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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

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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

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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The gold detailing, black midsole and swoosh, complete with a shiny and croc-print-esque black upper the line up for this, the latest drop from Nike Womens division. The Nike Air Force 1 Hi Supreme LE features a canvas ankle strap, which is also black. Scales aside, this a more restrained womens colourway than usual which I think is a good thing, being that the usual multi-coloured and more garish colourways usually appeal more to the male than female crowd.

Tech Info:
Nike Wmns Air Force 1 Hi Supreme LE
Style: 386152-001
Color: Black/Black-Metallic Gold

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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There is no arguing the Nike Air Jordan VI’s spot as one of the most popular Jordan signature models – every retro release was met with high anticipation and quick sales. The upcoming Nike Air Jordan VI “Detroit Pistons” features a nubuck and patent leather upper with a myriad of colors on the midsole; versatile varsity red, nostalgicly speckled true blue, and contrasting light graphite all combine surprisingly well with the signature ice outsole. Check back with NewKicksOnTheBlog for updated info regarding a drop date.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan VI (6) Retro “Detroit Pistons”
Style: 384664-001
Color: Black/Varsity Red-True Blue-Light Graphite

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Love them or hate them, the Nike Air Jordan 2010 will be on the way in the near future in a variety of colorways. Now we get our first look at another upcoming colorway. This pair sports a Black patent/nubuck upper with splashes of University Blue on the midsole, branding, lining and contrast stitching. No word yet on a release for these, but it wouldn’t be surprising to seem them on the feet of UNC players as well as Denver Nugget and Jordan Brand player, Carmelo Anthony.

You can find more detailed pictures here.

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By following a tradition celebrated by a majority of the NBA’s star athletes, Dwayne Wade was spotted rocking a new colorway in the Nike Air Jordan 1 Alpha in a White/Black-Red Colorway for Christmas, an updated design of the brand’s timeless Nike Air Jordan 1. The sneakers feature a familiar look with added technologies, including a Phylon midsole, Zoom Air unit and padded ankle lining. Celebrating the sneaker’s 25th Anniversary, look for this colorway along with various others to begin dropping in early 2010.

You can find more detailed pictures here.

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