Air 23 - Recent News, Updates, and Release Dates

Rare Air: Air Jordan V Retro Jared Jeffries "Home" PE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:36:00 -0700

In addition to the "Away" colorway that I just posted, a "home" pair of Air Jordan Vs were made for Jared Jeffries as well. This pair has a similar theme, except they have a primarily white upper instead of the black one seen on the away version.

Rare Air: Air Jordan V Retro Jared Jeffries "Away" PE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:36:00 -0700

Check out this pair of Air Jordan V Retro, made for Jared Jeffries to wear along with New York Knicks' away jersey. This pair has a black upper, with blue "shark teeth" on the side and a blue sockliner. Also, Jeffries' number, "20", has been embroidered on the side, in place of the more commonly seen "23."

Air Jordan 2010 (XXV) Video with Tinker Hatfield!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:00 -0700

I'm sure a lot you Jordan Heads are very curious about the upcoming Air Jordan 2010. Well, here's a 9 1/2 minute video featuring the legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield along with Jordan Brand's Mark Smith, discussing the sneaker's technology. It looks very promising. If you missed yesterday's update, I posted a set of detailed pics of the XXVs. Oh yeah, The Air Jordan 2010s are scheduled for release on February 13, 2010.

Jordan Melo M6 Black/Silver

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:50:00 -0700

Just a heads up to let you Carmelo/Jordan fans know that the Melo M6, Melo's latest sneaker, The Jordan Melo is coming very soon. This first colorway features a completely black upper, using a combination of full-grain leather, nubuck, and patent leather, providing a simple, yet well thought design. As a nice touch, AU79/08, the atomic number for gold, has been placed on the sole. This represents Carmelo's Team USA victory in the 2008 Summer Olympics. M6 is scheduled for to release Monday, 11/16/2009.

Air Jordan 2010 XXV (25) Detailed Pics

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:47:00 -0700

I've got tons of detailed pics of the upcoming Air Jordan 2010 (XXV), thanks to Jordan Brand. I'm not too fond of this colorway, but from the looks of things, it's gonna be quite innovative. Looks super light, too.

Jordan CP3.III White/Black-Varsity Red

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:02:00 -0700

On Monday, I posted pics of the first colorway of Chris Paul's latest sneaker, the Jordan CP3.III. Today, I've got a few pics of colorway #2. This pair has a white upper with lasered graphics, black speckled midsole. To add a little more color, a red outsole has been used, along with red accents on the tongue. The White/Black-Varsity Red Jordan CP3.III is scheduled for release on 1/2/2010 along with the Black/Orion Blue colorway.

Nike Trainer Mid "L.A."

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:43:00 -0700

I've got something today for all of you L.A. fans. Similar to the "NYC" Trainer Mids, Nike has created this colorway to give tribute to the City of Angels. It has a white leather upper with blue suede on the side and toebox, blue contrast stitching, and a matching blue and white sole. Expect to see these in stores sometime next week.

Nike KD2 Oklahoma City Thunder "Away"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0700

When Kevin Durant decided to enter the NBA after just one year of college basketball, he didn't disappoint, and neither have his shoes. The KD2 looks to improve upon the first model, starting with this, which represents the Thunder's away uniform. It has a primarily black upper, with black safari print on the strap and sides, contrasted by blue and orange accents. I'll post up a release date as soon as it becomes available.

Nike Air Force 1 High Supreme Work Boot

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:32:00 -0700

Here's something all of you blue-collared sneakerheads can appreciate. Nike has once again used the talents of Eddie Cruz to create this beautiful pair of AF1s, designed to be a little more tougher than your typical pair of Uptowns. Inspired by work boots, this pair has a burgundy upper with a perforated swoosh, a thick white sole and even uses those burgundy and gold laces commonly seen on boots. The only thing that's missing is the steel toe.

Air Jordan XII Retro White/Black-Varsity Red NEW PICS

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:53:00 -0700

Here's a few new pics of the highly anticipated White/Black-Varsity Red Air Jordan XII Retro. An OG colorway, this pair has been has a white/upper, with red full-grain leather on the side and a matching red sole. They are scheduled to release on 12/19/2009.

Rare Air: Air Jordan VI Retro Jordan Motorsports

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:38:00 -0700

These have been on the Net for a little while now, but after posting the Six Rings, I realized that I never posted them. Jordan Brand also created a special pair of Air Jordan VIs for the Jordan Motorsports team. It has a similar color scheme as the Six Rings, with a white upper, and blacked outsole.

Nike Special Forces Boot (SFB) Chukka

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:38:00 -0700

I don't usually post boots, but these looked pretty cool to me, so I thought I'd share. Teaming up with designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, Nike has created this blacked out Chukka version of its Special Forces Boot. Simple and clean, just the way a boot should be.

Nike Zoom Kobe V Away Colorway (Black/Purple-Maize)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:12:00 -0700

Now that the 2009-10 NBA season is in full effect more and more Kobe V colorways are popping up. You'll see Kobe and many of his Lakers teammates wearing these during the road games. This pair has a black and purple upper, with a maize swoosh and accents.

Rare Air: Air Jordan Six Rings Motorsports

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:40:00 -0700

Out of all the Jordan Brand releases, the 6 Rings has probably been on of the most well-received models, so it's no surprise to see Jordan Brand create this pair for the Jordan Motorsports team.

Jordan CP3.III Releases in January

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0700

Today I've got a few shots of Chris Paul's latest sneaker, the CP3.III. This colorway matches the New Orleans Hornets' uniform, and has an upper that consists of black suede and white leather, a black speckled midsole, and ablue outsole that matches the upper's accents. The CP3.III will hit shelves on 1/2/2010, just in time to start the new year off right.

Nike Big Nike Black/Royal-White

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:44:00 -0700

Here's a new color of Nike's Big Nike sneaker. This pair has a black nubuck suede upper, contrasted by a blue leather swoosh, toebox, and heel, and a white midsole. Great colorway, it looks very familiar to a certain Air Jordan pair from the past.

Air Jordan VI Retro White/Black New Pics

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:44:00 -0700

Just wanted to give you guys another look at the upcoming white/black Air Jordan 6 Retro colorway. This pair has a white and black upper, using a combination of full-grain leather for the white areas, and nubuck suede for the black areas. The midsole and heel are black with white speckles, and of course you can't leave out that icey clear outsole. The White/Black Air Jordan VI Retro will be available next year.

Nike Hyperdunk Low White/Black-Red

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:51:00 -0700

Nike has gone lowtop with its most advanced basketball sneaker so far, the Hyperdunk. The Hyperdunk lows will feature the same Flywire technology as the high, and with a little off the top, they should be even lighter. The colorway has a white and black upper, with red accents and a partially speckled midsole.

Rare Air: Air Jordan XX3 (23) Low Jared Jeffries PE

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:51:00 -0700

Take a look at this pair of Air Jordan XX3 Low player exclusives, created for Jared Jeffries to wear during the 2007-2008 NBA season. This pair has a black upper, with red and blue stitching, contrasted by a blue outsole. On the left tongue, you'll find Jefferies' number #20, instead of MJ's number.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium DJ Clark Kent

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:35:00 -0700

DJ Clark Kent has collaborated with Nike once again to create a yet another Air Force 1 colorway. Featuring mostly earth-tone colors, this pair uses dark brown premium leather on the toe, swoosh, and heel areas, tan ostrich leather on the side, and mesh on the toe box. A cartoon character has been placed on the insole. This is a great color scheme that will perfect with a pair of jeans. The DJ Clark Kent AF1 Lows will be available on 12/19/2009.

Nike Air Force 1 High "Eddie Cruz" Scale

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:39:00 -0700

Check out this scaly new AF1 colorway, designed by Eddie Cruz. This pair has a black croc skin upper, with a black patent leather swoosh, all contrasted by a red outsole. Black patent leather has also been used on the strap. You should be able to cop these now at House of Hoops locations.

Nike Blazer High Spike Lee

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:39:00 -0700

Nike has created a new colorway of its classic Blazer High sneaker to pay tribute to director Spike Lee. This pair features a white perforated upper, red swoosh, and a black sole and heel, all colors that were used frequently in his 1989 film "Do the Right Thing." On the front on the tongue, you'll find an image of Spike Lee's trademark glasses, along with "Brooklyn", Lee's hometown, written on the other side. The Spike Lee Blazer High will be available later this month.

Air Jordan XX-Inspired Air Jordan 1 Retro

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0700

By combining Air Jordans I and XX, Jordan Brand has come up with this interesting pair of Air Jordan 1 Retros. It has a white patent leather upper, red at the top, with a black heel and outsole. Lasered on the the side, you'll find the infamous "Jordan Code," behind a transparent swoosh. These bad boys will hit shelves sometime next year.

Rare Air: Air Jordan XIV Retro Jordan Motorsports

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0700

Take a look at this unreleased pair of Air Jordan 14s, made for the Jordan Motorsports team. It has a black nubuck suede upper and midsole, and on the inner side, you'll find MJ's number on the right shoe, and the Jumpman on the left one. Quite simple, but at the same time a very clean and stealthy colorway. Good luck getting your hands on a pair.

Nike Trainer 1 Mid "NYC"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:23:00 -0700

I've got something for you New York natives and Yankee fans today. Check out this cool Nike Trainer 1 Mid colorway, themed after the Big Apple. It has a Navy and white upper, with black laces and a grey swoosh. "NEW" and "YORK" has been embroidered on the left and right heels, respectively. The Nike Trainer 1 Mid "NYC" is available now.

Nike YG Air Max White/Blue-Black

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:59:00 -0700

Check out the Nike YG Air Max, Nike's latest sneaker to utilize its Air Max technology. This is the first colorway, which features a white and black upper, complemented by a blue outsole and accents. No word on a release date yet, but stay tuned.

Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) "Chaos"

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:49:00 -0700

Here's some better pics of the Zoom Kobe V "Chaos", posted on the site earlier this month. This colorway has a white and chameleon upper, with a white speckled midsole, and a lime green outsole and swoosh. They are scheduled for release on December 26, right after Christmas.

Nike Trainer Mid "Bo Knows"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:00 -0700

Inspired by everone's favorite two-sport superstar, Bo Jackson, Nike has created this special colorway of its Nike Trainer Mid sneaker. It has a black and metallic silver upper, with black elephant print on the ankle, all topped off by a grey speckled outsole. On both the inside of the tongue and the insole, you'll find the the classic phrase "BO KNOWS." The "Bo Knows" Trainer Mid will be available later this month.

Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke "Zebra"

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:55:00 -0700

You like Zebras? Then you'll love these AF1s. This pair features a furry striped white and black color scheme, which very closely resembles one. While this pair may be a one-off, you can make one just like it at 21 Mercer, using Nike's new Zebra Print fabric. These were designed by Tony Baker.

New Gallery: OG Air Jordan XIII White/True Red-Black

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:55:00 -0700

I was looking back at all of the previous updates, and I realized it's been a while since I added anything to the Shoe Gallery. I dug up these pics of my OG White/Black AJ 13s that I took a while back. As you can see, the hologram bubble is quite cloudy. I purchased this pair back in '98, and never anticipated that moisture would build up inside. Other than that, these bad boys are still deadstock, and look even cleaner in person. Anyway, onto the pics.

Air Jordan XII Retro Flu Game Releases 11/27

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:37:00 -0700

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Air Jordan XII Retro "Flu Game" releases Friday, November 27. Basically a remake of the Black/Varsity Red Air Jordan XII colorway, this pair remembers MJ's 38-point performance during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, in which he led the Chicago Bulls to a 90-88 victory over the Utah Jazz, despite having the flu. The numbers 97 and 38 have been embroidered on the side, representing the year and MJ's score. Also notice that black nubuck suede has been used on the upper, instead of the full-grain leather seen on the original and 2004 retro version.

Nike Dunk High Pro SB "Brainwreck"

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:26:00 -0700

Artist Todd Bratrud has teamed up with Nike SB to create this gruesome pair of Nike Dunks. Using brains as the theme, this pair features a grey nubuck upper, with a pink toebox, and a white sockliner, which has received extra cushioning and stitching to give it the shape of a brain. Also, on the insole, you'll find the image of a wrecked brain. Put the pair together , and the rear reads "BRAIN WRECK".

New Release Date For Air Jordan XII Retro "Rising Sun"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:54:00 -0700

I'm sure many of you were disappointed to find out that the Air Jordan XII Retro "Rising Sun", originally scheduled to hit shelves last Saturday, was delayed. Well, I've got some good news for you. 12s are back on schedule, and will finally release on Saturday, 11/21. Yeah, it's almost a month away, but at least it's before the Black Friday rush. They're saving that one for the Space Jams.

The And1 Tai Chi Returns

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:54:00 -0700

Remember the And1 Tai Chi? If not, you might remember Vince Carter dominating the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk contest with a between-the-legs dunk, and even sticking his whole arm through the goal on one dunk, all while sporting a pair of white/red sneakers. Starting to get the flashbacks now? Yeah, those were the Tai Chis. They have long been discontinued, but On November 12, the And1 Tai Chi will finally make a return. Here's a look at the first colorway that will hit shelves.

Air Jordan VI Retro Black/Varsity Red New Pics

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:11:00 -0700

I'm sure many of you are anxiously awaiting the release of the Black/Varsity Red Air Jordan VI Retro. Here's a few more pics to entice your appetite. While not exactly the same as the Black/Infrared colorway from the past, they are a very close substitute. They will officially release sometime in January, but you can purchase them now onhit shelves.