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Air Jordan XI (11) Retro - “Space Jam”

PING — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:43:17 +0000

It is official, for those of you planning out your Black Friday shopping agendas, it is time to add this gem to your list. The big question now is: “TV at Best Buy or the AJXI Space Jams?”

Yes, its true, this Black Friday (November 27) JB will be releasing what many consider their holy grails for your Holiday 2009 consumption. Check out these detailed pics from MarqueeSole, but the only slight differences will be the non-reversed Jumpman logo on the side and the blue Jumpman on the outsole as opposed to the 2000 version’s white.

Let the camp outs begin!

Jordan Brand - September 2009 Release Catalog

PING — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:18:38 +0000

Jordan Brand just released their Summer/Early Fall Catalog to the public. Here are some of the highlights for September which include:

Jordan Sixty Plus (White/Del Sol-V Royal)
Air Jordan 2009 HOF
Air Jordan 1 Retro High HOF
Air Jordan 6 Rings HOF
Air Jordan Retro 1 (Black/Shadow Grey, Grand Purple/V Maize)
Jordan Pro Classic
Jordan Phly Legend Premier
Jordan Flight 45

Jordan Sixty Plus, White/Del Sol-V Royal, 9/19/2009 ($150)

Air Jordan 1 High HOF, Black/V Red-Metallic Gold, 9/5/2009 ($125)

Jordan 6 Rings HOF, Black/V Red-Metallic Gold, 9/5/2009 ($175)

Air Jordan 2009 HOF, Black/V Red-Metallic Gold, 9/5/2009 ($200)

Air Jordan 1 Retro High, Black/Shadow Grey-White, ($110)

Air Jordan 1 High Strap, Grand Purple/V Maize-White, ($110)

For some more of the September releases check out Jumpman23.com

Jordan Brand - August 2009 Release Catalog

PING — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:04:11 +0000

Jordan Brand just released their Summer/Early Fall Catalog to the public. Here are some of the highlights for August which include:

Air Jordan Fusion 4 (Black/Varsity Red-Stealth, White/V Red-Cement, Off White/Military Blue-Gray)
Air Jordan 7 Retro (Charcoal/Purple, White/V Red-Black)
Jordan Sixty Plus (Black/White-V Red)
Air Jordan 1 Retro (White/Ginger-Brown Elephant, Black/Anthracite, White/Shadow Grey)
Jordan Elements
Jordan Flipsyde
Jordan Phly Legend Premier
Jordan Pro Classic

Jordan Sixty Plus, Black/White-V Red, 8/15/2009 ($150)

AJF 4, Black/V Red-Stealth, 8/29/2009 ($145)

AJF 4, Off White/Military Blue-Grey, 8/1/2009 ($145)

AJF 4, White/V Red-Cement Grey, 8/8/2009 ($145)

Air Jordan 7 Retro, Blk Dark Charcoal/Purple, 8/22/2009 ($135)

Air Jordan 7 Retro, White/V Red-Black, 8/22/2009 ($135)

Air Jordan 1 Retro Strap, White/Madeira Ginger-Brown Elephant, ($110)

Air Jordan 1 Retro High, Black/Black-Anthracite, ($110)

Air Jordan 1 Phat Low, White/Shadow Grey, ($95)

For some more of the August releases check out Jumpman23.com

Jordan Brand - July 2009 Release Catalog

PING — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:15 +0000

Jordan Brand just released their Summer/Early Fall Catalog to the public. Here are some of the highlights for July which include:

Air Jordan 1 Retro High (Black/Varsity Red-White, White/Black-Clover)
Air Jordan 1 Retro High (Sea Green, Varsity Red, Grand Purple)
Jordan Flight 45 (Black/Varsity Red-Stealth, White/University Blue, White/Varsity Red-Black)
Jordan Schoolin’
Jordan Elements
Jordan Jeter Captain
Jordan Pro Classic

Air Jordan 1 Retro High, Black/V Red-White, 7/11/2009 ($110)

Air Jordan 1 Retro High, White/Black-Clover, 7/11/2009 ($110)

AFJ 4, White/V Red-Black, 7/1/2009 ($145)

Jordan Flight 45, Black/V Red-Stealth, 7/25/2009 ($120)

Jordan Flight 45, White/V Red-Black, 7/25/2009 ($120)

For some more of the July releases check out Jumpman23.com

AJF IV (4) - “Mars Blackmon” - Released

PING — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:46:14 +0000

Hate all you want on the AJ Fusions, but if you can appreciate sneaker design, then there are many of these fusions that should definitely be on some people’s lists, including these…

…the Air Jordan Fusion IV (4) “Mars Blackmon” in the Varsity Red/White colorway. These feature many of our favorite pieces from the AJ 4’s, get them now at a Footlocker near you.

Via Footlocker Unlocked.

Check out Kobe’s Kicks on Kimmel

PING — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:37:04 +0000

Lookie at what NBA Finals MVP Mr. Bryant was rockin’ on the Jimmy Kimmel show this past Friday…just a little Air Jordan 1 Black/Royal action. Shoes lookin’ fresh too!

Via Kenlu.

Nike Dunk High SB - Gucci 2009

PING — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:50 +0000

The popular Nike Dunk High SB “Gucci” is back, and these SB’s have the fat tongue! As you know, there is another Nike Dunk dubbed the “Gucci Ostrich” that will be dropping at House of Hoops later this October. Well these most recent shots of the Dunk Gucci are more true to the previous releases.

These will be a Quickstrike re-release (previously released in 2005) this coming Winter, featuring a little bit less fraying going on with the denim, and a higher quality denim in general. Check out the sweet comparison photos from REVIVE below.

Via REVIVE.

Air Jordan XII (12) - Rising Sun

PING — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:12:30 +0000

We all know this is the big year for you to boost your Jordan XII collection, with the recent drop of the black/blue Nubucks, and the anticipated release of some classic OG colorways (bred, red/white, etc.). Part of this slew of AJ 12’s will include these…dubbed the Rising Sun. The origin of the name was probably due to the shoe’s design with perforations revealing a sort of fresh rising sun feel. Predominately decked in white, and a few red accents in the tongue and heel tab - these would’ve probably been a better release BEFORE summer, but hey what do we know…

Release is set for later this year in October 2009. Be careful, though, these look like any bit of dust will be seen.

Pics Via KATC and X-Kicks.

Nike Hypermax “McFly” - Power Laces not included…

PING — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:02:37 +0000

Not much need be said about these. I’ll first start with a short video clip for you viewing pleasure:

So in that scene from Back to the Future 2 with Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) where he’s wearing the Nike Air Mag, the year is 2015 - although we’re not quite to 2015, and probably no where near seeing a shoe like that, for all you Back to the Future nuts out there, these new kicks will definitely suit your style.

The Nike “McFly” Hypermax features a futuristic colorway (Jetstream Grey/Pale Blue/Hot Pink) and draws inspiration from parts of the Mag shoe such as the ankle strap and standout liner. Some other features include the NFW (No Flywire) Technology, nylon upper, and full air strip on the sole.

These kicks have dropped in Asia, and is rumored to be seen stateside later this year at select House of Hoops.

Via Sneaker Files and SOLE COLLECTOR.

Nike SB Dunk Low x NJ Skate Shop “Toxic Avenger”

PING — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:33:31 +0000

Gotta give some some local NJ love to NJ Skate Shop and to our very own superhero hailing from the Duurty, the Toxic Avenger. Seen here is a first look at the Nike SB Dunk Low designed by NJ Skate Shop, and inspired by the comic superhero Toxic Avenger.

Nice use of colors here, with the bright neon green midsole and sharp red swoosh, blended with the tans and browns of the upper to create a look for Nike Snowboarder Gigi Ruf (check out the logo on the shoe). No fat tongue here anymore, but a nicely done pair of kicks nonetheless.

Release info soon to come, hopefully…

Via KATC.