More details regarding Michael Jordan’s original signing with Nike continue to surface thanks to a never-ending debate as to who is actually responsible for pairing MJ with the Swoosh. Who deserves the most credit? Is it Sonny Vaccaro, who is trying to take the most credit? Is it David Falk, who represented MJ in contract and marketing negotiations? Is it George Raveling, who was by MJ’s side during the ’84 Olympics, and urged him ‘You gotta go Nike’? The bickering debate won’t seem to end and ESPN‘s Darren Rovell just reported on David Falk’s rebuttals to Vaccaros claims. Within all the back-and-forth, we are reminded of some of the more forgotten details regarding Jordan’s “sneaker free agency” back in 1984.

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The Nike Kobe 11 “Muse” pack continues with the colorway designed by Tinker Hatfield. If you haven’t already learned or couldn’t tell by the colorway, it is inspired by Kobe Bryant’s favorite Air Jordan model, the Air Jordan 3. Also perhaps Tinker’s most important Air Jordan design since it was his very first and a shoe that helped convince Jordan to stay with Nike, the Air Jordan 3 is reflected on the Kobe 11 with this interpretation of the iconic “Black/Cement” colorway, complete with grey leather tongues and a Nike logo on the right heel (but why not “Nike Air” though?). Reacquaint yourself with the colorway that will be a must-have for many collectors, and find them at select Nike Basketball retailers beginning tomorrow, May 5th.

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Without a doubt, the Air Jordan 12 Flu Game is going to be one of the most highly coveted Air Jordan releases of 2016. The Air Jordan 12 is getting a lot of love this year, and we’re all pretty stoked that Jordan Brand decided to make the Flu Game colorway one of the many retro 12 releases of the year.

The new on-feet image shows the Air Jordan 12 coming in a Black and Red colorway all done in a leather construction. The majority of the shoe comes in Black, while the Red acts as the contrasting colorway placed on the mudguard on the lateral side, as well as on most of the sole unit. Pretty simple in color scheme, yet it’s still one of the most iconic colorways ever made on the 12s. Set to release March 28th for $190, how many of you are trying to double up? Need more images and info on this upcoming release? Stay up to date by visiting our Air Jordan 12 Flu Game hub page.

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Author’s Take

The more I see it, the more I like it. Never been too big on 12s, but some of this year’s releases is really making me look at the Air Jordan 12 in a different light.

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While a lot of people who wear adult sizes were going crazy over the Air Jordan 12 GS that came in the Pink colorway earlier this year, I’m truly admiring the Air Jordan 6 GS Cool Grey set to release later on this month.

Unfortunately, I wear a size 10 in mens. I believe the biggest GS sizes go up to are a size 9 or 9.5. That means that once these drop I’m going to have to admire them from afar. The versatile looking Air Jordan 6 comes dressed in a beautiful Black tumbled leather overlay sitting on top of the Grey nubuck underlay. The clean looking upper sits on of a Black and Grey midsole and a icy outsole to complete the sleek overall look of the shoe. Nothing flashy or out of the ordinary, just a good looking shoe with lots versatility to it. Set to release on Saturday, May 21st for $140, are all you GS-footers looking to pick up a pair?

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Author’s Take

If you fit into a pair, I advise you, don’t sleep on these! Although I’ve yet to see them in person, I know this are going to be amazing!

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Alongside the AJ 10 Rio and AJ 10 GS Heiress, this latest take on the Air Jordan 9 Low will make its official debut this weekend as well.

Essentially dressed by the defining hue across its smooth leather upper, the mudguard is comprised with a slight texture to differentiate its build slightly. To contrast the eye-catching tone perfectly, tonal black adorns the tongue, laces, eyelets and portions of the rear which features notable branding.

Further detailed with more subtle black speckling on the sole unit and miniature Jumpman branding on the heel, an additional hint of ghost green is also applied on the circular patch across its heel tab to finish it off.

Retailing for $170, you can purchase a pair at select JB and Nike accounts on Saturday, May 7th.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 9 Low Infrared (Bright Mango) launch page now for more info, images and release details.

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Author’s Take

I prefer it in its original cut, but this colorway is pretty solid in this profile as well. I?m biased towards the palette in general. I don?t think it?ll sell out though.

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While the latest offerings of the Air Jordan 10 is focused on the standout “City” pack, which includes cities such as NYC, Rio, Charlotte and others, this GS-rendition of the silhouette is also scheduled to drop this season.

Flaunting a predominantly monochromatic palette, pure platinum consists as the majority tone across its smoother leather upper and midsole unit, while tonal black converges on the sole unit, tongue, laces, eyelets and along its collar section.

Punctuating the subdued makeup consists of the defining hue, which is prominent on the inner lining and outsole. Retailing for $140, you can find this latest pair at select Nike and JB accounts on May 14th.

Bookmark our official Air Jordan 10 GS Vivid Pink launch page now for additional details, images and release info.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette overall. The colorway is pretty solid and versatile. It’s suitable for both males and females in my view, but unfortunately large sizing is pretty limited.

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We’ve seen too many cases of professional athletes squandering their multi-million dollar contracts not long after retirement. There’s even a great ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about how sports stars lose what seems like an unlimited bank account, but thanks to financial advisors and simply learning from the mistakes of others, pro athletes today are much more prudent with their money. Still, broke athletes aren’t a thing of the a past, and apparently one reason, according to ESPN, why pro athletes drain their accounts too quickly is that they buy too many Jordans. That’s right – ESPN thinks that one reason why players go broke is the massive collections of shoes that sit deadstock or collecting dust after one wear. It’s far down their list of items that contribute to athletes losing it all, but what do you think? Are Jordans, and sneakers in general, a cause for their financial strains?

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Michael Jordan reached the 30,000 point plateau against the team that he won 6 championships for, joining the ranks of Kareem, Wilt, and Malone as then the only four players to ever tally that many points in a career. Now the Air Jordan 17+ “Bulls” celebrates the accomplishment by paying tribute to not only the team that Mike reached the historic feat against, but also pays homage to the 29,277 points MJ scored wearing Chicago colors over 13 seasons. This Air Jordan 17+ utilizes a premium crocodile leather on the heel with metallic Gym Red accents throughout the black base and will release on May 29th for $250 USD. The Air Jordan 17 was the silhouette that MJ wore during the historic occurrence, and with the retro of the “Copper” pair, this fresh Bred look should fall right in line during the Jumpman’s Spring/Summer 2016 release slate. Continue onward for a better view of the latest Jumpman retro and know that you can find more of the latest release dates right here on Sneaker News.

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A standout pair from JB’s upcoming “Heiress” pack for S/S 2016, consists of this latest take on the Air Jordan 10.

Notably a GS-exclusive only, the model exudes lifestyle flair with its predominantly pearl-like white colorway. Prominent throughout its textured leather upper, midsole, eyelets, inner lining and outlining of the outsole, the addition of tonal black throughout the remainder of its composition, finishes off the simple two-tone design.

Further with red insoles, embossed branding on the tongue tab and pull tabs for easy accessibility, you can purchase this women’s iteration of the silhouette at select Nike and JB stockists on May 7th for $150.

Head over directly to our official Air Jordan 10 GS Heiress launch page now for additional details, images and release info.

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Author’s Take

Out of all the AJ 10s coming out this year, this pair is my favorite and it?s a women?s style. If my size will be available, I?d purchase, but this is one of the best iterations so far this year. I?m just biased towards the palette.

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Following the release of the NYC pair and the upcoming Rio edition this weekend, another look at this upcoming Chicago Flag iteration of the Air Jordan 10, from the brand’s standout “city” pack is provided.

Simply a style that commemorates the city in which MJ has made a positive impact during his illustrious career, the sneaker’s distinctive colorway essentially corresponds to the Bulls. White is predominant across its tumbled and leather upper, as vibrant accents of red are prominent on the tongue, laces, eye stays and sole unit.

Further detailed with a black inner lining, the sneaker receives more vivid flair with the addition of university blue hits implemented along the eyelets and outsole. A ?CHI? embroidery on the collar finishes it all off to coordinate with its respective theme.

Retailing for $190, fans can purchase a pair at select JB and Nike accounts on Saturday, May 14th.

Bookmark our official Air Jordan 10 Chicago Flag launch page now for more info, images and release details.

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Author’s Take

The theme is a cool gesture. I?m a fan of the model, but I?m not really inclined towards the colorway. Minus the blue accents and I?m all for it.

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Another rendition of the Air Jordan 17 will be introduced in May, as the model essentially incorporates a Chicago Bulls-inspired colorway.

Also suggested to pay tribute to MJ achieving his 30,000th point, while playing as a Wizard against his former team on January 4, 2002, the model incorporates a predominantly black hue across its premium leather upper. The defining theme is evident with bold red accents gracing the lace lock, eyelets and luxurious croc-skin overlay adorning the heel.

All adhered atop a crisp, white outsole unit, you can expect to find this pair at select JB and Nike accounts on May 29th for a price tag of $250.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 17+ Bulls launch page now for additional info, images and release details.

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Author’s Take

I?m no that inclined on the silhouette. The theme is pretty cool and this colorway is certainly versatile and popular. Fans of the model should consider purchasing.

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Jordan Brand’s move to go super minimalist and ditch the Swoosh on the Air Jordan 1 Low definitely took the sneaker world by surprise, but the signs leading up to the decision were all there. The Air Jordan 1 has been a blank canvas of sorts for the brand’s newfound lifestyle sensibilities. We’ve seen simple monochromatic color selections in the “Black Friday” release, a David Letterman reference featuring Metallic accents, and a luxurious Pinnacle mock-up with real 24K gold. By skipping over the Nike branding throughout, Jordan Brand moves the focus to the silhouette itself, as a premium tumbled leather shines in a pastel pink shade. A luxurious metallic gold even lands on the lace tips for added depth. Check out a full view below and be on the lookout for these Swooshless Air Jordan 1s to release by month’s end.

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Recently we showcased the first Swooshless Air Jordan 1 Low in a classic colorway of black and white.

Now, a fellow JB employee has published another rendition of the revised silhouette via social media and reveals that an “Arctic Orange” edition will be offered to the public as well. Composed of a premium textured leather upper with tonal laces, stitching and a clean white rubber sole unit, the model is essentially cleaner with the absence of the iconic check gracing its side panels.

While a release date has not been officially announced yet, sources suggest it should debut at the end of this month for $150.

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Author’s Take

It looks more like a designer label sneaker. I’m all for simplicity and minimalism, but I’m really not that interested in purchasing this style.

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Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals is often regarded as one of MJ’s best performances in the history of the Playoffs. For the youngsters who aren’t familiar with that game, but are still planning to cop this Jordan Retro release, you might be well suited to hit YouTube and enjoy some clips from that legendary outing. While wearing this black/red Air Jordan 12, MJ scored 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block while stricken with the flu (hence the name, the Flu Game 12s). You have a few weeks until these officially hit stores, so get familiar with the game and the shoes with a video clip and photo gallery below.

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Another popular variation of the Air Jordan 12 is scheduled to debut at the end of May, as this particular pair garnered its fame during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, while MJ was playing with flu-like symptoms.

Last reintroduced back in 2009, this forthcoming edition of the sneaker is essentially a remastered variation of its OG profile from 1997. Flaunting a premium tumbled leather composition, tonal black dominates the majority of the upper, inner lining, tongue and laces, while red converges along the forefoot, throughout the sole, rear portion and accenting the tongue as well.

Priced at $190, you can expect to find this standout pair at select Nike and JB accounts on Saturday, May 28th.

Favorite our Air Jordan 12 Flu Game launch page now for further details, images and release info.

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Author’s Take

One of my favorite silhouettes, especially in this colorway. I?ve been looking forward to this release once again, and I?m glad it?ll be here soon. I hope stock won?t be limited.

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