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Blake Griffins Jordan SuperFly 5 Releases In August
By SoleInsider
After Blake Griffin took his rim-rocking, high-flying antics to Jordan Brand, the Super.Fly basketball silhouette was born. Although not an official signature shoe of Blake’s, this flagship model has been one of the more trusted hooping options thanks to key technology points like Zoom Air, Flywire, and more. For the all-new Jordan Super.Fly 5, Jordan Brand continues the path it laid out in 2012 and adds an even more lightweight upper and an inner sleeve. The Super.Fly 5 launches with an MSRP of $150 on June 30th in Greater China, with a global launch hitting in August 1st.
Last weekend we saw the release of the Air Jordan 12 GS Hyper Violet, which many guys were disappointed didn’t release in men’s sizes. If that pair had you salty then this new Barons colorway will probably be more bad news.
Draped in a premium White leather upper, this GS exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 12 is then hit with Wolf Grey detailing on the mudguard, midsole, outsole and heel. Hits of Black can then be seen on the tongue branding, upper eyelets, heel and side panel branding, and finally on the outsole. It is rumored that this colorway of the Air Jordan 12 takes inspiration from the Birmingham Barons, the minor league baseball team that Michael Jordan played for the first time he retired.
Look for the Air Jordan 12 GS Barons to release on August 13, 2016 for a retail price of $140. Will you take advantage of the extended GS sizing that goes up to 9.5Y and cop a pair?
WWE Kicks: Shane McMahon Brings Out A Pair Of Custom Air Jordan 1s For Raw
By SoleInsider
Shane McMahon has becomes somewhat of a regular here at Kicks On Fire thanks to his close ties with Jordan Brand. After wearing a handful of Air Jordan retros this year already, last night the man in charge of “the new era” showed us some versatility in his sneaker game.
Over the weekend we showed you that Mache Customs created custom “$hane O Mac” Air Jordan 1s for Shane that featured a black and green upper with a contrasting white sole to match up with Shane’s “Here Comes The Money” entrance theme. Shane wasted no time in breaking these bad boys out as we wore them for last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw.
The Air Jordan 14 will be making a return in a couple of months. The colorway helping bring the shoe back is none other that the Air Jordan 14 Indiglo. It’s been quite some time since this shoe in this colorway released, so I’m pretty sure everyone who owns or used to own a pair is in need of a fresh one.
The 14s come dressed in a Black leather and durabuck upper. The Black hue is also placed on the lining, laces and part of the midsole. The shoe gets its nickname by way of the Indigo accents that help contrast the Black look of the shoe. Hits of White can be seen on the midsole to round out the look of the shoe. Are you happy to see this model make a return? Priced at $190 and releasing on August 13th, be sure to visit out Air Jordan 14 Indiglo hub page for the latest info and images regarding this release.
The Air Jordan 8 Championship Pack Confetti Drops This Weekend, Will You Cop
By SoleInsider
Jordan Brand celebrates Michael Jordan’s 3rd NBA Championship and the completion of his first threepeat with the Air Jordan 8 Championship Pack this upcoming weekend.
After showing you official images of the white Trophy colorway yesterday, we now take a look at the black pair that is inspired by confetti. This Air Jordan 8 features a black tumbled leather upper with patent leather detailing added around the ankle/heel. The dark upper represents how playing without the support of a home crowd feels as the visiting team. The celebration is expressed through the bright confetti graphics that appear on the insoles, inner bootie, over the midsole, and on the outsole. Pairing up the bright confetti over the dark base allows the celebration to become the focal point of the shoe. Hidden underneath the signature cross-straps lies a triumphant message: “WORLD CHAMPIONS” and “AGAIN AND AGAIN”.
Look for this celebratory Air Jordan 8 to release on June 25, 2016 for a retail price of $250. Also make sure to head over to our Air Jordan 8 Championship Pack to see more images, release information and other updates on this release.
The Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue Takes Inspiration From Michaels College Days
By SoleInsider
So far this year we’ve seen OG, retro, and brand new colorways of the Air Jordan 12 arrive at retailers. This upcoming weekend we can add another Air Jordan 12 to the list which will land in the “new” colorway category.
According to Nike, this new AJ 12 takes inspiration from Michael Jordan’s college days at North Carolina. Th shoe comes dressed in Wolf Grey tumbled leather throughout the majority of the upper with pops of University Blue on the side panels, outsole, and the Jumpman on the tongue. Midnight Navy has then been placed on the inner liner as well as on the heel tab. Finishing off the look is White which lands on the mudguard, midsole and outsole.
Cop your pair on June 25, 2016 for a retail price of $190. Full family sizing will also be available. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue launch page now for even more images, info and release details.
Get Up Close With The 2016 Air Jordan 11 Space Jam
By SoleInsider
2016 will bring us the return of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam. This colorway of the Air Jordan 11 is arguably the most popular one of all so you can definitely expect sneakerheads to be really excited about these.
Today we bring you new images of the sneaker that give us some close up shots of some of the smaller details such as the insoles, outsole, and the ankle/heel. The 2016 version of the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam features a black mesh upper with a matching patent leather mudguard that has been cut higher than recent retro releases to mimic the original pair from 1996. Other details include an embroidered ?45? on the heel instead of “23”, a Concord Jumpman logo, Nike Air branding on the insoles, a white midsole and an icy blue outsole.
Look for the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam to release on December 17, 2016 for a retail price of $220. Visit and bookmark our official Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 launch page now for more images, videos and release details.
I?ve never owned a pair of Space Jam 11s before and it?s a sneaker I think everyone just needs in their collection if you?re an Air Jordan fan. I still haven?t made up my mind on whether or not I?m going to cop.
Less Than Two Weeks Before The Air Jordan 12 Gym Red Arrives
By SoleInsider
And just like that, another Air Jordan 12 is getting ready to drop. It seems like every other week a Jordan 12 is getting ready to release, right?! If you’re open to non-OG colorways, this is one you should not be sleeping on. Here is the latest look of the Air Jordan 12 Gym Red.
Coming in a two-toned leather upper, the shoe rocks a Gym Red and White upper, where Gym Red acts as the dominant colorway. The White is placed on the mudguard, outsole, and the branding on the tongue to round out the look of the shoe. A little bit of Black is placed on the heel to help break up the two-toned look of the shoe. Retailing for $190, these 12s will release at select JB and Nike retailers on Saturday, July 2nd.Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 12 Gym Red launch page now for more images, info and release details.
Jordan Brand is bringing back the Air Jordan 14 “Indiglo” on August 13th. When introduced in 1999, the Air Jordan 14 featured a number of strange yet enticing original colorways ranging from the “Oxidized Green” aesthetic and this “Indiglo” pair. They both deviated so far outside the normal Jordan realm of traditional colorways that we’ve yet to see retros of both pairs, until now. A tumbled leather side panel and rich nubuck add a remastered luxury to this summer-ready pair while touches of that electric green land on throughout for the perfect touch. What do you think of the look? Check out a preview of the 2016 retro after the break and stay tuned for more Jordan release dates right here on Sneaker News.
Another weekend, another Air Jordan 12 release. The most-used silhouette of the year by Jordan Brand shows up this Saturday in its next all-new colorway, featuring what has been dubbed the “UNC” look thanks to the hits of University Blue on the Wolf Grey and white leather upper. If they aren’t really reminding you of the Tarheels team colors, many are also considering the color scheme a remix of the original “Obsidian” colorway, or comparing them to the “Bobcats” edition from 2012. Whatever comparison you want to make, they’re no doubt one of the best Air Jordan 12 releases of the year, and you can find them at select Jordan Brand retailers like Packer Shoes this Saturday, June 25th.
Massive Air Jordan Restock Going Down at Eastbay Tomorrow
By SoleInsider
Eastbay is back at it again with another one of their major Air Jordan restocks, as another wide selection of coveted retro models will be hitting the site tomorrow, June 22nd. You might not want to get too excited though, because Eastbay has announced, “A large majority of this massive restock is available in size 15 and up.” But with an excellent assortment of models from the “Columbia” and “72-10” Air Jordan 11, to the Air Jordan 4 White/Cement, to the Air Jordan 6 “Infrared”, you’ll probably want to tune in to Eastbay at 10:00 EST tomorrow morning just in case something shows up in your size.
The grade school celebratory pair essentially maintains the same build as its adult counterpart and noted as a tribute to MJ?s last championship in 1992-93 from his first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls.
Taking cues from the Larry O?Brien Championship Trophy for its distinct aesthetic, the sneaker boasts a light bone/white color scheme across its perforated suede upper with the focal point directed at the rear. Rendered in metallic gold, it also incorporates a fingerprint graphic that references to MJ grabbing the trophy in celebrations.
Although it’s not showcased, hidden under the cross-straps reveal the message — ‘WORLD CHAMPIONS’ and ‘AGAIN AND AGAIN’.
GS sizes will retail for $180 and can be purchased at select Nike and JB stockists this Saturday, June 25th.
Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 8 Championship Pack launch page now for even more images, info and release details.
I?m biased towards this silhouette overall. Out of the two, I like this pair more because of the clean colorway. I’m sure females who also adore this colorway are particularly happy as well.
The Air Jordan 8 Championship Celebration Pack Completes The First Trifecta
Interview: Jordan Clarkson Shares Love Of Call Of Duty, Jordan Retros And Playing For The Philippines
By SoleInsider
Jordan Clarkson of the Los Angeles Lakers has literally grown up with the Call of Duty video game franchise. Since the series really took off with Modern Warfare back in 2007, Clarkson – who was 15 at the time – has taken on the yearly roller coaster shooter ride, whether it’s been Infinity Ward or Treyarch (he says Black Ops II is his personal favorite) or Sledgehammer and their many partners at the helm. For 2016’s Infinite Warfare, which was shown during this year’s E3 convention at the LA Convention Center, Clarkson got a glimpse into the future and the vast (now we’re in space) world(s) that CoD now inhabits.
In between checking out the game and roaming the show floor, Clarkson talked to Kicks On Fire about his experience with the franchise and of course, sneakers. Because no other sneaker blog loves sneakers and video games like KoF. We’re crazy like that…
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Thoughts about Infinite Warfare:
I think it’s great. I got a little preview of it and it’s got plenty of new features, new guns. The space setting is probably the best thing I saw. It takes you to a different dimension (for Call of Duty) with the space ships and how you’re able to lock on targets, all of it just feels different from the previous games. It looks cool.
I think it’s dope that it’s in the future and you never know, this might be what happens one day (laughs).
Online Multiplayer or Single-Player?
I like a little bit of both. I’ll play online and co-op especially when there are people over at the house. I play with my teammates and my best friends, like Andre Roberson of the Oklahoma City Thunder and my homies back home.
Out of my teammates, Roy (Hibbert) is probably the best who I play with and then there’s Andre among the NBA guys. I’m probably second to both of those guys but I wouldn’t say I’m bad or anything like that. I’ll still go out there and get after it but those guys are really good.
I don’t put my tag out there for my Xbox or my Playstation. I don’t need people knowing they’re going up against, nah, man (laughs).
His favorite Call of Duty games are….
Black Ops 1 and 2. Love the zombie modes.
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Switching to sneakers because of course we had to get his thoughts on the kicks (especially his Jordan retros and Kobes) and possibly his role with Gilas Pilipinas should they qualify for the Rio Olympics this summer.
Describing his relationship with the brands since he wears both Nikes and Jordans
Well, I’m signed with Nike and we have a good relationship (that allows me to wear Jordans), but I do like to spice it up sometimes and wear some Jordans.
My favorite retros to wear on the court are my 7s or the 11s. I can play in them fine and they still look cool. I don’t know about the ankle support on the 7s but they’re still mobile for me. I don’t really have a favorite colorway of either shoe. I wore the Martian 7s for a game, Playoff 11s for a game.
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Did Kobe Bryant give him a hard time for not wearing his shoes
Nah nah (laughs), he used to wear retros back in the days so it was a little bit of a tribute to him too (editor’s note: I would have loved to have heard that justification in front Mamba). That’s why I wore them a little bit more this year because he wore some of the same stuff I did.
Favorite Kobes to wear
Man, I don’t know his numbers like that, but I do like this years 11s that we had, I like those and maybe the 7s.
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On his current status with Gilas Pilipinas
Right now it’s just working with FIBA and hopefully everything goes through. Hopefully we’ll be able to get through the qualifier (which takes place in Manila) so that I can represent the country in Rio this summer. We hope all that stuff works out.
What kicks he might wear should he suit up for the team
I don’t know, but hopefully Nike will cook up something hot for the national team. I think we’ll be ok as a team. I practiced with them a few times last year and I think we’ll be fine as long as we leave it all out there.
Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare will be available on November 4 on Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
Last offered in triple black, the Jordan Horizon Low is introduced in another new colorway to kick-off the summer season.
This time utilizing the popular black and gym red color scheme, the tones are essentially mixed across the knitted upper, while tonal black accents adorn the leather eye stays, tongue, inner lining, laces and midsole unit. The model is further pronounced with a red outsole and subtle speckling throughout the sole unit.
You can find this pair at select JB and Nike accounts nationwide soon, as it’s currently available overseas.
I’m not really a fan of this pair, but this variation doesn’t look bad. Maybe since I’m biased to the colorway, but I still wouldn’t consider purchasing.
The Air Jordan 8 Championship Celebration Pack Completes The First Trifecta
The Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue Arrives This Weekend
By SoleInsider
Yet more detailed imagery of the upcoming that somewhat pays tribute to Air Jordan 12 that pays homage to MJ?s alma mater ? the University of North Carolina ? is showcased once again, as it’s scheduled to debut in a few more days.
Overall, the model flaunts a simple grey/white color scheme which essentially drapes its premium tumbled leather construction and rubber sole unit. The defining hue is situated on the pull tabs, miniature branded side panels and rear portion to complement the aesthetic, as well as encapsulate the respective theme.
Finished off with shiny metallic silver accents on the upper eyelets, you can purchase a pair at select JB and Nike retailers on Saturday, June 25th, for a retail price of $190.
The Air Jordan 12 has released in a number of solid colorways this year, and this is another great example. If only those blue-colored panels on the sides would be white instead, I?ll be all over it.
