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The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Olympic Releases In August
By SoleInsider
Jordan Brand makes sure that the Air Jordan 1 isn’t left out of the upcoming celebration for the summer Olympics with this patriotic edition of the iconic sneaker. The “Olympic” Air Jordan 1 High features a dark royal blue and white leather upper with metallic gold accents and a small hit of Infrared on the tongue Jumpman branding to complete the American theme. Is this one of the best non-OG colorway releases we’ve seen for the Air Jordan 1 in a while? Get a detailed look here and if you like what you see, go grab a pair at select Jordan Brand retailers like Sneaker Politics on August 1st.
If anyone in the entire world has stack on stacks on stack of unreleased Air Jordans, it’s Michael Jordan himself. It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Jordan rocking one of a kind retros, but every time he does you can bet the whole sneaker community is taking a peak. He was recently spotted at the Michael Jordan Flight School teaching kids of the fundamentals of basketball. While doing so, he was wearing an unreleased version of the Air Jordan 11 Low. It’s a Red upper with a White midsole and Gum bottom that has been spotted on his feet in years past. Another pair he was wearing was none other than the Jordan Ultra.Fly seen on the second image. If the 11s ever end up dropping, how many pairs are you picking up?
Our First Look At The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue
By SoleInsider
Just when you thought Jordan Brand was done with releasing Jordan 12s in 2016 we now get a first look at a brand new colorway. Said to be releasing at the end of the year, here is a first look at the Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue.
The Air Jordan 12 Deep Royal Blue comes in monochromatic fashion as the entire shoe is done in a Depp Royal Blue colorway that kind of reminds me of the first pair of Jordan 2 Just Dons that dropped last year. Most of the shoe appear to come in suede while a textured leather appears to take care of the mudguard. No word on whether or not this is considered a premium version of the Air Jordan 12, but if it is expect it to cost you more than $190. Said to be releasing sometime in November, stay tuned to get more info and images of this upcoming Jordan 12.
You Can Reserve The Air Jordan 31 Now Before It Officially Releases In September
By SoleInsider
Are you a fan of the Air Jordan 31 (XXX1) that was officially unveiled last week? So far there has been mixed reactions to the shoe which was expected since that has been the case for the last dozen or so Air Jordan signature sneakers.
If you happened to like the Air Jordan 31 and don’t want to wait until September 3rd to get your pair, Jordan Brand is giving you the opportunity to purchase a pair before the official launch date.
Michael Jordan Wears Another Unreleased Air Jordan 11 Low At MJ Flight School
By SoleInsider
If you’re one of the lucky few that got to attend MJ Flight School over the weekend, you might’ve spotted the man himself wearing some unreleased footwear during his presentations. On his feet was an Air Jordan 11 Low in a solid red and gum outsole, somewhat similar to the “Navy/Gum” pair that hit stores earlier this Summer. Is this an indication of a release next Summer? Only time will tell. MJ Flight School is still underway and runs from July 23rd through August 2nd, with registration still open for the event, so stay tuned for more potential MJ sightings.
Sneakers In 4K Retro: Air Jordan 9 White Black True Red (2010)
By SoleInsider
December sounds like a long time away with the summer still going strong and burning us up in more ways than one, but if you’re a long time fan of the Air Jordan 9 the wait is going to even longer because the shoe is set to return this holiday season. The shoe is being dubbed an “OG” rendition because it even includes Nike Air branding on the insole. For those who have been itching to re-up on these, have fun when they drop later this year.
But before you start saving up your coin, here’s a look back at the 2010 retro of the shoe. Is this still worth a purchase now (possibly on Kixify) or are you better off waiting until this Christmas?
For more information on this upcoming release, don’t forget to bookmark our Air Jordan 9 OG White Black True Red launch page for all newest images, videos and links to buy when they become available.
The Air Jordan 12 has had a great recent run with Jordan Brand bringing the iconic retro back in a number of colorways both new and old. It doesn’t look like the Jumpman will be slowing down the Air Jordan XII slate anytime soon either, as this November we’ll be treated to the premium styles of this Air Jordan 12 “Royal”. The monochromatic upper takes the Deep Royal shade that was so popular in Don C’s Air Jordan 2 collaboration and brings it back with a luxurious suede upper. Stay tuned for more updates via our Jordan release dates page and let us know what you think of this premium AJ12 by taking your thoughts to the comments section below.
If you want to make sure you get a pair of the debut “Banned” colorway of the Air Jordan 31, Jordan Brand has got you covered. You can lock in your pair of the anticipated shoe now via a reservation booking feature from Nike right now, which basically lets you purchase a pair before their official release date on September 3rd. The booking system is available for U.S. residents only, and can be found here.
The Air Jordan 1 KO High Pure Platinum Arrives This Weekend
By SoleInsider
The next colorway of the lifestyle Air Jordan 1 KO is showcased in more images, as Pure Platinum covers the basketball sneaker’s entire upper.
Composed of durable canvas, the upper construction also features quilted detailing throughout its side panels and toe box for additional premium flair. Notable elements include matching Nike Air-branded logos on the tongue, Swooshes on its side panels and the iconic wings logo across its ankles.
Finished off with a crisp white rubber sole unit, you can purchase the model at select Nike and JB stockists starting Saturday, July 30th for a price tag of $140.
For one of the more random returns of an original Air Jordan colorway this year, the Air Jordan 9 is back again in its most iconic look of black, white, and red this fall. Last returning in 2010 just two years after it appeared in the Countdown Pack collection of 2008, the OG “Chicago” colorway took a little longer hiatus this time around, and is a welcome sight for all of the Air Jordan 9’s biggest fans looking for a fresh pair. This time receiving the “Remastered” treatment, the beloved colorway will feature relatively better quality leather and Nike Air branding on the sockliner?although they’ll also come with the remastered price tag at $190, which seems a little steep for the fairly simple and low-tech design of the shoe. Enjoy your best look yet at the OG Air Jordan 9 colorway, ans stay tuned to Sneaker News for a confirmed release date.
You can get fresh this Summer with a new clean colorway of the Air Jordan Horizon. Dressed for the season, this colorway of the new Jordan Brand lifestyle silhouette features a Pure Platinum mesh upper with White accents places on the midsole, laces, tongue, tag and heel. Pops of Gym Red can then be seen on the Jumpman logos on the heel and tongue with an icy blue outsole capping things off. Do you plan on picking up this Air Jordan Horizon Low when it arrives at stateside retailers in the near future? Let us know in the comments below.
Jordan Brand has tried to repeat the success of the Jordan Future with similar silhouettes that blend the past with the present but I don’t feel like the succeeded with the Jordan Horizon. These are a pass for me.
KoF Staff Picks: Our Thoughts On The Air Jordan 31
By SoleInsider
The Air Jordan 31 is here. Yes, the official release date of the Banned colorway is not until September and the Olympic colorway is still a few weeks away but if you were fortunate enough to be in Las Vegas or in Los Angeles this past week, there’s a chance you’ve already either seen and tested the shoe out in person already or you’ve already got a pair on to rock since they were being sold for the first time. But for the rest of the world, they’re still marinating on the news of the reveal and what to expect in the coming months. After checking out the kicks up close last week, I asked the staff to get their thoughts on them and see how they compare to what’s been marinating on my mind.
Renz Ofiaza, News
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Continuing the historic lineage, especially in terms of design is pretty hard. I actually like this approach and how the brand paid tribute to the 1 to inspire the 31’s design. I’ve always wondered how flyknit or other new tech would look on classic Air Jordans, just like the upcoming AJ 12 Nylon/Neoprene, and so far, I’m all for it. The goal of this silhouette was to incorporate both performance and style, and I feel that it embraces both qualities well, especially in this iconic Bred theme. I’m biased towards the clean/simple upper, but, the only thing I dislike is the addition of a large Jumpman. It just seems too distracting from the overall design. The model will definitely be appreciated a lot more without it — I would.
Juan Carrillo, News
I like the concept of the Air Jordan 31 being inspired by the Air Jordan 1. It’s something I didn’t expect Jordan Brand to do with their latest signature model. While the shoe does pay homage to the Jordan 1 by coming with a (half) Swoosh and Wings branding, the Jordan 31 still manages to have its own look. The Flyweave construction transitioning to a leather construction is really a dope way to execute the concept of the shoe. Many people aren’t really feeling the Jumpman branding on the side, and I think I have to agree with them. If it were up to me, I’d remove the Jumpman from the side and put more emphasis on the Jumpman branding located on the leather tag on the tongue. Being that it comes embossed and in Black, it’s pretty hard to notice it. Had Jordan Brand made the Jumpman on the tongue Red (or a contrasting colorway), it would manage to pay homage to the Jordan 1 in yet another way. I like the subtle Swoosh, I like the BANNED branding on the sole. It definitely has a lot of features I approve. I could even see myself wearing these casually outside the court/gym. In my opinion, it’s definitely one of the better looking signature Jordans we’ve seen in the last few years. The fact that it’s priced at $185 is also a plus. I’m looking forward to seeing them in person. Overall, I give it a 8 out of 10.
Andres Carrillo, News
I’ll be honest, after seeing the last couple of Air Jordan signature models (XX9 and XXX) I wasn’t expecting too much from the 31. But when we first got a leaked look last week it was the first time in a while that I liked what I saw. When Jordan Brand officially unveiled the shoe this week it looked even nicer when I saw the official images. The fact that the 31 looks to the Air Jordan 1 (probably the most iconic shoe ever) for inspiration is pretty dope. I’m a huge fan of the Air Jordan 1 but one of the only knocks (personally) is the fact that they’re not very comfortable. The Air Jordan 31 is the first Jordan signature shoe since the 31 to have a Swoosh on it and the fact that Jordan Brand decided to also place the Jumpman on it is a good look. If I could change one thing I would probably make the Jumpman a bit smaller or position it somewhere else and extend the Swoosh. I also like that Jordan Brand decided to use Flyweave (material of the present and future) on the front half of the shoe and then transition to leather on the ankle/heel. As far as comfort goes I’ve heard only good things about it so on top of looking nice they’re also supposed to be extremely comfortable. I can definitely see myself picking up a pair and rocking it casually. With all the hate that the shoe has been getting since its unveil I have a feeling I’ll be able to grab the “Banned” colorway for below retail in the future. Overall, I think Jordan Brand did a great job with the Air Jordan 31.
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief
“The culture” loves the re-up. Look at any movie theater and you’ll see many familiar faces and properties being brought back to fill fulfill our nostalgic desires. Turn on the television and classic shows from our childhood get second, sometimes even third, leases on life in hopes rekindling the magic that made the original so great. And of course, step inside any sneaker store and you will see countless classic models in old and new colorways, often times overshadowing those that were actually designed and made this decade.
We are responsible for the Air Jordan XXX1 looking the way that it does. Our tastes and our desires dictated that Jordan Brand not only look into the future, but also take a step back into the past as well. There was a time not too long ago (like oh, I don’t know, January) when we said that the world stops for the new Air Jordan because it was the standard bearer for the industry. Brands didn’t have to follow what the latest Js were doing necessarily, but the idea is that it’s supposed the represent the best uh, foot forward. Whether you stopped caring about Js after MJ retired or you kept believing that the next was going to be “the one”, you were always curious and blown away – good or bad – by the latest model.
The Air Jordan XXX1 looks like a shoe derived from notes of a focus test that just say the words, “make it look like the old ones.”
After seeing the Air Jordan XXX1 both in the Banned and Olympic colorways in person, it confirmed, at least from my perspective, my initial thought that it was better than the leak made it out to be but that the shoe is still closer to a great Team Jordan than something that should be the flagship model. The Olympic is miles away a better colorway than the Banned because the Flyweave pattern fits the color scheme better. And like everybody else, I believe that the gaudy Jumpman logo should have ditched with more emphasis placed on the Wings logo.
The biggest revelation about the entire Air Jordan 31 reveal has been the mixed reaction towards the shoe. As you probably noticed from the rest of the KoF staff and on social media, there are a far greater number of people supporting this release than any previous new Air Jordan in a long time. Usually the new reveal is met with derisive comments and poop emojis; the 31 actually elicited praise. Why? Because it’s really an old shoe with a modern facelift.
For as much praise we like to heap upon something like the adidas Ultra Boost or whatever crazy Nike tech has cooking, retro still has a stranglehold on “the culture”. Give the fans enough the elements that they loved before (in the 31’s case, show the iconic commercial and hype the return of the swoosh) while creating something that can stand on its own and you have the keys to a successful reboot, which was part of the messaging behind the Air Jordan 31. But that also means that the shoe shouldn’t be called the Air Jordan 31 at all.
When JJ Abrams rebooted the Star Trek movie franchise it wasn’t a continuation of the William Shatner and Patrick Stewart movies and it didn’t exploit the nostalgia too hard. The new Ghostbusters movie that dropped a few weeks ago used the same formula in giving nods to the past without being engulfed by it. Hell, even WWE’s premiere event Wrestlemania hasn’t put numbers on the title card since they turned 30 back in 2014. So here’s my modest proposition: Jordan Brand should call the Air Jordan 31 simply the Air Jordan. The numbers will always be there for the sneakerheads to classify them, but much like the newest MacBook Pro is just the MacBook Pro and not Macbook Pro Revision 23 or MacBook Pro 2016, the new Air Jordan loses the baggage of automatically considered a middle-aged product.
We already know that the Air Jordan 31 Banned will be making its debut on September 3rd, but that will not be the first colorway of the new Jordan signature sneaker to arrive at retailers.
The USA/Olympic colorway that you see above will be the first pair to hit stores as it’s scheduled to release on August 10th, right on time for the 2016 Summer Olympics. This Air Jordan 31 features a Flyweave and leather upper done in White, University Red, and Deep Royal Blue. A White midsole and icy blue translucent outsole finish off the look on this Air Jordan 31. Retailing for $185, will you cop or drop on August 10, 2016.
The Air Jordan 1 is celebrating 2016 in a major way, serving as the main inspiration behind the Air Jordan 31 and returning in the iconic “Banned” colorway this September. You can’t forget about the alternate construction of the timeless first silhouette in the Jumpman’s lineage either, as the Air Jordan 1 KO featuring that unusual canvas build is returning in a lifestyle-grade quilted upper this weekend. Known as the Air Jordan 1 KO “Quilted”, a simple Pure Platinum upper adds suede to the mix while a white midsole and Wings branding on the ankle collar creates a cool tonal mix. Retailers like Sneaker Politics will stock this pair on Saturday, July 30th for $140. Check out more photos below and let us know if you plan on picking up a pair this weekend by taking your thoughts to the comments section.
New lifestyle imagery of this upcoming Air Jordan 12 is now revealed, as the model’s defining element consists of a nylon/neoprene upper.
Showcasing how the pair is perceived when worn, the sneaker’s revamped upper is essentially water-resistant while also promoting a durable and lighter feel. Dipped in black, the model’s traditional leather element is retained by overlaying the forefoot and lateral portion. Subtle accents of red adorn the signature Jumpman branding across its tongues for a hint of vibrance, while a clean white rubber sole unit finishes off the profile.
Priced at $190, you can purchase a pair at select Nike and JB retailers on September 10th.
Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Black Nylon launch page now for more images, info and release details.
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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I like the concept of the Air Jordan 31 being inspired by the Air Jordan 1. It’s something I didn’t expect Jordan Brand to do with their latest signature model. While the shoe does pay homage to the Jordan 1 by coming with a (half) Swoosh and Wings branding, the Jordan 31 still manages to have its own look. The Flyweave construction transitioning to a leather construction is really a dope way to execute the concept of the shoe. Many people aren’t really feeling the Jumpman branding on the side, and I think I have to agree with them. If it were up to me, I’d remove the Jumpman from the side and put more emphasis on the Jumpman branding located on the leather tag on the tongue. Being that it comes embossed and in Black, it’s pretty hard to notice it. Had Jordan Brand made the Jumpman on the tongue Red (or a contrasting colorway), it would manage to pay homage to the Jordan 1 in yet another way. I like the subtle Swoosh, I like the BANNED branding on the sole. It definitely has a lot of features I approve. I could even see myself wearing these casually outside the court/gym. In my opinion, it’s definitely one of the better looking signature Jordans we’ve seen in the last few years. The fact that it’s priced at $185 is also a plus. I’m looking forward to seeing them in person. Overall, I give it a 8 out of 10.
I’ll be honest, after seeing the last couple of Air Jordan signature models (XX9 and XXX) I wasn’t expecting too much from the 31. But when we first got a leaked look last week it was the first time in a while that I liked what I saw. When Jordan Brand officially unveiled the shoe this week it looked even nicer when I saw the official images. The fact that the 31 looks to the Air Jordan 1 (probably the most iconic shoe ever) for inspiration is pretty dope. I’m a huge fan of the Air Jordan 1 but one of the only knocks (personally) is the fact that they’re not very comfortable. The Air Jordan 31 is the first Jordan signature shoe since the 31 to have a Swoosh on it and the fact that Jordan Brand decided to also place the Jumpman on it is a good look. If I could change one thing I would probably make the Jumpman a bit smaller or position it somewhere else and extend the Swoosh. I also like that Jordan Brand decided to use Flyweave (material of the present and future) on the front half of the shoe and then transition to leather on the ankle/heel. As far as comfort goes I’ve heard only good things about it so on top of looking nice they’re also supposed to be extremely comfortable. I can definitely see myself picking up a pair and rocking it casually. With all the hate that the shoe has been getting since its unveil I have a feeling I’ll be able to grab the “Banned” colorway for below retail in the future. Overall, I think Jordan Brand did a great job with the Air Jordan 31.
