March 1st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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While the Raygun character has been around for sometime, his pedigree has obviously risen a bit as of late thanks to the 2013 All-Star collection from Nike Sportswear. Taking advantage of that is this new custom from Ramses, which pulls inspiration from the Nike Barkley Posite Max and the Nike Air Force Max 2013 and puts them on an Air Jordan VI base. Continue reading for a full set of photos on this awesome Air Jordan VI ‘Raygun’ custom from Ramses and let us know if you like what he did with the theme in the comments below.
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February 7th, 2013 by John K.
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Jordan Brand’s impressive appetite-filling series of Retro releases over the last decade or so should have satiated even the hungriest of Air Jordan collectors and enthusiasts. Should have. The original Defining Moments Package of 2006, the Collezione in 2008, the Bin 23 Collection, the in-depth plot-driven Kilroy Pack – all of those and more gave us enough reason to perpetually shell out our savings to lace up in Jays, but one gaping hole continues to be left unfulfilled since 2001 – the appearance of the original Nike Air. It’s nothing more than a piece of molded plastic, but its absence was still a void that was eventually left ignored seeing that a return of Nike Air had less to do with production and more to do with brand identity (Jordan would branch out to form its own label, albeit under Nike, Inc.) – but the desire was still there. Even today, hardcore enthusiasts continue to shell out hundreds and hundreds of dollars to get their hands on Nike Air branded Jordan Retros from the 1999-2001 era – shoes that are on the cusp of complete physical breakdown.
Why is Nike Air so cherished? Because it’s the perfect embodiment of a Retro release. It’s the undeniable original form that we were graced with back in the late 1980s, so even the most well-done Air Jordan Retros – the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’ from the 2010 Pack release, the Air Jordan IV ‘Bred’ from 2008/2012, the Air Jordan V ‘Black/Metallic’ in 2007 to name a few – would be unable to achieve a 100% grade. The era from Air Jordan III to VI is considered by many to be the most lustrous period of the Air Jordan Golden Era (or when Tinker was the architect), and it just happens to be the same span that utilized the large Nike Air logo on the heel.
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January 29th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Until the Air Jordan VI comes back however many years down the line with ‘Nike Air’ on the back in retro form (you know you’re hoping for it), you’ll have to do some digging if you want a pair with that branding. This time around Sneaker News did the digging for you. On display is an original, 1991 pair of the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’ complete with the lacelocks and the Flight Club inserts that came packaged with it. Continue reading to check out this beautiful Air Jordan relic and the peep the price on the auction from madagascarpinguine on eBay.
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January 26th, 2013 by John K.
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We’ve hit Day 6 of Jordan Brand’s #XX8Days of Flight campaign, which means it’s the Air Jordan VIs turn to flex its muscles in this latest installment of the “Black/Green” Air Jordan Collection. Taking on the same colorway as the first five models, the Air Jordan VI does spark interest due to the fact that this color-combination has never been done on an Air Jordan VI. Impressed? Peep the additional shot below and let us know what you think.
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January 23rd, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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Now that the Air Jordan III is coming back with the ‘Nike Air’ treatment on the back, we’re certain that plenty of folks have their imagination working overtime trying to dream up which retro they’d most like to see with that same treatment. There’s no doubt that the Air Jordan VI ‘Carmine’ would be a coveted one if it ever came back in that fashion, as the sneakers have only ever had the retro treatment once before. Then again, you don’t have to imagine-you can just pick up a vintage pair and make it happen yourself. Check out this 1991 Air Jordan VI OG in the ‘Carmine’ colorway after the jump and then bid on the pair from yzer450 on eBay.
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January 17th, 2013 by John K.
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If you’re new to the Air Jordan game, you probably have a whole lot of catching up to do. With nearly every original Air Jordan already gone through the Retro cycle (with a few making several comebacks), the available options to build your Air Jordan collection could keep you busy for months – or you can cop this sick 97-pair collection in one fell swoop. This particular lot includes only the Air Jordan 1 through Air Jordan XIII in sizes 10.5-11.0, but nearly every pair brand spankin’ new and there’s some serious heat in here (’94 Retros, Eminem IIs, the original DMP, etc.). The asking price, however, is at $45,000, which boils down to $463.92 per pair, but the comfort of completing a sick library of Air Jordans in just one click might be too tempting if you have that sort of dough to spare (free shipping, though). Check out the entire collection below, and be sure to check the full listing from babiiicakes26 on eBay.
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January 2nd, 2013 by John K.
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Wanna talk ‘rare’? How about this unreleased sample of the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’, that was first produced during the shoe’s 2000 run and later rose to legendary status? These samples were a reprisal of the original Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’ that MJ won his first NBA title in, only the forefoot of the midsole featured a ‘flip’ of Black and Infrared as well as an Infrared embroidery of Nike Air on the heel. Nike never did release these, and based on the uproar of flipped-midsole colors seen in 2012′s Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’, perhaps leaving it as the original was the best course of action. What has resulted is perhaps one of the rarest Air Jordan collectibles around, so peep the gallery if you’re not familiar with these and check out the listing from lilshk54321 on eBay.
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November 15th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Rita Ora‘s got Air Jordans. She’s got em new and she’s got em old, with the young singer showing off a pretty good selection of retro heat during her short time in the spotlight. The latest is a pair we can all agree on, the Air Jordan VI ‘Infrared’ to take it back to a more classic red tinted Air Jordan after her recent ‘Motorboat Jones’ sighting. Click through with us to check out Rita Ora rocking her Air Jordan VIs and stick with Sneaker News for more from the world of celebrity sneakers.
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