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Up until the Bin 23 Collection, Jordan Brand rarely ‘numbered’ their releases, choosing to keep the production quantities undisclosed to the public. One such exception was the collection of Air Jordan 1 Retro releases at the beginning of the 21st Century, like the Black/Royal Retro that was limited to a specific number of shoes – so specific that Jordan Brand itself could never figure out how many to release! Here’s some clarification on the matter; some pairs were numbered out of 31,213 pairs, others out of 50,000, and even some ‘samples’ leaked out that were numbered 00000 out of 00000. However, the originals weren’t numbered at all, so a look at this OG pair will come sans confusion. Check out this piece of Air Jordan history below and if you want to add these to your vintage stash, hit up the auction from envyusek on eBay.
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Air Jordan collectors no doubt breathed a sigh of relief when we broke the news that the Air Jordan 1 Dave White would indeed be making it to retail. And while the news was good we’re sure it had some in a panic, as it was unclear how widely available they would be. Well we’re here with some calming info for you, as the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 will indeed be available on Nikestore, leveling the playing field a bit in what will surely be a sought after release. The February 11th release date promises to be a hectic one, with the Nike Basketball ‘Black History Month 2012′ pack dropping on the same day. Hit the jump for some extra shots and let us know if you’ll be going Black or White come next Saturday.
Air Jordan 1 High
Black/Sport Red-White-Cement Grey
464803-001
2/11/2012
$175
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Michael Jordan’s been the muse to many basketball-crazed artists over the years, but we’ve never seen one so detailed and distinctively done like artist A-BB‘s Michael Jordan Series. What makes this collection of brushstrokes even more mind-blowing is that it was his first time painting Michael Jordan, but from what we’ve seen here, it’s clear he does his artwork while sticking his tongue out. A-BB captured some of the most iconic photos of Michael’s history, paying attention to every detail from the shoes, the jerseys, the muscle-tone, down to the beads of sweat. You can buy prints of this amazing artwork here, so check out the gallery of A-BB’s sick Michael Jordan artwork below, because you definitely don’t want to miss this!
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It looks like Nike SB will be pulling the ace out of their collective sleeve with a release we all knew we might see, but one that’s sure to still leave jaws on the floor. Brooklyn Projects’ Dom DeLuca recently tweeted that the Air Jordan 1 x Nike SB we recently teased will be dropped in conjunction with the upcoming Bones Brigade documentary, and seeing as that film’s drop date is February 2nd, it’s starting to look like the AJ1SB will not only hit in limited numbers (a given), but also with the kind of rapid hype cycle that will be certain to shake up the sneaker world in the near future. Click through to see what to expect from the film and stick with Sneaker News for more on the Nike SB x Air Jordan 1.
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That basketball-born models like the Blazer, Bruin and Dunk are still going strong after decades of research and development for skateboarding-specific sneakers, is a testament not only to their durability and practical application for skating, but also echoes the cultural overlap between the two sports that’s become so pronounced in recent years. So with Jordan Brand expanding its offerings in a variety of ways and Nike SB reorganizing to incorporate other divisions’ standout designs, it’s only natural to see these two heavy hitters come together for what very well could be one of the biggest pieces of Sneaker News for 2012. It looks like the Air Jordan 1 x Nike SB is a go, despite having missed the 2011 projected release as reported here just over one year prior, but that’s probably all for the best seeing as how early 11′s focus centered around the redesigned Dunk Pro SB. And speaking of timing, the above pictured Todd Bratrud-designed Made for Skate deck that he also crafted early last year along with MFS Blazers and Hobie 210s seems like a bit of foreshadowing now, doesn’t it? Let us know what you think about an Air Jordan 1 x Nike SB collaboration and stick with Sneaker News for photos and the eventual release date. via N-SB
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While the Air Jordan 1 is undoubtedly the signature sneaker from MJ with the biggest number of colorways, there still isn’t much that can touch the OG Bulls look. This pristine pair from 1994, the first time the sneaker saw a retro release, comes in the iconic White/Black/Red combo along with a little something extra across the heel area that pushes their collectible status over the top. That’s right, adding to the range of autographed heat we’ve been showing you from eBay is this first entry into the Air Jordan legacy, with Michael Jordan’s marking scrawled onto the back end of the shoe. Follow us after the jump for the drool worthy jpegs and check out the auction from bigtacman on eBay.
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Sneaker News’ Celebrity Feet feature has the SNL tip indirectly covered with multi-appearance guys like LeBron James and Kanye West showing up quite often, but this is the first time one of the Saturday Night Live cast members has caught our eye with his footwear choice. The guy who’s been playing Mitt Romney recently got with the Air Jordan 1 BMP just in time to tip the scales in Iowa with that Hawkeye colorup that made up the ‘New Love’ portion of 2007′s Beginning Moments Package. Doesn’t exactly match the Horrible Bosses star’s Kansas Jayhawks stocking cap, but perhaps with the glasses and scruffy beard, Jason Sudeikis is going for a bit of hipsterish irony while out on the town with actress Olivia Wilde. Click through to see more and let us know who you think is the world’s funniest sneakerhead. via USH
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Yesterday, we gave you a look at the latest Complex compilation, a series of sneaker shots from the illustrious career of Sir Charles Barkley. Chuck’s footwear is pretty serious, but anyone is bound to stand in the shadows when compared to MJ himself. Of course a list including in game shots would be limitless, so Complex has put together this selection of Michael Jordan’s greatest off-court sneaker moments, capturing him in a more casual element. There is of course a murderer’s row of OG Air Jordan models in the mix, but what really stands out are the other Swoosh sneakers the young Michael popped up in throughout the years. Catch him at a press conference rocking OG Nike Air Huarahce’s, or meeting up with some fans in the Nike Air Trainer SC II. The gallery is a must see and a true testament to the 90′s glory of Nike design, so check out some samples we’ve picked from the pack after the jump and hit up Complex for the full feature. Also check out our Michael Jordan Through the Years segment for more candid photos of MJ beyond the hardwood.
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The holiday season is filled with familar symbols and signs of the various celebrations from all corners of the world, but perhaps none is more universally recognized than Santa Claus. Then again, Santa might be up against some stiff competition with Michael Jordan, a man who nearly a decade after his last retirement, remains the most popular and recognizeable athlete in the entire world. Santa’s been carrying quite a lot of Jays with him over the past few years as Michael and his Brand have come to dominate Christmas sneaker shopping with their annual Air Jordan XI Retros, and from the looks of the video you’ll see after the jump, they’ve actually been acquainted for quite a bit longer. Check out this vintage Nike commercial spot showing Kris Kringle getting the short end of His Airness’ fancy footwork in a game of 1-on-1. Both ‘players’ are wearing Air Jordan 1s, but does Santa steal the show with his ‘Banned’ colorway? Happy holidays, Sneaker News readers, and check back with us for all the info you need to make 2012 a Happy New Year!
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February 2012 should be firmly circled on your calendar, because that’s when the Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’ will officially hit stores. In addition to the White/Cements as well as the ‘Old Royal’ Air Jordan X (and likely a Black History Month edition of the Air Jordan IV), we’ve got plenty of other Jordan Brand releases to look forward to, like these new high-energy colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Phat. The first Black/Action Green colorway has that ‘Altitude XIII‘ jive going on, while the Cool Grey/University Blue plays the role of UNC Tar Heel representative. We’ve got extra shots of both AJ1 Phats below (both dropping in February at $105), so take a look and stick with Sneaker News for more Jordan Brand February 2012 Release info.
Air Jordan 1 Phat
Cool Grey/University Blue-White
364770-006
Black/Action Green-White
364770-007
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