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Release Reminder: Air Jordan 6 Retro “Oreo”

Joe — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:25:29 +0000

Are words really needed? You know the drill. The Air Jordan 6 Retro “Oreo” releases tonight at midnight. If you want a pair, don’t sleep, they’ll go fast.

They’ll be available online at retailers such as Finish Line, FootLocker, FootAction, Champs and Eastbay.

Air Jordan 13 Retro “Playoff” – January 2010 Release

Joe — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:14:26 +0000

The news just keeps getting better and better for those like myself who find the Air Jordan 13 amongst one of the most appealing Jordans. As part of their Holiday 2010 and Spring 2011 Collection Jordan Brand is bringing back the classic XIII’s in three OG colorways. News already broke on the Flint Grey’s releasing in November and the White/Red’s releasing in December, and now it’s being reported that the Playoff’s will officially release in January 2011.

Rumors about the Air Jordan 13 Retro “Playoff” have been circulating for about a month or two, but until now there’s never been a word as to when we could even suspect them to release. The information comes from FlightClub, which has proven to be a trusted source so take it for what it is right now. We’ll be sure to provide you with any further updates so stay tuned for further details.

Air Jordan 12 “Jay-Z Concert” Customs

Joe — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:26:47 +0000

In the custom sneaker industry you have a few different groups. You have the customizers who do reconstructions, taking an old beat up sneaker and making it look as if it’s fresh out the box with new colors and new material. Then you have your artists, the one’s who you call on when you’re looking for portraits, patterns or some sick design work. Rounding out the pack are the innovators, the ones who push the envelope and set standards with some of the most unique sneakers we’ve seen in recent years. Sneakers which push the envelope and set standards.

Sneaker customizer Intrxn happens to fall into all three groups. From simple reconstructions to patterns and designs, Intrxn can do it all. He’s even gone as far as creating an entirely new sneaker, the Genesis by Intrxn, which were told is only the beginning of what’s to come. With the amount of talent and skill Intrxn has it should come as no surprise that he’s been featured on Sneaker Obsession more then a dozen times and continues to be one of the most covered customizers.

We’re about to chalk another one up for Intrxn too as we have just been provided with some exclusive images of a very special Air Jordan 12 he recently wrapped up. The project was to be kept secretive at the request of the customer who commissioned Intrxn to do the job, but thankfully being the loyal supporters we are, we managed to squeeze some pictures and info outta Intrxn to share with you.

For complete details about the sneakers in the words of Intrxn himself, and for additional photos please click here.

In the words of Intrxn:

Elvis T. from Chicago contracted me to work on a very special Jordan. The rule was that I was to do something I have never done before. The Jordan 12 release date correlates to Jay-Z’s 1997 distribution deal with Def Jam Records. Following the death of Notorious B.I.G. he worked with P. Diddy to produce “In My Lifetime” and the record “Reasonable Doubt.” If you get a chance to catch these shoes in person you can notice the detail that acknowledges inspiration from Elvis himself, Jay-Z, Biggie, and Alexander McQueen. The conceptual approach includes undertones regarding these men’s work ethic and the theme, “Man or Machine.” As far as colorway, the shoe was created to match Elvis’ shirt and vest. He divulged that his fashion sense is all about making statements in a clean and classy manner. If I had one word to describe the work I did for him it would be “sculpture.” Everyone who is attending the Jay-Z concert on Thursday March 18th keep an eye out for Elvis in the double stretch black Hummer!

Laser etched quotes are:

Jay-Z “In My Lifetime”

Biggie “It Was All a Dream”

AMQ “We are the Fashion World’s Incubator”
Elvis “You Get Out of Life What You Put In”

Air Jordan 25th Anniversary T-Shirts

Joe — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:32:15 +0000

One of the biggest advantages to Jordan Brand coming about in 1997 was the fact it allowed Michael Jordan to build an empire around much more then just sneakers. Athletic apparel and sporting accessories were all eventually introduced under the Jordan Brand umbrella, as were articles of clothing such as hoodies, jackets and hats.

As many company’s do these days, the Brand started producing specially designed t-shirts to accompany certain releases, giving those who bought the sneakers the option of scooping up the perfect tee to match. With 25years of Air Jordan history and Jordan Brand being extremely excited about their 25th Anniversary Collection, they’ve put together a lineup of t-shirts to match the shoes in the lineup.

We aren’t quite sure if the t-shirts will be US bound, although we hope so, but we do know they’ll become available on March 20th at Nike Harajuku. Don’t hold out on us JB, the Air Jordan heads in the States need these!

Air Jordan 1 Phat “Marine Blue”

Joe — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:38:55 +0000

Signature Air Jordan colorways are arguably some of the safest color schemes for Jordan Brand to go with, considering they’ve proven time after time to be top sellers on a handful of models. That’s not to say though that the new colorups Jordan Brand whips up aren’t something to talk about. Take for example this Air Jordan 1 Phat “Marine Blue”. While I’m not the biggest fan on the choice of materials, a mesh with some sort of material (plastic?) laid over certain sections, but the color option is pretty dope in my option and would go real nice with the right fit. A white Swoosh may have been nice to go along with the white mid-sole, along with a little leather and not some much mesh, but it is what it is.

The sneakers are available on eBay and at select Jordan Brand retailers in men’s sizes and as a limited release. Additional photos follow after the jump thanks to TSG.

Air Jordan 13 Retro “Flint Grey” – Holiday 2010 Release

Joe — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:08:20 +0000

Yesterday when we announced that the Air Jordan 13 Retro White/True Red was expected to be part of Jordan Brand’s Holiday 2010 Releases many of you were ecstatic about the news. That leads us to believe a lot of you will be just as happy, if not more happier with this.

According to rumors and style numbers provided for JB’s Holiday 2010 release the Air Jordan 13 Retro – White/True Red won’t be the only XIII hitting retailers. It’s also suspected that the Flint Grey’s will be released as a retro, possibly in December. The Flint Grey’s happen to be my favorite of the 13’s and luckily I was able to get a pair of the retros in my current size back in 2005, the last time they were released. I’m hoping I can do the same this year since my current ones are beat to hell since they get a lot of usage. I’d also like to scoop a pair of the White/True Red’s since those haven’t been released since they first hit the market back in ‘98. Needless to say I don’t fit in the OG’s anymore. Could this be a possible pack coming our way? If so it’d be the first and only pack from Jordan Brand thus far which I’d cop.

Stay tuned for further details.

Air Jordan 2010 – Black/Flint Grey–Varsity Red

Joe — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:01:59 +0000

As the Air Jordan 2010 continues to surface in a variety of colorways it appears that more and more people are starting to take a liking to the sneakers. Some still can’t get over the translucent window on the side of the upper, stating you feel it ruins the entire sneaker no matter what colorway they come in and no matter how they may perform as a basketball sneaker. Understandable. The shoe defiantly doesn’t work for everybody, as no single shoe really does, but I gotta be honest, I think they’re starting to grow on me and I originally hated the shoes until I was able to see them in person and try em on.

Just like any Air Jordan, you can expect the Air Jordan 2010 to eventually be released in enough colorways to fill your closet, a lot of which will use colors that can be found incorporated into a slew of Jordans. Flint Grey is one of those very colors and it just so happens to be worked into this Black/Flint Grey-Varsity Red Air Jordan 2010. The upper features a combo of perforated leather in Flint Grey and nubuck in Black, with clear panels along the toe and heel. The pictures aren’t the greatest but it appears the mid-sole uses Flint Grey as well with a translucent outsole displaying a slab of Varsity Red beneath it.

No official release details are available at this time but from what we’ve seen in Jordan Brand’s catalog the sneakers are expected to hit retailers in June. When we know more you’ll know more, until then click here to check out the photos. Via: taobao

Air Jordan 13 Retro – White/Black/True Red – Holiday 2010 Release

Joe — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:34:32 +0000

My day just got a whole lot better. According to rumors and the list of Jordan Brand’s Holiday 2010 Releases the Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release later this year in the classic White/Black-True Red color scheme.

Ever since these sneakers released in January of 1998 they’ve remained as one of my all-time favorite Jordans. Some of you may even recall me mentioning this on Twitter from time to time, and remember the pictures I’ve posted of me rocking the Flint Grey’s on almost a daily basis.

We can’t be exact just yet but it’s believed that the Air Jordan 13 Retro will be one of Jordan Brand’s big December releases. Each year they give us a little something around the Christmas season which turns out to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year and rumors are floating high that this will be one of those exact releases this year, with the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” being the other big December release for the brand.

When further details can be confirmed we’ll be sure to let you know.

Air Jordan Alpha 1 – White/Black-Varsity Red

Joe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:36 +0000

It’s not easy to follow in the footsteps of the worlds most iconic basketball sneaker but the Air Jordan Alpha 1 has sure been doing a pretty good job at it. As a revamped model of the OG Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan Alpha 1 carries the same silhouette as the original with the addition of performance-ready features such as a full length Zoom Air bag and perforated leather. Just like it’s big bro the Alpha 1 will launch in a number of colorways providing you with an lineup that’ll match with pretty much any outfit you throw together.

Following up on the Air Jordan Alpha 1 in White/Black-Varsity Red we showed you a few days ago we now bring you a look at another Alpha 1 using the same three colors in a totally different combination. The shoes start off with a White leather base and feature heavy usage of Black on the lining, mid-sole and patent leather Swoosh. A slight touch of Varsity Red is then added to the Jordan Wings logo and to the Jumpman logos on the tongue and heel.

No official release date is available at this time but we do suspect them to arrive at US distributors sometime between April and May. If you can’t wait until then Dunk.cn has a few sizes in stock and ready to ship to those who are eligible. Stay tuned for further details and click here to take another look at the shoes.

Jordan Brand Announces the Bin 23 Collection

Joe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:08:30 +0000

A lot of Jordan fans and collectors have recently been feeling as if Jordan Brand has been cutting them short of premium releases and still sticking em with the premium prices regardless of the fact. Those of us who grew up in the 80’s and were deep in the game in the early 90’s can remember the days when every pair of Jordan’s was pretty much a premium pair due to their high grade materials and the exceptional quality that went into each pair. Those days unfortunately came to an end though, as most good things do, and the quality started to slack and the prices started to rise.

Knowing just what we’re talking about and knowing we’re looking for premium releases Jordan Brand has answered our call and introduced the Bin 23 Collection with the Brown Croc Air Jordan Retro II being the first release from the collection. Think of it as a premium collection, in limited quantities, with each pair individually numbered. Something for the true collectors out there who won’t mind paying a little extra for something truly special.

For a full description of the Bin 23 Collection click here.

Jordan is proud to announce the introduction of the Bin 23 collection. Bin 23 is a remarkable collection of Air Jordans I-XX3. When the time is right, select shoes from history’s most revered line of footwear will appear in exceptional releases conceived for the true connoisseur. This is where experimental and imagined Air Jordan designs, now aged to perfection, finally spring to life. In essence, Bin 23 holds lost stories, resurrected by passion, that are finally ready to be whispered again. Each pair is a treasure, worthy of greatness.

The first offering in the Bin 23 collection is the Air Jordan Retro 2 Premio. The Air Jordan 2 Retro Premio pays tribute to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined style of the original Air Jordan II, utilizing a rich, supple chocolate brown leather and exquisite attention to detail in a fitting homage to the original Air Jordan II’s legacy. The Air Jordan Retro 2 Premio, and all other offerings in the Bin 23 collection, carry the Bin 23 seal, are individually numbered and available in very limited quantities.