Confused as to why the Air Jordan 9, coming back in its most iconic look of white, black, and red, is being referred to as the Air Jordan 9 Space Jam? Jordan Brand is pushing the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam as the retro of choice for their upcoming Holiday 2016 release slate thanks to the iconic film’s 20th-anniversary celebration. But there was another pair that received quite a bit of the spotlight during Michael Jordan’s preparation to get back into basketball shape to help the Looney Tunes defeat the Monstars.

Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny would have to go to Michael’s house to get a pair of the classic Air Jordan 9 OG in white and black from MJ’s trophy room as well as a pair of MJ’s college warm-up shorts for good luck. A subsequent training montage would ensue featuring the pair followed by the decision to lace up the Space Jam 11s during the actual game. So there you have it – the shoes are certainly part of the Space Jam fabric, but to refer to these as the “Space Jam” is definitely a first.

The Air Jordan 9 Space Jam will arrive at retailers on December 3rd featuring a new remastered leather upper complete with a high-contrast white and black throughout. Head over to our Jordan release dates page for an updated look at the Jumpman’s Holiday 2016 plans, and stay tuned for more official images of Jordan’s Space Jam footwear collection.

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The Air Jordan 1 Rare Air is making a return with these brand new colorways. Although we still don’t know when the shoes will drop, we do have updated images of the two colorways set to drop in the near future.

(Un)officially know as the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air Shadow and Air Jordan 1 Rare Air fragment design, both pairs rock similar color blocking as the original color schemes noted on the original Air Jordan 1. Constructed out of premium tumbled leather, standout features on the shoe include the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the ankle collar, Jumpman branding on the tongue, “RARE AIR” branding right below the Jumpman and what has most people talking is without a doubt the tonal Nike Air branding embroidered on the heel. What do you think? Was this really necessary? Is this a dope take on the original versions? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to find out when both of these get a release date.

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Author’s Take

Of course, I’d rather have the original Shadows or Frags, but I wouldn’t consider these ugly, at all. They’re solid, I just don’t know if I’d pick them up.

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Could the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air return to store shelves in the near future? Today we get a look at the latest Air Jordan 1 featuring premium tumbled leather and two familiar shades from some of your favorite AJ1 releases – the “Shadow” and “fragment design” options. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rare Air series saw a short-lived test-run in which the ‘Wings’ branding on the ankle collar was replaced by a simple ‘Air Jordan’ text callout. The look was straight from early 1985 samples of Michael Jordan’s famous first signature and helped celebrate three decades of the Air Jordan 1.

Today’s samples of the Air Jordan 1 Rare Air features a simple White/Wolf Grey-Black option with premium tumbled leather throughout. The tongue skips the swappable velcro tags seen on previous releases but still comes equipped with traditional Jumpman branding with ‘Rare Air’ text callouts underneath. There’s also an interesting “Game Royal” option that should grab the attention of anyone obsessed with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s limited fragment design x Air Jordan 1 collaboration.

Check out more detailed shots below and we’ll let you know once these 2 upcoming Air Jordan 1 Rare Air colorways are available in the near future. Head over to our always-updated Jordan release dates page for more.

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The Air Jordan 11 Low has become an annual Summer tradition and it appears that 2017 won’t break that streak. It appears that the low-top Air Jordan 11 is returning this April in a brand new colorway that features a glossy mudguard (not quite patent leather) and an opaque sole similar to the 72-10 Jordan release from last December. It also features a silver “23” and Jumpman logo on the tongue, so don’t be surprised if a “Barons” nickname begins to surface. Check out the full shot ahead and stay tuned for more updates.

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The 20th anniversary campaign of Space Jam, has kicked off with this latest production from Jordan Brand — featuring the Monstars.

Notably the featured alien villains that Michael Jordan and the Tune Squad defeated in the movie, their appearance on social media has signaled their return and essentially starting the celebration of the film, two decades to the day after the film originally released in theaters (November 15, 1996).

And you thought this was over… #MonstarsBack

-The Monstars pic.twitter.com/5xgWGdNsHX

— Monstars (@Jumpman23) November 15, 2016

The highlight of this campaign will obviously be the return of the iconic Air Jordan 11 Space Jam, which is set to debut on December 10th.

h/t: Jumpman23

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The return of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam has inspired a few other silhouettes from Jordan Brand to receive the iconic finish.

Chris Paul?s Jordan CP3.X consists as one of them. The respective color scheme of black, concord and white is essentially reflected on the silhouette, as its black-based upper is complemented with concord hits on the flywire, followed by white speckling scattered throughout its entirety.

All adhered atop a translucent outsole, the model is topped off with an enlarged Jumpman branding no the side panels.

Retailing for $125, you can purchase this pair at select Nike and Jordan Brand retailers now.

Images: Rise

Author’s Take

There’s too much speckling in my opinion. It should’ve been a cleaner profile. Either way, I’m not really a fan of the model, but this colorway is solid.

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While an unofficial rendering was showcased this past September, leaked images of the purported Air Jordan 11 Low Barons have now surfaced online.

Unlike the rendering’s metallic silver patent leather overlay, these images portray a darker tone and suggested to be similar to the Air Jordan 11 72-10 instead. Tonal black further comprises the upper, while the notable “23” and Jumpman logos are embroidered on the heel tab.

Rumors suggest this pair to make its debut sometime in 2017 but, stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates.

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Author’s Take

If it does end up looking like the 72-10s, this pair should be sought after. I’m not really a fan of the silhouette in low-top form, but, it’s always an appealing profile.

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Recently released in light bone, the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 receives another stylish colorway of Vachetta Tan for its next iteration this season.

Evoking premium lifestyle appeal, the sneaker’s upper is comprised of rough suede and colored in the defining hue. Leather accents are utilized for the branded tongue tabs, while an embossed Jumpman logo is evident on the heels. Additionally, gold foil branding are prominent on the insoles as it all rests atop a sail white rubber sole unit to cap off its simplistic design.

You can find this pair at select Nike and Jordan Brand stockists overseas first for $140, while its stateside debut is imminent.

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Author’s Take

Even though it looks like Saint Laurent knock-offs, I still like the simplistic design. This colorway is also really appealing and stylish in general.

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Along with the highly anticipated Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam”, Jordan Brand is dropping a number of silhouettes with the iconic color scheme to celebrate its return. You’ve already seen two performance models in the black, purple, and clear outsole colorway, the Air Jordan 31 and Ultra.Fly, and now we see that Chris Paul’s latest signature model will also receive its own out of this world look. Complete with a celestial-looking white speckle across the support paneling, the Air Jordan CP3.X goes Space Jam for anybody that might happen to want the classic colorway on the star point guard’s latest shoe. Get a good look here, and find the CP3.X “Space Jam” at select Jordan retailers like Rise right now.

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This weekend marked the first ever loss for Russell Westbrook when he managed to put up a triple-double (that’s 41 points, 16 assists, and 12 rebounds) and he has former teammate Serge Ibaka to thank for it, as the big man ended Russ’s undefeated triple-double streak with a game-winning jumper. Russ is still winning, though thanks to his Jordan Westbrook 0.2 lifestyle model releasing in a number of premium colorways for the perfect alternative to the ultra-expensive and usually sold out Jordan Pinnacle and Premium series.

Today we get a look at the latest colorway – the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 “Vachetta Tan” featuring a brand new bolstered rough suede upper, as the Air Jordan 7 and Air Jordan 10 influences are hidden through a monochromatic lifestyle upper with extra accents of leather on the tongue and alternate lace option. The Jumpman branding gets an updated embossed aesthetic on the heel why Westbrook’s “Why Not?” mantra can be found printed in gold foil on the inner tongue tag. What do you think of the latest Jordan Westbrook 0.2 colorway?

Grab your pair today from select retailers like END Clothing for $145 USD.

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We have a double dose of Dub Zeros for you today as we now take a look at a second colorway of the mash-up silhouette.

If you weren’t really feeling the Oreo colorway that we showed you earlier today, or just want more options, here is another Dub Zero which takes on the popular “Bred” theme. Much like the Oreo pair, this Dub Zero features a Black leather upper with nubuck detailing on the heel. The embroidered laser graphics that take up a large portion of the upper also come in black with red accents landing on the inner liner, the branding on the tongue, and the outsole.

This Bred colorway of the Air Jordan Dub Zero is available at select Jordan Brand accounts now for $160.

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Author’s’ Take

Not bad. I like the Oreo pair as well as this bred version. I would consider buying them, but for way below retail.

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While there’s no “official” connection between this colorway of the Air Jordan 9 and the Black Mamba himself, everyone knows that this sneaker is directly inspired and an homage to one of the greatest of all-time.

The Air Jordan 9 Kobe features a White leather upper with Concord detailing on the patent leather mudguard that also wraps around the heel. Finishing the Lakers theme are hits of Tour Yellow on the branding on the tongue, midsole, heel, and outsole.

You can look for the Air Jordan 9 Kobe to release on November 19th for a retail price of $190. Any Mamba fans plan on copping a pair?

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Author’s Take

Couldn’t Nike/Jordan Brand have given us the Air Jordan 3 instead? Oh well I guess. Good thing I’m not a Kobe fan.

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In addition to the all-black pair that we took a look at earlier today, the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 is also available now in a completely opposite colorway.

Opting to go light instead of dark, this colorway of the Westbrook 0.2 features a full Light Bone upper constructed out of a smooth leather and fuzzy suede. The tongue is also made out of that fuzzy/nappy suede to further accentuate the lifestyle look. Finishing details include Jumpman logos on the heels, Westbrook’s logo on the tongue, and “WHY” and “NOT?” written on the inside of the tongues.

Grab this Light Bone colorway of the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 at select retailers now for $140.

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Author’s Take

That fuzzy suede detailing is a really nice touch. I wouldn’t pick up this specific colorway though, it’s too hard to keep clean.

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Jordan Brand will continue to push their ongoing Pinnacle and Premium lines well into 2017 with this preview of the upcoming Air Jordan 5 “Pinnacle”. We’ve seen the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 6, and even the Air Jordan 11 get premium touches complete with material swaps and updated constructions throughout 2016, and next year will bring some expensive goodies as well with the first preview of the Air Jordan 5 Pinnacle.

The Air Jordan 5 Pinnacle benefits from a near-deconstructed upper thanks to a black nubuck base and the decision to swap out the performance mesh side panel for a simple perforation. Waxed laces and an icy outsole help keep things interesting while a Vachetta Tan/ Ginger tongue features Jumpman embossing. What do you think of the coming Jordan 5 Pinnacle colorway?

Check out more of the latest Jordan 5 Pinnacle colorway below and we’ll keep you updated on a release date in the near future right here on Sneaker News.

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We’ve already seen preview shots of the upcoming Air Jordan 12 “Chinese New Year” featuring a Taxi-esque colorway of a high contrast white and black upper, additional wood accents on the lace eyelets and midsole, and a reflective upper in honor of the Chinese New Year celebration. Today we get a look at another Air Jordan 12 Chinese New Year colorway, this time featuring red lining and accents in a rumored grade school size run courtesy of Zsneakerheadz.

This limited preview of the coming Air Jordan 12 Chinese New Year features additional tongue branding, red accents, and that matching brick-like grid on the mudguard for added depth. Interestingly enough, the mudguard inspired by Japan’s rising sun flag opts for a matching off-white color in the grade school size run. We’ll keep you updated on a release date and availability right here on Sneaker News.

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