When Sneaker News asked our readers if the Austin Jermacans Melo M6 was a better design than the Jordan Brand Melo M6, the answer was a resounding YES. The Future Sole Melo M6 was set to be worn by the Orangemen during the Big East Tournament but a first-round elimination sent had the Orange seeing red. We only got a one-game short viewing of the Future Sole Syracuse PE, and it looks like we won’t see it again any time soon, because the Orangemen will wear a JB version of the Melo M6 PE during the Big Dance. Was Jordan Brand miffed at the warm response to Jermacans’ M6? Who knows. But you tell us, which PE – Future Sole or JB – would you rather the Syracuse Orangemen wear? via Jumpman23.

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Why is it that Asia (or any other country that isn’t the U.S.) always gets first dibs on the big-time releases? At Nike Harajuku in Japan, the Air Jordan 25th Anniversary is set to make a huge splash this coming Saturday, March 20th, as the Air Jordan III, IV, IX, and XI will release in tandem. However, Harajuku wasn’t the first to drop ‘em, as Mexico’s Shelter released all pairs as well last week. In the states, the Air Jordan III, IV, and IX will release next week on the 27th, while the Air Jordan XI 25th Anniversary hasn’t even sniffed a confirmed release date. For our global readers situated in Japan, head on over to Nike Harajuku and get your hands on a pair (or pairs). via Harajuku.

Style: 398613-102 (Air Jordan III)
Style: 408202-101 (Air Jordan IV)
Style: 302370-104 (Air Jordan IX)
Style: 408201-101 (Air Jordan XI)

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Jordan Brand customarily releases accompanying apparel with bigger-name retro models and colorways. Items like hoodies, shorts, and even hats were made to match the specific colorways and designs. Releasing alongside the Air Jordan 25th Anniversary releases is a collection of white-on-white t-shirts with the respective Air Jordan silhouette. White-on-white is a pure as you can get; unhindered by any superfluous color-blocking, both the Air Jordan 25th Anniversary shoes and t-shirts should shine brighter than any other color. But examine the Air Jordan XI t-shirt for a moment, and you might notice the Jumpman logo; Why it didn’t make it on the production version of the sneaker is beyond us. These shirts will be available March 20th at Nike Harajuku and alongside the upcoming Air Jordan 25th Anniversary releases. via Harajuku.

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Matching your kicks with your clothing has become more than just a preference; it’s a mandate in the unwritten rulebook for sneakerheads. There are those who go astray and don’t care much for matching, but there are those who love to color-coordinate anything and everything. Vandal-A’s made it easier for the latter by producing a number of great t-shirts to match some of the biggest releases over the past year; more recently, we saw a great Eggplant Foamposite T-Shirt and another one for the Air Jordan XI Space Jam. The newest addition to Vandal-A’s closet is a t-shirt made for the Air Jordan VI Oreo, featuring America’s favorite cookie with a Jordan insignia. The Oreo VI is scheduled to release on Saturday, March 20th, so if this t-shirt is a must-have for you color-coordinators, this latest Vandal-A production is available exclusively at vandal-a.com and Packer Shoes.

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Here’s the latest for two guys that are as blessed as any athletes we’ve ever seen, at least in terms of footwear.  Jordan Brand keeps shooting guards Ray Allen and Joe Johnson in the freshest kicks, so it’s not a huge surprise to see their Air Jordan Icons PEs hit retail.  Both pairs of Icons are done in glossy patent leather, with Ray’s going the green route we saw a couple weeks back and JJ’s looking an awful lot like Gerald Wallace’s Dunk Contest PE.  You’d probably want to be more successful than GW3 was on that fateful night, so get a plan in order to hit House of Hoops this Saturday when both pairs drop.

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The Air Jordan Collezione Countdown Packs that released over the last two years had Jordan-heads going hog-wild over their favorite retro released drawn up in OG colorways. Many of the releases had devoted fans clock-watching and counting down the weeks, days, hours, and minutes up until the releases.

Now if you happened to OD a bit with the Packages and had a few spares, what could you possibly do with them? Check out this incredible over-sized clock using the Air Jordan I-XII, displayed at Opium in Barcelona, Spain. A definite first anywhere, this life-sized wall clock might become the next big fad for sneaker-head home decor. Continue reading for extra images and prepared to be impressed.

Opium Barcelona
Carrer del Duc, 8
08002 Barcelona, España

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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 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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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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The Air Jordan 1 AJKO arrived this month over two decades after its initial release. The year 2010, in case you’ve been under a rock, marks the 25th Anniversary of Jordan Brand, and releasing the AJKO would re-define today’s definition of “retro”. We’ve seen a herd of Air Jordans being retroed in strange colorways, like the Rainbow Air Jordan VI or the Marine Blue Air Jordan 1, but Air Jordan 1 KO stays true to the Jordan’s colors. If you want to give your Jordan collection a genuinely vintage touch, grab a pair of the Air Jordan 1 AJKO in both the white/black/red and white/red colorway from JBseller on eBay.

Style: 402297-101
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

Style: 402297-161
Color: White/Varsity Red

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It might seem like a tough choice now that the Air Jordan VI Infrared Pack rumor is picking up steam, but your decision of whether to buy the white/varsity red pair that will hit retailers soon is as simple as these photos.  It’s not that these are markedly better than the OG shade of red that we’ve come to know and love, but that when you really look at this version, you just can’t deny it. Infrared Pack or not, these are going to be a hit and you can see plenty more photos after the jump. via Kinstor

Style: 384664-102
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black

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The Air Jordan VI Rainbow was a popular topic of conversation on Sneaker News Friday night. The obvious point of interest was the rainbow midsole; but remember, these are for kids/women, so while the colors won’t have much appeal to the fellas, the ladies will find it sweet as candy. Check out these new images of the Air Jordan VI (6) GS Rainbow; although we’ve seen plenty of Jordans done up with tons of colors, we haven’t seen anything with a rainbow gradient until now. Check out the images after the jump; these are available now at atmos.

Style: 384665-103
Color: White/Pink Flash-Volt-Marine Blue

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Taking a look at the first round matchups in the Air Jordan region of our Sneaker News March Madness Sneaker Tournament, it’s pretty clear that many of these choices will not be easy ones. Although each design is a bona fide classic in its own right, some difficult decisions will have to be made before the field gets thinned out and only one Air Jordan model advances to the Final Four. Keep reading after the jump to place your Round 1 votes for the Air Jordan region. Round 1 voting will run until Sunday, March 21st, with the winners announced next Monday.

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Once Michael Jordan gained a controlling stake in the Charlotte Bobcats organization, the Bobcats players were adorned with some great Air Jordan Player Exclusives. While Gerald Wallace is the face of the rising young Charlotte squad, D.J. Augustin is the future floor leader, as he’s been heating it up off the bench. Augustin’s another Bobcats player that’s been showing of some great Air Jordan PEs, and over the weekend he wore the Black/Orange Air Jordan XII and a great new PE of the Air Jordan Icons, which features a white upper and grey center panel with orange stitching. We should expect more PEs from DJ for the rest of the season. via Yahoo!.

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As promised, the 2010 Sneaker News March Madness Sneaker Tournament is kicking off today. Live voting for the first round will begin tonight, but just like the NCAA tournament, we’re giving you a sneak preview of the brackets ahead of time, so you can start making your own predictions. As you can see, the selections have been made and split up into four categorical sections. Facing off for sneaker supremacy this year will be some very strong competitors from the Air Jordan, Nike Retro, Air Force 1 and Nike SB regions, with only one shoe from each moving on to eventual Final Four glory. For a better look at the breakdown, check it out in crisp full-screen format over on Sneaker News HD and check back here tonight at 8pm EST for the chance to have your voice heard, as we officially open the voting to our loyal readers.