure Platinum nubuck. Creating sharp contrast on the upper is the Gym Red placed throughout. Below you will find a Gym Red/Maroon and White midsole sitting on top of an icy translucent outsole. Unique features on the shoe include the 1991 embroidered on the inner tongue to pay homage to the year the Jordan 6 was originally released. Said to be dropping on March 11th for $190, is this retro on your watch list?

via: Marqueesole

Author’s Take

I like when the Jordan 6 takes advantage of the design of he upper and uses more of a color blocking approach. For that reason alone I like this better than the Jordan 6 Maroon. With that said, I still don’t see myself picking up a pair, I’d like more contrast done on the upper.

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The Air Jordan 8 Retro is returning in 2017, and this olive-based colorway might be what’s in store. Resembling the flight-jacket colorway crated by UNDFTD a decade ago, this Air Jordan 8 look-see sample features an army olive base with hits of black and bright orange to achieve that iconic look. However, since these are a look-see sample, the release version might not be what you see here. We do know, however, that an Air Jordan 8 Retro is confirmed for January 21st, 2017, so stay tuned to our Jordan Release Dates page for the latest on what’s dropping next month.

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At least one more colorway of the Air Jordan 31 will be releasing before the new year.

After dropping the Space Jam colorway last weekend, Jordan Brand will be releasing another 31 on Christmas Eve known as the Supernova colorway. This bright iteration of the Jordan 31 features a bright Concord upper with Bright Mango detailing on the Jumpman and the toe. Other details include hits of Black on the Swoosh, inner liner, laces, midsole, and a gold Supernova logo on the inside of the tongue.

Look for the Air Jordan 31 Supernova to release on December 24, 2016 for $185. Will you cop? Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for official images and updates.

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Author’s Take

Out of all the colorways of the 31 that we’ve seen this is probably me least favorite. It’s just too bright for my liking.

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In 2011, I lucked into a pair of Air Jordan 11 Concords before release. It was the symbolic beginning of my deep dive as a “journalist” into the world of sneakers and the culture that surrounds it. The “patent leather Jordans” were kicks that I always wanted but time and money (I refuse to pay resale except in very extreme circumstances) never intersected until I started writing about kicks for a living. In that time, I’ve been able to cross off a number of sneakers off my wish list, thanks to relationships I’ve made with people in the industry and brands bringing back the classics over and over again. Whether or not they intended this to be the case, between their remastering efforts, the price increases and the bump in production numbers, Jordan Brand has made it easier than ever to fill the holes in our collections.

I want to own all the colorways of Air Jordan 11. As it stands, my current count is pathetically low, as I’m missing everything from the DMPs to the Gift Of Flights. But there’s a difference between “want” and “need.” While it would be nice to have all of the 11s, there’s really only two that I have to own to fill out my checklist. One of them were the Concords. The other? The Space Jams. Now I have both.

And not only do I have a pair of Space Jams, it has the “45” in the back and is a recreation of the player exclusive that Michael Jordan when he unretired (the first time). People will debate until the end of time whether or not these are true Space Jams, and it is a debate that should be had so that people can truly have an understanding of the history of the shoe, but on a personal level? I don’t care anymore because I’m done with retros.

I have 3s with Nike Air on the back. I have the Infrared 6s that MJ wore to win his first championship. I have the Playoff 12s, aka the greatest Air Jordan ever made. I don’t need more. Yes, there will always be retros that I “want” and would be nice to have in stock either for personal reasons or coverage on the site, but in terms of feeling complete, I’m already there. And that’s all, folks.

Thanks to Champs Sports for sending this size 11.5 pair our way. Check out the unboxing video up top and for more information on this release, be sure to check out our Air Jordan 11 Space Jam launch page for all the latest news, including links to buy on Saturday.

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As you may already know, Jordan Brand is expected to release an Undefeated colorway of the Air Jordan 8 similar to the Air Jordan 4 that currently resells for $20,000 and above.

Up above we take our first look at a Look See Sample of the Air Jordan 8 Undefeated scheduled to release in January or February of 2017. The shoe looks to feature an olive green suede upper with subtle hits of orange on the branding and outsole.

We’ll provide you with more updates as soon as they become available. In the meantime don’t don’t forget to click on and bookmark our Air Jordan 8 Undefeated launch page for the latest images, release information, and updates.

image: Sole NYC

Author’s Take

If these are indeed an Undefeated collaboration and limited then they’ll fly off the shelves. But if they’re not then I expect them to sit.

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Russell Westbrook has been nothing short of a supernova this season. The man has 11 triple-doubles in 20 games and currently has a 6-game streak of the state line in which he’s proven that the Thunder can continue to win in the dreaded Western Conference even without a certain someone. He’s been putting up his magical numbers while wearing the Air Jordan 31 in a number of PE colorways, and we’re guessing that the coming Air Jordan 31 “Supernova” will be a favorite of his given the matching Thunder colorway.

The Air Jordan 31 Supernova is slated to release on December 24th for $185 USD and features a vibrant combination of Concord and Bright Mango throughout the woven Flyweave upper. The silhouette is inspired heavily by the Air Jordan 1, but here the Swoosh branding on the side panel isn’t that visible thanks to a black shade. Instead, the oversized Jumpman stitching is highlighted in Bright Mango while the medial side sports embossed Wings branding. A gradient midsole fades from metallic Concord to black while other unique details include a Volt inner cushioning system, and a unique ‘Supernova’ space-themed inner tongue tag logo. What do you think of the Jordan 31 Supernova? Check out more preview shots below and head over to our Jordan Release Dates page for more of the latest updates.

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