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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

The Nike Air Huarache White Royal Purple Black takes a design element that would merely been hinted at by the 2K series and makes it a reality with the first basketball specific Free sole attached to a model based on classic Nike Air Huarache styling. This white leather look with royal, purple and black accents is a bit of a throwback too.

Let us know which of 2012’s Nike Air Huarache releases you are most excited to own.

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.

Last Holiday season Nike Sportswear unveiled the Nike ACG Bakin Posite Boot, a street/trail hybrid shoe which combined a Foamposite upper with a Max Air outsole. Of course that wasn’t the first sneaker to feature both Foam and Max that title goes to one of Tim Duncan’s signature shoes - the Nike Total Air Foamposite Max. The Metallic Silver colorway was one of the originals from when the Nike Total Air Foamposite Max debuted back in 1998, and here it returns again for a Holiday 2011 release. Find these latest Foamposite releases at Nike Sportswear retailers today and grab yourself a pair now.

Tech Info:
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Metallic Silver Black Photo Blue
Color: Metallic Silver/Black-Photo Blue
Style: 472498-040
Release: 10/01/11
Price: $225

What does this upcoming high energy colorway of the Nike LeBron 9 represent? Combine the two toned grey black upper with rich accents of Cherry red and a royal purple. You have got something that might resemble the South Beach strip of nightclubs or perhaps this is another Heroes reference to the Nike Air Jordan VII Raptors? In any case NewKicksOnTheBlog brings you this first exclusive look at the Nike LeBron 9 in the Cool Grey/Vivid Grey-Black-Cherry colorway, which is currently set for a November 11th release. We have got a detailed images for you, so take a good look and give us your best suggestion on what this new color-combo could signify and be sure to stick with NewKicksOnTheBlog for more Nike LeBron 9 info.

Tech Info:
Nike LeBron 9 Cool Grey Vivid Grey Black Cherry
Color: Cool Grey/Vivid Grey-Black-Cherry
Style: 469764-002
Release: 11/04/11
Price: $170

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

One of the most anticipated Nike Air Jordan Retros not only of 2012, but of the last decade, is the Nike Air Jordan IV in the original White Black Tech Grey colorway. NewKicksOnTheBlog confirmed the Nike Air Jordan IV White Cement as a February 2012 release, but here we have a solid release date on February 18, 2012. Much like the Nike Air Jordan III White Cement, these upcoming Jordan Retros will be sure fire hits and will certainly clean out of the shelves quickly, so be sure to circle your calendar for 2/18/12 and let us know if you plan on copping these when they become available.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan V White Cement
Color: White/Black-Tech Grey
Style: 308497-103
Release: 02/18/12
Price: $160

Arguably the biggest Nike Air Jordan Retro of the 2011, the Bordeaux VII has been a Retro release 19 years in the making. After Michael rocked them in the ’92 All-Star Game, the Bordeaux VII were thrown back into the vault and kept quiet for nearly two decades, and it’s just ready to burst out this April when it will finally release for good. Of course, you can show off your pair a little earlier because the Nike Air Jordan VII Retro “Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux” are available right now ahead of release date.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan VII Retro “Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux”
Style: 304775-003
Color: Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux

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