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Air Jordan 2010 – Black/Flint Grey–Varsity Red
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
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
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
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.
Air Jordan 9 “Hornets”
Retro releases are by far head and shoulders above the rest of Jordan Brand’s releases in terms of popularity. While many of us are on the fence when it comes to the new hybrid designs there’s usually no arguments across the board when it comes to the retros. The Air Jordan 6 Retro’s and Air Jordan 2 Retro’s have both been widely accepted and we’re sure the 9’s Jordan Brand has lined up to release throughout 2010 will be no different.
We’ve caught a preview of a few Air Jordan 6 Retro’s which will release within the coming months, such as the Citrus Air Jordan 6, and now thanks to SneakerFiles we’ve got a sneak peek a pair of IX sporting a color scheme inspired by that of the Hornets. Why a Hornets colorway you ask? I’m not sure to be honest but maybe it has something to do with the fact Jordan and the Bulls knocked the Charlotte Hornets outta round 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals in 4 games. Whether that has anything to do with the color choice who knows, who cares, you either like em or you don’t. In my opinion they aren’t bad but the contrast stitching on the upper could throw em off for some people. Just the accents on the inner lining and lace loops with darker shade on the outsole would of been good in my book, without the contrast stitching.
According to reports the sneakers are just a pair of samples at this time and aren’t actually confirmed for an official release so there’s still run for some changes. Stay tuned for further details.
Air Jordan 1 “AJKO” Retro – White/Red
With Jordan Brand celebrating their 25th Anniversary they’ve lined up tons of special releases for the year and have dug deep into the vaults to pull out some goodies which are sure to make some jaws drop. Since the Air Jordan 1 started it all 25yrs ago and literally changed the footwear game forever, we’re sure to see a couple AJ1’s hit distributors throughout the year, none though will even come close to comparing to the Air Jordan 1 “KO”, also known as the “AJKO”, a highly sought after Jordan.
Nobody is really sure what the “KO” stands for, some say it stands for “Knock Out”, and it was never really clear as to why the shoes ever released and what purpose they served with the name, but we do known when it comes to the Air Jordan 1 series, which is already the most sought after model, the AJKO is the rarest of them all going for prices of $3,000+ on eBay. You’ve probably seen images of the White/Black/Red colorway of the KO which is set to release as a retro this Fall but have you’ve laid eyes on this White/Red version yet? I’m not sure if this is an original colorway of the AJKO or not but that shouldn’t matter when it comes to your decision on whether they’re copable or not. To give the sneakers that vintage throwback look a slightly yellowed canvas was used along with a yellowed mid-sole.
We haven’t an official release date just yet but when we know more about both upcoming colorways of the Air Jordan 1 “AJKO” Retro we’ll be sure to fill you in. Via: Gallery2
