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An Official Look At The Air Jordan 1 Black Toe
By SoleInsider
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.
The Air Jordan 4 Motorsport Now Has A Release Date
By SoleInsider
We’ve known for quite some time that the Air Jordan 4 Motorsport would be making a triumphant return. When news broke, it came without a release date attached to it. All we knew was that it was set to return sometime during the Spring of 2017. A few months have passed since then, and it looks like we now have an (un)official release date.
As of today, the Air Jordan 4 Motorsport is slated to drop on March 26th for the retail price of $190. What makes this colorway so special? When it initially dropped, it was a limited Jordan 4 that was only made and given to member of Michael Jordan’s Motorsports team. So yeah, I guess you could say it’s pretty exclusive. It comes in a White leather upper with hits of Black and Blue providing the contrast. No word yet if this pair will also come with Mars Blackmon on the heel. Stay tuned as more info and images of the shoe begin to surface.
A style that is reminiscent of Spike Lee?s Oscars rendition, the sneaker is essentially defined by 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.
Retailing for $250, you can purchase a pair at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, October 22nd.
Following a previous report of an Air Jordan 8 Undefeated possibly releasing next year, rumors now confirm that the model will actually make its debut in February 2017.
During 2005, the LA-based streetwear label produced a special rendition of the Air Jordan 4, and it appears from this rendering that the colorway on the AJ 8 will inherit the same palette. Olive essentially drapes the nubuck upper, while accents of orange are implemented on the rear mudguard, tongue and portion of the outsole.
With its retail price listed at $190, GS sizes are reported to be offered as well and retail for $140.
I?m a fan of the silhouette, as well as the LA-based brand, and this offering looks pretty solid (pending this is how the real pair will look). Nonetheless, this will obviously get the attention it deserves.
A Detailed Look At The 1-of-501 Air Jordan 1 Satin
By SoleInsider
If you’ve been on any sneaker blog today then you already know the big news of this morning’s surprise launch of a satin-constructed version of the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” at a special pop-up shop in New York City. With only 501 pairs released today, we don’t have to tell you that all the pairs are already gone and your only chance of obtaining one now will be on the resale market. One of our team members was lucky enough to rush over to the 108 Wooster location this morning to pick up a pair, so now we’re here to share some detailed photos of the very special Air Jordan 1.
Inspired by the early Air Jordan warm-up outfits that Michael Jordan wore back in 1985 while promoting the shoe, Jordan Brand crafted this limited edition Air Jordan 1 in the iconic black and red colorway utilizing a satin material for the entire upper. Special details include embroidered “wings” logos on the ankles, a quilted white leather sockliner, and stitching on the inner lining identifying which number out of the 501 pairs you own.
Enjoy this detailed look at the Air Jordan 1 “Satin”, and good luck securing your own pair.
If you’ve been on any sneaker blog today then you already know the big news of this morning’s surprise launch of a satin-constructed version of the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” at a special pop-up shop in New York City. With only 501 pairs released today, we don’t have to tell you that all the pairs are already gone and your only chance of obtaining one now will be on the resale market. One of our team members was lucky enough to rush over to the 108 Wooster location this morning to pick up a pair, so now we’re here to share some detailed photos of the very special Air Jordan 1.
Inspired by the early Air Jordan warm-up outfits that Michael Jordan wore back in 1985 while promoting the shoe, Jordan Brand crafted this limited edition Air Jordan 1 in the iconic black and red colorway utilizing a satin material for the entire upper. Special details include embroidered “wings” logos on the ankles, a quilted white leather sockliner, and stitching on the inner lining identifying which number out of the 501 pairs you own.
Enjoy this detailed look at the Air Jordan 1 “Satin”, and good luck securing your own pair.
