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When it rains it pours, so two AJKO updates today means we finally get to take a close up look at this pair from all angles. The Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO could not be any better at fusing the 1985 hidden gem with modern styling.  And that is because aside from the vintage detailing, these white and red AJKOs are true to form with their canvas uppers. They drop in April, but you can see more photos by checking out that link.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO “White/Varsity Red”
Style: 402297-161
Color: White/Varsity Red

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Sometimes, it is the unexpected colourways that make for the hottest releases. This time last year, nobody would have even imagined how hot the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 in marina blue and cool grey turned out to be. We have seen plenty of Griffeys with teal accents, but that particular combination is just magical.

Such is the case with the latest Nike Air Jordan 1 Phat hightop. These thick-tongued Nike Air Jordan 1´s certainly are not the first Jays to mix white, black and yellow (Thunder/Lightning), but the way it is done on this pair is straight up masterful. You have got a white overlay atop a grey base to ensure they do not overtake your outfit, but the yellow laces and stitching look excellent with the simple base. Expect these to hit Jordan Brand retailers soon, as they are now available.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat “White/Medium Grey–Vibrant Yellow”
Style: 364770-101
Color: White/Medium Grey-Light Bone-Vibrant Yellow

Info/Image: Dunk.com.cn

The Nike Air Jordan Alpha 1 has been seen on some of Jordan Brand´s best NBA players, but the whole point of this shoe is to go back to Chicago, circa 1985. That is where you will find a supremely smooth new colourway of the Nike Air Jordan Alpha 1. The white overlay is perforated on the toe and side panels to reveal a black underlay and polka dot-like visual that nicely blends the high-contrast palette. These will hit Jordan Brand retailers in the near future, so stick with NewKicksOnTheBlog for updates.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan Alpha 1 “White/Black-Varsity Red”
Style: 392813-104
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red

Info/Image: Dunk.com.cn

The white and red AJKO pictured above will hit retailers in April, and considering how rare this once-in-a-quarter-century retro really is, this just makes them seem even more magical. They have a really nice vintage look thanks to a slightly greyed upper and yellowed midsole, and hopefully we will have more opportunities to examine them between now and then.

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The continuing trend of Air Jordan 1s with slick designs continues with this latest Nike Air Jordan 1 inspired by the original colourway of the Nike Air Jordan XX. The middle panel of the Nike Air Jordan 1 Phat 20 features the laser print found on the large in-step strap of the XX, with a clear swoosh giving no disruption of viewing. The inner liner and ankle padding house a luxurious graphic while patent leather is used on the upper toe and ankle wings. The Jordan 1 started off as strictly a basketball shoe but this latest make-up seems fitting for a king, doesn´t it?

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 Phat 20 “White/Black-Varsity Red”
Style: 395664-101
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red

Info/Image: Dunk.com.cn

The True Flights just give Jordan Brand a bad image. Many people say that the True Flights look identical to the 7s, but these don´t do the 7s any justice. If you say that the True Flights look like the 7s, your basically insulting a legendary sneaker. Even with the terrible design of the shoe, people continue to buy the sneaker. So why should Jordan Brand stop producing them? Hey, there making money off these, so they might be doing something right. Anyways, another colorway of the True Flights are available now. This shoe will only come in GS sizes because of the immature colorway, which is officialy dubbed White/Metallic Silver/Perfect Pink. Im sure a lot kids are digging these, so this is for the kids. These are available now.

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Word association game? A sneakerhead would respond to “1985″ with “Nike Air Jordan 1″ with unflinching speed and without a second thought. There is no shame in that; the Nike Air Jordan 1 is the shoe that started the sneaker-collecting craze and the constant release of retros keeps up hungry and wanting more. Amid all the Nike Air Jordan releases we are expecting this year, get ready for the knock-out punch that will top them all; the return of the Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO.

After a quarter-century after its original release, the AJKO rejoins us donning the same canvas upper that made it the standout that it was. The reincarnation of Nike Air Jordan 1 KO is almost spot-on with the materials and AJKO Wings logo, but there are a few minor details that might cause some stir. The Jumpman logo has replaced the OG Nike Air logo, but that is expected with all Nike Air Jordans post Nike-Jordan Brand split. The bottom sole, however, takes on a Nike Dunk/Air Jordan 1 sole, and the midsole is given the dirty treatment, as seen on Nike’s vintage rehashings like the Nike Vandal Nylon VNTG. For the Jordan heads out there who may not be familiar AJKO, consider these the ultimate retro of 2010.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO Retro
Style: 402297-101
Color: White/Varsity Red–Black

You can find more detailed pictures here.

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This Nike Air Jordan III Retro looks like it belongs alongside this year’s Jordan Motorsports pack (the first to be released to retail, in the six year series), but is actually from 2006. It has hand written numbering on the outer heel (count/count) and a single digit on the inner heel that might represent different componentry. Doesn’t really matter, though, since you are not going to wear them anyway. This size 9 sample is available for your collection on eBay.

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