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Will You Be Picking Up The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue This Weekend
By SoleInsider
Arriving at retailers this weekend is another new buttery colorway of the Air Jordan 12, which has undoubtedly been the most popular Jordan Brand silhouette of 2016.
This time around the 12 gets covered in a completely tonal look as a rich Deep Royal Blue can be seen on the suede upper, inner liner, laces, midsole, and even the outsole. The only hits of contrast come with the branding on the tongue and heel. We’ve seen lots of different pictures and the shade of blue looks different in a lot of them. In these images by City Blue Shop the blue upper looks rich and vibrant, which I’m assuming is what most people hope they look like in person.
You can get your hands on these blue suede 12s beginning on November 12th for a retail price of $190. They will also be available in full family sizing for those of you that were wondering.
Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.
The Moment When You See Jordan Retros On Clearance And People Still Arent Biting
By SoleInsider
It’s been years since I’ve seen a Jordan retro at a Nike outlet store. Ok, that’s not true; we’ve all seen the occasional retro hit the wall whether because they were a online return or a handful of B-grades or even the occasional surprise like the original surprise drop of the Air Jordan 1 Banned (with the “X”). Seeing a retro of some regard is uncommon, but far from inconceivable.
Usually it is the less popular colorways that make it to the outlet stores and even then the prices aren’t outlet friendly. Sometimes they knock off $10-$20 from the retail price, so when you see something like the Air Jordan 7 Nothing But Net, the price difference is barely enough to justify copping them. Speaking of that pair, that was really the last time I saw a non-Air Jordan 1 retro get prominent shelf time. Until this past weekend when I saw the Air Jordan 10 Charlotte go for $119.99, a whopping $70 off the MSRP of $190. And to top it off I even had a coupon that would have knocked off an additional 30%.
So after years of hoping we would see the price of retros come down either by Nike’s volition or through the inability to sell them at full price, I could finally buy a retro for less than $100 even after taxes. Did buy it? Nope. And judging from the stacks that were still on shelves, not a lot of people were biting either.
If you had told me back in during the height of retro craziness – which would be around the 2010-2013 range – that high quality (relatively speaking) Air Jordan 10 in the popular Charlotte Hornets colors would sit on shelves and eventually hit outlet stores for $119.99 and languish, I would have called you crazy, but also I would have itching at the prospect of buying those kicks at near impulse buy levels. It’s funny what perspective, reality and “the culture” moving on to other brands and trends will do to your enthusiasm. I might still come back to that store and buy them eventually, but it’s more for intellectual purposes than an overall desire to buy.
The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue is releasing in just a couple of more days, as it follows up on previous wool and nylon iterations of the silhouette this season.
Elevated with more lifestyle appeal, the basketball sneaker is comprised of smooth suede and textured leather, while tonal eyelets, laces and Jumpman-branded panels adorn the side to further define its aesthetic. Furthermore, slight pops of white and grey adorn the heel and tongue section via branding to complement its design.
Rounded out with a full-length rubber sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting this Saturday, November 12th for $190.
Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.
I?m all tonal finishes and I?m a fan of this sneaker in general. The build is solid as well and this should get some attention. I?m not that inclined on purchasing though.
BAPE NMDs, Unreleased Jordans, And Yeezys Everywhere At Sneaker Con NYC
By SoleInsider
Since it was the biggest turnout to date for Sneaker Con at this past weekend’s two-day event in New York City, you know there was some serious heat being flaunted on the feet of attendees. The majority of the crowd was indeed dressed to impress, and we captured all of the hottest kicks being rocked throughout Saturday and Sunday with this on-foot recap. As adidas furthers their insurgence into the hearts of sneakerheads, you’ll notice more Three Stripes on the feet than ever before, but Nike loyalists will also enjoy seeing plenty of heat from the Swoosh, as well. Check out all of the best sneakers spotted below.
Jordan Brand continues to give us new colorways of their latest trainer/lifestyle silhouette, the Jordan J23.
For this go-around the low-top silhouette gets covered in an all-black mesh and leather upper with subtle hits of metallic gold landing on the midfoot strap, and the branding on the heel and tongue. Down below we have a white sole unit to provide some contrast on this otherwise all-black sneaker.
For those of you that are interested in picking up this colorway of the Jordan J23 you can do so now at select Jordan Brand retailers for $120.
Take A Look At This Black And Volt Jordan Extra.Fly
By SoleInsider
Jordan Brand doesn’t only make retros, they also make sneakers that are designed specifically for the hardwood. One of the latest JB basketball kicks to hit the market is the Jordan Extra.Fly.
Taking a look at the low top silhouette above, we can see that the shoe features a mesh upper with a unique 3-D diamond-like design on the heel. This colorway comes in a combination of Black and Volt with speckled detailing on the midsole. You can head over to select Jordan Brand/Nike retailers, as well as nike.com now to grab a pair for $120.
Lifestyle Flair For The Jordan Westbrook 0.2 Light Bone
By SoleInsider
The newly-introduced Jordan Westbrook 0.2 is rendered in a stylish hue of light bone for one its inaugural colorways this Fall/Winter 2016.
Russell Westbrook?s latest signature shoe essentially exudes lifestyle appeal, as the defining theme simply covers its entire composition. Comprised of premium suede and leather overlays, the sneaker is topped off with a matching full-length rubber sole unit, while it’s further detailed with Russell?s ?Why Not?? slogan evidenced on the inner tongue lining.
Look for this creamy pair at select Jordan Brand and Nike retailers overseas now for $140, while its stateside release is imminent.
Even though it looks like Saint Laurent knock-offs, I still like the simplistic design. This colorway is pretty appealing in general as well and it?s a stylish option.
It was a colorway of the Air Jordan 9 that once was only created for Kobe Bryant, but now you can wear a pair, too. Although it was one of the PE Air Jordans designed for Kobe Bryant during his epic year of sneaker free agency in the 2002-03 NBA season, they never actually made it to the court for whatever reason. Now they’ll be appearing everywhere, as Jordan Brand has decided to drop the once-rare colorway in a Lakers color scheme of white leather with purple patent leather and yellow accents (these do replace Kobe’s #8 on the heel’s with the normal #23, however). Lakers and Kobe fans won’t have to wait much longer for the first-ever release of the shoe, as they hit Jordan Brand retailers next Saturday, November 19th. These are also releasing early at the new Nike SOHO store in NYC this week.
Opinion: This Air Jordan 1 Election Day Post Is Really About Voting
By SoleInsider
Back in November 2012, Jordan Brand released a new Air Jordan 1 in a very topical red, white and blue colorway. Dubbed the Air Jordan 1 Election Day for its on the nose inspiration and the fact that it featured a Blue Donkey and a Red Elephant for insoles, the shoe would have been the perfect pair to wear on the eponymous day if only it hadn’t released nearly a week later instead of days before the country decided they wanted four more years of President Barack Obama. I ended up wearing the Nike Air Force 180 Mid Olympic in 2012 because back then Charles Barkley hadn’t turned full problematic curmudgeon yet.
While there was mild interest for the shoe thanks to interest in the Presidential Election and the solid color scheme prior to dropping, few predicted it would become something of a sneaker cult classic. Despite being a general release that lacked the requisite “Nike Air” branding that’s needed for anybody to give a crap about an Air Jordan 1 drop these days, the shoes sold rather briskly and are still reselling for a minimum of $200 in the secondary market. All things considered, that’s quite the accomplishment for a…
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Ok, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s get to the real reason behind this post. You need to vote. Yes, you who are reading this and are old enough (and have registered) to make a difference in the direction this country will take in the next few years. I thank you for reading Kicks On Fire and I thank you even more if you’ve been with me on this journey of writing almost non-stop for the past several years. But today, you have a responsibility to yourself and your country (if you live in another country, thanks for reading, and please, stop laughing at how much of a s**tshow our electoral process has become) to vote for your next President and for everything down the ballot that could personally affect you on a local level.
In an election season that has been vile, disgusting and just downright awful, the only way this would have been all worth it is if everybody went out there and had their voice be heard when it actually mattered. We can argue on Twitter and post memes with erroneous information to our heart’s content, but it won’t mean a thing if we don’t actually take the time to cast our ballot. I voted early for the first time ever and, minus the time it took to research the various measures, it took me longer to wait on a Saturday morning to find out I missed out on yet another Air Jordan 12 or Yeezy 350 drop than it took me to draw a line to my choice.
Here’s the thing; I don’t care who you vote for, but you have to do it. Ok, that’s a lie; I do care who you’re voting for because holy crap you can’t seriously be voting for ____, but it’s important to me that you all vote. Because if we can come together at a place like ComplexCon this past weekend and not act like the buffoons that we sometimes often times portray ourselves on social media, than we can do the same on Election Day with higher stakes and accept whoever wins or loses.
Besides, this will be the perfect opportunity to finally undeadstock those Air Jordan 1 Election Day kicks since you didn’t get to do last time. Just be sure to tag us (@kicksonfire on Twitter and Instagram) so we can find it down the road.
The Air Jordan 3 True Blue Is Only A Few Weeks Away
By SoleInsider
In less than three weeks we’ll be seeing what is sure to be one, if not the most anticipated Jordan Brand release of 2016. Up there on the list with the White Cement 4s, Bred 1s, and Space Jam 11s, the Air Jordan 3 OG True Blue will be a hot commodity this year.
Preparing you for the big release we bring you the latest images of the shoes courtesy of fineline1721. This OG colorway of the Air Jordan 3 features a White tumbled leather upper with hits of True Blue on the inner liner, midsole, eyelets, and of course the OG Nike Air branding on the heel. Fire Red has then been placed on the bottom eyelets, the Jumpman on tongue, and the inside of the tongue. The signature elephant print can also be seen on the toe and heel to keep things classic.
The highly anticipated True Blue Jordan 3s will arrive at retailers on Black Friday, November 25th for a retail price of $220.
Detailed Look At The Air Jordan 13 What Is Love Pack
By SoleInsider
What is love? For sneakerheads with no significant other, the answer is, of course, new Air Jordans. And that’s what bachelors and bachelorettes in China can gift themselves with on Single’s Day: these two new Air Jordan 13 colorways just for the lonely-hearted. Releasing exclusively in Asia, the pack consists of one colorway each for men and women, with the men receiving the vibrant red and black look while women get the minty green version. Even though you won’t be able to get a pair unless you’re in Asia on November 11th (another cruel joke played on the rest of us singles), you can get an official look at each colorway here.
“Wow, those are hot, but why was the picture taken from 2005 flip phone?”
“Please don’t be $400, Please don’t be $400…”
“I’m not sure if I have ripped jeans that will match that shade of blue…”
“Well, that’s gonna be fun trying to recreate in NBA 2K17.”
If you’re in that last category, congratulations, you’re me. The shade of blue Jordan Brand used leaves it open to interpretation for those who haven’t seen them in person; is it blue or is it really closer to purple? For my money (and because I haven’t seen them in person), the blue reminds me of the hue the Los Angeles Clippers used in their alternate blue jerseys prior to moving over to their current scheme. We used that as the starting point for the shoes and moved the sliders so that it’s a little darker compared to the uniforms.
Going back to a concern we had last week when we tried to make a Battle Grey Nike Kobe 11, the metallic finish on the midsole accent and the suede option on the upper doesn’t always appear in the actual game shoe. Hopefully it’s something that be fixed with a patch in later updates but for now enjoy these building for your digital Blake Griffin as the shoe drops this weekend.
A Premium Air Jordan 31 Will Be Releasing On Black Friday
By SoleInsider
A brand new colorway of the Air Jordan 31 was unveiled over the weekend at Complex Con that is expected to release on Black Friday.
Debuted by DJ Clark Kent, this Air Jordan 31 gets hit with a luxurious twist as suede and leather combine on the upper to give the shoe a more lifestyle inclined look. Other details include an off-white outsole, a black leather Swoosh, waxed laces, and subtle red detailing.
Is this premium Air Jordan 31 a cop or drop come Black Friday? Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.
Not really sure how I feel about this Air Jordan 31 yet. My initial reaction is that I like the original Flyweave version better. I’ll save my judgement until better images drop.
The Air Jordan 12 OVO Black Is Expected To Release During The 2017 All Star Weekend
By SoleInsider
Early last month we saw the release of the White colorway of the Air Jordan 12 OVO. Were you one of the lucky few who was able to pick up a pair? If you weren’t then hopefully you’ll have better luck with the black pair.
It’s now being rumored that the black colorway of the Air Jordan 12 OVO is scheduled to drop during 2017 NBA All Star Weekend. Next year’s All Star festivities will be taking place in New Orleans from February 17-19. With the success of the white pair, you can expect that the hype and anticipation for the black pair will be just as big. Retail price will be $225 just like the white pair.
Make sure to click and bookmark our Air Jordan 12 OVO Black launch page to keep up with the latest images, release information, and other updates.
This colorway of the Jordan 12 is really nice, but I have to say that I like the white pair better. I still may try to get my hands on a pair though, but knowing how limited these are I probably won’t succeed.
Air Jordan 12 OVO in Black Releasing At All-Star 2017
By SoleInsider
Will the Air Jordan 12 OVO “Black” finally release this coming NBA All-Star Weekend 2017 in February? The missing link to Drake’s coveted Jordan Brand collaboration was recently showcased at a Jordan pop-up in Salt Lake City, Utah to celebrate Mike’s infamous Flu Game and Last Shot. While many were holding out hope that the Air Jordan 12 OVO Black would release at retailers this coming Holiday 2016 season, it’s more than likely that you’ll have to wait a few more months until the limited Drizzy x Jumpman Air Jordan 12 offering finally hits select retailers.
If you can remember, the Air Jordan 10 OVO “White” made its appearance at last year’s All-Star Weekend festivities to coincide with the NBA’s showcase finally arriving in Toronto. We were then treated to the Air Jordan 12 OVO “White” this past October via a limited run at OVO Toronto and Los Angeles locations and on Nike SNKRS. The premium OVO construction utilizes an upgraded ‘Stingray leather’ on the mudguard for a caviar-like effect with metallic gold accents hitting throughout the smokey black outsole.
Check out more shots of the upcoming Drake Air Jordan 12 OVO Black and stay tuned for an official release date in the near future right here on Sneaker News.
