Inspired by Michael Jordan adopting the city of Chicago as his 2nd home, this upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan 31 features a combination of White and University Red atop the Flyweave and leather upper. Black detailing is then present on the Swoosh and Jumpman branding, inner liner, and the gradient midsole.
Take a look at the official images above and let us know if you plan on picking up a pair when they release on November 5, 2016. Retail price will be $185.
Noted as a range that celebrates MJ’s first NBA championship (1991), this variation of the slide is essentially elevated with more lifestyle appeal. The defining theme is prominent access its adjustable strap, while it’s nicely complemented with a clean white injected sole unit that doubles as an outsole for cushioning, durability and a lightweight feel. In addition, a Solarsoft footbed and flex grooves on the outsole offers additional comfort and natural range of motion.
Retailing for $75, you can purchase this standout slide at select JB and Nike retailers starting Saturday, October 22.
Does The Air Jordan 3 True Blue Have What It Takes To Be An Instant Sell Out On Black Friday
By SoleInsider
Black Friday is fast approaching! Accompanying this day of splurge spending is the the return of the Air Jordan 3 True Blue in OG fashion. Which leads to my next question: Does the Air Jordan 3 True Blue have what it takes to be an instant sell out release on Black Friday?
In my opinion, two major factors will prohibit from that happening.
1: The retail price of $220 is pushing a lot of people away. Look at what happened with some of the latest OG retros to be priced at $220. What do they all have in common? The were all easily accessible way after the release date. If the shoe was priced at $190, sure it’ll sell out with the quickness. At $220, I don’t know man.
Thoughts? Do you think it has what it takes? Personally, I really don’t care if it sells out on release day or not, as long as I can secure a pair, it’s all good. This could very well be my favorite Air Jordan of all time, I need a pair!
Both sneakers are notably a tribute to MJ?s first NBA championship in 1991 and essentially celebrates the 25th anniversary of that special achievement. With this particular pair showcased in a lifestyle editorial, the silhouette exudes more shimmering flair with the defining hue covering its entire leather upper.
Notable details 3M reflective accents on the heel and tongue, as well as a swooshless design for a cleaner look overall. Finally, a crisp white rubber sole unit rounds out the simplistic design.
You can purchase this standout model at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, October 22nd for $160.
I really like how it looks swooshless. The colorway is pretty appealing as well and it?s a stylish pair in general. I?d prefer wearing this over the gold AJ 6, just because it?s a bit more understated.
Get Ready For The Air Jordan 6 Pinnacle Metallic Gold
By SoleInsider
Only days away from the official debut of the Air Jordan 6 Pinnacle Metallic Gold and more imagery of the standout sneaker continue to be featured.
Reminiscent of Spike Lee?s Oscars rendition, the sneaker has been elevated with lifestyle flair through the implementation of the lavish hue covering its entire leather upper. Matching lace locks, beige-colored laces and tongue further detail its eye-catching design, while pristine white accents are implemented on the heel tab, tongue and midsole unit to complement its profile.
Priced at $250, you can purchase a pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, October 22nd.
If you were wondering whether or not the Air Jordan 1 Black Toe would be releasing this year then you can now put your doubts to rest as official images of the 2016 pair have just surfaced.
After releasing at select locations yesterday in celebration of “Banned Day”, we now bring you the official images of this OG colorway of the Air Jordan 1 that will release next month. This Air Jordan 1 features a remastered leather upper with White and Black dominating the majority of the shoe and Varsity Red overlays landing on the ankle, heel, and the outsole.
You’ll be able to get your hands on the Air Jordan 1 Black Toe on November 5, 2016 for a retail price of $160.
The Air Jordan 1 Heiress In Red Velvet Is Available
By SoleInsider
Celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Air Jordan 1, Jordan Brand has surely brought back many of the hottest colorways of the model this year. To ensure that everyone is invited to the celebration, Jordan Brand has also released a few girls-only models as well. This next addition to the girls-only “Heiress Pack” is decorated with a red velvet suede upper and a metallic gold swoosh creating a distinguishing feminine look. While the official release date of these have not yet been announced, you can order your pair now at Oneness, and for those of you still wondering about the release of the Air Jordan 11 version, check our Jordan release dates page for the full details.
Jordan x Nintendo: Why October 18 Should Become Jumpman Day
By SoleInsider
On October 18, 1984 (or whatever day it actually happened), the NBA banned the black and red Air Jordan 1 (or whatever shoe was actually banned) from play because they did not conform to the uniform standards at the time. Little did the league, Michael Jordan or Nike realize at the time, but that simple action would actually help build the legend of the man who would be universally recognized as the game’s greatest player and become part of what makes MJ as revered today as the day he retired.
The following year, another icon made its debut in America. On October 18, 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System soft launched in New York before arriving in stores nationwide the following year. With an amazing lineup of games that are revered to this day, the NES was credited with saving the US video game industry after the infamous crash of the early ’80s. Over thirty years later, Nintendo is still the most recognizable name in gaming thanks to their commitment to remaining a company that is focused on games.
Two enduring icons were “born” on October 18. Both are famously associated with the color red. Both have symbols that can be referred to as Jumpman. Both companies that made them are the beneficiaries and victims of their past success because many fans simply want to rehashes of former glory. And in 2016, both are getting the celebratory retro treatment. Jordan Brand just released on a special edition Satin Air Jordan 1 alongside another retro of the Banned Air Jordan 1 and later this year, Nintendo is set to bring back the OG NES in miniature form.
October is a month that is devoid of holidays that the country can truly get behind. Sure, there’s Columbus Day, but the further we get away from 1492 and how that s**t is less about a cute rhyme and more about a bunch of nefarious craziness, we need something to replace our excuse to not have banks and post offices open for one business out of the month. My suggestion is that we turn October 18 into Jumpman Day, which sounds a lot more catchier and less confusing than Jordan x Nintendo Day. Every year we celebrate by of course not having banks and post offices open, but also by bringing back the Air Jordan 1 Banned so that we can refresh with new pairs and the NES so a new generation can experience the classic games of the past. It’s a holiday that sneakerheads and gamers can get behind and for most of us, it would be the first time something that actually happened in our lifetimes would become an actual holiday.
NBA 2K17 Kicks: Shades Of Teal On The SoleFly x Air Jordan XX3
By SoleInsider
The premium releases are getting plenty of shine this week as a handful of high-level Jordan retros and a new Nike Air Foamposite One colorway is headlining the week before Halloween Weekend. In today’s edition of NBA 2K17 Kicks, we bring the latest collaborative effort between Florida-based Solefly and Jordan Brand – the Air Jordan XX3 tribute to the Florida Marlins – into the game and just for fun, we also try to recreate their previous effort, the Air Jordan 3 Lotto, as well. The end result? We batted .500 in this go around.
No two photo sets of the SoleFly x Air Jordan XX3 are exactly alike. Obviously every photographer is going to use their own lighting techniques and shooting angle to get what they feel is the best possible image, but no shoe in recent memory looks so different depending on the shot. One set of images makes the shoe’s midsole and upper near indistinguishable, while another will tip the scale closer to a forest green even. So when it came time to finally choose which image to base the in-game off of, we went with this image taken by SoleFly founder Carlos Prieto. Shades Of Teal > Shades Of Grey
Since we were in a building mood, we also tried to bring SoleFly’s previous work on the Air Jordan 3 into the game. Getting the bright orange and yellow accents were pretty easy, but as you can see the dark navy blue (or is it deep green?) did not turn out so well in the game and is especially obvious in screenshots where the resolution is much higher than what you might see on an HDTV. Something tells me if Jimmy Butler has a pair of these lying around his house we won’t be seeing him wear them in a Bulls game anytime soon.
November is going to be an awesome month for Air Jordan 1 Retro releases. Not only will we see three of the best colorways of all time referenced with the recently announced Air Jordan 1 “Top Three”, but Jordan Brand will be bringing some heat for the traditionalists earlier in the month with the re-introduction of the remastered Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” on November 5th, 2016 for $160 USD.
It’s been over three years since we last saw the Air Jordan 1 Black Toe hit retail shelves. One of the original colorways from the Air Jordan 1’s 1985 release slate, the “Black Toe” colorway pairs a classic Chicago dose of Gym Red on the leather heel panel with a contrasting black toecap for its famed nickname. The pair seems to be right in line with past releases like the Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard and recently released Air Jordan 1 Banned with the quality control on the leather here, as official images showcase the silhouette in remastered form with beautiful touches of tumbled leather on the Gym Red accents to contrast the smooth finish on the white and black panels.
The Air Jordan 1 Black Toe sports traditional ‘Nike Air’ branding on the tongue and embossed ‘Wings’ details on the ankle collar. Check out more official photos below and grab your pair on November 5th. For more of the latest Jordan release dates, stay updated right here on Sneaker News.
Are you ready for the Air Jordan 1 “Top Three”? Jordan Brand has branched out with a number of new colorways atop Michael Jordan’s storied first signature silhouette. The likes of the fragment design and Shattered Backboard series should immediately come to mind as examples of the Jumpman’s new experimentation, but we’ve never seen an Air Jordan 1 colorway like this before.
The Air Jordan 1 Top 3 will release on November 28th, 2016 for $160 USD and features inspiration from the, you guessed it, “Top Three” Air Jordan 1 colorways of all time ranging from the Banned 1s, Royal 1s, and Chicago 1s. That holy trinity of holy grails is referenced through the numerous asymmetrical and mismatched remastered leather panels for a signature “What The” aesthetic that’s sure to have a polarizing reaction in the sneaker world. Even the classic ‘Nike Air’ tongue branding and outsoles alternate between a Varsity Red and Varsity Royal for a unique twist not seen since Nike SB’s Air Jordan 1 collaboration. What do you think of the Air Jordan 1 Top 3?
Check out more official photos of the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Top 3 below and know that you can stay up to date on the latest and greatest Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.
Both pairs essentially commemorate MJ?s first NBA championship (1991) and celebrates the 25th anniversary of that special achievement. As depicted, the silhouette exudes more lifestyle flair with the defining shimmering hue covering its entire leather upper. Boasting a clean, yet eye-catching profile with its swooshless design, the sneaker is also detailed with 3M reflective accents on the heel and tongue.
Finished off with a crisp white rubber sole unit, you can purchase this standout model at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, October 22nd for $160.
I really like how it looks swooshless. The colorway is pretty appealing as well and it’s a stylish pair in general. I’d prefer wearing this over the gold AJ 6, just because it’s a bit more understated.
Chris Paul Breaks Out More Air Jordan PEs For Preseason
By SoleInsider
For the second time in as many weeks, Chris Paul decided to break a few necks with his kicks during pre-season by bringing out some more PE heat.
First it was the white/blue colorway of the Air Jordan 11 last week. Now yesterday he decided to give us a double dose as he debuted a new red/blue colorway of the Air Jordan 4 during warmups and then switched out to a red pair of 11s for the actual game that he broke out earlier this Summer.
Which pair would you prefer to have in your collection? Let us know in the comments below.
via: LA Clippers / Sergio Estrada for USA Today Sports
Here Are Some More Images Of The Air Jordan 11 Suede
By SoleInsider
The Air Jordan 11 Suede is set to drop this holiday season with a retail price set at $400. While we patiently wait for an exact release date on the shoe, here are the latest images of the shoe for your viewing pleasure.
Rocking a tonal suede upper for the very first time, the Air Jordan 11 Suede derived from Jordan Brand’s Make-A-Wish experience. A child by the name of Rhome Simpkins received a pair with his ?RS? initials embossed on the heels. Other features aside from the Grey suede upper include the embossed Jumpman branding on the heel, the leather quilted insoles and the White contrasting midsole. Is this a must-cop in your opinion, or is the $400 price tag too high for you?
Aside from the price tag being a little too high for me, I’m just not satisfied with the overall look of the shoe. What if Jordan Brand had decided to keep the patent leather on the toe/mudguard instead of making the entire shoe a suede. There’s a thought, right?
A Closer Look At The Exclusive Air Jordan 1 Banned Satin
By SoleInsider
In celebration of the original Air Jordan 1 Banned‘s debut in 1985, Jordan Brand surprised many with a small pop-up up located at 108 Wooster Street in New York City yesterday, in which a special Satin edition of the aforesaid Air Jordan 1 was offered to those who were able to stop by.
Extremely limited to 501 pairs only and all individually numbered, it’s apparent that all are now long gone. The silhouette essentially stays true to the ?Banned? aesthetic, as its new revamped satin makeover is also inspired by the warmup suits that Michael Jordan would don during his time in the NBA.
Retail price was listed at $175, but, it’s worth a lot more now.
