Tag: Jordan Brand

Opinion: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Powder Blue' is 'magnificent shoe'
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Opinion: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Powder Blue' is 'magnificent shoe'

By Sandy DoverOctober 13, 2015

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Powder Blue’ is a magnificent shoe. Jordan Brand over the years has had well-known quality issues, often leaving admirers of the footwear brand very disappointed and full of...

Opinion: Air Jordan Militia Green Collection turns also-ran models into retro stars
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Opinion: Air Jordan Militia Green Collection turns also-ran models into retro stars

By Sandy DoverSeptember 27, 2015

All three models of the Air Jordan Militia Green Collection have admirable individual merit in their beauty. The Air Jordan I High The Return is a powerful shoe just based on its historical merits, and...

Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'
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Former Bearcat hooper reveals 'Shining Star' Air Jordan XX Retro 'Black Cat'

By Sandy DoverJuly 15, 2015

This is basically common knowledge now for Michael Jordan aficionados -- MJ was often called the "Black Cat" amongst his teammates and closest friends in basketball. Of course, complexion and race set aside for a...

Sole Collector takes on 'Best Air Jordans' since 1985 series debut
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Sole Collector takes on 'Best Air Jordans' since 1985 series debut

By Sandy DoverJune 26, 2015

It's no secret that the Air Jordan signature line of shoes is considered the best and most famous series of basketball shoes ever created. It's not even close. Nike and Michael Jordan together changed the...

Commentary: Air Jordan MTM Pack is luxurious, but falls short
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Commentary: Air Jordan MTM Pack is luxurious, but falls short

By Piera MonteneroJune 22, 2015

The price for the Air Jordan MTM Pack is reportedly $700. I am not joking. MTM stands for Michael Jordan, Mark Parker and Tinker Hatfield -- the chief design minds of Brand Jordan -- and...

Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause
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Commentary: Nike & Jordan Brand N7 Collection shines for a cause

By Sandy DoverJune 03, 2015

As an individual who cares deeply for equal rights and right treatment of all human citizens of the world, I can get behind causes that look out for underrepresented communities. Being an American ethnic minority...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction
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Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle debuts with downplayed distinction

By Sandy DoverMay 28, 2015

There's no doubt about the classic elements of the Air Jordan 1 model being everpresent in all of its forms -- and there's been many forms over the years. However, in the debut of the...

Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'
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Commentary: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Varsity Red' returns 'remastered'

By Sandy DoverMay 27, 2015

It goes without saying that the Nike Air Jordan I is arguably the most iconic sneaker in basketball history. With all due respect to the Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor, the Air Jordan I changed the...

50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'
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50 Shades + Oreos = Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey'

By Piera MonteneroMay 21, 2015

There's one word that sums up my opinion on the Jordan Spizike 'Cool Grey': ILL! I'm not the biggest fan of the Jordan Spizike, but that colorway brings so much heat to this shoe, that...

It's not 'True Red', it's BRED: Air Jordan 11 Retro Low
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It's not 'True Red', it's BRED: Air Jordan 11 Retro Low

By Piera MonteneroMay 19, 2015

Listen, I don't care what fancy name Jordan Brand gave the color red now (which is "True Red", and I will ignore it throughout this post). The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'BRED' is dropping...