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Jordan Brand continues the “Cigar and Champagne” Collection with the introduction of two new championship-celebrating Air Jordan 8s. In 1993, Michael Jordan squared off against long-time friend and Dream Team teammate Charles Barkley in the NBA Finals. It took the Bulls six games to complete the series and clinch their first three-peat, and now 23 years later the Jumpman is referencing the accomplishment with the Air Jordan 8 “Cigar” and the Air Jordan 8 “Champagne”. Check out a brief preview below and we’ll keep you updated on the latest regarding this premium duo right here on Sneaker News.

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By now, you can expect Jordan Brand to release a patriotic Air Jordan 7 retro every four years in honor of the upcoming summer Olympics. Memories of the 1992 Dream Team always run rampant before the roster of each Team USA Men’s Basketball roster comes to fruition. This year’s Air Jordan 7 “Olympic” breaks the mold from past retro releases with what some are calling a “Tinker Hatfield Alternate” tooling full of a number of new features. This preview showcases an updated heel branding featuring MJ’s Olympic number 9 in front of a unique American flag backdrop. Metallic Gold Coin accents represent the gold medal won that year with possibly the greatest basketball team ever assembled while a new Deep Royal Blue and Fire Red combination land on a white upper. The Air Jordan 7 Tinker Hatfield Olympic Alternate will arrive at retailers on August 16th for $190 USD. Check out a full view below and stay tuned for more right here on Sneaker News.

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Thanks @Jumpman23 for the love. Let's see how these custom XXX's fly. #ThanksTinker #WrestleMania #TeamJordan pic.twitter.com/BsWni0SYN8

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 3, 2016

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Shane O’ Mac flying high at Wrestlemania! Whether you’re a fan of the WWE or not, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen or heard about Shane McMahon rocking fresh pairs of Jordans during live WWE events over the past month. For those of you who don’t know, the Super Bowl of the WWE is currently underway. The granddaddy of them all, Wrestlemania!

All week long we were wondering what Jordans would Shane McMahon be wearing for tonight’s big event. Our very own Editor-In-Chief even made a feature about it. Shane took to his twitter earlier today and probably answered the question for us. Above you will see a tweet with an image of three different customized pairs of the Air Jordan 30, with customized dust bags and boxes included. All three pairs comes in a black upper with “Shane O’ Mac” written on the side of the shoe. Shane captioned the picture, “Thank @Jumpman23 for the love. Let’s see how these custom XXX’s fly. #ThanksTinker #WrestleMania #TeamJordan”

Want to see these Air Jordan 30s take flight? Make sure you tune in to Wrestlemania beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST on the WWE Network.

via: Shane McMahon

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The Air Jordan 4 Dunk From Above garnered plenty of interest for the simple fact that it came utilizing a couple of features we’re not used to seeing on Jordan retros: a navy blue upper and a gum bottom outsole. That same motif is now being utilized on the Air Jordan 11 Low. If you liked Dunk From Above 4s, you’re probably going to want to also get a pair of these as well. Let’s get a closer look at the Air Jordan 11 Low Navy/Gum.

Simple in color scheme, the Jordan 11 Low lets its unique features do the talking. The shoe starts off with a tonal navy blue upper constructed out of ballistic nylon mesh and accompanied by the patent leather placed on the mudguard. A white midsole breaks up the tonal look of the shoe. White branding hits appear on the heel pull tab and tongue. Blue laces complete the look of the shoe. No word yet on when these will drop, but being that it looks to be a clean shoe for sunny weather, I’d expect these to drop sometime in the summer.

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Author’s Take

I loved the Air Jordan 4 Dunk From Above, and I love this pair as well. Looking forward to this release. I really hope people overlook the shoe, cause I’d love to have a pair.

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About a week ago, we were told than an Air Jordan 8 Championship Pack was in the works. Today we get our first look at both pairs set to make up the commemorative pack.

Celebrating one of Michael Jordan’s six NBA championship rings, this Championship pack will consist of an Air Jordan 8 with a white base and and Air Jordan 8 with a black base. The white pair will feature a gold-colored heel counter with what appears to be fingerprints, perhaps symbolizing holding the Larry O’Brien trophy awarded to the NBA Champs. The black pair comes with a black heel counter with confetti that probably represents the celebration aspect of winning the ‘ship. Obviously, the shoes are not yet completed, but let us know what you think of the both pairs. Slated to drop in June with a retail price of $250 (each), which one do you like better?

via: @zsneakerheadz

Author’s Take

The gold heel counter that represents the Larry O’Brien trophy is pretty creative. I really like that on the shoe, I just wish it wasn’t done on the Air Jordan 8 (which I don’t like). Maybe Jordan Brand can revisit this concept with they release the Air Jordan 11 Championship pack.

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Release Date: August 16, 2016
Price: $190

To coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 5 – 21), an alternate iteration of the iconic Air Jordan 7 Olympic is scheduled to be offered.

Designed by Nike designer extraordinaire, Tinker Hatfield, this particular colorway of the silhouette incorporates White, Metallic Gold Coin, Deep Royal Blue, Fire Red, and Lite Iron Ore. While compared to its original counterpart, hits of blue are more prominent across its underlays.

Comprised of premium leather with reflective overlays, the sneaker is also treated with gold detailing on the tongue and ankle portion to respectfully coordinate with its theme.

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Author’s Take:

Renz Ofiaza, News: 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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Its been a minute since any kind of news has surfaced regarding the Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate. That recently changed as we just came a across what is believed the be a new image of Tinker Alternate colorway of the Air Jordan 7. This release will coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 5-21). The colorway was created by Tinker Hatfield as an alternate version is the classic Air Jordan 7 Olympic.

Unlike the Olympic version of the Jordan 7, this pair utilizes a lot more color blocking and colors on the upper. The major features on the shoe include the hits of blue used on the underlays, the speckled gradient midsole (not pictured) and the U.S. flag branding placed under the “9” on the heel. Adding an “Olympic” feel to the shoe are the gold details placed on the tongue and ankle area of the shoe. Said to be releasing August 16th for $190, is this fire, or nah? Sound off down low. Make sure you keep up with our Air Jordan 7 Tinker Alternate hub page for all the latest news and info regarding this future release.

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Author’s Take

The shoe is not bad, but if I had a choice I’d pick the Air Jordan 7 Olympic over these any day of the week. There are some features I like on the shoe, such as the graphic placed on the heel, but the speckling/gradient midsole and a few other things prohibit me from picking up a pair.

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There’s no doubt that 2016 is the year of the Air Jordan 12. We just finished the month of March and we’ve already seen a handful of Air Jordan 12 releases that sold out almost instantly. Another colorway that’s set to drop later on this year is the Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue. Today we get the latest look on the shoe.

This colorway on the shoe appears to be a brand new iteration on the shoe as the leather upper comes covered in a combination of grey and white. Adding a different dimension to the shoe are the University Blue accents placed on areas such as on the heel and lining on the shoe. A lighter shade of blue is also spotted on parts of the outsole, tongue branding and the small area on the side panel. Grey laces and the customary Metallic Silver found on the eyelets complete the look of the shoe. Where does this rank compared to the Air Jordan 12s that are dropping this year? Although the shoes are not scheduled to release until June 25, make sure you keep up with the Air Jordan 12 Grey/University Blue hub page to stay up to date on all the images and information on the shoe.

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Author’s Take

The Air Jordan 12 has been impressive this year. So impressive that I think this is my least favorite colorway that I’ve seen this year. That’s how good all the other colorways have been.

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The Air Jordan 11 Low. Some people hate the model. Other people love it. We all know that for the most part the Air Jordan 11 (Mid) is one of the most beloved Air Jordan models ever made, so it’s no surprise that some people aren’t down with cutting the top off on the shoe. Thy feel like it’s perfect just the way it is. On the other hand, there are those people who like the low-top look on the shoe, and if you happen to be one of them, you should definitely not be sleeping on the upcoming Air Jordan 11 Low Varsity Red.

Slated as a Summer release, there’s no doubt that the Varsity Red colorway of the 11 Low will be one of the most coveted releases of next season. White ballistic nylon mesh takes care of the majority of the upper, while the Varsity Red patent leather placed on the toe/mudguard gives the shoe that ridiculously good looking pop. More of the same red hue is found on the branding hits placed on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The “23” is also place on the heel tab, white rope laced and a white midsole and translucent outsole complete the look of the shoe. Thoughts on the shoe? Is this a must cop?

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Author’s Take

There’s several Air Jordan 11 Low colorways I’d like to pick up this year. The two that have caught my eye the most are these and the navy blue pair. Great looking shoe for the Summer!

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The Jordan Reveal reveals its luxurious side this spring, with the new lifestyle chilling shoe from Jordan Brand constructed with Vachetta Tan leather detailing. Balancing luxury and sporty aesthetics, the mid-top silhouette features an upper predominantly in mesh to keep your feet cool all summer long, then adding leather to the heel panel and tongue. This latest look for the Jordan Reveal is arriving now at select Jordan retailers like Sneaker Politics.

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The Air Jordan 1 High Nouveau Snakeskin is the most recent Air Jordan 1 High Nouveau to drop. That’s soon about to change as another entirely different version is on the way. Opting to keep things more on the traditional side, our first look of the shoe shows its upper come in a Pure Platinum leather upper that takes care of most of the upper. Just like the Snakeskin version, this pair also has a Nike Swoosh that is cut-out on the side panels to reveal a tonal mesh construction. Offsetting the tonal look of the shoe is the crimson found on the lining, as well as the colored branding hits placed on the ankle and tongue. Rope laces and a white midsole complete the look of the shoe. No word yet on when these will drop but let us know what you think so far.

via: Nike

Author’s Take

It’s way too basic for my taste. Nouveau versions of the Air Jordan 1 are supposed to be premium versions of the shoe. What makes this shoe premium? Not even the look of it feels premium. Is there something I’m missing here?

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The Air Jordan 10 City Pack will consist of several Air Jordan 10 colorways paying homage to cities that Michael Jordan has had an impact in. Over the past few months we’ve seen some of the shoes that make up the pack such as the Air Jordan 10 NYC, Air Jordan 10 Chicago and Air Jordan 10 Los Angeles. Today the City Pack goes international as we get our first look at what is rumored to be the Air Jordan 10 Paris.

This Paris version of the Air Jordan 10 has the shoe come with a “75” on the ankle since the number is a reference to France’s city code for Paris. The shoe itself comes in a two-tone upper where it comes constructed out of a full-grain leather upper complimented by the purple accents all over the base of the shoe. More purple is found on the “75”, heel pull tab and outsole of the shoe. This version of the model comes in a GS size, which means that the adult’s version may look slightly different, or it could very well mean that this could also be a GS exclusive. Either way we’re going to find out more inforamation on this shoe pretty fast as it’s slated to release in Europe on April 9th. Thoughts on the first look? Let us know in the comments below.

via: Foot Locker Europe

Author’s Take

The Air Jordan 10 is one of my least favorite Air Jordan models. It has to come in a really nice colorway for me to want a pair. This is not one of those colorways that I’d want to pick up.

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We all know that the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 20th Anniversary will be releasing this year during the holidays. Although we’re far away from the proposed release date, just like last year’s Air Jordan 11 release, there appears to be leaked images of this years Air Jordan 11 drop way before the release date.

As you all know the Air Jordan 11 Space Jame releases from the past have come with Royal Blue Jumpman branding hits. This particular pair which is rumored to be this year’s release comes with a Concord (Purple) branding hits. Another new feature on the shoe is the fact that the 23 hit on the heel comes stitched instead of painted on, so that means you won’t to worry about having the paint peel off. It’s worth noting that these new changes match the look at the Michael Jordan PE that he wore back in the day. Being that the shoe is rumored to be Jordan PE version, this could very well be the first look of the Air Jordan 11 that’s releasing at the end of the year. Make sure you bookmark our Air Jordan 11 Space Jam 2016 launch page to keep up with the latest news, images and updates regarding this release.

via: @zsneakerheadz

Author’s Take

Honestly, I prefer the Royal Blue branding, but either way, it doesn’t really affect the shoe that much.

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Michael Jordan’s return to the game of basketball with the Washington Wizards was mostly a forgettable affair, but the one good part of it, of course, were the shoes. Fortunately, Jordan Brand is bringing back one of the most memorable sneakers from that early 2000’s era, the “Copper” Air Jordan 17+. First appearing in 2002, this particular 17 was one of the most premium Air Jordan releases ever at the time, as it featured croc skin on the heel and Copper accents throughout the shoe, as well as a carrying case instead of a regular box. Nearly 15 years later, the shoe finally comes back after being requested by fans for many years, but it’s going to come with a price. Releasing next Saturday, April 9th, the shoes comes with a $250 price tag, which is understandable considering it is a remastered version. It’s going to be a good year for the AJ 17+ in fact, as the brand also has plans to release a “Bulls” inspired colorway next month. Get a better look at the shoe with official photos below.

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It appears that the upcoming all-new “City Pack” of the Air Jordan 10 Retro for 2016 isn’t limited to just cities in the USA like Chicago and New York, and is going international. This next addition to the city collection is apparently for Pairs, France, since the “75” on the ankle is presumably a reference to France’s city code for Paris. The new makeover for the Air Jordan 10 features a unique two-tone treatment of the full-grain black leather upper, with purple accents and an icy sole. Today we get a look at the Grade School edition of the “Paris” Air Jordan 10, which at this point can’t be confirmed to also be releasing in men’s sizing.

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