The Air Jordan 17+ is back in action this weekend, as one of the more surprising Jordan retros of 2016 will make its debut after a decade-and-a-half absence from store shelves. The Jordan 17 was inspired by Michael Jordan’s love of Jazz music, as Wilson Smith designed a premium model to encapsulate the aging interest during Mike’s final stint as a professional basketball player. The original “Copper” colorway returns to reference MJ’s time as a member of the Washington Wizards as luxurious touches of faux croc-skin hits the heel to match Sport Royal and Copper Coin accents throughout. Check out a better view below and know that you can find this pair right now via eBay.

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The Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or “Croc” as it was called when they first came out years ago) doesn’t need a PRM or a Pinnacle designation to be considered a luxury model. The shoe was a standout back then because of its use of materials that had not seen on a basketball shoe at the time like the use of faux crocodile skin and the copper strip. Mix that with the shoe’s marketing campaign at the time that really played into the shoe’s jazz music inspiration and you’ve got an Air Jordan that was aiming just a little bit higher.

Tomorrow, the Air Jordan 17+ Copper will be making its return and we’ve got a special 4K look at the shoe so you’ll know if this is a pair that you will want to cop. Be sure to watch up top and for all the information, images and videos you need to make a decision, bookmark our Air Jordan 17+ Copper launch page.

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Jordan Brand’s Pinnacle Series managed to turn the iconic Air Jordan 1 into even more of a bold, luxurious fashion statement with premium leather, synthetic snakeskin, and actual 24K gold accents. The latest premium Jordan retro will be this weekend’s Air Jordan 4 Pony Hair, as a number of upgrades push the retail price to $400 USD. Synthetic croc-skin and tumbled leather serve as the base while the mesh ventilation unit on the side panel is ditched entirely for a soft Pony Hair construction. Get your hands on these premium Jays tomorrow at retailers like Deadstock in Canada, or see what’s available now on eBay.

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Jordan Brand is restocking the classic Air Jordan 6 Black/Infrared in New York City this Saturday, and the iconic color combination is also going to be landing on Jimmy Butler’s Jordan Ultra.Fly mid-month. The unique Kurim overlay offers a flexible cage-like upper inspired by the spotted leopard. It’s an ambitious look that’s sure to turn heads while a foam-based outsole provides maximum cushioning to lead into a wavy traction pattern. A black-based upper sees Infrared 23 mesh underneath match the outsole while Reflect Silver branding pays homage to the recent 3M upgrade on the Air Jordan 6 Retro. Check out a detailed look at the latest Ultra.Fly release below and pick up this pair on April 15th for $125 USD.

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Jordan Brand’s Station 23 in Chicago is ready for the launch of Jimmy Butler’s new shoe, the UltraFly, with a blacked-out redesign and special training sessions this weekend. The space has been transformed into a brand-new look in black and teal to match the launch colorway of the shoe, Jordan Brand’s latest high-performance on-court model built specifically for all-star Jimmy Butler. Ahead of the shoe’s global release on April 15th, Jordan Brand will be hosting training sessions this Sunday (4/10), which the general public can sign up for on 32SouthState.com. Check out the UltraFly and the new look for Station 23 here, and if you’re in the Chicago area this weekend, sign up for one of the exclusive workouts now.

Station 23 UltraFly Event

32 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Jordan Brand Training Sessions at 11AM, 1PM, 3PM
4/10/2016

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One of the most remarkable design details of the entire Air Jordan legacy is the over-sized tongue with reflective skin on the Air Jordan 5. For this upcoming release, Jordan Brand is taking that signature mark to newer heights with this solid gold treatment that we’ve never seen on a release before. The white/black/gold mix is rather trendy at the moment thanks to the Air Jordan 12 “Wings” that hit stores last week, so could this Air Jordan 5 “Gold Tongue” feature a hidden detail as well? There are no release details as of yet, but stay tuned for more updates as we near Air Jordan 5 season (remember, the Nike Air pair hits in July).

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Alongside the AJ 4 Premium Black, this variation of the Air Jordan 17 will be available at store shelves once again.

Last offered in 2002, this remastered pair essentially flaunts the memorable finish with a predominantly white leather upper, while luxe details of an embossed crocodile overlay is applied on the heel in contrasting black. The defining copperish tone graces the tongue, rear and eyelets, alongside slight touches of silver for shimmering flair, while also complementing its overall makeup.

Finished off with blue accents on the outsole, blue lace locks and black/white sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select JB and Nike stockists starting April 9th for a retail price tag of $250.

Head over to our official Air Jordan 17+ Copper launch page for additional details.

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Author’s Take

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Last night Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant played against each other for the final time ever as the Clippers came out victorious against the Lakers at Staples Center.

Today CP3 posted the picture you see above on his Twitter of the Air Jordan 3 in the Home Lakers colorway from the Air Jordan Kobe Pack that also includes the Air Jordan 8. Kobe even signed the sneakers and referred to Chris Paul as “One of the greatest competitors of all-time.” It doesn’t get much better than that.

We’ve seen lots of friends and family receive the Air Jordan Kobe Pack but nothing really compares to this pair that Paul received from the Black Mamba himself with a special inscription. If the Air Jordan Kobe Pack does ever end up releasing we’ll keep you updated via our Air Jordan Kobe Pack launch page.

via: CP3

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The Air Jordan 17 Copper is dropping this weekend and based on the reaction from social media and on the blogs, it’s the rare Air Jordan from his post-Bulls days that isn’t totally crapped on. Make no mistake about it, though, there was a lot of negative buzz about the 17 and it’s luxe 17+ cousin when they first dropped back in the days and a lot of it had to do with the superfluous add-ons like the attache case that made anybody that bought them look like Irwin R. Schyster and a CD-ROM that kids look at now like we once look at Betamax. These “extras” added to the price tag that while it felt novel at the time is largely forgettable in retrospect.

But take away the extraneous stuff and you’ve got a beautiful and luxurious pair in the Air Jordan 17 Copper, which was also known as the “Croc” at the time. Michael Jordan wore the 17s during his time with the Washington Wizards, but another guy that you might know also rocked during his sneaker free agency. Before he moved to Nike, Kobe Bryant had arguably the greatest sneaker season anybody has ever had as he wore every brand imaginable, including Jordans. During the 2002-03 NBA season, he wore Jordan player exclusives that he was recently gifted with this past February, but he also wore stuff like the 17s. As a matter of fact, some might say it looks even better on the Laker purple and gold than on Jordan’s white, blue and brown. Yes, it’s weird to mention MJ and not automatically equate with black and red.

Anyways, with the 17s dropping soon, let’s ask the Kicks On Fire audience who they think wore them better, His Airness or the Heir. Vote at the bottom and comment away. Don’t forget to bookmark our Air Jordan 17 Copper launch page for all the latest information, images, videos and more.

Michael Jordan – Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or Croc)

Kobe Bryant – Air Jordan 17+ Copper (or Croc)

Vote Now

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Keegan Bradley’s spot as a Jordan Brand athlete is social media gold. Anytime he posts a pair of never-before-seen Jordan golf shoes, he brings together all sorts of groups that you normally wouldn’t associate with one another, namely golfers and sneakerheads. But that’s the power of the Jumpman these days, as the younger golfers are hyped to see the Jordans on the course while sneakerheads are blown away that their grails can look so good on Amen Corner.

Speaking of Amen Corner, Bradley blew up Golf Twitter again when he wore a new pair of Jordans for the first round of The Masters. While wearing Js for playing golf shouldn’t be that surprising anymore, what got everybody’s attention was the giant 45 graphic on the shoe’s upper. It’s gaudy, obnoxious and loud on an otherwise plain white pair, but dammit if it’s not the most beautiful thing in the world. Anytime MJ wearing the four five is referenced I am all in on that. So thanks for having a sense of irony, Keegan, especially since you’ve had a tough day one so far.

…It ain't to play games with you, it's to aim at you.

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— Complex Sports (@Complex_Sports) April 7, 2016

Keegan Bradley rockin a pair Jordan golf shoes at The Masters #swag #IMC4233

— Bridget Minor (@bridgetminor08) April 7, 2016

The fact the Keegan Bradley is wearing Jordan Brand golf shoes at the MASTERS with Jordan's #45 is incredible pic.twitter.com/U2mUFy4Zle

— Alexis Morgan (@alexiskmorgan) April 7, 2016

Keegan Bradley pulled out the heat at #TheMasters today: pic.twitter.com/GA5ahzSxfV

— Basketball Society (@BBallSociety_) April 7, 2016

If only Keegan Bradley's performance was as good as his Air Jordan's… #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/4i0uGbYgwk

— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) April 7, 2016

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Michael Jordan made an appearance on David Letterman three decades ago to talk about his new shoes – the Air Jordan 1. Little did we know that MJ would make countless appearances on prime-time talk-shows over the course of his career, but somehow this Letterman interview stands out the most. Perhaps it’s the red/navy jumpsuit that Jordan chose to wore? Jordan Brand is spinning this memorable moment in MJ pop-culture into a sneaker release – specifically the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG with hits of the bright red, dark navy, and light blue on the tongue label of the shoe. Check out these latest photos courtesy of SoleFly owner Carlos Prieto and stay tuned for the official release on April 30th.

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After a heartbreaking loss in the modern-day classic that was this year’s NCAA Men’s National Championship game, the University of North Carolina needs something to cheer them up and distract them from all the crying Jordan memes populating Twitter these days. The Air Jordan 12 “UNC” came at the perfect time, as Michael Jordan’s alma mater will be immortalized in the form of an upcoming Grey, Carolina Blue, White Air Jordan 12 colorway on June 25th, 2016 for $190 USD. The subtle rendition of Mike’s twelfth signature silhouette comes on the heels of highly anticipated French Blue and Wings renditions and should make for a perfect addition to your Spring and Summer rotation. Check out a preview of the colorway below and let us know what you think of these UNC Jordan 12s by taking your thoughts to the comments section.

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Don’t look now, but the Air Jordan 9 Low Black / White release is less than two weeks away. Over the past few months we’ve seen the shoe on-feet, on-hand and plenty of glamour shots from different sources. Today, Nike finally decided to share the official images of the upcoming drop.

This black, white and red version of the Air Jordan 9 Low comes constructed out of a black leather upper. The black motif is given a premium touch with the addition of the tonal snakeskin texture placed on the overlay of the mudguard and heel. Contrast on the upper takes place by way of the hits of red found on the lining and the branding hits placed on the tongue and heel of the shoe. A red Jumpman is spotted on the rear white portion of the midsole. Rounding out the look of the shoe is the white placed on the rubber outsole component of the shoe. Are you looking forward to this release? If so you will be able to pick up a pair April 16th for $170. Also make sure you visit our Air Jordan 9 Low Black / White launch page for additional images, videos and other updates.

via: Nike

Author’s Take

I can definitely see the Air Jordan 9 Low doing better than the Air Jordan 5 Low. Coming in a black and red colorway doesn?t hurt either. Not to mention the faux-snakeskin placed on the upper. Not a bad looking shoe.

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Bred is back on the Air Jordan 9 Low, but with a twist. Jordan Brand has managed to introduce snakeskin to the lowtop variety of a shoe that Mike never got around to wearing during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. The Air Jordan 9 always comes with an asterisk given that it was the first shoe created during Michael Jordan’s brief baseball career. With the then future of Air Jordan models in limbo, Tinker managed to create a unique silhouette complete with one of the more interesting outsoles in the Jordan signature series. This April’s Air Jordan 9 Low “Bred” manages to incorporate the usually gaudy snakeskin trend in a rather subtle way, as the synthetic texture lands on the mudguard in a matching black shade. University Red hints creates that iconic Chicago-like colorway throughout. Expect this pair to hit retailers on April 16th for $170 USD. More detailed photos below.

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Release Date: April 9, 2016
Price: £155 (around $220 USD)

The Air Jordan 10 Paris is set to be a part of this year’s Air Jordan 10 City Pack. Paying homage to to city of Paris, the shoe comes with a “75” embroidered on the ankle that represents France’s city code for Paris. The shoe comes comes dressed in an upper with a unique texture that winds up giving the shoe a very distinct and intriguing look. The black upper is paired up with a translucent outsole to create some subtle contrast. Adding some color to the shoe are the purple accents placed in areas such as the outsole, heel pull tab and ?75? embroidered on the ankle collar of the shoe. It should also be noted hat the Air Jordan 10 Paris appears to be a Europe release, meaning that we probably won’t be seeing these stateside.

Store List:

• NIKETOWN London
• Nike Store Paris Champs Elysée
• Nike Store Les Halles
• Nike Store Citadium Paris
• Nike Store Paris La Défense
• Nike Store Berlin
• Nike Store Glasgow
• Nike Store Hamburg
• Nike Store Roma
• Nike Store Rotterdam
• Nike Store Bologna
• Nike Store Basel
• Nike Store Milano
• Nike Store Barcelona
• Nike Store Torino
• Nike Store Milano Centrale
• Nike Store Venezia
• Nike Store Diagonal Mar
• Nike Store Xanadu
• Nike Store Adriatico
• Nike Store Roma Parco Leonardo
• Nike Store Valencia
• Nike Store Regio Emilia
• Nike Store Roma Cola di Rienzo
• Nike Store Zurich Sportsystem AG
• Nike Store Belle Epine

Latest News

More Images Of The Europe Exclusive Air Jordan 10 Paris

We Now Have A Release Date For The Air Jordan 10 Paris

Images

Nike (4/6/2016)

Foot Locker Europe (4/5/2016)

Foot Locker Europe (4/2/2016)

Author’s Take

Juan Carrillo, News: 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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