Amidst all the Jordan Retro heat set to drop in 2010, the Air Jordan 1 AJKO might fall between the cracks. It’s not necessarily part of the Air Jordan I-XX3Legacy, and many younger Jordan collectors today may not readily recognize it in a line-up, but it still is old-school heat. Here are additional images of the AJKO in the original White/Varsity Red-Black colourway but with vintage treatment; the aged midsoles and bottom soles is used to give these the certified retro look, although many might not be keen to it. We’ll let you know when these officially drop in the states. via taobao.

Air Jordan 1 AJKO Retro
Style: 402297-101
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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We love out to make look out for our readers, facilitating the excitement of finding gems on eBay.  We’ve given you a chance to find a bunch of some grails, never-released samples, and early releases, but this might take the cake.  To quote the seller, this is the ‘get it while you can’ auction of all auctions.

Sure you can find a pair of OG Bred 1’s or Titanium XX3’s.  But how often will you get a chance at the super exclusive Gatorade Jordan Cooler?  Let’s not forget only 23 were produce, none available for sale; featuring 6 unopened special edition bottles with one signed by MJ himself, along with a special engraved commemorative plaque.  Or how about one of the Shepard Fairy Jordan posters that were limited to 523 prints?  Still not enough?  Throw in the Mitchell & Ness Slam Dunk 20th Anniversary jersey that released back in 2007 and you have an all-round collectors set.  Sure you’d rather have a DS pair of Jordan 1’s, but who else do you know will ever be able to brag about the Gatorade Cooler?  Check out the auction from  grandpajoeburst on eBay.

eBay Auction includes:
Gatorade ‘23 Then. Now. Forever.’ Commemorative Cooler (1 of 23)
OG Air Jordan 1 Bred sz 10.5
Air Jordan XX3 Titanium sz 10
Shepard Fairy Jordan Poster (1 of 523)
Mitchell & Ness Michael Jordan Slam Dunk 20th Anniversary Jersey

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Here comes another white and blue Air Jordan Icons.  This time, it’s the darker navy shade instead of University/Carolina, and there’s alot more of it.  Both the massive midsole and framed side panel are just shy of blue-black, and the simple contrast with the white tumbled leahter sections is quite appealing.  Stick with Sneaker News and we’ll let you know about these and all Air Jordna Icons release dates.  via Kinstor

Style: 393852-102

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Among all the Air Jordan fusions/hybrids that have released over the last few years, the Air Jordan Icons stands alone in that Michael Jordan never wore the kicks that the Icons was inspired by – the Air Jordan XX and Air Jordan XX3. Here’s a look at the oft-used, iconic UNC colourway of White and University Blue on the Air Jordan Icons. The University Blue color-blocking steals the spotlight, as it is featured on the inner lining, delicate pattern on the side panels, midsole, and the IPS cushioning on the sole. We’ll give you a heads up on a stateside release, but these are available via overseas purchase at TaoBao.

Color: White/University Blue
Style: 393852-101

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Michael Jordan’s signature is often displayed in subtle ways on Air Jordan sneakers.  The Air Jordan XX3 might be the best example, with its black and red edition sporting multitudes of the signatures laser etched on the toebox, plus the side panels that blend MJ’s flowy John Hancock with UNC’s signature argyle pattern.

Those kicks and two other heavyweights from the Jordan legacy are pictured above with Upper Deck-endorsed signatures.  To the left are the Carmine Air Jordan VI, along with the banned black and red AJ1 High.  take a look at more photos after the jump, and stick with Sneaker News for the hottest Air Jordans.  via SC

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Let’s take another close-up look at one of the upcoming Air Jordan Icons colourways.  This one is covered in a black mix of buttery smooth leather and nubuck, the latter of which is perforated and covered in flowy Air Jordan XX3 style white embroidery.  The white outsole isn’t going to stay clean unless you play indoors, but that’s the best place to utilize the IPS traction pods anyway.  Click through the jump below to see over a dozen detailed images.  via Kinstor

Style: 393852-001

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There’s always something about looking at stuff we can’t buy.  Window shopping is a bitter sweet thing because although there’s a sense of knowing we might never get our hands on something, we love to daydream of how great it would be to have possession of ‘em.  Like the White/Red Collection on view at Niketown NYC, that’s what it’s like when viewing the Silver Anniversary Collection.  If you haven’t caught on, the selection of shoes released in each set aren’t random.  It’s going by roman numeral suffix order.  First it was all Jay’s ending in I, then II, and now we get the third treatment.  Ergo a white silver edition of the Jordan III, VIII, XIII XIX and XX3. Though many Jordan purists give more love to the earlier models, even the 19 and 23 look crispy.  The next 5 are shortly to come.  via Jumpman23

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We saw catalog images of the new Air Jordan Icons a while ago, and more recently got a look at the black and red pair set for a March 2010 release.  This is our first up-close look at the new shoe that seems to be a combination of elements from Air Jordans XX and XX3.  The AJXX’s tooling and IPS traction system are unmistakable, as is the flowing side panel embroidery that splits the difference between an argyle pattern and MJ’s own signature.  Lots of people slept on the XX3, are these an improvement?  via FC.T

Style: 393852-001

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While Jared Jeffries and the New York Knicks may be off to another lackluster start this season, Jared’s Air Jordan PE game is officially in overdrive.  We’ve recently shown you some of Jared Jeffries’ fresh personalized Jordan kicks like the XX3 Low, as well as home and away colorways of the Air Jordan V.  Now, we bring you a look at another perk of his Air Jordan affiliation, the Air Jordan VIII Low in a home Knicks color scheme. The shoe sports a White leather upper with a section of Grey on the heel and splashes of Royal and Orange on the midsole and outsole. As with many of his other PE’s Jeffries’ number 20 is stitched into the heel. If you’re a Knicks fan struggling to get through another rough season, maybe these kicks can brighten your day a little. You can cop this pair of size 17’s now from sole_supreme on eBay.

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Some of you might have seen these and some of you may not have seen them since we launched them late Friday afternoon, so we’ve put all the photos into one post for your enjoyment. Created as a sort of sequel to the ‘History of Flight’ white-on-white collection, this massive spread adds in some Chicago hometown flavor.  We have over six pages of exclusive photos after the jump, including detailed shots of every one of the first twenty-four Air Jordans in this brand new palette.  You might notice that the Air Jordan 2010 is absent, which makes us wonder if Dwyane Wade will pop up in something similar at the American Airlines Center.

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New York Knicks forward, Jared Jeffries hasn’t exactly been setting the league ablaze with his play this year. The Knicks are off to a 1-9 start, and despite a lack of substantial playing time in that stretch, Jeffries has been making some noise with his kicks instead. Despite the struggles of Jeffries and his team, he still has his Air Jordan PE’s to take consolation in. Last week, we gave you a look at a fresh pair of Air Jordan XX3 PE’s created for Jeffries, and now we turn our attention to a personalized Air Jordan V well-suited for Knicks away games. The shoe sports a Black nubuck upper with the traditional Red and Silver accents replaced with some touches of Blue Ribbon and Orange Flash (although it looks more Red in these photos). Keep reading for a look at some more pics and stay tuned for more PE heat from Jared Jeffries. Via Shoesholic.

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That we’re focused on the Air Jordans worn by a guy who doesn’t score much should let you know that something is going on here.  It’s far less crazy that Marcus Jordan is wearing the Air Jordan XI (11) Retro ‘Space Jam’ over six weeks before its retail release than adidas canceling their $3 million contract with the University of Central Florida over Jordan Jr. wearing his legendary dad’s kicks.  Perhaps the craziest part is that this story is generating alot of mainstream press for something about sneakers, so while Jordan Brand is getting some free publicity, we can’t help but wonder if some fans might think adidas rash in their decision.  Photos via Shoesholic

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When it comes to Jordan Brand and the Air Jordan series, the ‘icons’ that might first come to mind are, of course, the Jumpman, and probably the OG ‘Wings’ logo (not to mention frozen moments after jumpers in Cleveland and SLC).  Strange, then, to see a sneaker dubbed Air Jordan Icons when they’re derived from two shoes that MJ never wore on an NBA floor.  This lifestyle fusion model is essentially a pairing of the dope computerized embroidery on the Air Jordan XX3 (23) with the AJXX’s tooling and IPS (Independent Podular Suspension) system.  Expect this pair in March of next year.  via SC

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Jared Jeffries is dangerously close to the Fred Jones line (read: JB needs a guy in New York, but maybe someone who scores more than 5 a game?) and might be the least high-profile NBA player on Jordan Brand’s roster.  The former Hoosier might not play more than 20 or so minutes a night, but dude has some of the dopest Air Jordan XX3 PEs we’ve seen.  University of Virginia basketball was at its peak while MJ was at Chapel Hill, so we’re a little surprised to see their colours look so good on the UNC-inspired ‘argyle’ side panels.  Then again, while Jeffries’ best years may have been in school, the Knicks palette on this sleek AJ XX3 has a strictly-professional look.  via FC.T

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We already had an Air Jordan Force XX (20), Air Jordan 1 inspired by the AJXX3 and a lowtop AJ1 for kids with laser etching on the straps and side panels.  Aside from a Fusion XX3, the only possible place to go next with these parts is an Air Jordan 1 with AJXX styling.  Just like the XX3-inspired model featured the more recent release’s signature side panels, this AJ1 adds bronze laser etching to the side panels and covers them with a translucent Swoosh.  Black suede on the heel and red patent leather wings prove that hybridized Jays can look and feel quite natural.  Expect a 2010 release for this one.  via Osneaker

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Jordans as it is sometimes known is a line of sneakers called Air Jordan created by Nike through it’s endorsement deal with Michael Jordan. Below is a brief history of Jordans.

In 1984 Nike had a serious problem on its hands, it was falling victim to the fast pace sportswear market. Nike was suffering from the “white man jogging brand” image and lacked any credibility in the basketball market. As Michael Jordan entered the NBA in 1984, Nike saw an opportunity and quickly signed him to a five year $2.5 million dollar deal. Nike soon introduced the Air Jordan 1 which turned the sneaker industry upside down. Before the Air Jordan 1 came along, basketball sneakers were mostly white, the Air Jordan 1 was a bold black and red which the NBA would banned from the league. Michael Jordan wore them anyway resulting in fines of upto $5000 a game, Nike happily paid those fines and in turn used this as a marketing opportunity. Since, the Air Jordan brand of sneakers has become the best selling basketball sneaker line since the Air Jordan 1.

The Air Jordan Legacy Numbered Signature Sneakers started with the Air Jordan 1 and ended with the Air Jordan XX3 (23), yet Brand Jordan as the company is known since Nike spun it off into its own company, put out the Air Jordan 2009 the latest sneaker that’s suppose to continue the Air Jordan Legacy Sneaker series. In 2010, Brand Jordan is planning the introduction of the Air Jordan 2010 around the NBA All-Star Game as it has done since the original Air Jordan 1.

Today, Brand Jordan puts out a large number of sneakers outside of the yearly signature sneakers, some of the more successful ones include the Air Jordan Spiz’ike, Air Jordan Six Rings, Air Jordan Sixty Plus. In 2008, Brand Jordan and Nike Air Force 1 created a series of sneakers that fuses the Air Force 1 and a numbered Air Jordan starting with the Air Jordan XII called the AJF 12. This series is officially “AJF” or Air Jordan Force, it is sometimes known as Air Jordan Force Fusion or Air Jordan Fusion.

Air Jordan sneakers are heavily collected and appreciates in value as with any other other collectible.

RESOURCES:

> Air Jordan – History of the Franchise
Learn more about each of the Air Jordan Numbered Signature Sneakers.

> Air Jordan News
Get the latest news about Air Jordans.

> Air Jordan Release Dates
Learn about when Air Jordans release.

> Jumpman23.com
Official Brand Jordan website.

> Nikestore – Air Jordan
The official store of Air Jordan Sneakers