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Well, Nike SB wants to ensure that you have at least a bit of the sophistication of a true world traveler, this new release from the Passport Pack serving as the JFK leg of your Concorde world tour. The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro pictured above is designed after America’s passport book and just like the UK edition, apply golden accents to a textured tonal suede base. The implementation is a bit different on these with just a contrast stitch instead of entirely golden Swooshes like the UKs would these have been better with a bit more color? Look for these at Nike SB retailers.

Tech Info:
Nike SB Dunk Low Pro US Passport Obsidian Dark Obsidian White
Color: Obsidian/Dark Obsidian-White
Style: 304292-407

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.

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

Jordan Brand will release this new Nike Air Jordan X Retro colorway of White/Old Royal-Stealth that has quite the Orlando Magic undertone to it. You might remember that Orlando was part of the original City Series of the Nike Air Jordan X - the White Black Royal colorway.

This Nike Air Jordan X Retro also features the 23 stitched on the upper ankle of the shoe, and like the OG City Series version, these catalog shots do not reveal the plaid pattern on the inner lining. Are these a must have for you? Expect these on February 11th 2012 in all sizes, with the men’s version coming in with a $160 price-tag.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan X White Old Royal Stealth
Color: White/Old Royal-Stealth
Style: 487214-107
Release: 02/11/12
Price: $160

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Perhaps a tribute to all the times Michael torched the New York Knicks? Check out this unreleased sample colorway of the Nike Air Jordan XI in a puzzling orange/white/black combination. At the time, the only non-Bulls colorway of the Nike Air Jordan XI that was even on Michael’s feet was the Space Jam colorway, which featured a touch of blue on the Jumpman logo and traction pods on the outsole. That version of the XI didn’t release until well after his final retirement from the Bulls, but what do you make of this Orange colorway? Was a City Series planned for the Nike Air Jordan XI (like the Air Jordan X that featured special regional editions for Chicago, New York, Sacramento, and other major b-ball epicenters)? Some of Michael’s greatest performances came on the Madison Square Garden floor (like the infamous Double-Nickel) that came just days after his return to the Bulls in ’95. This sample isn’t a Retro rehashing, but an OG as made evident by the size-tag, so that leaves us wondering what other colorways Tinker had in mind for the Nike Air Jordan XI. Take a look and let us know what you think?

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Back in 1999, the White/Cement Air Jordan IV helped kick off the Retro revolution and while the Bred edition has since seen another release, it’s been almost 12 years since we got another go around for this undisputed classic. Rumors have been swirling around for awhile regarding a potential January 2012 drop, and now we get our first look at some pics of the upcoming Retro version. As you could have guessed, the Nike Air branding that once graced the heel and outsole has been replaced by Jumpman logos, but other than that, everything else looks to be in tact. The January release for the Nike Air Jordan IV “White/Cement-Grey” Retro is still subject to change, but based on what we see here, at least we know that it is in the works.

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