Later this Summer we’ll be seeing the release of the Air Jordan 11 in the Varsity Red colorway.

Many people consider the Air Jordan 11 Low the best low-top Air Jordan silhouette of all-time so we expect for many people to go after this release. Looking at early images of this Air Jordan 11 Low we can see that the majority of the shoe is done in the traditional ballistic nylon mesh in white while Varsity Red covers the patent leather mudguard and some of the pods on the translucent outsole.

There is still no exact release date yet for this upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low but we’ll keep you updated with the latest information here at Kicks On Fire to stay tuned.

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Author?s Take

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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Jordan Brand has given the new Air Jordan Horizon a brand new look with this recent release that replaces the old woven upper with a new croc textured leather.

As you can see the reconstructed upper now features black leather all over the shoe that comes with a croc texture to give the shoe a premium look. Other parts of the shoe including the inner liner, midsole, laces, tongue and outsole have also been done in black. The only hit of contrast comes on the outsole where we see sections of the shoe done in Infrared 23.

If you’re interested in a pair they’re beginning to arrive at select Jordan Brand retailers now for $185. Is this a cop or a pass for you?

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Author’s Take

To be honest I think I prefer the woven mesh version instead of this leather pair. This looks like a luxury sneaker gone wrong.

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We all know what the Air Jordan 17+ Bulls looks like, but do you happen to know what the inspiration is behind the shoe? Although many of you may know, there’s still some out there who don’t.

As you should all now by now, the shoe is slated to release on May 29th for the retail price of $250. But why did Jordan Brand decide to release this model in this colorway? Well, it turns out that the Bulls colorway of the Air Jordan 17+ pays tribute to the time Michael Jordan scored his 30,000th point. By this point in his career, he was no longer a part of the Chicago Bulls franchise. He was actually playing for the Washington Wizards. So, why the Bulls colorway? He happened to score his 30,000th point while playing against the Chicago Bulls. As you can see, when all is said and done all things come full circle. Now that you know the theme behind the shoe, does this make you want the shoe more? Less? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

The theme is cool, but in my opinion the shoe would have made more sense if Jordan would have showed love to the Wizards instead of the Bulls. Either way, still cool.

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Over the last couple of weeks we’ve given you some looks at a few colorways of the all-new Jordan Reveal silhouette, including the Spring-appropriate Hyper Turquoise pair.

The silhouette is still very new so many sneakerheads may not even know about it, but Jordan Brand is already giving it the premium treatment. This new colorway of the Jordan Reveal that you see above features a grey mesh upper with tan leather detailing on the heel and tongue. The Vachetta Tan detailing definitely gives a more premium look and feel to the shoe.

What are your thoughts on this new Premium Jordan Reveal? Let us know your thoughts down below and scoop up your pair now at select retailers for $130.

via: Sneaker Politics

Author’s Take

I already thought that the Jordan Reveal was a pretty nice looking shoe with the mesh along, but this new pair with the Vachetta Tan leather detailing makes them look even better. Now I NEED to see these in person.

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Who’s ready? We are now only two days away from what is surely destined to be one of the best Air Jordan releases of 2016. I’m talking about the Air Jordan 12 French Blue.

In order to prepare you for the release, today we show you the latest images courtesy of Philadelphia-based retailer Lapstone & Hammer. The Air Jordan 12 French Blue features a beautiful and premium White tumbled leather throughout the majority of the upper with French Blue detailing on the side panels, outsole, heel and branding. There is also some Metallic Silver and Varsity Red accents throughout some parts of the shoe in order to add some more contrast.

Releasing on April 2nd for $190, will you be picking up a pair? Make sure you head over to our Air Jordan 12 French Blue launch page for the latest images, release information and updates.

via: Lapstone & Hammer

Author’s Take

I?ve liked these French Blues from the first time I saw them. The tumbled leather upper just looks so nice and soft. I can?t wait to get my hands on a pair.

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A handful of Air Jordan 2 models have already dropped this year, but this is the first time that the shoes comes with the top down. In other words, this weekend will bring us the first Air Jordan 2 Low release of the year, the Air Jordan 2 Low Gym Red.

Not only will the Gym Red colorway be the first Air Jordan 2 Low release of the year, it’s also the boldest and most vibrant looking pair from all of the Air Jordan 2s that have dropped. This time around the Jordan 2 Low is dressed in a Gym Red aesthetic from head to toe. That Gym Red is placed on the full-grain scale-like leather upper, the entire sole unit, lining, laces, tongue and heel tab. The only part of the shoe that does not come in red happens to be the black accents placed on the Jordan Wings branding on the tongue. With so many releases dropping this week, will this be a Jordan retro you will be going after? With the shoe dropping April 2nd for $160, don?t forget to check out our Air Jordan 2 Low Gym Red launch page for additional images and updates.

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Author’s Take

The Air Jordan 2 Low is a Jordan retro that I don’t mind seeing in low-top fashion. It actually works quite nicely. Although I like the cut, the shoe just has too much red for my liking. Perhaps a more subtle version will catch my eye in the near future.

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Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade faced off for the final time last night in Los Angeles. And while Kobe was limited to only nine minutes, the game was very entertaining and came down to the last seconds. Lakers came out on top by the way if you didn’t already know.

In attendance at the game last night was a former NBA player that used to be a familiar face at Staples Center and played for both the Heat and the Lakers, Lamar Odom. After going through a rough patch in his life the last few months, Odom was spotted sitting court-side and was doing so rocking the Air Jordan 4 OG 89 White Cement.

While we’ll probably never see Odom step foot on the court again, it’s definitely a good thing to see him in good spirits. By the way, nice kicks Lamar!

via: NBA

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Where do you draw the line in terms of being a fan of someone and being obsessed? Many of us buy shoes that belong to a certain player, that’s completely normal. Even jerseys or posters are the norm. But what level of dedication/fandom would warrant someone to get a tattoo of another person? Would you call that crossing the line?

That’s completely up to you to decide, but some fan recently got a tattoo of Michael Jordan, and it’s epic! Pictured above, the tattoo is of MJ’s free-throw line dunk from the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest that is perhaps his most popular picture of all time. The work was done by tattoo artist Steve Butcher. You can even tell that MJ is wearing this same shoe in the tattoo that he did in the actual picture, the White Cement Air Jordan 3s.

What do you think? Would you get this permanently inked on your skin?

via: Darren Rovell

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This Saturday, Jordan Brand will officially release the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Wings” with an MSRP of $225. There are just 12,000 pairs in distribution and the shoes will be available through Nike’s The Draw on April 2nd between the hours of 10 AM and 11 AM EST. The shoes also feature a unique detail – a “wings” graphic on the upper that reveals itself through natural wear and tear. The shoes also come with a white Jordan dust-bag, typically seen in premium-level releases. Get an official look at the Jordan 12 “Wings” here in pristine form and let us know if this is the best Jordan release of 2016 thus far.

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Jordan Brand is bringing back the Air Jordan 2 Low in a big way thanks to this weekend’s all-red colorway. The lifestyle aesthetic of all-red sneakers has been a go-to for quite some time now, and by adding a splash of Gym Red atop one of their lesser-known and revered retro models, the Jumpman has updated the Jordan 2 Low to be a relevant offering worthy of your attention heading into the weekend. If you can remember Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z’s “Legend of the Summer” exclusive from a few years back, then this Air Jodan 2 Low “Gym Red” should bring back memories of those exclusive PEs thanks to the shade and premium scale-like leather upper. All that’s missing is a touch of suede. Check out additional photos below and know that you can always find your pair early on eBay.

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Finish Line continues with the surprise restocks as two of the most popular Jordan Retro releases over the last few months have popped up in select sizes once again. The Air Jordan 12 “The Master” as well as the Air Jordan 11 “72-10” have become available in limited stock, so don’t hesitate and try your luck with today’s surprise restock.

The Master: LINK
72-10: LINK

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Joining alongside the AJ 2 Low Gym Red this weekend will be the remastered variation of the popular Air Jordan 12 in French Blue.

This time depicting the silhouette in a matching basketball court to complement its aesthetic, the sneaker’s defining hue is essentially prominent on the forefoot, outsole and rear portion to perfectly coordinate with the ground. Pristine white covers the majority of its premium tumbled leather upper, while hits of grey and silver round out the theme.

In case you were wondering, full family sizes will be available at JB and Nike retailers on April 2nd, with its original listing set at $190, followed by GS $140, PS $80, TD $60 and an Infant Gift Pack at $50 respectively.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 12 French Blue launch page for more details.

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Author’s Take

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Even though His Airness retired for good way back in 2003, Michael Jordan is still as powerful and influential as ever. Oh yeah and he’s also filthy rich!

According to a new report by Forbes, Michael Jordan is the richest athlete in the world. In 2015 Michael Jordan made $110 million and in 2016 he’s expected to make “at least $30 million more than any other athlete in the world, active or retired.” Forbes also reported that Jordan right now is the most marketable person in the U.S. ahead of Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Bill Gates and every other celebrity you can name.

?Michael Jordan is defined by what he did in basketball and his NBA performance is the benchmark to which other great players are measured,? says Repucom executive Peter Laatz. ?He has stayed relevant and in the news more than a decade after retirement through other things like the Jordan brand, his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets and the viral ?Crying Jordan? meme.?

The majority of his earning comes from Jordan Brand which hit $3 billion in sales last year in the U.S. with a market share of 64% in basketball as well as being the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise.

via: Forbes

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Later this Summer we’ll be seeing another new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 Low arrive at retailers. After seeing the blue and orange pair inspired by the Cavaliers release this past Monday, this next colorway takes inspiration from a whole different sport.

This colorway of the Air Jordan 5 is inspired by one of the youngest and best soccer players in the world at the moment, Neymar. The Brazilian soccer star is only 24 years old and is already one of the most recognizable faces in the sport. His colorway of the Air Jordan 5 consists of a grey cement upper that features black speckling all throughout. As you can see in the images the entire upper of the shoe is also 3M. In addition to the flashy 3M upper we also see Infrared detailing on the outsole, the inside of the tongue, and the ?10? and ?23? branding on each of the ankles that represent Neymar and Michael Jordan?s numbers respectively. The rest of the shoe including the tongue, laces, inner liner, eyelets, midsole and side panel mesh netting are all done in black. Capping things off is an icy blue translucent outsole.

There is no exact release date yet but this Air Jordan 5 is expected to release in June 2016. Stay updated with this release by bookmarking our Air Jordan 5 Low Neymar launch page for the latest images and news.

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Author’s Take

The only pretty cool thing about this colorway is the full 3M upper. Other than that I don?t expect this colorway to sell very well.

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Back in 2013 we saw the release of the Air Jordan 3LAB5. Part of the Elements series, this new hybrid sneaker takes components from the Air Jordan 3 (elephant print) and the Air Jordan 5 (the silhouette) and fuses them together. Even though the shoe released in a handful of different colorways it receive mixed reviews from sneakerheads.

Today we show you a sample colorway of the mash-up silhouette that never made it to retailers. This colorway features a True Blue upper with Black elephant print all throughout the upper and Cement Grey on the midsole, inner liner and the Jumpman on the tongue. The final touch of color comes courtesy of Fire Red on the lace lock and the Jumpman on the translucent outsole.

What are your thoughts on this colorway of the Air Jordan 3LAB5? Do you like it better than some of the colorways that did release at retail? Let us know down below and if you’re interested in this pair it’s a size 9 and can be purchased from Index Portland for $3,500.

via: Index PDX

Author’s Take

There’s such thing as too much blue or maybe just the wrong shade of blue. If this looked more like the royal blue from the Air Jordan 5 Low that released this week they would have been better. Regardless I don’t think I would have bought a pair.

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