There’s no doubt that this December will be the biggest month for Jordan Brand, but a few changes in release dates and unexpected postponements have surfaced. One of the biggest releases of the month, the Air Jordan XIII ‘Altitude’, has been pushed back one week from December 4th to December 11th. Also releasing on the 11th is the Air Jordan 1 Anodized in Altitude Green. The white colorway of the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV ‘Laser’, which was originally set to release in October, has been pushed back to December 27th. Keep these new release dates in mind while you’re organizing your December finances, and stick with Sneaker News for all your Jordan Brand Release Dates information.

Air Jordan XIII ‘Altitude’
Release Date: December 11th, 2010

Air Jordan 1 Anodized ‘Altitude’
Release Date: December 11th, 2010

Air Jordan Force Fusion IV ‘White Laser’
Release Date: December 27th, 2010

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Here’s a look at some NBA kicks from yesterday’s games; Gilbert Arenas, who has proven to be the most interesting man in the NBA based on his sneaker rotation, wore the Air Jordan XI Space Jam again. Along with the Jams, he wore the Taxi XII, Air Jordan XI Low IE, Air Max Penny, Premio IX, and some Under Armour shoes, making for the most mixed up kick game in the league to this point. The struggling Knicks fell once again, but some notables included Landry Fields’ Kobe V ‘Blackout’ and Ronny Turiaf’s Kobe V PE/iD. Their opponent Carmelo Anthony wore the White/Obsidian Melo M7. Pau Gasol wore his own PE of the Nike Hyperdunk 2010 and teammate Lamar Odom wore a black/white Hyperfuse with what appears to be a message scribbled onto the upper collar. Evan Turner’s Li-Ning Conquer, Bibby’s Air Jordan 2010 Team, Wesley Matthews’ Nike Hyperdunk, and Courtney Lee’s LeBron 8 were some other notables of the night. Check out the entire gallery from yesterday night’s games after the jump! via Yahoo!.

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Ray Allen hid a bunch of his Jordan Brand PEs in New England last year, but here’s a chance to get some crispy Jays courtesy of another JB baller.  Carmelo Anthony will be giving away three *brand new* pairs of his latest signature sneaker, the Air Jordan Melo M7 per day per participating city.  As if that wasn’t dope enough, every pair will be personally signed AND you can win them even before the November 20th release date!  All you have to do is follow @carmeloanthony on Twitter and look out for the clues he’ll be sending out each day.  The first person to figure out each location in Atlanta, Baltimore, Denver, New York and Los Angeles will earn some free kicks, so click the jump below for full contest details. Thanks @Premiumpete

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Deion Sanders’ Air DT Max 96 featured one of the most aggressive designs of the 90′s, with a shredded upper design and a fierce colorway to boot. Is the midsole tearring into the upper, or vice versa? Deion Sanders was known for his defensive prowess in the open field and the man with the charisma and charm needed shoes to go with his personality, and the Air DT Max 96 was a perfect fit. This certainly is not the first Retro release of this colorway this decade but these are still a treat whenever they release (although this version does not feature the popular goalpost logo), so catch them at Nike retailers like Extra Butter or snag a pair now on eBay.

Style: 316408-100
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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The ahead-of-its-time Reebok Insta Pump Fury looked something like futuristic military-grade footwear and this new colorway certainly takes that approach. With a tiger camouflage base layer and black, orange, beige, and grey on the upper, this recently released battle-ready design conjured up by mita sneakers emphasizes the aggressive nature of the Insta Pump Fury. The original textured midsole matches the rugged nature of camouflage print, with mita sneakers’ ‘ms’ logo stitched on the tongue of the shoe. Check out the extra details after the jump and hit up mita sneakers for this one-of-a-kind collaborative release.

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Many of adidas Originals recent collaborative releases have played on Three Stripes’ heritage models, but their latest in-house efforts are more of a play on words.  The adidas Originals Run Softwear is an appropriate name for this sleek running-inspired lowtop whose LunarLon-like sole is soft to the touch.  This first colorway was a great choice, as its mix of grey and black with teal accents is so versatile you could rock them with almost any outfit imaginable.  Have a look at more shots to picture how they’d look on your feet, and grab a pair today from adidas Originals retailers like Caliroots.

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Rapper x sneaker collaborations are nothing new at this point, but historically, there have been a lot more misses than hits. Last year, Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy defied the odds and raised the bar for future entertainer-designed sneaker endeavors, and now producer extraordinaire Swizz Beats takes his own stab at the shoe design game. In a team-up with Reebok, Swizz has helped whip up a brand new sneaker that is sure to turn a few heads when it hits retail in 2011. The shoe sports a high cut with clean lines and an extra high tongue featuring a king-size Reebok “R” tongue label, but the standout feature has to be interesting midsole design, featuring a Zig-ish pattern that creeps almost halfway up the midsole towards the rear of the shoe. Check out another pic after the jump and let us know what you think. We’ll keep you posted on more developments from the Swizz Beats x Reebok partnership.

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The Air Jordan VI ‘Carmine’ is on many ‘greatest-Jordans-all-time’ lists and the recent packaged Retro release that paired the Carmine VI with a nubuck-uppered pair of the Air Jordan XVII was a highly successful release for Jordan Brand. The Carmines itself fetch more than the cost of the entire package and rightfully so; it’s an original colorway of the shoe that Jordan won his first NBA Championship with (although he didn’t wear the Carmines until the next season),  and the color-blocking itself accentuated the radical design of the Air Jordan VI. What makes this pair even more special is that it’s autographed by the man himself; Michael Jordan’s pristine penmanship is displayed oh-so-beautifully on the upper of the right shoe, making for a perfect (and pricey) display and quite the conversation piece, and it comes with UDA certification so you know these are the real deal. A nice gallery of images await you so take a look and check out the auction from abas15 on eBay.

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Got a sneakerhead-in-training in your family? Check out the Air Jordan 1 and Air Max 95 ‘Neon’ sneaker socks for the little gremlins ages 0-6 months. These little adorable slip-ons will break necks at astounding speed and be perfect for your little one when he’s whippin’ the stroller through the park. Each bootie does its best to capture all the trademark features of each shoe, like the Air Jordan Wings logo on the AJ1 and the plastic Air Unit housing on the bottom sole. If only these were around when we were all twelve-pound sleep and poop machines, right? You can expect two varieties every season, with the Neon 95s and the AJ1s being this season’s drops. These toddler heaters will be sold at retailers like Packer Shoes and other purveyors of the slickest kicks so check out the detailed gallery after the jump and let us know which of the two you like better!

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Starting this Thursday, November 18th to Sunday November 21st, ALIFE/A.R.C. is having their infamous Courtyard Sale featuring Alife footwear, Alife apparel, Nike, Jordan, Adidas and Fila.

Thursday November 18th to Sunday November 21st.
NOON to 8 PM daily.
Up to 50% off of select items.

ALIFE NYC / A.R.C.
158 Rivington Street, New York
Tel: 212.375.8116

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Korean artist Kang S. Lee pointed to the Nike Dunk from his own personal sneaker collection for his latest project, creating abstract ceramic sculptures of the classic Nike high-top basketball shoe. Lee’s depicts the evolution of the Nike Dunk over the years by portraying each ceramic sculpture with a unique trademark, whether it be a tonal cement speckling, split in half with meticulous textiles and graphics printed on the interior, or growing spikes on the toe like fungi thriving on a dead tree. Lee certainly has an interesting take on the Nike Dunk but his collection doesn’t stop with that shoe, as he will complete a series of 50-100 different sculptures of kicks from other brands like Converse, adidas, Reebok and Vans. Check out more at design-milk and let us know which sculpture you like best. via FRESHNESS.

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Carmelo Anthony recently stirred the pot with some interesting comments, stating “I’m not Chris Bosh”, alluding to Bosh’s leaving Toronto in the dust without giving any chance to recuperate from the loss of its star player via a sign-and-trade. Anthony’s desire to leave Denver’s been well documented over the last few months but he’s willing to work out a deal where he leaves the team that drafted him a nice ‘back-up plan’ of sorts by being open to a trade rather than bolting for another team at the end of the season. Anthony also stated that he’s “…like LeBron James”, and we agree; he’s a superstar-caliber player with a signature shoe to call his own, and with the release of the Air Jordan Melo M7, its stronger than its ever been. Here’s a detailed look at the Air Jordan Melo M7 ‘Blackout’; featuring a tonal black upper with hints of metallic silver, the Blackout Melo M7 carries the nickname quite nicely with an interesting material used for the overall construction of the shoe and glossy layers for a SWAT appeal. These are set for a December release so check out the gallery after the jump and let us know what you think of this colorway. via Dunk.

Style: 414843-001
Color: Black/Metallic Silver-University Blue

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