Browsing the "Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’" Tag
April 19th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Jordan Brand’s plans for this Olympic summer are coming into clearer focus with recent looks at upcoming releases like the ‘Gold Medal Pack’ and ‘Olympic’ Air Jordan VII. The pair pictured above has one key advantage over these and any others that might follow in their wake: it’s looking like the first of all these drops with an early July ETA. The Air Jordan VI Retro ‘Olympic’ reminds us that JB still takes the gold even twenty years after MJ won in Barcelona, this slightly altered design (revised midsole coloring) reminding us that while times have changed, the spirit of this silo representing both an Olympic gold and Mike’s first NBA championship lives on in our memories. Check these out in greater detail below and let us know to which of the ‘Olympic’ Air Jordans you’re most looking forward. Photos: Marquee Sole
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
$160
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April 16th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It was just about twenty years ago that a ten story tall reverse-dunking Michael Jordan covered the side of a major downtown Barcelona highrise. A classic MJ home video reveals among other details from the 1992 Dream Team that Michael himself visited the massive ad while wearing a Bordeaux-styled short suit, a reminder that it was the Air Jordan VII Jordan wore while dominating international competition en route to his second gold medal. That means that the above pictured Air Jordan VI Retro is more commonly associated with Ray Allen’s 2000 Sydney gold-winning performance, or perhaps one of your lucky sneakerhead homies who happen to have one of the rare remaining quality pairs from that run. We’ll have another crack at them when the ‘Olympic’ Jordan 6 hits retailers on July 7th and you can see a fresh set of images after the jump that represent a couple of pairs available right now from parkave718 on eBay.
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
$160
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February 27th, 2012 by John K.
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It may not be the case for Phil Knight, but Wale definitely has the public goin “how you got them?” from time to time. There have been plenty of occasions where Wale rocks some sneakers way ahead of schedule, but for this latest sneaker sighting, he went into his own stash and turned back to clock to 2000 by rocking the Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’ – not the upcoming 2012 release. Wale was spotted during All-Star Weekend, chillin’ in the Orlando Magic Locker Room wearing these beauties, and as the excitement surrounding the 2012 Retro of the Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’ continues to mount, we can makes some fine guesses as to who will rock the ’12 Olympics next. Fabolous? Rick Ross? Of course, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Wale in the Olympics, as we spotted him a few years back wearing ‘em during a GQ party. Check out an extra shot of Wale’s Air Jordan VI after the jump and let us know what you think. via axgilbert
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February 22nd, 2012 by John K.
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It’s going to be sizzling hot summer with Air Jordan Retros. Just yesterday, Sneaker News gave you first look at the upcoming Air Jordan VI/VII ‘Gold Medal Pack’, featuring a Gold-based duet of the two Air Jordans that originally dated from 1991-1992. Originally rumored to be part of the ‘Gold Medal’ or ‘Olympic’ Pack was this Air Jordan VI Retro; a nearly identical version dropped back in 2000 when Ray Allen, Jordan Brand’s marquee brand representative, won Gold with the 2000 Olympic Team. Twelve years later, Air Jordan-ites are treated with a Retro of that famed release, but with one minor alteration – the color-blocking at the forefoot of the midsole has been flipped. Regardless of that switch, these are likely to be one of the hottest releases of the year when these hit Jordan Brand retailers this July. Continue reading for a first detailed look at the Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’ 2000 Retro and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding this highly-anticipated release. Many thanks to Danny (@Verb04) of SoleFly!
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
$160
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February 20th, 2012 by John K.
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A quick glimpse at your sneaker release calendar and you’ll quickly note that 2012 is the year to break the bank for some sick Air Jordans. Already heralded as the 23rd Anniversary of the Air Jordan IV, which denotes a number of Retro releases, Jordan Brand is also keying into the 2012 Summer Olympic Games while celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Dream Team. Among all of Michael Jordan’s career achievements, he’s actually played in the Olympics as an NBA Pro just once, anchoring that ’92 squad with his scoring ability and defense, and did so while wearing the Air Jordan VII in the ‘Olympic’ colorway. Later, in 2000, Ray Allen was selected as a member of the U.S. Olympic Mens Basketball Team, and continued the legacy of Air Jordans at the Summer Games by wearing the sick Air Jordan VI PE in a patriotic Navy, White, and Varsity Red. That particular Player Exclusive (which featured Ray’s name stitched on the heel), would later release at select Jordan retailers, and has since become one of the most sought-after and hard-to-find Air Jordan gems.
It’s one of the very few Retro Air Jordans that carries as much weight as the Originals, and some have appointed it as the best Air Jordan confirmed release of 2012 – more so than the Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’. However, Jordan Brand’s decision to alter the 2012 Retro by ‘flipping’ the forefoot of the midsole has garnered nods of approval from those who have prized and polished their 2000′s and fits of disapproval from those who have been waiting patiently for the stars to align and make this highly-anticipated re-release a reality. With the 2012 Retro being a trending topic here on Sneaker News, here’s a look at the original 2000 version below, so take a look and if you choose to go with the original, cop one of the available 2000 Retros like this one from gustadaninja on eBay.
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February 20th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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We can only imagine how crazy an Olympic summer will be given the insane start to 2012. But no matter what pops up between now and August, one of the biggest drops scheduled is the above pictured Air Jordan VI colorway first introduced at the 2000 Summer Games courtesy of sharpshooter extraordinaire Ray Allen. The Air Jordan 6 ‘Olympics’ return after a dozen years on the bench with a slightly altered midsole blocking pattern that’ll make the new run easily distinguishable from the originals. Expect these at Jordan Brand retailers the first week of July and get a sense for what others will see when you’re wearing them after the jump. via bigman652
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
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February 15th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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We’re two weeks from the extra day that gets tacked onto the end of February each leap year, but everybody knows that the best thing going on years divisible by four is the Summer Olympics Games. This year’s London Olympiad marks twenty years since Michael Jordan and the original Dream Team’s dominant performance in Barcelona, so you know Jordan Brand’s going to be all over that opportunity. But for all you young sneakerheads out there, the Air Jordan VI Retro ‘Olympic’ wasn’t MJ’s choice at the XXIV Games (he moved on to the Seven during the NBA season leading up to the ’92 Olympics), but rather Ray Allen who rocked them en route to the 2000 gold medal in Sydney. Sneakerbox Clyde just caught Miami sneaker boutique SoleFly owner/founder Daniel Hidalgo rocking the ‘Olympic’ Air Jordan 6 Retros and they’re looking close to a spot-on reproduction of the original, but with JB’s fall 2012 lineup jam-packed with heat, how close to the top of your list are these? Click through for more and stick with Sneaker News for updates in advance of the July 7th release date.
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
$160
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February 2nd, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Whenever the four year rotation of the Summer Olympic Games rolls around, it’s pretty much a guarantee that you’ll see sneaker companies latching onto the theme for a gang of commemorative releases. And while we’re sure that the newer Jordan Brand models will see plenty of play during that time, it’s hard to anticipate any Olympic-involved sneaker eclipsing the excitement surround the upcoming Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic retro. We already confirmed the swirling rumors and info is starting to cement, with an apparent 7/7 release date. Stay tuned for more pics and info on this upcoming retro between now and then, and let us know if you’re planning on picking these up come July.
Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’
White/Midnight Navy-Varsity Red
384664-130
7/7/2012
$160.00 – Men’s
$110.00 – Gradeschool
$70.00 – Preschool
$50.00 – Toddler
$42.00 – Infant
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