Jordan CP3.II - Summer ‘09

New Orleans Hornets point guard extraordinaire Chris Paul’s second signature shoe from Jordan Brand proves that Mike is not the only one that the Jordan design team goes all out for. Loaded with nice style touches, the CP3.II will expand its colorway roster with four new versions that will be hitting stores in May. Two black colorways and two white each possess subtle design differences other than color to give all four a style of their own. The Black/University Blue and Black/White/Metallic Gold versions both feature contrast stitching to match their respective accent colors. The two white pairs have a traditional basketball look, but have enough flavor to make them appear anything but ordinary. All four sneakers will hit Jordan accounts on May 1st. Be sure to check out some close-ups and release details after the jump. via Jordan-ugg.com.

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan CP3.II
Style: 342944-003
Color: Black/Metallic Silver-University Blue
Retail Price: $118.00

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan CP3.II
Style: 342944-103
Color: White/University Blue
Retail Price: $118.00

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan CP3.II
Style: 342944-005
Color: Black/White-Metallic Gold
Retail Price: $118.00

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan CP3.II
Style: 342944-164
Color: White/Varsity Red-Black
Retail Price: $118.00

2009-03-14

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Nike Microstripe Quickstrike Pack - Air Max 1 + Pocketknife

We have already shown you Nike’s Microstriped Air Max 1 and Footscape Tier Zero and now the women’s Pocketknife has joined in the fun, completing what will be a nice Quickstrike pack. Like the other two models, the Pocketknife uses thinly spaced red lines on several sections of the shoe, combining with the white base to create an almost pink tone in certain areas. Additional solid red accents and a white midsole with a gum outsole complete the color scheme, joined by an innovative strap and lacing system that gives the Pocketknife a very unique look. As stated earlier, the shoe will be joined by a blue striped Air Max 1 and a black and grey Footscape for a fresh summer pack of runners that has already hit Undefeated Japan. Via Jordan-ugg.com

2009-03-14

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Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8th - Summer ‘09

With many of the more hyped Jordan fusion models getting most of the attention, it seems that the Jordan 2.5 Team has quietly slipped under the radar. You can tell by its name and appearance that the shoe is a hybrid that combines the Air Jordan II and III into a single entity, this time with a 5/8th cut. Jordan Brand will be releasing six colorways for the 2.5 Team, with three dropping in April and three in June. The April releases will be the Black/University Blue, Black/Varsity Red and White/Black/Cement pairs. June will bring the White/Court Blue, White/Varsity Red and solid black versions. Keep your eyes out for all six at Jordan retailers in the coming months. More photos and release information after the jump. via Jordan-ugg.com.

Release: 04/01/2009
Name: Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8
Style: 343044-104
Color: White/Metallic Silver-Black-Cement Grey
Price: $115.00

Release: 04/01/2009
Name: Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8
Style: 343044-042
Color: Black-University Blue-White
Price: $115.00

Release: 04/01/2009
Name: Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8
Style: 343044-061
Color: Black/Varsity Red
Price: $115.00

Release: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8
Style: 343044-106
Color: White/Metallic Silver-Court Blue
Price: $115.00

Release: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan 2.5 Team 5/8
Style: 343044-002
Color: Black/Black
Price: $115.00

2009-03-14

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Jordan Phly Legend - Summer ‘09

Jordan designs have always been known for taking sneakers into the future, but the Jordan Phly Legend has some old school appeal to it. Rather than continually moving forward, the Phly Legend has a casual classic feel, but still brings some Jordan mystique along for the ride. Jordan will be releasing four new colorways over the next couple of months, adding some nice style elements to the simple shoe. April will see the drop of a Cool Grey/Navy pair with perforations and some wild laces and also a Premium white on white pair with a woven upper and silver accents. Then in May, look for the basic Black/Laser Blue pair to drop alongside a Black/Chlorphyll colorway that uses elephant print on the toe and heel. Check out some closer looks and release info after the jump. via Jordan-ugg.com.

Release Date: 04/01/2009
Name: Jordan Phly Legend Premier
Style: 343449-101
Color: White/Metallic Silver-Platinum
Retail Price: $95.00

Release Date: 04/01/2009
Name: Jordan Phly Legend
Style: 342222-043
Color: Cool Grey/Midnight Navy
Retail Price: $85.00

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan Phly Legend
Style: 342222-041
Color: Black/Laser Blue-White
Retail Price: $85.00

Release Date: 05/01/2009
Name: Jordan Phly Legend
Style: 342222-031
Color: Black/Chlorophyll
Retail Price: $85.00

2009-03-14

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Air Jordan True Flight - Summer ‘09

The Air Jordan True Flight has been a pleasant surprise from Jordan Brand, with its classic look and retro appeal. Obviously heavily inspired by the Air Jordan VII, the True Flight makes a few small tweaks to give the shoe a personality of its own. A bunch of colorways have already dropped with several more on the way. These two versions shown will be among the next batch to hit stores this spring. One pair uses a simple white/black scheme with some colorful neon splatters on certain sections, while the other has a North Carolina feel with a white upper and light blue and black accents, while the other. Look for both to hit Jordan retailers in April and May respectively. via Jordan-ugg.com.

Release Date: 04/08/2009
Name: Air Jordan True Flight
Style: 342964-172
Color: White/Neon Yellow-Black
Price: $135.00

Release Date: 05/23/2009
Name: Air Jordan True Flight
Style: 342964-142
Color: White/Laser Blue-Black
Price: $135.00

2009-03-13

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Mushroom Kingdom Air Max 90s

Every kid who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s knows about Mario, Princess Toadstool and the Mushroom Kingdom featured in Nintendo’s signature franchise. D@ Prince Customs used Mario and Princess Toadstool in their Super Mario Bros. 3 incarnations as inspiration for the Mushroom Kingdom Air Max 90s. You can check out more about these shoes at D@ Prince’s MySpace page linked here.

The image of Mario soaring through the air on the right shoe is taken from the game’s cover. Mario has just picked up a Super Leaf during his travels, allowing him to fly and giving him the appearance of a raccoon. The left shoe features perpetually distressed Princess Toadstool waiting for help as she is held hostage. I like the expression of surprise put on Princess Toadstool’s face by D@ Prince, making the shoes come to life when you put them together.

D@ Prince sets the action for the Mushroom Kingdom Air Max 90s against a yellow/blue backdrop. The yellow acts as the horizon line while the blue is the same light color used to represent the sky in the video game. I think D@ Prince outdid himself with the Mushroom Kingdom Air Max 90s by representing perfectly what makes Mario and Princess Toadstool such enduring characters.

2009-03-13

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Air Jordan XIII (13): 1997-98

Extremely lightweight and responsive, the XIII takes its design inspiration from the black panther, and, of course, from Michael’s predatory nature and catlike quickness on the court. The shoe features sleek Zoom Air, a unique Jumpman hologram that mimics the panther’s eye, and a carbon-fiber spring plate for more pounce in the paint. This season’s finale sees perhaps MJ’s most famous shot, in Game 6 of the Finals against Utah. (He actually wore an early release of the AIR JORDAN XIV in that game.) It proves to be the game winner, handing the Bulls their third consecutive Championship. Chicago becomes the first team in NBA history to repeat the three-peat.
Air Jordan XIII Commercial

Air Jordan XII (12): 1996-97

The first AIR JORDANs to utilize Zoom Air Technology for lightweight cushioning and lightning quick responsiveness. MJ wears them as he scores 38 points against the Utah Jazz, including a three pointer in the dying seconds, despite being so ill with the flu he has to be helped off the floor after the game by teammate Scottie Pippen.

Air Jordan XII Commercial

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Air Jordan XI (11): 1995-96

Michael’s intuitive insight of bringing a “formal look” to the court serves as the inspiration for this remarkable rendition. Worn during his full return in the 1995-96 season, the XI quickly becomes one of the most popular AIR JORDANs of all-time. In another bold innovative step, the AJXI features patent leather for the first time in an athletic shoe, and a ‘secret weapon’ carbon-fibre spring plate and polymer-coated upper that refuses to stretch or lose its shape through MJ’s 72-win season and a fourth NBA title. MJ becomes only the second player ever to be crowned MVP for the season, the All-Star Game, and the Finals in a single season.
Air Jordan XI Commercial

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Nike Air Pegasus 89 - Coming Soon!

Watch out for another Nike craze, the Nike Air Pegasus 89 comes in two new colorways - Grey/White/Black/Blue and Grey/White/Black/Red. It features the original Pegasus structure, simple and comfortable fit for everyday wear. It will cost around $134, just keep updated for the official release date at Overkill.