FRESH KICKS JORDAN BRAND:

Canadian tattoo artist Steve Wiebe has linked up with Jordan Brand to release a House of Hoops-exclusive collection comprised of the Air Jordan 10 “University Red,” Jordan Super.Fly 2017 and Jordan Generation. Steve Wiebe is responsible for a lot of ink you see on the court. Of the artist, Kevin Durant notes, “He goes through every fine detail to make a portrait look as real as possible on your skin.”

Drawing on his illustrative realism, Wiebe has designed three sneakers proving style and substance aren’t mutually exclusive. The Air Jordan 10 in “University Red” features texturized leather panels along the eyestay finished with custom artwork on the insole. The Super.Fly is reworked with a muted grey upper and dynamic outsole. Finally, inked with “23” lettering on the heel, the Jordan Generation is fully dressed in black cracked leather with red lining.

While there is no confirmed release date, expect the three-part collection to drop late December exclusively at House of Hoops in Harlem.

For more of Wiebe’s work, take a look at his Instagram. In related news, read up on the Air Jordan 9 NRG “Black Gum” and the upcoming Super.Fly color ways.

House of Hoops
268 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027

UPDATE: A Nike representative has confirmed that there was only one carton of Air Jordan XIs taken in the reported attempt and that the shoes were not the “Win Like 96” models. The Swoosh also claims that all products have been recovered and will “continue to cooperate with local law enforcement” on the situation.

This past Monday night, two nameless individuals ostensibly trespassed Niketown NYC and attempted to remove one large box of Air Jordan 11s. According to the New York Post, store representatives claimed that the front entrance was unlocked with one person acting as the lookout while the other nabbed the box of sneakers as revealed in the surveillance cameras. Conclusively, approximately $7,200 USD-worth of pairs are recovered and the suspects have yet to be identified.

Niketown NYC will be moving its location from 57th Street to 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue for the Spring 2018 season. Stay tuned for more details.

North Carolina’s Social Status has made its way down to Miami Beach to launch a collaborative pop-up installation with Jordan Brand. The celebrated retailer has designed two exclusive iterations of the Air Jordan 1 silhouette for the special event occurring at Art Basel 2017. Interested buyers will able to purchase the high-top in “Rust Pink” and “Igloo” options. Both pastel-colored pairs are an homage to Miami’s Art Deco heritage.

The pop-up shop will commence on December 8 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Mondrian Hotel. Though pricing details have also yet to be announced.

The Mondrian Hotel
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
33139, United States

The Air Jordan 9 is back with a slight makeover to battle challenging weather ahead. Previously shared in the cult-favorite “Olive” colorway and new “Multicolor” version, the AJ9 Boot NRG will soon drop in a Black/Light Gum color combo.

This time around, its upper is coated in all-black, thus contrasting its rugged light gum-painted outsole. A mix of leather and suede is applied throughout, while D-ring eyelets complete the traditional boot aesthetic.

The Air Jordan 9 Boot NRG in Black/Light Gum is slated to drop on December 6 for a retail price of $225 USD at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike SNKRS. Take a look at the imagery above and let us know if there’s another Jordan silhouette that deserves a boot makeover.

Hot off the heels of debuting the Air Jordan 9 NRG Boot in a classic black and brown scheme, Jordan Brand is now giving the winterized silhouette a multicolor look for those in search of something more upbeat.

This version of the sturdy model boasts the same features as the original black and brown edition — with a robust leather-constructed upper, metal D-ring eyelets and a hefty sole unit ideal for various terrains — but in a quirky color-blocked palette that sees an aqua blue and grey upper, a navy and orange sole unit and hits of neon blood orange at the heel tab and Jumpman logos.

The image comes by way of Jordan Brand’s Frank Cooker, who notes in his Instagram caption that these are still in the sampling process. Needless to say, these sneakers still don’t have a confirmed release, but stay tuned for more information and let us know if you’re a fan of this fruity colorway.

For more boot options, Fear of God is bringing back its sold-out archive Military Sneakers for Cyber Monday at a discount price.

 

Jordan Brand is set to release yet another sneaker rework — taking the current cold weather season into consideration. This time around, we see the iconic Air Jordan 9 take on full winterized boot-style modifications, including metal eyelets, a sturdy leather-constructed upper, and a rugged outsole — ideal for optimal traction of varying terrain types.

The sneakerboot hybrid takes on a black and olive color scheme, with hits of red landing on the midsole and heel branding. Look for the Air Jordan 9 Boot NRG at select Jordan Brand retailers come December 6.

In other footwear news, Reebok recently debuted the 58 BRIGHT ST DMX BETA10.