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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The Air Jordan Dub Zero has returned for the Fall season in a couple of new colorways. One of those options that is available right now is this Oreo pair that we see above.

Covered in black throughout the majority of the upper, this Dub Zero features a leather upper along with nubuck detailing on the heel. The signature lasered graphics have also been done in black while a mesh tongue provides breathability. White and grey accents have been added on the branding, heel tab, and midsole, along with speckling on the midsole to complete the “oreo” look.

You can find this colorway of the Air Jordan Dub Zero at select Jordan Brand accounts now for $160. Will you be grabbing a pair?

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Author’s Take

While most people hate on the Dub Zero, I don’t think it’s too bad. I’ve actually owned a pair that I wore the hell out of back in college.

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Having made its debut last month, we’re now beginning to see more colorways of the Jordan Westbrook 0.2 arrive at retailers.

One of the latest pair to surface takes on the all-black look as you can see above. Covered in a combination of leather and nubuck throughout the upper, the “brodie’s” 2nd signature lifestyle sneaker with the Jumpman is offset by a white rubber midsole. Westbrook’s logo then appears on the tongue in white along with “WHY” and “NOT?” written on the inside of the tongues.

If you like what you see you can pick up a pair now at select retailers for $140.

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Author’s Take

Not a fan of the all-black colorway. I like the debut black/camo pair better that this one.

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In today’s world of high-volume sneaker sales and mass releases, it’s hard to discern culture from trend, but we assure you it still exists. A portion of it revolves around Michael Jordan’s legacy and although MJ’s brand aims to balloon its revenue further into the billions, the excitement and energy from the good ole days still remain. Part of the fun is reporting and experiencing these cultural episodes, and now Jordan Brand, through their new in-house blog, is telling it through their own lens in much more personal voice, with sporadic interviews with shoppers, inside looks at major events, and closer interaction with the brand’s athletes and network of influencers and collaborators. You can visit their blog now on air.jordan.com.

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Those of you who were hoping to grab the True Blue 3s complete with that vintage ‘Nike Air’ branding straight from 1988 don’t need to worry. The classic Air Jordan 3 True Blue retro won’t be a limited release after all, as Foot Locker was kind enough to give us a map of where the coveted Air Jordan 3 colorway will be available on November 25th, 2016.

While the True Blue 3s will see an increased price of $220 given the additional ‘Nike Air’ branding on the heel, outsole, and insole, you can expect similar availability compared to the Air Jordan 5 “Metallic” – which means that this pair might not even sell out upon initially hitting retail shelves. That also means you can expect continued restocks, making this pair readily available for purchase well into 2017.

Are you excited about the Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” retro returning to store shelves on November 25th for $220 USD? Check out the full Foot Locker launch locator map for the True Blue 3s after the break and be sure to head over to our Jordan release dates page for an updated look at the Jumpman’s Holiday 2016 plans.

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Aside from the Air Jordan 12 3M Reflective, it seems that an exclusive GS/GG rendition of the silhouette will also be offered in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Unlike the aforesaid pair in black/white/gold, this variation flaunts a pristine white upper with bright red accents covering the the inner lining and portion of the tongue. Woodgrain eyelets further complement the design, while textured leather is evident for the overlays across its forefoot.

Although Chines New Year occurs in February, this model is suggested to make its debut at select Nike and Jordan Brand retailers on January 2017.

Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates and release details.

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Author’s Take

This pair looks really appealing. The materials and colorway look solid. Hopefully it’s not only a kid’s rendition and exclusive to Asia.

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Concepts NY and KITH Brooklyn surprised everyone last week by unexpectedly dropping the Air Jordan 11 “Suede” in limited numbers on Friday, November 11th. While we’re still waiting for a more general release of that premium lifestyle pair priced at $400 USD, that won’t be the last time that the Jumpman decides to ditch the patent leather construction for a more lifestyle-friendly aesthetic.

Today we get a detailed look at the Air Jordan 11 Wool featuring a similar monochromatic upper in a bolstered marbled wool construction while a simple, refined white midsole and outsole finishes things off with class. The normal ’23’ PE stitching is noticeably absent on this pair while black laces and a black heel panel add slight contrast to the dark grey upper.

There’s still no word yet on if this pair will remain a sample or actually see a release date in late-2016 or early-2017, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated right here on Sneaker News. What do you think of the Air Jordan 11 “Wool”? Be sure to let us know in the comments section.

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Jordan Brand’s Holiday release slate is always the perfect way to celebrate year’s end in the sneaker world. This has always meant that an Air Jordan 11 colorway will round things out, and this year’s Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” will do just that in a fairly different way when compared to past retro releases thanks to additional ’45’ PE branding, an updated shape to the patent leather mudguard, and additional Nike Air branding on the insole.

Today we get the best look yet at the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 retro release as a full archive of unboxing photos showcases the additional galaxy print on the boxing, the signature slide out packaging, new ’23’ graphic details on the box, and much more. Are you excited about the return of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam retro slated to release on December 10th for $220 USD? Check out a full look at the Jordan 11 Space Jam packaging and construction below and be sure to stay updated on the latest Air Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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Joining alongside the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam and Suede iteration this season will be the Air Jordan 11 Wool — another premium rendition of the iconic silhouette.

Just like the previously released AJ 3 and AJ 12, the basketball sneaker has been elevated with more lifestyle appeal and functionality through the application of a wool-constructed upper rendered in dark grey.

Complementing black accents are prominent on the laces and heel, which does not feature the traditional ?23? logo. Finally, a clean white midsole unit and slightly translucent outsole finishes off the overall design.

You can expect to debut this Holiday 2016 season at select Nike and JB stockists for $400.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Wool launch page now for more images, the latest info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I?m liking the woolen upper. It?s just nice seeing other materials being applied on the sneaker. The colorway overall is pretty versatile, but, I?ll have to disagree with that price tag ? just like everyone else.

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With an array of Jordans arriving this Holiday 2016 season, the Air Jordan 12 in Vivid Pink consists as the next GS-exclusive iteration of the silhouette.

The basketball sneaker is essentially covered in light grey and wolf grey throughout its premium tumbled leather upper and rubber sole unit. Punctuating the understated profile are the defining pink accents, which are prominent on the branded miniature side panels, tongue, heel section and outsole.

With its suggested retail listed at $140, you can purchase this grade school pair at select Nike and Jordan Brand stockists starting Saturday, November 19th.

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Author’s Take

The overall color scheme is nice and the hits of pink are a nice touch of contrast, especially for the ladies. I like how it?s kept minimal overall.

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