In the majority of his 14 NBA seasons, Eddie Jones wore Jordan Brand kicks.  His Air Jordan Swift 6 was among the first non-MJ JB signature sneakers.  EJ was once considered an All-Star talent, but by the time he ended up with the Memphis Grizzlies, he was clearly designated as a role player.  At least he had dope kicks the entire time!  Here’s an Air Jordan V Eddie Jones PE that comes in black nubuck, and looks like, well, the ‘Nubuck’ AJ XII color scheme.  Very nice stuff, and considering Jones is now out of the Association, it’s very likely these pics will be the only time you ever see them.  via Kenlu

Style: JBM412-M9-C1 LN4
Color: Black/University Blue

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The Sneaker News March Madness Sneaker Tournament kicked off with a bang last night, as voting for the Air Jordan bracket got underway. For day 2, we turn our attention to the Air Force 1 and some of the legendary versions of the classic shoe. As opposed to the Jordan bracket, there should be a little more parity with the AF1 region, being that the strength of the field is spread out a little more evenly and there are fewer clear-cut favorites. Keep reading after the jump to place your Round 1 votes for the Air Force 1 bracket and check back Monday to see who survives and who goes back into storage.

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The Air Jordan Spiz’ike combines Jays III-VI in as seamless a hybrid model as the sneaker world has seen.  Parts from the Air Jordan III include the unmistakable midsole tooling and outsole, and normally, the elephant print heel and toe cups.  On the Stealth Spiz’ikes, though, these sections might appear to be black-on-black elephant print, but a closer look reveals AJXX-style laser etching.  It’s a nice unique touch on one of the hottest colorways of the Spiz’ike yet, so be sure to check out more photos after the jump.  via Kinstor

Style: 315371-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth

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Nearly year ago at the heels of FC Barcelona’s triumph over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League, Sneaker News reported a special colorway of the Nike Blazer with FC Barcelona‘s crest on the tongue-tag and heel. It’s been quite some time since Barcelona’s victory, and that Nike Blazer has gone through minor changes. While it maintains the upper design and striped pattern on the rear, the FC Barcelona logo is no longer visible. Nonetheless, the colorway and use of patterns and materials is a nice touch. Like what you see? Grab a pair from JBseller on eBay.

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Supra isn’t the only skateboarding sneaker company who’s keyed in on tomorrow’s holiday.  Nike SB is set to drop two Quickstrike releases on St. Patrick’s Day in the form of the ‘Wallenburg’ SB Dunk Low and one of the craziest Blazer High SBs we’ve seen in a while.  The Blazers mix blue striping into Zebra’d side panels, while the Dunks are unique for commemorating the SF steps for which they were named by coloring in half of the midsole.  Atlas will have these at 11am tomorrow morning.

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Not only has adidas Originals given Kazuki quite a bit of design input, but they’re starting to borrow from his standouts.  With the adidas Originals Rod Laver Vintage, they’re not an official collaboration, but like his kzkLOT Superstar ’80s, these joints are remade with a mesh upper.  That means they’re lighter and more breathable than ever before, perfect for summer, all while keeping with the impeccable Rod Laver style.  Expect them at your local adidas Originals retailer any day now.  via GQ

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Many of Jordan Brand’s Team Jordan Footwear Line-up takes fresh design with a hint of OG Air Jordan flavor. The Air Jordan Ol’School III 5/8 takes a number of design cues from Air Jordans of the past but still maintain individuality; the mountain-range midsole says Air Jordan VII while the air unit and colorway say Air Jordan IV. The Ol’School III has been more popular on the court than on the street, as some notable Jordan Brand NBAers have worn this model in games. Originally set with a $100 price-tag, the Air Jordan Ol’School III 5/8 can be yours for a fraction of the price from JBseller on eBay.

Style: 385470-001
Color: Black/Stealight-Varsity Red

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Each year, the Boston Celtics break out special uniforms to celebrate what’s gotta be the most popular holiday in their heavily-Irish-influenced city.  St. Patrick’s Day means green and gold like Notre Dame, and the Detroit Pistons couldn’t keep up in this fight.  The C’s stomped the D by a quarter-century’s worth of points, and shooting guard Ray Allen made sure luck was on his side by wearing some hot gold-on-white Air Jordan Hallowed Grounds.  Green on the Jumpman insignia and medial heel clover embroidery made these a perfect match during last night’s beatdown, and you can see more photos after the jump.  via Yahoo!

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Just like Texas, Gonzaga University is a Nike Basketball school with an 8 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.  And just like the Longhorns, the Bulldogs have a dope Nike Hyperdunk PE to take to the courts.  For whatever reason, the tournament committee loves to send the Zags 3000 miles east, but their Hyperdunk PEs are ready for wherever they might play or whatever they might wear.  This pair sports a dope navy-to-white gradient on the red-Flywire-equipped side panels.  Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more NCAA Player Exclusive sneakers as we roll toward Indianapolis.

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Going with an ongoing capsule for a number of seasons now, Reebok is to release a pack inspired by the contemporary art of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Somehow we ended u seeing the Fall/Winter Basquiat stuff before the upcoming season, but now we get to see the full Spring/Summer lookbook. The S/S’ aesthetics are specifically taken from Basquiat’s 1981 Untitled piece, also known as Suite of Fourteen Drawings. The pack will consist of an Omni Pump Lite and BB4600 Hi, as well as an Pump Aerobic Mid Lite Trainer Mid for women. In fact, you may have already caught a glimpse of the Omni Pumps, as we gave a quick glimpse last Summer. The pack will coincide with tshirts that also fit the design of the sneakers. Dropping this month at select Reebok retailers.  via Provider

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At a glance, the Nike Air Max 97 and AM95 couldn’t be more different.  Then, you consider the tiered design theme and look at something like the upcoming Air Max 24-7, and a lightbulb turns on in your mind.  Another major similarity: the OG colorways seem to be an annual retro release at this point.

Just like the OG Neon Air Max 95, the ‘Silver Bullet’ AM97 dropped last year as an international release, only to be re-retroed again this year.  Stateside sneakerheads will be overjoyed to see this sleek metallic silver runner back on store shelves, and they’re available now from WEST NYC or you can get yours on eBay.

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Given their colorful roster, you just know this isn’t the only way Supra’s going to celebrate tomorrow.  But keeping things on the safe side, the Supra Vaider ‘Clover’ will touch down on St. Patty’s sporting the look O’the day.  These green patent leather Vaiders have bright orange accents all over, including a four-leaf clover embroidered onto the heel.  These will only be available at Factory 413 starting Wednesday, March 17th at Noon PST, with the first 144 pairs accompanied by a matching Supra x Starter snapback cap.

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