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This past week was a major treat for Air Jordan XI fans, as we got a clear confirmation of the release of the Columbia XI and received a nice treat in the form of the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’. Here’s a look at yet another piece of Air Jordan XI greatness – the University Blue/Black-White sample; much like the Air Jordan X sample we showed you yesterday, this sample features a tonal University Blue upper with a White Jumpman logo on the heel and a black mesh-weave inner lining. Curiously enough, these are dated as Spring 2010, while the Air Jordan X sample was due in Spring of 2008. Additionally, you may attribute these to the Pantone 284 Collection that was on display at the Jordan Brand ‘For The Love Of The Game’ pop-up exhibit in Harlem during 2010′s World Basketball Festival, but these do not feature the laser-graphic upper (but instead a leather material seen on the Cool Grey XI). So which Air Jordan XI sample to you like better – these or the ‘Blackout’ (currently fetching over $7,500 in auction)? Check out the detailed gallery below and check out the listing from btn_16 on eBay.
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With the Air Jordan X trending so heavily these days, it’s only fitting that this sick sample surfaces today. Tomorrow will be the release of the Old Royal Air Jordan X, but our focus right now is on another pair of blue/white Air Jordan X – namely this University Blue and White sample. Many will quickly re-direct their attention to the Air Jordan Pantone 284 Collection that made headlines in 2010 when the Air Jordan celebrated its silver anniversary, but this sample is actually dated for Spring 2008, a year in which the Air Jordan celebrated a more significant milestone – the 23rd Anniversary. So could the Pantone Collection have been created in 2008, only to surface two years later? In any case, this sample is indeed different from that set as it does not feature the signature laser graphic on the upper. We’ve got a full set of images of the Air Jordan X Sample below so check out the detailed gallery and peep the auction from brokeonjordans on eBay.
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Just when you thought you saw it all – the PEs, the one-of-ones, the Team Exclusives that we’ve featured on Sneaker News time and time again – this majestic sample pops up at the height of Air Jordan XI superstardom. We’ll give you a second to wipe the drool off your chin. This Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’ sample features a full-black exterior, with black patent leather, a black mesh upper, black leather heel, and more interesting, the black midsole – something we’ve never seen on an Air Jordan XI until the women’s IE Low release of 2007. This blackout sample is definitely more ‘Batmobile’ than it is ‘Lawnmower’, exuding a sneaker sex appeal that’ll have the sneakerhead circles buzzing and uplifting excitement once again, acting as ‘yang’ to the Silver Anniversary’s ‘yin’. Will these release? Based on the shoetag, it appears that these were destined for a Holiday 2010 release (possibly a Black Friday release), but for now, there doesn’t seem to be any plans for arrival. You can, however place your bid on these samples, but we’ll give you a heads up that this particular bidding experience will be slugfest. Check out the detailed images below and go ahead to the listing from brokeonjordans on eBay.
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The Air Jordan ‘History Of Flight’ Collection was a depiction, by way of footwear, of Michael Jordan’s illustrious career and trail-blazing iconism of the shoe game. Placed on display at select Niketown locations around the glove, the Air Jordan ‘History Of Flight’ capitalized on the trademark White/Red colorway made famous by Michael by re-creating every Air Jordan in that colorway. Next up in our mini-feature of the History Of Flight is the Air Jordan VIII, so let’s think back to one of Michael’s most famous moments in the Air Jordan VIII; in Game 6 of the ’93 NBA Finals, Michael, who was expected to take the final shot of the game, passed the ball along to a wide-open John Paxson, who hit the series-winning 3-pointer. Michael, of course, went on to be the greatest player of all-time, while John Paxson continued his Bulls tenure as part of upper management, creating yet another championship attitude behind Derrick Rose and the Bulls. If you want to take a look at the Air Jordan VIII ‘History Of Flight’, click through below and check out the full listing from btn_16 on eBay.
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The Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer ‘Think Pink’ is one of those odd sneakers that men have zero qualms about wearing. Not only is the Think Pink collection for a great and worthy cause, the boundaries of sneaker colorways have been stretched to the point where anything goes. These samples of the Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer you see is actually a women’s colorway, featuring an Easter-friendly colorway of pastel tones, but it’s got that zing that would make the male sneakerheads want to rock a pair. You’re in luck, because these samples are a size 10.5 for women, which translates conveniently into a size 9 for men, so if you’ve got that ‘sample’ size, make these yours by testing your bidding acumen on this listing from loco_1979 on eBay.
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The great equalizer that is eBay has proven time and time again that even the most exclusive of sneakers will be up for grabs at some point or another. We recently showed off the Air Jordan IV from the History of Flight series that was up for grabs, with the surrounding excitement being dimmed a bit by the fact that a somewhat similar Air Jordan IV found its way to retail already in the form of the all-white ‘Silver Anniversary’ edition a few years back. Such is not the case with the Air Jordan VII ‘History of Flight’, as this particular model never made it into the Silver Anniversary collection, making the pure white uppers that much more sought after. Of course there’s also the premium woven lining, or the fact that you could probably count off the number of these that are out there in the wild on your two hands. Whichever way you slice it, it’s quite a treat to have a shot at owning the Air Jordan VII ‘History of Flight’ so peep the pics as well as the auction from btn_16 on eBay.
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For a set of sneakers that seems destined to never get near retail, the Air Jordan ‘History of Flight’ sure has popped up with a bunch of available pairs this month. So not only are we approaching the release of a white Air Jordan XI Low that was done in a similar style, but pairs of the super-exclusive red-on-white Air Jordan IVs and XIVs have popped up on eBay in the past week-plus. Let’s make that three now, as the Air Jordan XII has just opened to bidders in a design so pristine, the AJ12′s typically pebbled mudguard sections are done in a grainy texture to match the sunray-stitched upper. Uniform beauty to match the Bulls home joints, this is a model around which you can build an elite collection, and they’re available for a short time from btn_16 on eBay.
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Last week was an absolutely massive one for NIKEiD, as the Swoosh’s online customization service launched new models including the Zoom KD IV (plus its YOTD template), Special Field Boot and the return of the Air Max+ 2009, followed a day later by Elephant print options for the latest Air Force 1 iD limited engagement. It was a big couple of days, but arguably none of those shoes came with more options than the Nike Zoom Hyperenforcer iD that also launched on January 31st. These offer a variety of colors in relatively simple blocking patterns, but the big draw is the unprecedented option to choose between Zoom and Max Air cushioning in the heel. Nike Basketball tends to give models like these unique names, but in a year when we’ve seen the Zoom Kobe VII and Air Jordan 2012 take swappable cushioning units to new heights, it feels right to have a silhouette that you can build from the ground up. Check out a few more sample designs after the jump and let us know which colors you applied to the Zoom Hyperenforcer on NIKEiD.
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One of the trending topics in 2012 is the re-release of the Nike Zoom Huarache 2k4, an era-defining sneaker considered by many to be one of Nike’s greatest on-court creations of all-time. It directed the Nike Basketball line into the direction of sleeker, sexier lines that we see manifested in current editions like the Nike Hyperdunk series and other Zoom Hyper products, so while the Huarache 2k4 never did release again since its coming-out yet in 2004, the spirit of the shoe continued to live on. Of course, news of the Retro was definitely exciting news, but it also brings to light some sick PEs from the past that you may have forgotten about, like this Penny Hardaway PE that he wore during his brief stint as a New Yorker. It features the do-no-wrong colorway of Black/Orange/Blue with his One-Cent logo embedded onto the heels for that personalized touch. We’ve got extra images for you below so take a gander and see what the asking price in this listing from joeal0227 on eBay.
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We’re certain that many Zoom KD fans attempted the ‘Creamsicle’ colorway once the Nike Zoom KD IV iD became available, but without the orange option on the strap, dreams of the Creamsicle melted away. This takes us back to that curious colorway that was spotted in mid-December, until Leo Chang himself said that they were neither a Creamsicle colorway nor a releasing shoe; here we have some up-close shots of this sample – a super-bright red tone with blue accents on the KD-specific branding as well as on the Swoosh and the midfoot plate. Like the prototype ‘Hyperfuse’ sample that was presented earlier this week, this KD IV sample features that Hyperfuse netting material on the heel. We’ve got an extra angle for you below so take a look and let us know what you think. via solecollector
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