“Some run, some make runways.” That’s the tagline for Jordan Brand’s latest Air Jordan 31 video spot featuring Russell Westbrook, a nice homage to the history of Jordan Brand’s ongoing theme of flight for the upcoming “Banned” colorway of the latest signature Jordan model. But is it a not-so-subtle jab at Kevin Durant?

The video features a runway with Russell Westbrook preparing for liftoff, and once he starts soaring through the air a voiceover narrates the quote. We can’t wait for that fateful day on February 11th when KD returns to Oklahoma City. Having Jordan Brand potentially add fuel to the fire is just an added bonus. Check out the full video below.

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Unveiled earlier this week, we now get our first good look at the upcoming Air Jordan 5 GS that seems to be inspired by the retro colors of the Toronto Raptors.

Covered in a Black nubuck all throughout the upper, this Air Jordan 5 for the smaller footed crowd is then complemented by hits of bright red on the Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel, as well as on the shark teeth on the midsole. Purple is then seen on the midsole as well as on the inner liner. A black tongue and an icy blue outsole finish off the look on this Air Jordan 5.

Look for Air Jordan 5 GS Raptors to release in extended GS sizing up to 9.5y beginning on September 17, 2016 for $140.

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Author’s Take

I?ve been a die-hard Toronto Raptors fan for over 16 years now. These are a MUST for me.

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Tomorrow is finally the day when you’ll be able to pick up this golden Air Jordan 11 that we’ve all been waiting for.

Dressed in a clean and simple white and gold color scheme, this Air Jordan 11 Low features a White tumbled leather upper for that clean Summer look. Metallic Gold has then been added on the patent leather mudguard as well as on the Jordan branding that appears on the tongue and heel. You’ll have the opportunity to pick up your pair tomorrow (August 27th) in men’s and kids sizes for $170 and $130, respectively.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Low Metallic Gold (Closing Ceremony) launch page now for even more imagery, videos, the latest info and release details.

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Author?s Take

I was a fan of these 11s when I first saw them but then I realized that if I were to buy them I probably wouldn?t wear them that much. I?ll just save my $170 and pick up the Bred 1s next week instead.

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Another new GS colorway of the Air Jordan 12 will be releasing next month and today we get our first look at the shoe.

Part of Jordan Brand’s ‘Heiress’ Collection, this Air Jordan 12 comes dressed in a premium Light Bone leather upper with Plum Fog detailing on the inner liner, heel, outsole, and the Jordan Branding. Metallic Gold accents have then been added on the upper eyelets to give the shoe a nice pop.

At the moment you can expect the Air Jordan 12 GS Heiress Plum Fog to arrive at retailers on September 10, 2016 for $140.

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Author’s Take

I’m good on this pair, I’ll leave this one for the ladies.

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The 31st Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, concluded this past Sunday, and to celebrate the global sporting event, this Air Jordan 11 Low will debut tomorrow.

Evoking champion/first-place vibes, the defining theme of metallic gold is essentially prominent across its upper. Premium white leather is utilized for the remainder of the component for luxe lifestyle flair, while black accents are seen on the inner lining and tongue for a hint of contrast. Finally, a crisp white midsole unit and icy translucent outsole finishes off the profile.

Priced at $170, you can buy this pair at select Nike and JB retailers starting Saturday, August 27th. In addition, kids’ sizing (3.5Y – 7Y) will be offered and retail for $130.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Low Metallic Gold (Closing Ceremony) launch page now for even more imagery, videos, the latest info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I?m not that really into the silhouette in a low-cut profile aside from the recent varsity red and navy/gum colorways, but, I like this style even more in this finish. I also like how leather is applied on the upper.

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Aside from the standout AJ 11 Low Closing Ceremony, the Air Jordan 1 KO High Obsidian will be dropping at retailers starting this weekend as well.

Emitting more lifestyle appeal, the basketball sneaker’s composition has been revamped with denim overlays and a quilted composition rendered in the defining understated tone. Pops of white are utilized for its iconic wings logo gracing the ankles and full-length rubber sole unit to cap off the two-tone palette, while metallic bronze eyelets further complements its aesthetic.

Priced at $140, you can purchase this standout pair at select JB and Nike stockists tomorrow, Saturday, August 27th.

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Author’s Take

You can?t go wrong with this silhouette. The construction and colorway on this pair is pretty solid. I?m just a fan of the palette and this is a clean-looking iteration overall.

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We’re only a week from the return of one of the most iconic sneakers of all time – the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Banned”. Michael Jordan took the league by storm his rookie season and it wasn’t just his elite play, but in the famous words of Spike Lee’s Mars Blackmon character, “It’s gotta be the shoes.” At the time, what’s now considered the iconic “Bred” look of Black and Varsity Red throughout the Air Jordan 1‘s leather upper was deemed a bit too flashy by NBA standards, so the league office let MJ know that he’d be fined every game that he wore the colorway. Nike capitalized on the controversy and then some with clever advertisements and an all press is good press mantra. Now over 30 years later, the Air Jordan 1 Banned is a lifestyle icon.

This year’s Jordan 1 Banned retro features a premium tumbled leather on the toebox and Swoosh branding for a Remastered attention to detail missing in past releases. The quality control should please traditionalists with touches of ‘Nike Air’ branding landing on the tongue tag and a crisp white insole to match the original 1985 release. Three lace options of black, red, and white will come with the pair. Be sure to check out Nike’s official images of the Air Jordan 1 Banned after the break, and if you can’t wait until next Saturday, find your size on eBay.

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Marcus Jordan will be celebrating the three month anniversary of his new retail space, Trophy Room, by releasing a new collaboration with Jordan Brand.

Trophy Room has taken the new lifestyle-inclined Jordan Reveal and dressed it up with a black mesh upper with green and yellow accents. At first glance it may look like an Oregon collaboration, but the inspiration actually comes from the Rio Olympics and the Brazilian population in Orlando, the hometown of Trophy Room. As you can see above, the shoe will comes in sizing for the entire family and will retail in men’s sizes for $130. Along with the Trophy Room x Jordan Reveal, there will also be some special Jordan Slides releasing in black and white for $65 each. Both the sneakers and slides will be releasing excluisvely at Trophy Room on August 27th.

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Author’s Take

If this were a different silhouette perhaps more people would have payed attention, but not many people care for the Jordan Reveal.

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The timeless Air Jordan 1 in the iconic Bred/Banned colorway which first debuted in 1985, will be returning once again, as additional official imagery of the forthcoming remastered silhouette continue to be unveiled.

Renowned for violating the league?s uniform code with a $5,000 fine when worn on the court, black and red essentially covers its its premium leather composition. While this pair mimics its 1985 counterpart, this 2016 variation, however, does not incorporate the distinctive ?X? detailing on the heel which was seen on the 2011 rendition. Although, the classic ?Nike Air? branding has been implemented on the tongue.

Finished off with the iconic wings logo across its ankles, a clean white midsole unit and red outsole — you can buy this pair at select JB and Nike accounts on September 3 for a price tag of $160.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 1 High OG Bred (2016) launch page now for more images, details and release info.

Images: Nike

Author’s Take

You can?t go wrong with this silhouette, especially in this iconic colorway. This will obviously get the attention it deserves.

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Many people consider the Jordan Brand x Oregon sneaker collection some of the best sneaker ever. Due to Nike’s close ties with Nike/Jordan Brand, the school is constantly getting PEs designed exclusively for their athletic teams.

The Air Jordan Oregon Collection is now being displayed at the new Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center. According to the Daily Emerald, it took $19.2 million to create this new space that combines “sports performance, sports science, sports medicine and technology in one efficiently designed space” and was funded by Nike co-founder Phil Knight. For sneakerheads, the best section of this new space is the room that houses the Oregon x Nike/Jordan Brand collaborations. Included in the pictures above are all of the official Air Jordan Oregon sneakers including the Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 5, Air Jordan 14, and others. Check out the images above and let us know which one is your favorite.

via: University of Oregon

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More detailed images of this revamped Air Jordan 12 with a nylon/neoprene upper continue to be revealed, as the model is set to make its arrival in two more weeks.

As suggested, the sneaker’s construction is essentially water-resistant while also promoting a durable and lighter feel. Dipped in black, the traditional leather element is still retained on the forefoot and lateral portion, while hints of red are seen on the signature Jumpman branding across its tongues for a touch of vibrance. Finally, a clean white rubber sole unit finishes off its makeup.

Retailing for $190, you can buy this pair at select Nike and JB retailers starting September 10th.

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Author’s Take

Like I shared before, it?ll be interesting to see how this model does. This variation looks really solid. I always wondered if the brand would explore new materials and apply it on classics just to see how it would be received. For example, the utilization of flyknit or engineered mesh as well.

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The “Banned” colorway of the Air Jordan 1, set to release alongside the Air Jordan 31 on September 3rd, is most certainly a must-have sneaker of the Fall season. Unlike the late 2013 release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG, the upcoming 2016 version won’t be a limited release as it played a major role in the marketing and unveiling of the newest Jordan shoe. Quite frankly we’re surprised (and relieved) that Jordan Brand didn’t release the shoes in a pack to boost the struggling sales of the XXX1, but what makes this even sweeter is that the AJ1s are releasing in a LOT of doors. Footaction and Finishline are stocking them nationwide, and we expect the same for Foot Locker, Eastbay, and even your local sneaker boutique. Stay tuned for more updates on the release as we near September 3rd.

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The Air Jordan 31 will be part of the next N7 collection, based on new images that have just leaked on Instagram. The overall design of the Air Jordan 31 remains true to the base design, with a white/purple/blue Flyweave upper translucent outsole, and N7 debossed logo on the tongue achieving the N7 aesthetic. The release date for the next Nike N7 collection has yet to be revealed, but now we know that the newest Jordan shoes are one of the footwear selections available. Get a look at additional details just ahead and stay tuned for a release date.

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The biggest year of releases for the Air Jordan 12 isn’t over yet. Today we get a look at yet another Gradeschool exclusive edition of the shoe featuring a “Plum Fog” colorway. The new colorway for the young lady Air Jordan 12 fans features a soft palette of Light Bone for most of the upper with the light purple ‘Plum Fog’ hue for the inner lining, heel tab, and outsole. Releasing the same day as the Air Jordan 1 “Heiress” in a similar colorway, it appears this Air Jordan 12 is part of the collection, as well. The “Plum Fog” Air Jordan 12 arrives at select Jordan Brand retailers on September 10th.

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We’re less than 48 hours away from the release of the Air Jordan 11 Low Closing Ceremony. Are you ready?

For the first time ever, we’ll be seeing a gold Air Jordan 11 hit retailers as this low-top version comes with White tumbled leather upper in place of the traditional mesh. Metallic Gold then covers the patent leather mudguard and the branding that appears on the tongue and heel. A white midsole and icy blue outsole finish things off.

Men and kids sizes of the Air Jordan 11 Low Closing Ceremony will be releasing on August 27th for $170 and $130. Will you cop or pass? Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Low Metallic Gold (Closing Ceremony) launch page now for even more imagery, videos, the latest info and release details.

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Author’s Take

I was a fan of these 11s when I first saw them but then I realized that if I were to buy them I probably wouldn?t wear them that much. I?ll just save my $170 and pick up the Bred 1s next week instead.

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