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The final bid price of the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’ opened up the woodworks for eBay auctions of Air Jordan samples, with sellers hoping to cash in on the AJ Sample craze set. The ‘Pantone’ samples are another trending topic there on Sneaker News, with the Air Jordan X and XI Pantone samples garnering a ton of deserved attention, but does this Air Jordan IX stay on par? Let us remind you that a similar colorway of the Air Jordan IX released – the Air Jordan IX ‘For The Love Of The Game’ of 2010. That particular pair featured a similar White/Blue upper, but with a white patent leather mudguard that stretched up the the ankle. Of course, these Pantone samples a far rarer and should fetch a premium should it become available as a true auction, but to see what the listed price for this pair is, check out the auction from digioaux on eBay.
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Who knew that such an unattainable set of Air Jordan samples would unfold on eBay in its entirety? OK we’re getting ahead of ourselves as they aren’t all up for grabs yet, but with the rapid succession that the Air Jordan ‘History of Flight’ series has been popping up we can keep our fingers crossed. The latest is the Air Jordan IX, following in logical order from the last one we should you, which again goes with the clean home-looking colorway of pure white uppers matched with red on the outsole and on the intricate woven lining. Check out the Air Jordan IX ‘History of Flight’ after the jump and throw in your bid on the auction from btn_16 on eBay.
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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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Donovan McNabb departed Syracuse University in 1999 as one of the greatest athletes in the school’s history. Not only was he a star quarterback, McNabb was also a member of Jim Boeheim’s basketball team that went to the National Championship game in 1996. Of course, football was a stronger suit for McNabb, as he enjoyed quite an impressive career with the Philadelphia Eagles while playing his own style of quarterback play. With McNabb at the helm, the Eagles were perennial contenders and reach the NFC Championship Game four years in a row, and during that span, McNabb rocked these sick Air Jordan IX Turf PEs in patent eather green and white. The most interesting feature of these PEs is the ‘DM’ logo on the heel – one that we don’t come across too often. Check out the extra shots below and although they’re no longer up for sale, check back with seller youbetshop on eBay.
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Although Mike Bibby never played during the Olympics, he was an integral member of Team USA in 2003, a squad that would have to earn Olympic Games qualification for the United States after finishing a disappointing sixth place in the 2002 FIBA Tournament. Bibby helped Team USA go undefeated in the Summer games of 2003, averaging 4.8 assists per contest. During those games, Bibby wore this White/Red player exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan IX; it features a tonal white upper with patent leather on the mudguard, with red accents on the heel and Jumpman logo. It also features Bibby’s ’10′ logo stitched on the heel. In the following 2003-04 NBA Season, Bibby would wear another Air Jordan IX PE – this Black/Purple colorway we showed you some time ago. Check out the extra shots below, and to add these to your collection, hit up the auction from westsidelivinlegend on eBay.
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The biggest basketball news of the last week came from the NBA, as an agreement between the players and owners was tentatively reached and a Christmas Day starting line was set. However, there wasn’t a lack of basketball action; San Diego State battled Arizona in a clash of the sneakerhead schools, while Syracuse came with their A-game during the NIT Season Tip-Off amidst the scandalous stories surrounding assistant coach Bernie Fine. The UNC Tar Heels, ranked #1 in the nation, feel to UNLV in a stunning loss as well. Below we have a nice recap of some of the notable sneakers worn during the games, like the Black/Cement III and Air Jordan IX on the Orange feet, the Oregon State AJ9 PEs, Concords on Jordan’s boys, and of course, a slew of Jordan heat from the aforementioned SDSU/Arizona match-up. Check out all the action below and stick with Sneaker News for more NCAA Feet action as the season rolls along! via Yahoo!.
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With the NBA out of commission for an indefinite period of time, Sneaker News shifts its focus on college basketball, where the sneakers spotted on court are undoubtedly much more appealing than those we see in the NBA. It’s a general free-for-all when it comes to what the student-athletes decide to wear on court (so long as they match team uniforms), so here’s a quick recap of some of the heat that was spotted during the week of November 14th to November 20th; the Air Jordan IX ‘Oregon State’ PE, Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Carolina’, Air Jordan VIII ‘Playoffs’, Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’, and Nike Zoom Kobe VI iD in a sweet gradient upper are just some of the notable pieces of footwear eye candy, so check ‘em all out below and let us know which of the bunch is your favorite! via ESPN.
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During the 2003-2004 NBA Season, the Cleveland Cavaliers roster boasted not one, but two highly-touted prep-to-pro players. One, of course, was LeBron James, and the second was Darius Miles, the 3rd overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft. Projected as the next great combo-forward player (some made the Kevin Garnett comparison), Darius Miles was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers after just two seasons with the Clippers. You might remember Darius Miles being part of the ad campaign for the Air Jordan XVII, so even during his short 1.5 season stay with the Cavs, Darius Miles sported some sick Air Jordan IX PEs during the 2002-2003 season; it featured a vibrant orange patent leather upper with a translucent outsole with Miles’ ’21′ jersey on the heel. Unfortunately, Darius Miles’ career didn’t pan out in the way we’d all hoped (shoulda joined Artest at St. John’s!), and his career ended on a somewhat controversial note (involving the Trail Blazers, contract mumbo jumbo, and the salary cap). Check out the extra shots of this rare PE and let us know what you think! via phase2x.
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Look up “bat speed” in a baseball dictionary, and you’ll likely see Gary Sheffield’s name listed; while in the minors, Sheff was actually advised by his coaches to slow down his bat because he would hit 400-ft. foul balls into the bleachers. Since he’s made that adjustment, Sheffield has bounced around to a number of teams, bringing with him his lightning-quick swing and menacing batting stance. Good for around 35 bombs a game while batting above .300, Sheffield finally reached the 500 home-run milestone during his last season as a pro. It came during his tenure with the Mets, during which Sheffield rocked this sick PE of the Air Jordan IX in the classic Metropolitan White/Black/Blue/Orange colorway. It features a white patent leather mudguard with white constrast stitching on the black upper, orange and blue accents, and his ’10′ stitched at the heel. These rare PEs are brought to us by Air Jordan PE extraordinaire Phase2, so take a look below and let us know what you think.
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One of the earliest PEs ever created was this Air Jordan IX created for Michael Jordan’s backcourt mate, the baby-faced B.J. Armstrong. In 1994, Armstrong made the All-Star team (in fact, he was a starter) and rocked the Air Jordan IX – an unofficial tribute to Jordan, who had retired from the game of basketball prior to the season. Just looking at the stats alone, you might wonder how Armstrong got the starting nod ahead of the three other guards on the East squad who had better all-around numbers than he did (Mark Price, John Starks, and Mookie Blaylock), but perhaps the coach was so accustomed to penciling in “Chicago Bulls – Guard” into the starting line-up and completely forgot that MJ was gone. In any case, these PEs are one of the rarest we’ve ever seen, so check out the extra shots as well as an in-game image of Armstrong rocking the kicks and let us know what you think. via phase2x.
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