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Nothing gets a man’s blood running quicker than a woman with nice pair of…sneakers. Well, everything great about women seem to come in pairs, and seeing a certified dime laced up in a sick pair of kicks is about the best thing a sneakerhead can ask for. Over the last decade, we’ve seen some memorable ‘chicks in kicks’ spreads, from Stacy Keibler’s photoshoot with SC to Kim Kardashian’s Skechers ad campaign, and all the other great projects in between (and how can you forget the Playboy x Air Jordan countdown from last year). Complex just compiled a list of the fifty hottest female sneaker photo shoots, so don’t forget to head to Complex for the full list after you check out a quick sampling below.
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While the sneakerhead world holds our collective breath on the ‘Concord’ and ‘Bred’ editions that’ve been teased in recent months, a brand new colorway for the Air Jordan XI Low is coming up for a mid-spring release. This design has yet to earn a nickname like those 1995-96 original colorways, but it’s being compared to the ‘History of Flight’ collection that made the rounds at NikeTown locations in 2010 because of the coincidence in timing that sees a collector who happened to secure a few pairs liquidating them as we lead up to the May 5th drop. Might the lowtop Eleven releasing with a perfect summer colorway lead to the same kind of insanity that we’ve come to expect from the pre-Christmas AJXI release each holiday season? Let us know how you’re feeling about these when you click through for a new round of photos and stick with Sneaker News for upcoming Air Jordan release dates. via rstor
Air Jordan XI Low
White/Black-Varsity Red
528895-101
05/05/12
$140
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Thought you were an expert and/or connoisseur of unreleased Air Jordan samples? Sneaker News flipped over that table when we showed you the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’ sample last Friday, and the pure beauty of that sample was made rather lucid – the highest bid of the shoe is currently swimming around the compact car/state college tuition range. As the saying goes, “If you build it, they will come” bodes particularly true for sneakerheads, because we’re certain that those who have participated in one of the craziest sneaker auctions in history are the hardcore of the hardcore and don’t take laces and soles too lightly. However, we’re about to throw a slight wrench into the situation, because it appears those Blackout samples aren’t exactly a one-of-one (these days, is there truly a one-of-one anyway?). Here’s a new set of images of another pair of the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’; if you’re mesmerized that more than on pairs exists, it’s even more of a mind-fudge to know that this second pair is also a size 10.5. Continue on for another look at this jaw-dropping sample courtesy of eBay seller btn_16 and if you’re still looking to throw your bids in, get in on the action on the only listing available now on eBay.
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Coming off the release of the Air Jordan XI ‘Concord’ in late December, the popularity of the Air Jordan XI has reached immeasurable heights. The Air Jordan XI has become a staple of streetwear, bursting through the confines of a ‘cult following’ into the mainstream, become a must-have item across the board, which explains why our recent features of the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’ and Pantone Promo samples have been so popular over the last few days. We’ve got even more Air Jordan XI Sample and PE fire to show you by way of an outstanding sneaker event called K-PALS 2012 that took place at Kicks Mart over the weekend. A quick initial assessment? Our Asian sneakerhead brethren don’t play around. Here we have a clear views of some sicks unreleased XIs, like the White/Orange Sample that could’ve been a Darius Miles PE, a Randy Moss PE, a White/Citrus Sample with ‘JORDAN’ written along the lace eyelets (remind you of those DMP samples, no?), and a ton of low-top joints like the White/Orange and White/Pink as well as a few XI IE Low samples that you may never have laid eyes on. We’ve got a healthy helping of Air Jordan XI fire after the jump so take a look and let us know what you think. via kenlu
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This past week was a major treat for Air Jordan XI fans, as we got a clear confirmation of the release of the Columbia XI and received a nice treat in the form of the Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’. Here’s a look at yet another piece of Air Jordan XI greatness – the University Blue/Black-White sample; much like the Air Jordan X sample we showed you yesterday, this sample features a tonal University Blue upper with a White Jumpman logo on the heel and a black mesh-weave inner lining. Curiously enough, these are dated as Spring 2010, while the Air Jordan X sample was due in Spring of 2008. Additionally, you may attribute these to the Pantone 284 Collection that was on display at the Jordan Brand ‘For The Love Of The Game’ pop-up exhibit in Harlem during 2010′s World Basketball Festival, but these do not feature the laser-graphic upper (but instead a leather material seen on the Cool Grey XI). So which Air Jordan XI sample to you like better – these or the ‘Blackout’ (currently fetching over $7,500 in auction)? Check out the detailed gallery below and check out the listing from btn_16 on eBay.
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Who rocked the best kicks over the last two nights? That title might go to Jordan Crawford and his Air Jordan V ‘Raging Bull’ in a losing effort against the Knicks, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t other heat! Quentin Richardson rocked the Air Jordan X ‘Old Royal’, while the Chicago counterpart popped up on a few more players like Demar DeRozan, who has been exclusive to the Kobe VI for a while. LeBron James wore the Black/Red PE of his LeBron 9 again, Jordan Hill of the Rockets wore the Air Flight ’89 in a fitting colorway, and Jeremy Lin continued the Knicks’ ‘Linning’ ways with the Hyperfuse Low. We’ve got more NBA Feet going full speed ahead so take a look below and let us know who you thought had the best kicks! via Yahoo!
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Just when you thought you saw it all – the PEs, the one-of-ones, the Team Exclusives that we’ve featured on Sneaker News time and time again – this majestic sample pops up at the height of Air Jordan XI superstardom. We’ll give you a second to wipe the drool off your chin. This Air Jordan XI ‘Blackout’ sample features a full-black exterior, with black patent leather, a black mesh upper, black leather heel, and more interesting, the black midsole – something we’ve never seen on an Air Jordan XI until the women’s IE Low release of 2007. This blackout sample is definitely more ‘Batmobile’ than it is ‘Lawnmower’, exuding a sneaker sex appeal that’ll have the sneakerhead circles buzzing and uplifting excitement once again, acting as ‘yang’ to the Silver Anniversary’s ‘yin’. Will these release? Based on the shoetag, it appears that these were destined for a Holiday 2010 release (possibly a Black Friday release), but for now, there doesn’t seem to be any plans for arrival. You can, however place your bid on these samples, but we’ll give you a heads up that this particular bidding experience will be slugfest. Check out the detailed images below and go ahead to the listing from brokeonjordans on eBay.
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Superbowl Weekend was, of course, dominated by NFL coverage, but don’t overlook the games that went down on Friday, Saturday, and before the big game! Seen on court were LeBron and D-Wade’s new PEs of their signature shoes, Earl Clark’s Air Foamposite One ‘Royal’, Ty Lawson’s Nike LeBron 9 ‘Cool Grey’, and a plethora of Air Jordan XIs on Monta Ellis, Michael Beasley, and more. Other notables include Jordan Crawford’s Air Jordan VII ‘Cardinal’, Chris Paul’s Jordan CP3.V PE, and a special shoutout to Jeremy Lin, who rocked the Garden in the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low. We’ve got a full recap for you below so take a look and stick with Sneaker News for more NBA Feet coverage as we near the All-Star break. via ESPN.
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Michael Jordan’s been the muse to many basketball-crazed artists over the years, but we’ve never seen one so detailed and distinctively done like artist A-BB‘s Michael Jordan Series. What makes this collection of brushstrokes even more mind-blowing is that it was his first time painting Michael Jordan, but from what we’ve seen here, it’s clear he does his artwork while sticking his tongue out. A-BB captured some of the most iconic photos of Michael’s history, paying attention to every detail from the shoes, the jerseys, the muscle-tone, down to the beads of sweat. You can buy prints of this amazing artwork here, so check out the gallery of A-BB’s sick Michael Jordan artwork below, because you definitely don’t want to miss this!
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Low-top kicks Jordans were made for the summer-time climate (or the all-year-round climate, depending on where you’re located), and this May 2012, Jordan Brand’s going to hit us with a Retro treat that we haven’t seen in a over a decade. Here’s another look at the White/Black-Varsity Red colorway of the Air Jordan XI Low; we’re certain you’ve surveyed these rather thoroughly since we last showed these a few nights ago, but a quick overview is in order. A tonal white upper pairing white patent leather and white ballistic nylon is contrasted with a translucent red outsole, then finalized with a black inner lining – almost like ‘Home’ version of the Bred XI. There may be more Air Jordan XI Low releases to hit this year, so stay tuned to Sneaker News for all updated information and let us know what you think of these May 2012 drops in comments section below. via marqueesole.
Air Jordan XI Low
White/Black-Varsity Red
306008-111
05/2012
$135
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