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Way back, long before the Jordan Brand offshoot existed, the amount of Nike Air Jordan apparel in the marketplace was significantly less abundant than what we’re used to seeing nowadays. There was only so much Jordan apparel released each season, making it all the more coveted, and in retrospect, it made each piece of original Jordan apparel that much more memorable now. Each year, after the signature Jordan sneaker model (of course), the next most prized item from Nike’s annual Air Jordan collection was undeniably the warm-up suit. In an age where it was much more common to match all your gear from head to toe, the yearly warm-up suit that accompanied each Air Jordan sneaker release was nearly as sought-after as the shoes themselves.
Embodying the same kind of sleek style and slick aesthetic as the beloved Nike Air Jordan sneakers, those early warm-ups were a late 80′s/early 90′s status symbol, just like the kicks they complemented. With today’s oversaturated market and the overwhelming flood of Jordan Brand apparel filling every store, this type of phenomenon hasn’t been captured in quite some time. The classic Jordan sneaker models have pretty much all been retroed at this point, but when (if ever) will we see the return of some of this timelessly fresh gear? Keep reading to take a look at some forgotten Air Jordan flavor in the Bred installment of our vintage Air Jordan warm-up retrospective, and stay tuned for more coming later this week. Images via Flattophitop.
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Jay-Z was one of the David Letterman’s guests on The Late Show this past week; the rap mogul was spotted at the side-entrance of the Ed Sullivan Theatre wearing a classic outfit consisting of a white v-neck t-shirt, designer jeans, and a crispy pair of the adidas Originals Superstar in White and Obsidian with a matching New York Yankees fitted to boot. Spotted alongside Jay-Z was Eminem, who hasn’t been spotted much due to his devotion to Recovery, his next studio album; Em was seen leaving the show wearing a pair of Nike Air Max LTD – the same shoe he wore during his performance with Drake and Lil’ Wayne at the Grammys. Continue reading for another look at Jay-Z and Eminem with their fresh kicks.
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Sneaker News recently showed you a sick quintet of the Nike Air Classic BW designed by HK-based CLOT, celebrating CLOT’s sixth anniversary. One of those great colorways was to commemorate the opening of JUICE in Hong Kong; the all-brown colorway features a mix of premium materials like suede and leather, and you’ll notice a different CLOT logo stamped on the outer toe area of the shoe and the roman numeral VI on the tongue. This pair was dressed with a pair of light green laces for added contrast. Again, these are a special pair made just for the event meaning a release won’t happen, so check out the images after the jump and let us know what you think of this colorway.
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Back in February 21 Mercer released the Nike Air Max 1 Try-on for public purchase. The Try-on is somewhat of a “test pair” of the Nike Air Max 1 iD given to customizers, enabling each to get a visual and physical feel of the Nike iD options. The Try-on features a suede mudguard, mesh toe, paint splatter on the forefoot, heelguard, and upper lace eyelet, and 3M-reflective on the swoosh, all on a light-grey base colorway. The Try-on was once available exclusively at 21 Mercer but a limited run has popped at Sneaker Politics in Lafayette, Louisiana, so pay a visit or give them a call if you need these. via NK.
Sneaker Politics
106 Arnould Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
337.993.3709
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Summer isn’t just for basketball; tennis is as much of an outdoor summer-time sport as shooting hoops can be. Last week we showed you a new colorway of the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 2.3 in all-over neon green colorway. This new colorway of cool grey, neptune blue, white, and electric green features a shout-out to Andre Agassi with the lava splattering that was featured on Agassi’s signature Nike Air Tech Challenge II. The Courtballistec 2.3 features an updated outrigger on the lateral side for better side-to-side movement and a Lunarlite midsole for optimal cushioning. Need a tennis shoe option? This colorway just dropped at Nikestore.
Style: 386171-001
Color: Cool Grey/Neptune Blue-White-Electric Green
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New Balance has done plenty of combat-inspired kicks and tons with Gore-Tex enhancement, and this new pack finds itself somewhere in the middle. The New Balance MTG580 ‘B-3′ and ‘MA-1′ are inspired by bomber jackets and nylon flight jackets, respectively. While the former is somewhat iffy with its apparent lack of sheepskin, the olive green MA-1s are true to their muse with a dope ripstop and GTX upper. These just hit Japanese retailers, so stick with Sneaker News for updates on a possible US drop. via SM
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LeBron’s ’09-’10 season came to an early end, but there’s no denying the spectacular show he put up during the regular season. LeBron James won his second consecutive NBA MVP award this season, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a career-high 8.6 assists per game while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA best 61-21 record. On the night of LeBron’s award reception, King James wore the Nike Air Max LeBron VII MVP Edition that featured a varsity letterman jacket motif. Here’s a look at the Nike LeBron VII P.S. version of the MVP Player Exclusive in the same colorway, featuring a similar upper construction with a gold glitter-infused translucent sole. The inside face of the tongues pays homage to LeBron’s two MVP awards, although he’d be pressed to trade one of them in for a NBA title. There were rumors that LeBron James was slated to wear this pair if he advanced to the NBA Finals. Check out the detailed images after the jump and let us know which MVP Edition – P.S. or Air Max – is better. via LRJ23.
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Stefan Janoski’s deck shoe-inspired Nike SB signature marked a new era of subtlety for the Swoosh’s skate division. We’ve seen a bunch of colorways over the last year, but few have been as eye-catching as the above pictured edition. The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski is set to drop in March 2011 as part of the Spring ’11 lineup, and we can’t wait to see more. These appear to be constructed in suede, though with the Janoskis, there’s always a good chance you’ll see some corduroy. Be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike SB release dates. via N-SB.org
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For the American football fans out West, check out this new pair of the Nike Air Max 24/7 in a fierce Oakland Raiders inspired colorway. The combination of Metallic Silver, Black, and Dark Shadow emanates the ‘Black Hole’ perfectly, but unfortunately for the Raiders fans, these 24/7s will make a lot more noise than the actual Oakland Raider team next season. These are actually a women’s colorway, which is unfortunate for the males because these are definitely one of the best 24/7 colorways to have surfaced. Check out the extra details after the jump and stick with Sneaker News regarding U.S. release info. You can pick up a pair overseas now at LTD.
Style: 397292-001
Color: Metallic Silver/Black-Dark Shadow-Dark Grey
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Seeing as how school just let out in most places, going back there is likely not the top of the vacationing students’ agendas. But for those who look forward to making a statement on the first day of class, check out the upcoming Vans Colored by Crayola Collection for Fall 2010. Vans’ four cornerstone models, the Era, Sk8-Hi, Slip-On and Authentic are all here, with each pair looking like they were colored by hand. Check out the entire collection after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these July releases. via FNG
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