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First Look At The Air Jordan 10 Charlotte
By SoleInsider
We’ve already gotten a look at the NYC and Chicago pairs from the upcoming Air Jordan 10 City Pack. Today we get our first look at the pair that pays homage to the city of Charlotte.
As you may already know, Michael Jordan is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise which may be a big reason why the city of Charlotte was selected in this year’s collection. Looking at the first images of the sneaker above we can see that the Air Jordan 10 Charlotte features a white leather upper with purple and teal detailing on the tongue, eyestay, ankle, laces, ankle, heel and outsole. “CHA” has been written by the ankle as an abbreviation for the city just like every other pair we’ve already seen from this pack.
Now that you’ve gotten your first look at the Air Jordan 10 Charlotte what are your thoughts on this colorway? Make sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 10 Charlotte launch page to stay updated with the latest information on this release.
I’m not the biggest fan of the Air Jordan 10 so it would take a very special colorway for me to actually buy a pair. Purple and teal aren’t really my cup of tea but I’m sure fans of the “grape” colorway will be all over this pair.
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This past Summer news surfaced that the Air Jordan 10 would be releasing another City Pack in 2016 that will highlight the cities of New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte and Chicago.
The Air Jordan 10 Charlotte features a white leather upper with purple and teal detailing on the tongue, eyestay, ankle, laces, ankle, heel and outsole. “CHA” has been written by the ankle as an abbreviation for the city just like every other pair we’ve already seen from this pack. As you may already know, Michael Jordan is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise which may be a big reason why the city of Charlotte was selected in this year’s collection.
You can look for the Air Jordan 10 Hornets to release on June 18, 2016 for a retail price of $190.
Andres Carrillo, News: I’m not the biggest fan of the Air Jordan 10 so it would take a very special colorway for me to actually buy a pair. Purple and teal aren’t really my cup of tea but I’m sure fans of the “grape” colorway will be all over this pair.
Classic Bulls Themes Hit The Jordan Jumpman Team II
By SoleInsider
Although it’s been a relatively quiet few months for the Jumpman Team II, the shoe returns in the perfect way with a nice tribute to MJ’s playing days with the Chicago Bulls. The next release features two colorways that would have went perfectly with the Bulls’ white Home jerseys. First is a simple black/white version, and a second that swaps out black for red, in a color scheme that is reminiscent to the Air More Uptempo that was previewed last month. Although these two Jordan Jumpman II colorways are only available in Asia right now, they should be hitting U.S. retailers soon.
An upcoming Air Jordan 4 Pinnacle in Black is scheduled to arrive later this year, as the model is essentially labeled as a premium iteration of the iconic silhouette.
Inheriting a tumbled leather build dipped in Black, the understated profile is complemented with tonal faux pony hair across its tongue and vamp section. The utilization of these materials essentially places an emphasis on its luxurious makeup for lifestyle flair compared to its traditional iterations.
To round out its style, the silhouette is equipped with matching quilted insoles, waxed laces and a leather Jumpman hang tag. A blacked-out box with elephant print, an extra set of laces, dust bag and a special card finishes off the offering.
Renz Ofiaza, News: I like the approach of this line in general, but I?ll have to pass on this pair. The AJ 1 iteration in Vachetta Tan was my favorite so far and while this pair seems versatile, I?m just not a fan of the hairy detailing.
The Air Jordan 4 Premium Black Is The Pinnacle Of Style And Price (Video)
By SoleInsider
The Air Jordan 4 Premium Black has a lot of things going for it. From the premium leather finish to the faux pony hair that replaces the shoe’s signature netting, it is unlike any other Air Jordan 4 out there in terms of style and possibly quality. As insane as this sounds, if it were priced like other “regular” Air Jordan retros right now at $190, it would probably sell out in mere seconds. But that’s not we’re dealing with here. It’s retail price is $400. For a premium price you get a premium shoe. But is that enough for a sneakerhead these days? There’s one way to find out as the release of this pair is coming soon enough.
To learn more about this upcoming release, be sure to bookmark our Air Jordan 4 launch page for all the latest information, images, videos and so much more.
Look For The Air Jordan 11 Low Varsity Red To Release This Summer
By SoleInsider
Brace yourselves, the Summer will be getting a lot hotter this year with the release of this new colorway of the Air Jordan 11.
Having originally released back in 2001 and considered one of the most popular colorways of the Air Jordan 11 Low of all-time, the Air Jordan 11 Low Varsity Red now returns 15 years later for 2016. This colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low is covered in white on the traditional ballistic nylon mesh upper while Varsity Red covers the patent leather mudguard and some of the pods on the translucent outsole.
No exact release date exists yet but this low-top Air Jordan 11 is expected to release some time this Summer. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for more.
There?s only a couple of colorways of the Air Jordan 11 Low that I would consider buying and this white/red version isn?t one of them. I?m sure lots of people will be hyped to pick up a pair though.
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More Images Of The Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue
By SoleInsider
Scheduled to arrive at select Jordan Brand retailers later this Summer is this new colorway of the Air Jordan 12.
First previewed on the site last week, this colorway of the Air Jordan 12 will be making its debut later this Summer and features a Grey, White and University Blue color scheme. The majority of the upper is done in a Grey tumbled leather while contrasting hits of White has landed on the midsole, outsole and mudguard. However what really makes the shoe pop are the University Blue and Obsidian Blue accents on the branding and inner liner.
What are your thoughts on this upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan 12? You can look for this pair at select retailers beginning on June 25th for $190. Make sure you visit our Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue launch page to see more information on this upcoming release.
The combination of white and grey on the upper gives this Air Jordan 12 a nice look, but I’m not a fan of the University Blue. For that reason I’ll be passing.
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The pitcher for the Washington Nationals is a member of Team Jordan Brand and decided to take to his Instagram account this morning to give us a look at his Air Jordan 4 PE Baseball Cleat. If he’s not already wearing it, Gonzalez should be wearing it some time soon since the MLB season just got underway yesterday. This colorway of the Air Jordan 4 features a full black leather upper with perforations all over. The tongue is then composed of a breathable mesh material which is sure to help on the field. Additional details include red accents on the eyelets and Jumpman on the tongue as well as a speckled midsole.
What are your thoughts on the Gio Gonzalez Air Jordan 4 PE Cleats for opening day? Let us know down in the comments below.
The Air Jordan 17+ Copper Ushers In The Post-Bulls Retro Era
By SoleInsider
All the Air Jordan fans waiting for the return of some models past the Air Jordan 14, post-Bulls era finally get their wish this year, with the first-ever return of the Air Jordan 17+. The “alternate” version of the Air Jordan 17 without the lace cover and with an added croc-skin panel on the heel, the Air Jordan 17+ in this original “Copper” colorway is a welcome sight for fans of the later Air Jordan models past MJ’s days with the Bulls. If you’re a more casual Air Jordan collector not familiar with the 17+, get acquainted with these detailed images from Rock City Kicks, and then don’t forget that they release this Saturday, April 9 at Jordan Brand retailers everywhere.
The $400 Air Jordan 4 Premium Will Release This Weekend
By SoleInsider
Love the Air Jordan 4 and have an extra $400 laying around? Then you should be in the market for the ‘Pinnacle’ of all Air Jordan 4 releases this weekend, the luxurious all-black version in premium full-grain and croc-embossed leather with pony hair detailing. The most deluxe Air Jordan 4 ever, the shoe will be up for grabs this Saturday, April 9th for the silhouette’s most serious fans. Grab another detailed look at the Air Jordan 4 Pinnacle here to help you decide if the price tag is worth it, and then expect them at select Jordan Brand retailers like Sneaker Politics this Saturday.
The Just Don official online store just restocked the “Beach” colorway of the Air Jordan 2 collaboration with Don C. Retailing for $650, this sequel comes paired with a hat and pin and special edition boxing that has upped the ante in terms of premium packaging. Hurry, before stock runs out; you can access the store here.
Wrestlemania Kicks: Shane McMahon Took A Leap Of Faith In His Air Jordan XXX PE, Shaq Returns In The Reebok Shaqnosis
By SoleInsider
Yup, he actually did it. Shane is still certifiably crazy after all these years.
In what will most likely be the most talked about moment from Wrestlemania 32 for years to come, Shane McMahon took the leap of faith and missed an elbow drop meant for the Undertaker. And by “leap of faith” I mean he jumped from the top of the Hell In A Cell cage – no less than 20 feet high – onto the announcers table. Unlike previous leaps from the Cell, this was the first one where the participant willingly jumped to his doom. It was such an insane spot that you could hear fans actually chant “please don’t jump” to Shane right before the jump. Thankfully, there was plenty of padding on those tables to cushion Shane’s fall because he was able to finish the match and take a Tombstone from ‘Taker without having to be legitimately – keyword being “legitimately” – stretchered out of the arena.
Prior to that stunt, Shane had already proved that he hadn’t lost a step in the years since he last stepped into the ring. Between the punches, the MMA-style submission holds and the Coast-To-Coast dropkick onto a trash can, Shane was flying all over the place in a pair of Air Jordan XXX exclusives made for the occasion. Something tells me this was a better investment on Jordan Brand’s part compared to the last wrestling legend that got on their seeding list.
As for the rest of the night in kicks on pro wrestling’s biggest night, Shaquille O’Neal made his Wrestlemania debut just a day before being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame by participating in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal in the classic black and white Reebok Shaqnosis. Sadly, the Diesel’s – with apologies to Kevin Nash – time in the Battle Royal would be short-lived as the rest of the participants teamed up to eliminate him and The Big Show.
Not to be outdone on a very long night where everybody was set on trying outdo each other, trio tag team The New Day might have taken home the prize if not for Shane’s leap. The WWE tag champs came out for their battle against The League Of Nations in a giant cereal box of Booty-O’s and wore old school Saiyan armor in homage of Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z. What cereals about booty and DBZ have in common I’ll never know, but props to Kofi Kingston for breaking out what looks like the Jeremy Scott x adidas JS Wings 3.0.
Sneaker Grails: The Air Jordan 11 Was Made For The Golf Course
By SoleInsider
One of the reasons the Air Jordan 11 is often cited as one of the greatest – if not the greatest – basketball shoes ever made is due to their versatility. No, it’s not because it’s an amazing on-court performer that virtually everybody from point guards to centers can wear, but because they can work on the court and off it. Nowadays, that phrase gets used for practically every sneaker that comes up, but the Air Jordan 11 was one of the first times people that weren’t even into sneakers looked at basketball shoes as an option with formal wear. Seriously, since the Air Jordan 11 first dropped in 1995, how many weddings have you been where the groom and/or the bride wore 11s? Personally, I don’t even consider 11s for athletic use anymore because of advancements in technology, but even if I owned a pair when I was young, I wouldn’t dare get them dirty because they look so damn pretty.
I will make one exception, though, and that’s if Nike Golf and Jordan Brand gives us the Air Jordan 11 ready to hit the golf course. That would be a beautiful thing and I could pining for them in Sneaker Grails.
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Way before Tinker Hatfield decided to get super formal with the Air Jordan 2012, the Air Jordan 11 was a shoe that anybody with a nice fitting suit could wear out and not look out of place. Matched up with golf attire, the 11 looks right at home with its patent leather rand overlay because golf shoe makers have been using the shiny material for quite some time. The cordura nylon might give some old golfers pause because they’ve been wearing leather since the dawn of time, but with new golf shoes pushing to go lighter and more flexible that they have ever been, nobody should bat an eye at them anymore.
Through the years, Michael Jordan and various Jordan athletes and associates have worn modified 11s with golf spikes. The carbon fiber shank and practically the entire midsole and outsole would have to be replaced with the Free-inspired tech that Nike has been championing lately. But there is no doubt that the demand for them would be huge, highlighted last year when Jordan Brand dropped the Air Jordan 6 Golf and promptly sold them out in mere hours.
We already knew that the Air Jordan 10 “City Pack” was going to be a bit different this year thanks to previews of the Air Jordan 10 “NYC” and Air Jordan 10 “Chicago”. Today’s preview of the upcoming Air Jordan 10 “Charlotte” confirms that Jordan will be branching out further from the original “City Pack” intentions for a modern update referencing Michael Jordan’s current team affiliation. The Charlotte Hornets are fielding their best squad yet under MJ, and what better way to celebrate what could be home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA Playoffs than with an Air Jordan 10 pair of their own? A premium white leather base is accented by Light Purple and Teal accents throughout while ‘CHA’ stitching adds a PE effect. The Air Jordan 10 “Charlotte Hornets” will release on June 18th for $190 USD. Check out a better preview below and check out more Jordan release date updates right here on Sneaker News.
From North Carolina: Top 15 Powder Blue Air Jordan Releases Of All-Time
By SoleInsider
Powder blue means the world to Michael Jordan. Having grown up in North Carolina, he could have gone so many different paths and colors (the red of NC State, the royal blue of Duke, etc.) during his college days, but he was first discovered by Dean Smith; and Tar Heel Nation, sneakerheads and velour suit makers are thankful for that*. The red and black that he wore as a member of the Chicago Bulls will always be more memorable to fans around the world, but Powder Blue or its colloquial name, ?Carolina Blue? is where Jordan?s heart is.
Seeing the colors of Jordan?s alma matter is not a new proposition for Jordan Brand; we have seen countless Air Jordans in the colors of the Tar Heels and many Jordan Brand releases often come in Powder Blue flavors. With his beloved Heels making a return trip to the NCAA Championship Game tonight against Villanova and the pending release of the Air Jordan 12 GS University Blue that has the guys all up in their feelings, here is a look back at some of the best Powder Blue Air Jordans ever. To qualify, the shoe has to have had a retail release (because PEs would just be unfair) and the blue has to skew more towards the North Carolina shade of blue which means anything Gamma is thankfully disqualified.
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*Thank God that Jordan went to North Carolina. Can you imagine how much more insufferable those fans from that other school down the road would be if Jordan had decided to go there?
Air Jordan 3 Dark Powder Blue
Jordan Brand
One of the newest Powder Blue Air Jordans also kicks off our list. Some people have been quick to write this one off especially in light of the admittedly superior Pantone Air Jordan 3, but chances those won?t be hitting your feet anytime soon. So it’s a slow climb to the top begins for this colorway and only time will tell if it has staying power of the other kicks on this list.
Air Jordan 9 For The Love Of The Game
Foot Locker
A nice and clean colorway that some people have knocked for having the ?For The Love Of The Game? logo on the heel instead of the ubiquitous ?23?. As part of a collection that was released during the time of the 2010 World Basketball Festival, it was a fun tribute to Jordan?s undying love for the game of basketball. Seriously, someone needs to come up with a uh, game where people take uh, drinks of uh, beverages when they watch a Jordan interview and count how many time he says ?the game of basketball.?
Air Jordan 17 Low ?University Blue?
The Air Jordan 17 might be remembered more today for the crazy suitcase apparatus that it came with originally, but it was still a very sleek shoe that saw a number of memorable releases. There is no doubt that a retro release of these today – as evidenced by the hype for the upcoming Air Jordan 17+ Copper – would be welcomed by those who are looking to expand their Jordan collection beyond just the first 14. This low-cut 17 in the Carolina colors was one of its best releases and even the much-derided hybrid models like the One6One7 looks great in UNC blue.
Air Jordan 12 White/University Blue
Another reason why University Blue has lasted as long as it has is because Jordan Brand Carmelo Anthony played for the Denver Nuggets for several seasons. Naturally, Jordan Brand was going to lace him up in PEs in Nuggets colors, which just so happen to match the blue of the Tar Heels. We eventually saw some of Melo?s kicks hit retail, although this particular colorway was a women?s exclusive at first and now a slightly different version will return in only GS sizes. Cry now, guys.
Air Jordan 18 Low University Blue
The Air Jordan 18 was Jordan?s send-off shoe as he wore during his final season in the NBA. Sadly, he never got to wear the 18 Low on the court because from a style standpoint, they were arguably better than the standard cut 18. And then add some Carolina colors to the mix and you have another underrated classic that people don?t pay attention to because it has a number greater than 14.
Air Jordan 15 SE Bragging Rights (UNC)
The Air Jordan 15 is widely regarded as one of the worst Air Jordans ever and Jordan Brand being the innovators and creative folks that they are saw it not as a failure but an opportunity. They took everything that was so terrible about the 15 and threw it out the window and left the things that were good about it (woven upper which we now see in things like the Jordan Future) and turned it into something amazing with the Air Jordan 15 SE. As part of the ?Bragging Rights? pack along with a Georgetown colorway, this turned out to be another example of Jordan trolling his good buddy Patrick Ewing. Like Georgetown can ever win against UNC?
Air Jordan 14 Black/University Blue
Thanks to guys like Andre Drummond, the Air Jordan 14 has been getting plenty of love lately on the internets. One colorway that we would like to see on the court soon would be these 14s.
Air Jordan 2 Carmelo Anthony
?Melo once again pops up on this list thanks to his affinity for the Air Jordan 2. Although this one is a little bit of a tougher inclusion than most of the other kicks on this list because it has hints of the Denver Nuggets yellow/gold, we still can?t deny that this was a huge success when it dropped a few years ago. Plus it manages to do the impossible and make the Air Jordan 2 tolerable to look at so there?s that accomplishment.
Air Jordan 12 ?Black/University Blue?
Once an online exclusive that became a general release, this became a rather polarizing colorway for the Air Jordan 12. But whether you love it because it dropped at retail during an age when online still wasn?t as big as it is today or you hate it because those who dropped the cash to buy what they thought was a limited release, these are a fine example of the 12?s greatness.
Air Jordan 10 ?Powder Blue?
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As part of (well, kinda) the legendary Air Jordan 10 ?City Series? which consisted of cities that he tortured on the regular and players that he blessed with Js, the Carolina Blue version of the Air Jordan 10 is a vastly underrated pair that is underrated no more. Now watch some people say it’s overrated.
Air Jordan 11 Low ?Columbia Blue?
Foot Locker
If you look real close, there really is a difference between ?Carolina Blue? and ?Columbia Blue?, but it can be negligible at times that my guess is even Jordan Brand can?t tell half the time. A summertime retro of these after first dropping in 2001 would have people in a frenzy. Although it looks like we’ll be getting a Varsity Red release instead.
Air Jordan 11 Ultimate Gift Of Flight
Nike
How good are these 11s? Nike sold them for $500 and nobody blinked. Yes, it did come with a pair of the excellent Air Jordan XX9 – albeit in the lame elephant print rendition – but the real attraction was this “as close to the Pantone 11s as we’re ever gonna get” pair of 11s that draws attention anywhere it goes. Fingers crossed that Jordan Brand will eventually bring these back in solo form or with a better version of the XX9 or XXX for crying out loud.
Air Jordan 1 White/University Blue
Nike
We have seen Carolina Blue on the Air Jordan 1 in numerous forms through the years, perhaps most famously on a patent leather retro during the early 2000s. But during the Air Jordan 1?s first run, we saw them drop multiple colorways including this particular version that has yet to see a true retro to this day. Considering the Jordan Brand has been on a tear dropping ?Nike Air? 1s lately, we would love to see this come back. Beats dropping exorbitant amounts of money on eBay or building a time machine, right?
Air Jordan 11 ?Columbia?
Foot Locker
Because this is one of only two kicks on this list that Michael Jordan has actually worn (that we know of). Jordan famously wore these during the 1996 NBA All-Star Game and walked home with MVP honors. It got a retro release a few years back to predictably sold out in seconds. Some of us would like another shot at these, Jordan Brand, just saying…
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Air Jordan 9 ?Dark Powder Blue?
Because it always comes back to North Carolina. Jordan wore these during a famous Champs Sports ad that was more about selling the Carolina jerseys than they were the kicks. Well, they sold both…
