The newest combination platter in the Air Jordan Force Fusion menu is the Air Jordan X, Jordan’s first known retirement shoe (the Air Jordan IX was designed before MJ made his announcement). The most interesting feature of the Air Jordan X is surely the bottom sole, which details Jordan’s yearly achievements from his rookie campaign to his retirement, with 1994′s crowning achievement left somewhat blank with a ‘BEYOND’. What might seem like a farewell tribute to Michael Jordan was actually an open-ended good-bye, as Tinker himself stated the Jordan X design was with Jordan’s return in mind. That he did, as Jordan returned late in the ’94-’95 season (they really needed him, the Bulls sans-MJ were a .500 team for most of that season). It returns again in 2010 as part of the Air Jordan Force Fusion Collection, with the ‘Steel’ colorway being the first of such releases. The Steel AJF 10 is set for an October 9th release but House of Hoops in Paris will have them available on October 5th, so take another look after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for all Jordan Brand info and updates.
Style: 414588-101
Color: White/Black-Light Steel Grey
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The Air Jordan Force Fusion continues to push forward as it touches base with one of the more limited Jordan releases of this decade; the Air Jordan IV Black Laser was an online-only release in 2005 but returns once more in Fusion form. When Sneaker News first dropped images of the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV Black Laser, many were happy that the Laser IV made its return, but wished it would have been in its original form. Needless to say, it caused considerable debate among Jordan purists and fans of Fusions, but in the end, these will see a release sometime later this year. You can, however, check out these new detailed images and pick up a pair early for yourself from chrome-knight on eBay.
Style: 384393-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth
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The Air Jordan IV Laser release of 2005 were certainly one of the more memorable Jordan Brand products of this decade – so how will the Air Jordan Force Fusion form fare? Here’s another look at the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV White Laser that is currently set for a release in October. There isn’t much different from the Jordan Retro form and the AJF form but for those who have yet to add Laser IVs to their collection, the Fusion release wouldn’t be a bad replacement. As expected, this released stirred up some debate but regardless of what may of been said, these are certainly one of the best Fusions to date. Take a look at the detailed images after the jump and grab a pair early from chrome-knights on eBay.
Style: 384393-101
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black
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With two colorways on tap for the Holiday 2010 season, the Air Jordan Force Fusion X stands as Jordan Brand’s Q4 ’10′s AJF offering. Perhaps the more eagerly anticipated colorway is the ‘Steel’ pair pictured above, a faithful reproduction of 1994′s original. These joints’ colorblocking is spot-on, but the feature sure to draw praise from purists is the inclusion of the Steel AJX’s checkerboard sockliner. The Ten’s signature striped outsole is also worked into the traditional AF1 traction pattern to maximize the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ cache, and they’ll be available at select JB retailers including Foot Locker in just a couple of weeks: Saturday, October 9th.
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Kanye West’s former partner Amber Rose was spotted sitting at the front row of the House of Holland Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show during London’s Fashion Week over the weekend. Once an exotic dance, the now Ford model has been a notable name in fashion circles, but this recent choice of apparel should be especially pleasing to Sneaker News readers. Amber gave up her regular high heels for a pair of the Air Jordan Force Fusion VIII Playoff that released earlier this year. Rose matched her Jordan’s with a pair of Red House of Holland Linda Farrow sunglasses and a House of Holland bandanna jumpsuit. What do you think of Rose’s outfit and kicks? Definitely a notable Sneaker Moment for Amber Rose or a fashion faux-pas, even at sneaker-head standards? Let us know after the jump.
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Part of the Jordan Brand Holiday 2010 Collection is the Air Jordan Force Fusion X, with two colorways set for arrival. One of the two colorways (and the first colorway previewed by Sneaker News) is the Steel Grey colorway, inspired by the original colorway of the Air Jordan X. The Air Jordan Force Fusion X Steel Grey is expected to release in sizes for the entire family; mens, grade school, pre-school, and toddler sizes will be available once these release. The upper toe features a seamless construction while the rear portion and mudguard, which adopts more of the Air Jordan X styling, has a visible stitch construction. Check out these new images after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for more release info on all Air Jordan releases.
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“The Best of Both Worlds” is the tag-line given to the Air Jordan Force Fusion project, and this upcoming AJF IV Black/Laser might represent that statement to the fullest. Featuring the upper of the Air Jordan IV Black/Laser and an Air Force 1 MX sole, the Air Jordan Force Fusion IV in Black/Laser is one of those shoes that turns haters into lovers – there should be no shame in liking a shoe even if you’re the most strict of Jordan purists. If the extra-high Jumpman Flight tongue doesn’t get you, the laser design should be enough for you to want this pair because very rarely do we get to see this laser print in use. These are expected to hit sometime later this year so take another look at the detailed images after the jump and if you weren’t too keen on these before, let us know if your mind’s been changed. via kinstor.
Style: 384393-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Stealth
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It’s been quite some time since we got a Retro release of the Air Jordan X (minus the CDP release) and it looks like we might have to wait just a bit more. In the meantime, we can expect these two new colorways of the Air Jordan Force Fusion 10; the first ‘Steel’ colorway was previewed some time ago but we now have a look at an upcoming pair inspired by the ‘Shadow’ colorway. No sign of a jersey number stitched on the upper side-wall of the Shadows but the use of materials brings this Fusion fairly close to the real thing. We can expect both of these Fusion Xs to release during the Holiday 2010 season so take another look at what’s to come by reading on and let us know which colorway of the two you enjoy more.
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