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The Air Jordan ‘Pack’ was a concept first introduced in 2006, but later became a staple of Air Jordan releases largely in part due to the monthly ‘Collezione’ releases of 2008. Followed by the ‘Raging Bull’ in 2009 and the ‘Infrared Pack’ of 2010, it appeared that a two-set of Air Jordans became an annual tradition of sorts, until no such release happened in 2011. So, rumors of an ‘Gold Medal Pack’ for this Summer/Fall was taken with a grain of salt, until solid confirmation was slowly revealed through product catalog scans and so forth, but today we have an actual look at the ‘Gold Medal Pack’ of the Air Jordan VI and Air Jordan VII, slated to hit around the time of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
The Metallic Gold detailing may draw hints to the original Defining Moments Pack of 2006, but this particular concept alludes to two Olympic Moments for Michael Jordan, who wore the Air Jordan VII as part of the ’92 Dream Team, and the Air Jordan VI, worn by Ray Allen in the 2000 Games. The Air Jordan VI featured a tonal black upper with white and gold detailing along the midsole, tongue, inner lining, and Jumpman, while the Air Jordan VI uses a full white upper with golden accents and a red Jumpman. The first look at the Air Jordan VI ‘Gold Medal’ also reveals that the photoshop renderings that have circulation around the net are rather inaccurate. For those well-versed in Air Jordan samples, the Air Jordan VI ‘Gold Medal’ is also very similar to a sample of the Air Jordan VI ‘DMP’, which was produced in a white upper much like these. Check out the extra shots below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates on this groundbreaking release, and let us know if this Pack is a must-have for you. via neighborbeast/sneakertube
Air Jordan 6/7 ‘Gold Medal’ Pack
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08/2012
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The great equalizer that is eBay has proven time and time again that even the most exclusive of sneakers will be up for grabs at some point or another. We recently showed off the Air Jordan IV from the History of Flight series that was up for grabs, with the surrounding excitement being dimmed a bit by the fact that a somewhat similar Air Jordan IV found its way to retail already in the form of the all-white ‘Silver Anniversary’ edition a few years back. Such is not the case with the Air Jordan VII ‘History of Flight’, as this particular model never made it into the Silver Anniversary collection, making the pure white uppers that much more sought after. Of course there’s also the premium woven lining, or the fact that you could probably count off the number of these that are out there in the wild on your two hands. Whichever way you slice it, it’s quite a treat to have a shot at owning the Air Jordan VII ‘History of Flight’ so peep the pics as well as the auction from btn_16 on eBay.
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With this year marking two decades since the original Dream Team debuted, we can expect plenty of retro goodness from both Nike Sportswear and Jordan Brand. Keep an eye out for a variety of classic Olympic looks from NSW, as well as tons of Air Jordan Retro heat from JB, including one of the original Air Jordan VII colorways from 1992. The Air Jordan 7 Retro ‘Charcoal’ is sometimes called ‘Raptor’ for its use of a Toronto-style color scheme, but this model’s debut three years before Canada’s only remaining NBA squad means that the name doesn’t perfectly fit the original. Fitting, then, that the 2012 retro is looking more like the DMP release we got in 2009 with its pronounced tonality, than the more uniformly sueded OGs. Regardless of the nickname, these are destined for another return later this year, but do you still have your pair from three years ago? Let us know when you click through to see more of this September drop, and stick with Sneaker News for all of the 2012 Air Jordan Retro release dates. via US11
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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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Last week Sneaker News reported the possibility of a Air Jordan Retro ‘Olympic Pack’ consisting of an Air Jordan VI and Air Jordan VII. Let’s change ‘possibility’ into a ‘confirmation’ because here we have a first look at the Olympic Games-inspired colorways of the two Air Jordans attributed to the Games. The Air Jordan VI features a white upper with regal gold accents on the midsole, inner lining, and ‘spoiler’, which is actually similar to a sample of the Air Jordan VI ‘Defining Moments Package’ release of early 2006. The Air Jordan VII, the shoe Jordan wore to the ’92 Games, comes adored with a fresh new colorway of Black, White, and Gold. Also releasing is the Air Jordan VI Olympic Retro+ that released back in 2000 (worn by Ray Allen), as well as the original Air Jordan VII ‘Charcoal’ from 1992. Aside from the Olympic-inspired releases is the return of the Air Jordan IV Mars, which shouldn’t be much of a surprise as 2012 is marked as the mass-Retro year for the Air Jordan IV. August 2012, which falls right during the Olympic Games in London, is the expected release month for this ground-breaking Air Jordan Olympic Pack, but stick with Sneaker News for more updated info on this latest development. via MN.
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Just like that extra day at the end of February, we’ve come to expect extra activity out of Nike and Jordan Brand each four years when the Olympic Games roll around. London 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of Michael and his Dream Teammates taking over Barcelona and setting the stage for an unprecedented stretch of USAB dominance, and now that Nike has started to show off some of its USAB wares, rumors have started flying about what we can expect from the Jumpman.
The ‘Olympic’ Air Jordan VII MJ actually wore in Spain back in ’92 is pretty much out of the question considering last year’s ‘FTLOTG’ release, but another model from the first three-peat is also known for its ‘Olympic’ colorway. It looks like the Air Jordan VI made famous by Ray Allen at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia will hit retailers around the same time as a new black and gold AJVII. Further speculations abound with regard to the possible double packaging and even a new AJVI to be bundled with the Sevens, with the Sydney Olympic Sixes releasing separately. Let us know what you’d most like to see happen next summer and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for images and release info on the 2012 Air Jordan ‘Olympic’ Retros. via NT
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Nothing like a heap of NCAA Feet on-court fire to get your week going. NCAA players nationwide have displayed their attention to sneaker detail quite well, and it’s always the usual suspects that bring the most to the table. Syracuse, San Diego State, and UConn are always rockin’ some fresh heat, and the trio of LeBron-outfitted schools have their own Nike LeBron 9 PE’s to show off. Jordan Brand affiliated UNC has some nice PEs of the Jordan Fly Wade and the Jordan CP3.V, but don’t forget Duke’s variety with the Air Jordan XII and Nike Zoom Huarache 2k4. There’s a ton to see below – the Air Jordan III, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan XI, Nike Zoom Kobe VI, and adidas adiZero Rose 2.0 – so enjoy this sick collection of in-game shots from the past week and let us know which school rocks the best heat! via ESPN.
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Editors oughta put “keeping baby Air Jordans on ice” in parenting books. Check out this sick one-through-twenty-six collection of Air Jordan sneakers for the toddlers, compiled by Asian sneaker collector (and either a current or soon-to-be father). He’s got every single Air Jordan model checked off in this sick compilation, with multiple colorways of some of his clear favorites like the Air Jordan VII and Air Jordan XI, and just by the quality of what’s in this collection, it might be one of the most thorough collections we’ve seen thus far. Check out the nice group-shots of this amazing collection after the jump, and let us know which of these baby Air Jordans you like best! via Kenlu.
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Rajon Rondo hosted a special charity basketball exhibition game at Harvard University this past Saturday, bringing together a number of Boston Celtics players that were members of the 2008 Championship team. Rondo was joined by teammates Paul Pierce, Marquis Daniels, and Jeff Green as well as former Celtics Nate Robinson, Kendrick Perkins, and Leon Powe. During the Charity Game, a few notable sneakers were spotted on court, like Nate Robinson’s Black/Cement III, Rajon Rondo’s Hyperfuse 2011, Powe’s Jordan 6-17-23, and one of the more infrequent Feet sightings – the Air Jordan VII ‘Flint’ (a 2006 release). Check out the extra shots below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more NBA Lockout Feet action! via thecrimson.
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Basketball certainly doesn’t stop at the collegiate level, so here’s a gluttonous helping of sneakers spotted during the opening week of games of the 2011-2012 NCAA Basketball season. We already showed you the impressive sneakers spotted during epic Carrier Classic game from this past Friday, but there was a plethora of college b-ball action that went down – Arizona, Duke, Washington, Ohio State, Syracuse – all the big names with flashy kicks were all scheduled for action. Seen during the opening games was the Air Jordan VII Cardinal, a few Air Jordan V colorways, the LeBron 9 ‘Ohio State’ (dropping tomorrow), the Huarache 2k4, a ton of Zoom Kobe VI, Hyperfuse 2011, and Hyperdunk 2011s, the adiZero Rose 2.0, and much more. Check out some of the select images below and stick with Sneaker News for more NCAA Feet action as the season rolls on. via Yahoo!.
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