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Back in 1992 Nike created a special pair of Nike Air Jordan VI footwear for the Dark Knight as the unique design seemed to match Batman’s suit. Of course, the Nike Air Jordan VI Batman never released, though it is one of the coolest artifacts in Nike’s history. PH23Customs recently completed a custom pair of Nike Air Jordan VI s with the Dark Knight in mind using the Nike Air Jordan VI Oreo as the base, PH23 blacked out the white leather upper and astutely colored a few sections with a dark navy blue, like the Jumpman on the tongue, the midsole, and the stripe on the spoiler on the heel.

It is hard to imagine how a storybook ending that has become known in popular sports lore as The Last Shot can be beaten, but Michael Jordan himself chose the Chicago Bulls record-breaking 1995-96 season as his favorite team of all-time. And he is certainly got a point with their unmatched 72 wins, but that also doesn’t take any shine away from one of the sickest crossovers in NBA Playoff history. Nearly thirteen years after its initial release, the Nike Air Jordan XIV Retro Last Shot is back to remind sneakerheads why Michael Jordan is considered the GOAT and their combination of black nubuck and full grain leather looks just as good today as it did when we first saw them in 1998. The stuff of Bryon Russell’s nightmares will soon be joining visions of sugar plums in your holiday dreams.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 14 Retro Last Shot Black Varsity Red Black
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Black
Style: 311832-010

It was just about fourteen months ago that Jordan Brand set fire to the new Atmos NYC location by unveiling a lasered University Blue Nike Air Jordan Legacy collection in conjunction with the launch of the Nike Air Jordan IX and Nike Air Jordan VII For the Love of the Game. The UNC-styled Nike Air Jordan IX and Olympic remixing FTLOTG Nike Air Jordan VII were instant sellouts and though you would have to put your money on the same result if the baby blue Nike Air Jordan Retros were released, they are probably just going to remain a fantasy for everyone outside Nike Inc’s Beaverton, Oregon campus. In fact, if a pair ever does slip through Jordan Brand’s grasp, you still probably won’t be able to get one, because guys like longtime eBay PowerSeller thecoolshoeshine who was able to get a US men’s size 11 promo sample, won’t be parting with it any time soon. Let us know which of the Nike Air Jordan Legacy collections you would most like to buy one day.

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Tinker Hatfield decided to use the Nike Air Jordan X as an homage to Michael Jordan’s career to that point. One of the more prominent details of the tenth Nike Air Jordan shoe is actually the outsole, which features a list of Michael Jordan’s career achievements in chronological order, starting with his Rookie Of The Year award in 1985 to the three straight MVP/Championships in 91, 92, and 93. If Tinker Hatfield were to create another shoe pointing out Michael Jordan’s all-time achievements, what would be added? How about 2003 - 40 points at 40 or 2010 - Team Owner? Here is a detailed look at the upcoming Nike Air Jordan X Chicago, slated for a January 2012 release. Likely to be one of the best retro releases of 2012, the Chicago Nike Air Jordan X is one to watch on NewKicksOnTheBlog.

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This year is the 23rd anniversary of the initial release of the Nike Air Jordan III and we have seen or will see three of the four original colorways hit retail along with several new looks, but one that is grabbing some attention despite a doubtful retail status is the above pictured Oregon Ducks exclusive. These UO PE Nike Air Jordan III s are the same as Dennis Dixon’s and thanks to this arrangement, we can probably assume that a similar web-toed insignia takes the Jumpman’s place on the black away edition as well. Could college branded Player Editions finally extend their reach into Jordan Brand’s archives? If so, it’d have to be the Ducks or Tar Heels to earn the first honors. Let us know which you would rather see first and stick with NewKicksOnTheBlog for more Nike Air Jordan player exclusives.

Though the pair pictured above was scheduled for an October 22nd drop, they are ready for you three weeks early thanks to an unlikely source. This slimmed-down, Flywire-infused take on the classic Nike Air Jordan VIII silhouette sees its notoriously bulky design radically reduced, an update echoed by the fresh new graffiti pattern on the midsole. White, red and grey signifies a Chicago Bulls home colorway, but you will have to reach out pretty far from the friendly confines to get yours early they are available now in england.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 8.0 White Metallic Silver Varsity Red Stealth
Color: White/Metallic Silver-Varsity Red-Stealth
Style: 467807-101
Release: 10/22/11
Price: $150

The Nike Air Jordan 8.0 is a re-vamped version of the Nike Air Jordan VIII, that will be available in five colorways. This October 8th, expect a Playoff colorway as well as a White Navy version, followed by a trio of other team based colorways on October 22nd. The Nike Air Jordan 8.0 is actually completely re-tooled, utilizing a brand new midsole, Flywire stabilization, and a Hyperfuse like no sew upper. Make sure to check out all five October 2011 colorways of the Nike Air Jordan 8.0 and stick with NewKicksOnTheBlog for more Jordan Brand Holiday 2011 info.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 8.0 Black Varsity Red Flint Grey White
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Flint Grey-White
Style: 467807-010
Release: 10/08/11
Price: $150

Michael Jordan is superhuman feats on the court are well represented by this year is Nike Air Jordan IV Doernbecher, which serves as the unofficial kick-off to the looming Nike Air Jordan IV Retro releases for 2012. The Nike Air Jordan IV DB Superman features a number of playful colors and details, like the Superman chest logo on the tongue, a comic-book like graphic seen through the translucent outsoles, neon green and blue tones, and most notably, a new Mars Blackmon silhouette on the heel, which matches that of Isaiah, the talented young boy who was chosen to design the Nike Air Jordan IV. The entire Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle VIII will be unveiled on October 8th, so stay tuned to NewKicksOnTheBlog for more updates and release information for this charity driven capsule of sneakers, and let us know what you think of Isaiah’s design.

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