September 1st, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Without any particular date attached this Air Jordan II player exclusive would actually be a bit of a confusing one, the ‘J5′ embroidery together with the Dallas Mavericks colorway appropriate for both Josh and Juwan Howard. Luckily the tongue tag puts them as a 2008 pair, a period during which Josh Howard was holding that number down. Apparently Josh is pretty big on the Air Jordan II’s in general though, as this is the second of that silo we’ve seen crafted for his time in Dallas. Stay with us after the jump for an in depth look at this home colored player exclusive and check out the price tag now from innovative_shopping_concepts on eBay.
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August 29th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Air Jordan fans dwelling in the Big Apple were delivered a bit of a blow in 2012 at the revelation of the true theme behind this pair of Air Jordan IV’s, as the very Knicks looking colorway was suddenly transported out to Cleveland. If you are still yearning for a Knickerbocker version of your favorite Air Jordan silhouette there are opportunities though, only thing is that you’ve gotta throw down some serious cash as the instances in question come in the form of player exclusives. This Air Jordan II Low crafted for on again off again Knick Jared Jeffries wears the away colors, its black base getting bits of royal and orange. Click through to check them out and bit on this PE Air Jordan II Low now from innovative_shopping_concepts on eBay.
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August 17th, 2012 by John K.
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Although Fred Jones’ NBA career highlight is winning an All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest, his sneaker highlights are among one of the best of the decade. That’s because this Jordan Brand athlete was the recipient of quite a number of Player Exclusive Air Jordan Retros, like this sick Air Jordan II from his days as a New York Knick. The white-based shoe features a mix of Orange/Royal for that Knicks finish, with FJ=DJ embroidered on the ankle of the shoe. This PE is of the game-worn and autographed variety, so check out these rare Air Jordans after the jump and head on over to the full listing from innovative_shopping_concepts on eBay.
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August 7th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Well folks, the era of Boston colored Ray Allen Air Jordan’s are over what with Jesus Shuttlesworth making his move out to Miami and all. What will be the first sneaker he dons in a specialized Heat colorway? We’ll have to wait and see but until that era arrives we can still reminisce over his Beantown days, as with this Air Jordan II PE featuring the heavy green treatment, a bit of patent leather along the side, and of course the Sugar Ray embroidery to touch up the ankle padding. Click through to check them out and let us know in the comments below if you’re excited for the next chapter in the Air Jordan x Ray Allen player exclusives saga. Also, check out your chance to own this rare Air Jordan II from the.warehouse on eBay.
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August 2nd, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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What do you do when you start to see a crack in a beloved pair of Air Jordan’s? Well you could retire them and try to rig them up in some sort of display that obscures the painful blemish, or you could suck it up, rip the sole off, and equip them with something more ready to ride. That was the approach on these two Air Jordan II sole swaps, both replaced on the bottom with the Nike Air Force 1 style in what comes off as a sort of DIY Air Jordan Force Fusion. Click through with us to see the new outfit given to both the ‘Melo’ and ‘Bulls’ colorways and let us know how you feel about this creative custom. Photos: Kenlu
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May 22nd, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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It all started with that Air Jordan IV, showing up with the monochrome blocking on top that was unlike any Air Jordan colorway we’d seen before. After that the Air Jordan XVI and Air Jordan XII did the same, suggesting that the super colorful pairs were part of some over-arching theme never to make it to retail, sort of in the same vein as the ‘History of Flight’ or ‘Pantone’ series. Well folks, Pandora’s box has officially been opened-it turns out the set spans quite the range, starting at the Air Jordan 1 and reaching all the way up to last year’s Air Jordan 2011, created strictly for display purposes in the Spring 2011 season just like the aforementioned collections. Every two pairs along the way sports a slightly different shade, with the 25 separate models included pretty much spanning what the rainbow has to offer. Hit the jump with us to check out the crazy Air Jordan ‘Rainbow Pack’ courtesy of brokeonjordans on eBay and let us know which pair among them you like the most. Photos: brokeonjordans
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April 26th, 2012 by John K.
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As far as history goes, not only is the Air Jordan II is ‘up there’ among the most storied Jays in history, it’s is one of the most mysterious. A basic overview: the Air Jordan II is not a Hatfield product, but one of Bruce Kilgore’s, who set Nike Basketball to the level of sport-meets-style with 1982′s Nike Air Force 1. Some point to the Air Jordan II as the first truly distinct Air Jordan design as it was the first to carry an outside-the-box inspiration and concept (remember, the Air Jordan 1 was a mere spin-off of the Dunk); it was inspired by a 19th Century woman’s leather boot, using design lines and curves that made the sneaker appear less sporty and more towards the luxurious end of the spectrum, shedding the Swoosh as a whole and opting for a stylized ‘Wings’ logo that looked more like a symbol of a high-end luxury handbag than a basketball sneaker. It’s quite fitting considering all Air Jordan IIs were manufactured in Italy, and as consumers, we’re quick to believe that anything ‘Made in Italy’ will be built by premium craftsmanship, material, and design.
There’s plenty about the Air Jordan II that gives it a level of infamy of sorts; it broke the $100 barrier for the Air Jordan (we’re beyond double that today), and the original mold of the Air Jordan II was misplaced (either lost or stolen), forcing Nike to disassemble an original pair in order to re-create it for the 1994 Retro release. Just two colorways existed (and two similar low-top versions) – a stark contrast from the handful of team-based Air Jordan 1 colorways that were produced. The Air Jordan II was also a turning point for Michael Jordan’s loyalty to Nike, and it wasn’t until Kilgore was replaced by Tinker that MJ decided to stay with Nike and embark on such a legendary path to greatness. Although Kilgore’s tenure with the Air Jordan ended with the II, he is credited with bringing the luxury tier to the sneaker with the inspiration and the use of the faux-lizard skin material. We’ve got a look at a rare gem here – an Air Jordan II issue that was Made In Italy – so take a look and check out the steep price from this listing from gradykatz on eBay.
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April 25th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Ever wondered why Fred Jones continued to get Air Jordan PEs despite a 7.5ppg career scoring average and only one season in double-digits? It’s not just because of that 2004 Slam Dunk championship; Jones kept the Jumpman on display at Madison Square Garden and joined the likes of Jared Jeffries who were chosen as Jordan reppers largely because of location, location, location. A level above those guys (but a tier or two beneath current Knick Carmelo Anthony) was Quentin Richardson, a career 10 and 5 player who labored for New York during the Isiah Thomas era. There weren’t all that many highlights during that dark period before the coaching and superstar lineup changes, so this Air Jordan II PE made up for Q-Rich stands out as one of the bright spots. They’re done in a style similar to the other Air Jordan 2 player exclusives we’ve seen with simple embroidery on their lateral ankles; does the high-contrast Knicks palette make these the best of the AJII PE bunch? Let us know when you click through for more images and check out the auction available from the.warehouse on eBay.
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