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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 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

The Nike Air Trainer SC II High is back! Nike teased and peeved us with the Nike Auto Trainer last year, but it’s time to get serious and focus out attention on one of the most highly anticipated and most requested Nike Retros of all time – the Nike Air Trainer SC II High. This all-new Black/Varsity Red colorway should send excited shivers down your spine, through your legs, and onto your feet, because the sweet combination of colors on one of the sweetest Nike designs of all time is a one-two-punch that will leave you in a state of dizzy ecstasy. Premier just got a full size run of these beauties ready to go, so take another look below and head there to cop a pair.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Trainer SC II High “Black/Black-Varsity Red”
Style: 443575-001
Color: Black/Black-Varsity Red

Info/Image: Premier

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

Info/Image: Kicks Lab Blog

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.

Info/Image: Gallery2

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.

Info/Image: TaoBao