While we speculated this past December 2015 that a sneaker collaboration with the animation studio, Laika, would come to fruition, a recent COMPLEX-exclusive interview with iconic Nike designer, Tinker Hatfield, has revealed that the Air Jordan 15 will be revived in a special variation this season that’s inspired by the animated film, Kubo and the Two Strings.

With the studio essentially owned by Nike, and Phil Knight as the co-founder, the movie which is set to debut on Thursday, August 18th, is directed by his son Travis Knight.

The film is centralized on a young boy named Kubo, who must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

Two iterations of the Air Jordan 15 will be offered — one in blue/black and the other in red/black — with each suggested to be extremely limited. On August 8, the Just Keep Livin Foundation will host a live eBay auction with dozens of pairs of the Kubo 15 sneakers up for bidding, as all proceeds will go to the Foundation?s programs that teach the importance of decision-making, health, education, and active living.

Then, on August 10, gamers who sign up to play the new Moon Beast game at the official Kubo and the Two Strings website, can compete to be the top scorers and win a pair of the Kubo 15s as well.

Expect more ways to acquire a pair very soon, but, stay tuned to KicksOnFire for further updates.

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Author’s Take

When I was younger, I wasn’t really into this pair, but now, I appreciate it a lot more. I like the colorways and these should get the attention it deserves.

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Additional imagery of the 2016 True Blue Air Jordan 3 continue to be unveiled, as the iconic basketball sneaker is scheduled to arrive in three months time.

Noted as a remastered variation with Nike Air branding, the sneaker was previously offered in 2011. Staying true to its classic makeup, white tumbled leather dominates the upper, alongside cement grey detailing prominent on the eye stays, toe cap and heel. Pops of blue and red on the inner lining, midsole and tongue pronounces its design, while ?Nike Air? branding graces the insoles and back heel tab to round out its overall makeup.

Retailing for $220, you can expect to find this standout pair at select Nike and JB retailers starting Black Friday, November 25th.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 3 OG 88 True Blue (Black Friday 2016) launch page now for more images, info and release details.

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Author’s Take

You can’t go wrong with a classic, especially this silhouette. I’m biased and I’m just glad it’s being revived again.

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An initial design which Tinker Hatfield had created, this Air Jordan 7 is essentially a slight revised counterpart of the original Olympic Air Jordan 7 which debuted during the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain.

With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this Friday, August 5th, this model also pays tribute to the international sporting event, as it’s simply defined by a patriotic palette that supports Team USA. Red, white and navy is prominent across its entirety, while pops of metallic gold adorn the tongue label and jumpman logo for additional vibrance, which also evoke the first-place medals.

Retailing for $190 ? GS, PS and TD sizes are listed at $140, $80 and $60 respectively. You can purchase a pair for the whole family starting Saturday, August 6th.

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Author’s Take

I like the original version better. The colorway is still appealing, but I prefer the all-white upper instead. It should still get a lot of attention none the less.

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Tinker Hatfield, we’re in the same boat with ya: we hate the Air Jordan 15 too. In a candid interview, the legendary designer admits that his least favorite design of the portfolio is the the woven, swooped tongue sneaker that came immediately after Michael Jordan called it a career (at least in a Bulls uniform). To celebrate the upcoming release of LAIKA’s Kubo film, Tinker got the opportunity to rework the shoe, and does so rather forwardly by adding a zipper construction as well as cleaner inner ankle bootie. Also reflecting the movie’s good-vs-evil nature is the alternating color-blocking of the shoes. Release info for the Kubo x Air Jordan 15 hasn’t been revealed yet, but one way to secure a pair if to play the Moon Beast game on the film’s official website here and getting a high score. Peep the full gallery ahead.

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Even more lifestyle imagery of the upcoming Air Jordan 6 Black Cat continue to be showcased, as the model is now juxtaposed against a pair of tiger camo pants.

Emphasizing the sneaker’s blacked-out profile perfectly, the leather upper is detailed with slightly enlarged perforations throughout to promote ventilation across its profile. Unlike the all-black AJ 3 and AJ 4 renditions, however, this pair is complemented with hits of white gracing the midsole unit, underlays and Jumpman branding.

With the retail price set at $190, you can expect to find this pair at select Nike and JB stockists on New Year?s Eve, December 31st, 2016.

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Author’s Take

The colorway is pretty versatile and suitable for everyday wear. I?m a fan of the silhouette and this model should get a lot of attention.

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Additional imagery of this forthcoming Air Jordan 12 Premium in deep royal blue continue to surface online, as the model is expected to make its debut this Fall 2016.

As suggested, the basketball sneaker is draped in the defining blue tone, which essentially covers its premium composition that is comprised of smooth suede and textured leather overlays that are prominent on the forefoot. The model is further detailed with tonal laces, eyelets and Jumpman-branded panels on the side, as it all rests atop a matching full-length rubber sole unit.

Retailing for a price tag of $200, you can expect to find this variation of the silhouette at select Nike and JB retailers starting November 12th.

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Author’s Take

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.

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Release Date: August 6, 2016
Price: $160

Part of the Air Jordan 1 Premium Essentials Pack, this Air Jordan 1 features a premium white leather upper with black accents landing on the Swoosh branding, inner liner, the Wings branding on the ankle, and the OG Nike Air branding on the midsole

At the moment this Air Jordan 1 High is scheduled to release on August 6, 2016 for a retail price of $160. Stay tuned to Kicks On For updates.

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Author’s Takes

Andres Carrillo, News: Nothing really special about this Air Jordan 1 to me. I don’t understand why some people are making a big deal out if it. These will be an easy pass for me.

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Earlier today we learned about the story behind the design of the upcoming Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate. It turns out that Tinker Hatfield designed this colorway at the same time he created the Olympic colorway but MJ decided that he liked the Olympic pair better. As a result this pair was put into the vault and Nike/Jordan Brand have decided to bring it out now.

The timing couldn’t be any better as the Summer Olympics will be kicking off this weekend and these are the perfect kicks to rock while cheering for Team USA. This Air Jordan 7 take a patriotic approach and uses a white, blue, and red color scheme while adding gold hits as a nod to the Olympic games. You’ll be able to purchase your pair in full family sizing beginning on August 6th.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate launch page now for detailed images, videos and release info.

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Author’s Take

This is a great twist on the classic Olympic colorway, but personally I wouldn?t buy a pair. I?m not too big on Olympic/patriotic sneakers.

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Not only will the Bred 1s be releasing in exactly one month, Jordan Brand decided to throw us a bone and also release the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Black Toe. Said to be releasing during the month of November, today we take our first look at the shoe on-feet.

The Black Toe colorway of the Jordan 1 High is also considered a OG colorway of the model. Most of the images we’ve seen of the shoe show that it does in fact look to be remastered. Consisting of a premium leather upper done in White, Black and Red, the shoe is done in a White leather base offset by the hits of Black and Red noted on the overlays, which happen to include the Black toe, of course. Wings branding is placed on the ankle, while the beloved Nike branding is noted on the tongue. Currently priced at $160 and a tentative November release date, how many of you consider this pair a must-cop?

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Author’s Take

I never thought Jordan Brand would release this colorway this year. It’s definitely one of the best colorways on the 1s. If I have the chance to get a pair, I’d definitely pull the trigger. It’s a must-cop.

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Why did Jordan Brand create a colorway inspired by the Olympic Bronze Medal? Why celebrate anything but gold? We’re not sure, but the shoe looks good, anyway. Actually we’re not even sure if the third place medal is the official inspiration for this new Air Jordan 1 High in crackled black and grey with metallic bronze accents, but when you put bronze on a sneaker this close to the Olympics, that’s obviously going to be the assumption. Either way, if you like the all-new colorway for the Air Jordan 1 you see here, be on the lookout for them at select Jordan Brand retailers soon.

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This weekend we’ll see the arrival of the all-new Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate. But wait, is it really a new colorway?

It turns out that Tinker Hatfield designed this ‘Tinker Alternate’ version at the same time that he designed the original Olympic colorway that released in 1992.

?This one was in the works for a while,? says Hatfield of the patriotic basketball version of the Air Jordan VII. ?I did one that was more white based and one that was much more contrasted. My recollection is that MJ thought the contrasted one was really cool. Ultimately, I left it up to him.?

As we all know, Jordan ended up picking the white-based pair and the alternate version was placed in the archives, until now. Check out the Hatfield’s early sketches of the Olympic and Tinker Alternate colorways above and remember that the shoe will release on August 6th for $190. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate launch page now for detailed images, videos and release info.

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If you’ve been following Air Jordan retros for the past several years, you’ll know that one of the most wanted pairs are Ray Allen’s super exclusive Ring Ceremony player exclusives. A white and gold Air Jordan 11 with matching team colors, these exude a style that quite simply no other pair of Js can match. Now what if I told you that you could own a pair of these golden Js minus the Celtic Green or Heat Red and the only catch was that it was a low-cut instead of the traditional mid that we’ve come to know and love. Is that something you might be interested in? Enter the Air Jordan 11 Low Closing Ceremony, a metallic gold beauty that even has Olympic ties. Will we see Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony rock them in Rio at some point?

For more information on this release, don’t forget to bookmark our Air Jordan 11 Low Closing Ceremony (Metallic Gold) launch page for all the latest news, images, videos and more.

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Following the announcement of a new partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand last summer, the new football uniforms for the University of Michigan, courtesy of JB, has officially been unveiled.

On the gridiron, Michigan has claimed more victories than any other school, since fielding its first team in 1871. With 11 national championships, over 120 first-team all-Americans and three Heisman trophy winners, including Jordan Brand athlete, Charles Woodson, the university embodies a reputation of leading both academically and athletically.

With its signature colors consisting of maize and blue, the new jersey is built on the Nike Vapor Untouchable chase, which features a minimal-seam design and stretch woven materials. Focusing on fit, range of motion and breathability, tailored lines are articulated to move with the body, while laser perforations in the front and back panels maximize ventilation.

In addition, the team will be outfitted with a special edition Jordan Trainer 1 low Michigan, which is scheduled to be available starting August 8th at select Nike and JB stockists.

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The Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate is essentially takes cues from the original Olympic Air Jordan 7 which debuted during the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain, and in honor of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this Friday, August 5th, the silhouette will be offered for the entire family.

Featuring its GS size, the model is simply defined by patriotic palette, consisting of red, white and navy across its entire leather upper and sole unit. Hits of metallic gold adorn the tongue label and jumpman logo for additional vibrance, while also evoking the first-place medals.

With its original price listed at $190 — GS, PS and TD sizes are listed at $140, $80 and $60 respectively.

Availability is set for Saturday, August 6th.

Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate launch page now for detailed images, videos and release info.

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Author’s Take

I like the original version better. The colorway is still appealing, but I prefer the all-white upper instead. It should still get a lot of attention none the less.

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Additional images of the forthcoming Air Jordan 6 Black Cat continue to be revealed, as this latest gallery places an emphasis on how it’s perceived when worn.

As its official moniker suggests, the basketball sneaker is comprised of a blacked-out leather upper with perforations throughout to promote sufficient ventilation. Unlike the all-black AJ 3 and AJ 4 renditions, however, this pair receives subtle pops of contrast with white gracing the midsole unit, underlays and Jumpman branding. In addition a graphic of its respective theme is seen on the insoles to finish off its notable elements.

Retailing for $190, the model is suggested to make its debut at select Nike and JB retailers on New Year?s Eve, December 31st, 2016.

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Author’s Take

The colorway is pretty versatile and suitable for everyday wear. I?m a fan of the silhouette and this model should get a lot of attention.

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