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A Closer Look At The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal
By SoleInsider
This is an Air Jordan 12 release that Vince Staples can get behind thanks to a premium ‘blue suede’ upper. The Air Jordan 12 “Deep Royal” is slated to be one of the highlights of Jordan Brand’s upcoming Fall 2016 catalog as it will release on November 12th for $200 USD.
Jordan Brand has always done a great job of reappropriating some of the premium aspects of their more off-limits collaborations for their general release slate later down the road. With the Jordan 12 Deep Royal, that hypnotizing array of monochromatic royal blue first seen on the Don C x Air Jordan 2 returns, but in a slightly altered formula. The Air Jordan 12 proves to be the perfect lifestyle offering here thanks to a lifestyle grade suede, metallic accents throughout, and a matching interior. The real question is which player at the University of Kentucky will lace these up first?
Check out more up close and personal details for this premium Jordan 12 after the break and be sure to head to our Jordan release dates page for more of the latest Jumpman offerings.
The iconic Air Jordan 1 in its classic Bred/Banned colorway which first debuted in 1985, will finally be arriving to retailers this weekend.
Renowned for violating the league?s uniform code when worn on the court, the model is simply defined by black and red covering its premium leather construction. While this pair mimics its 1985 counterpart, this 2016 variation, however, does not feature the distinctive ?X? detail on the heel, which was a prominent element on the 2011 edition. Although, it’s interesting to note that the classic ?Nike Air? branding has been implemented on the tongue.
Topped off with the iconic wings logo across its ankles, a clean white midsole unit and red outsole ? you can find the model at JB and Nike accounts worldwide starting Saturday, September 3 for $160.
GS sizes (3.5y ? 7y) will be offered as well and retail for $120.
While the Air Jordan 1 Low has been introduced in a No Swoosh variation as of late, recently in all white, the model’s classic design has returned in an all-new colorway.
Doused in a versatile and timeless hue of all-black, the sneaker flaunts a premium construction of leather with tonal suede overlays adorning the toe cap, heel, along the collar and lace stays. Additionally, perforations are applied on the toe box to increase ventilation, alongside the iconic wings logo gracing it heels, as it all rests atop a matching full-length rubber sole unit to finish off its profile.
Retailing for $100, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike retailers nationwide now.
You can never go wrong with this silhouette, especially in this colorway. The makeup is solid as well. If you’re in the market for an all-black pair, this should have you covered.
Suggested to be part of JB’s standout summer 2017 collection, this forthcoming variation will essentially be a remastered pair, as the model first released back in 2001. The defining light blueish tone is prominent across its patent leather component encompassing the profile, while white leather is utilized for the remainder of its upper and tongue. Finally, a matching white midsole unit and translucent outsole finishes off the clean design.
Rumors suggest that this pair will make its arrival sometime during May 2017, for a retail price tag of $175.
I remember wanting a pair back then to complement the varsity red version. I’m not too inclined on it, but, it’s a really appealing colorway. Die-hard fanatics should be excited though.
The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue Arrives This Fall 2016
By SoleInsider
A premium rendition of the classic Air Jordan 12 will be offered this Fall 2016, as it’ll be defined by a deep royal blue colorway.
Essentially covering its entire profile, the model also receives a lifestyle upgrade with suede and textured leather comprising its overall makeup. Tonal laces, eyelets and Jumpman-branded panels on the side are evident, while subtle accents of white and grey via branding along its tongue and heel section round out its notable details.
Finished off with a matching full-length rubber sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select Nike and JB stockists nationwide starting November 12th for a retail price tag of $200.
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 the sneaker in general. The build is solid as well and this should get some attention. I?m not that inclined on purchasing though.
First Look At The Air Jordan 1 Top Three aka What The
By SoleInsider
Introducing the What The Jordan 1. The highly anticipated mash-up of some of the most iconic Air Jordan 1 colorways finally gets a preview and now we know the inspiration behind the pair. Also known as the What The Air Jordan 1 “Top Three”, the colorway combines the three most sought after Air Jordan 1 retro colorways of all time ranging from the Royal 1s to the Bred 1s, and the Air Jordan 1 “Chicago”. Check out a full preview after the break and we’ll keep you updated on a release date right here on Sneaker News.
DJ Khaled Wears A Ridiculous Outfit To Match His Craig Sager Jordan 1s
By SoleInsider
DJ Khaled is as colorful a personality in hip-hop and sneakers as anyone. So when the man behind We The Best Music Group showcased the Air Jordan 1 “Craig Sager”, a special edition colorway in honor of the most colorful well-dressed sideline reporter in the history of sports, we thought that it was an obvious pairing.
Today we get a better look at the Craig Sager Jordan 1 via Khaled’s Instagram where he had another surprise for us – a matching, well, mismatched tracksuit that featured a number of prints and patterns to honor Craig’s ambitious wardrobe selections over the years while reporting on the sidelines for TNT. His Air Jordan 1 features houndstooth, Scottish plaid, and stripes galore while the transluscent outsole reads ‘Sager Vision’ in honor of Craig Sager’s ongoing battle with leukemia. Check out DJ Khaled’s matching wardrbobe after the break and stay tuned for more updates right here on Sneaker News.
Color and context matter. Michael Jordan has worn many different colors in his life to represent the different teams he has suited for. There was the white, yellow and blue of Laney high school, the baby blue of North Carolina, the red, white and blue of Team USA and the blue and brown of the Washington Wizards. He’s been great at every stop of his journey, but when people close their eyes and think of MJ, most everybody associates him with the black and red of the Chicago Bulls, especially in those road jerseys where Jordan made a living tormenting fans on their home turf.
Think about Jordan’s greatest moments and chances are they were on an opposing team’s court. “The Shot” against the Cleveland Cavaliers was in Cleveland. His first championship was in Los Angeles. The “Flu Game” was in Utah. Now think about the shoes he wore in those games. They were black and red, or as the sneaker nomenclature would call it now, “Bred”.
On the week of the return of another “Bred” sneaker, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Bred, let’s take a look back at the best of the black and red with the Top 10 Greatest Air Jordan Bred Sneakers Ever.
Editor’s Note: The criteria for this list are sneakers that were mostly black with red accents, disqualifying kicks with the opposite aethestic like the Air Jordan 9 Motorboat Jones or the Air Jordan 5 Toro. Also not a part of the list is the Air Jordan 3 Black/Cement and the Air Jordan 14 Last Shot because nobody has ever called those shoes “Bred” and we’re not starting now. Why the specifics? Because if we listed every black and red Air Jordan ever made, we might run out of room on the Internet.
Supreme x Air Jordan 5 Bred
Memorable MJ Moment: The Hype
The collaboration was momentous for all the right (and wrong) reasons and not surprisingly, the release was an instant sellout. Too bad the secondary market value hasn’t been the economic windfall those opportunistic resellers had been hoping for, but great for those who were hoping to score a pair but missed out.
Air Jordan XX3 Bred (aka Finale)
Memorable MJ Moment: Supposedly the last proper Air Jordan
The Air Jordan XX3 was supposed to be the last numbered Air Jordan and this was the last colorway to release. Limited to only 529 pairs (23 squared), people would remember this more fondly if Jordan had not gone back to proper numbering with the XX8.
Air Jordan 13 Bred
Memorable MJ Moment: Destroying the Hornets in the Playoffs
Ironically, he now literally owns the Hornets and has been pictured wearing 13s in the purple and teal, but there was a time when MJ just dominated Charlotte as a player. We doubt he lets the fans who were around during his playing days forget about it.
Air Jordan 8 Bred (aka Playoffs)
Memorable MJ Moment: Tormenting Charles Barkley
We didn’t know it then, but Jordan’s first three-peat would be capped off by a masterful performance in the 1993 NBA Finals against rival Charles Barkley and Phoenix Suns. This was peak MJ on display as his feel for the game finally caught up with his athleticism and psychotic competitiveness.
Air Jordan 16 Bred
Memorable Moment: None
Jordan did wear the 16s on the court, but it was the Ginger colorway as he was a full-on Wizard by this time. There is an ad where he’s pictured wearing the “Bred” colorway so that’s a small consolation for the fans. It’s about time the 16 got its fair shake.
Air Jordan 4 Bred (aka Playoffs)
Memorable MJ Moment: The Shot
Does anybody ever ask Craig Ehlo to sign posters of “The Shot” kind of like how Robin Ventura gets asked to sign pictures of him getting beat down by Nolan Ryan? He must really hate these kicks.
Air Jordan 6 Bred (aka Infrared)
Memorable MJ Moment: First Championship
Much of the reverence for the Air Jordan 6 has to do with the fact that MJ won his first championship in those kicks. Maybe things would be different had he won first in another Air Jordan, but let’s not resort to maybes at this point. The 6s are great and the “Bred” version – Infrared or Varsity Red – will be always be a showstopper.
Air Jordan 12 Bred (aka Flu Game)
Memorable MJ Moment: The Flu Game
Regardless of how sick Michael Jordan really was during that infamous game, the sneakers were going remembered for being the baddest things on the planet. The Air Jordan 12 always had a sense of grit to it that was unlike any other Jordan that came before it and much like everything else in MJ’s career, he wore the right shoe at the right time at the right place.
Air Jordan 11 Bred (aka Playoffs)
Memorable MJ Moment: Father’s Day
Jordan winning his fourth championship on Father’s Day, the first since his dad was senselessly murdered in 1993 humanized him to a lot of people. Up until then, nobody was as cool, calm and collected as Michael Jordan, but when the buzzer sounded his emotions got the best of him. That image of him laying down on the floor in tears as he remembered his dad is one that any father or child can relate to.
Who Plans On Picking Up The Air Jordan 12 Black Nylon Next Week
By SoleInsider
Not only has the Air Jordan 12 already released in a few different colorways of the OG leather variety this year, but we’ll also be seeing a couple of other materials make their debut on the Air Jordan 12 real soon.
Next month we’ll be seeing the release of the Air Jordan 12 Black Nylon/Neoprene as the shoe comes covered in all-black with the aforementioned material covering the majority of the upper. Other details include black leather detailing on the mudguard, red Jumpman branding on the tongue, and a white rubber outsole.
You can expect this Air Jordan 12 to release on September 10th for $190. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Black Nylon launch page now for more images, info and release details.
This Air Jordan 6 Was Designed For Kanye West Back In 2008 In Memory Of His Mom
By SoleInsider
Kanye West may be repping hard for the three stripes these days, but there was a point in his life where he was seen rocking Jordans and Nikes on the daily.
Back in 2008 Jordan Brand created a special colorway of the Air Jordan 6 for Kanye West. The shoe comes dressed in a white and red upper with rose detailing on the side panel and heel/ankle overlays. The majority of the shoe is done in white with red detailing landing on the midsole, inner liner, and heel. The shoe was inspired by Kanye West’s late mother, Donda West, who passed away in 2007.What are your thoughts on this Air Jordan 6?
The Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred Returns This Weekend
By SoleInsider
It’s (almost) finally here. We’ve been waiting months and months (some of us years) for the Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred to return and it’s finally coming this weekend.
Last seen in 2013, Jordan Brand has decided to bring back the iconic and legendary colorway of the Air Jordan 1 that features a new premium leather upper. Varsity Red and Black come together on this Air Jordan 1 which is finished off with a White midsole and the OG Nike Air branding on the tongue. You can look for the Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred to release at select retailers on September 3rd in men’s and kids sizes (3.5y ? 7y) for $160 and $120, respectively.
Make sure to click and visit ourAir Jordan 1 High OG Bred (2016) hub page for all the latest news and info regarding this release.
Swin Cash Stunts In A Sample Pair Of Air Jordan 11s
By SoleInsider
It’s always a cool thing to see sample colorways of some of our favorite sneakers, especially Air Jordans. Having just looked at a new sample colorway of the Air Jordan 3, we now shift our attention to another iconic Air Jordan silhouette, the Air Jordan 11.
WNBA superstar Swisn Cash recently visited the ESPN studios and was spotted wearing some VERY rare sneakers. One her feet is a sample pair of Air Jordan 11 Lows that features an all-black upper with a white midsole and gum outsole. It’s pretty much the same shoe as the Navy/Gum pair that released earlier this year but instead of being blue it’s black.
Would you have preferred this pair released instead of the Navy colorway? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
While we wait for a handful of Air Jordan 3s to release throughout the Fall season, today we take a look at an Air Jordan 3 that we won’t be able to own.
Up above is a sample colorway of the Air Jordan 3 that has recently surfaced. This colorway of the classic Jordan Brand silhouette features a College Grey leather upper with tonal hits landing on the laces, branding, inner liner, and even the sole unit. The shoe is an unreleased sample version of the Cool Grey 3s that released back in 2007.
What are your thoughts on this College Grey Air Jordan 3? Would you buy a pair if they ever released?
A Completely New Style Of The Air Jordan 1 Is Revealed
By SoleInsider
A few seasons back Jordan Brand started introducing the iconic Air Jordan 1 in an entirely new style – the original ‘Wings’ logo on the ankle collar that had been such a defining feature for Mike’s first signature silhouette was ditched entirely for an ‘Air Jordan’ callout instead. The “Rare Air” Collection was created to pay homage to some early samples of the Jordan 1 that featured the ‘Air Jordan’ branding on the ankle collar. Today we get a look at a new near-Chicago like colorway that includes another interesting detail – ‘Nike Air’ branding on the heel.
A premium tumbled leather returns to the ankle collar and red panels throughout while touches of white and black contrast on the side panels and toe. The Bright Crimson shade here is a bit brighter than the traditional Varsity Red hue. And while Jumpman branding helps define the tongue, there’s a random Nike Air heel logo for good measure to add to the head-scratching branding found throughout this strange pair.
What do you think of this “Chicago” like colorway on the Air Jordan 1, but without the iconic ‘Wings’ logo? Check out a full view after the break and be sure to stay updated on the latest Air Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.
Footlocker Will Be Releasing The Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 31 Banned Tomorrow
By SoleInsider
Kicking off the opening of their new flagship store opening at 112 West 34th Street in New York tomorrow, Footlocker has some big releases planned for sneakerheads. Aside from a handful of restocks, they plan on releasing the Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred and the Air Jordan 31 Banned that don’t officially hit retailers until Saturday, September 3rd.
The sneakers will be available in limited quantities and will be sold as a pack. Any people in New York planning on trying to get your hands on this pack a few day early, or will you just wait it out until Saturday? Let us know in the comments below.
Memorable MJ Moment: The Hype
Memorable MJ Moment: Supposedly the last proper Air Jordan
Memorable MJ Moment: Tormenting Charles Barkley
Memorable Moment: None
Memorable MJ Moment: The Shot
Memorable MJ Moment: First Championship
Memorable MJ Moment: The Flu Game
