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The Retro Movement

Super Sale: Air Jordan Countdown Pack 21 + 2 = Please Buy Me on Eastbay

AJ Countdown Pack 21-2

(hmmmm… those 21 don’t look half bad)

Wow, I new it was one of the worst packs put together, but not that bad. Nevertheless, if you want the whole collection of Jordans, that means you will probably want these. You can’t be the price considering its 100 dollars for each sneaker. Now, yes the AJ2 didn’t originally cost more than 110 if I am not mistaken, but the 21 was in the 150+ range. Bottom line is that this is your chance to get them, so what you waiting for?

On sale for 199.99 at Eastbay!


The New Black Half Cent Penny’s Look S.I.C.K.!!!

Black Half Cent Penny from Sole Siruis via NikeTalk

(first seen on Sole Siruis, via NikeTalk)

(and man, it looks good to me!!!)


On Sale: Nike Air Max 97 Fresh Water’s Are Fresh

Air Max 95 Fresh Water!!!

(a restock of something special)

(Niketown.com got them – I just hate shopping there)

(get rid of the flash webite Nike please)


Future Release: Nike Air Max ST = HAWT

Nike Air Max ST in white with black and red hilights

(retro fresh for your feet)

There is just something about this sneaker that brings back memories. Its a nice clean sneaker, that’s for sure and I do appreiceate the technology that was put into it at the time (of which was 1992).

Nike unleashed the Air Max ST, at the time, its most technologically advanced running model yet.  The shoe featured a much larger Air sole unit in the heel than had ever been used on a Nike running shoe and also added an Air unit in the front of the shoe as well. The Air Max ST also incorporated Nike’s Footbridge technology to even further improve cushioning and comfort. Other nice features of the ST were the breathable leather/mesh upper and the addition of a Neoprene tongue

Source: Sneakernews.com

Sounds great for running in as well. And the retro movement continues…


Diggin In The Sneaker Crates: Nike AF1 25th Anniversary – Crafting the Perfect One on Highsnobiety.com

AF1 Low Crocodile

(oh man I like this… not sure what I would wear it with though)

As seen back in 2006 of December on Highsnobiety.com (that’s right, December 2006!!! Expect more of these blast from the past posts haha) These are some real smooth sneakers. There were 2 more pair shown on the blog post that would be easier to find something to wear with them (the other 2 were all white… but a little boring)

Pic from Kix-files via Highsnobriety


Ok, This Is The Joint – Nike Air Force 1 x Huarache Hybrid

Nike Air Force 1 x Huarache Hybrid - White / White - Ice

(as seen on everyblog everywhere cause they so freakin HAWT)

(thank you Weeklydrop and Sneakerfiles for this one!!!)

Oh course I still have just on critisims… where exactly is the Huarache part of this sneaker???? lol I guess that would be my one problem with this sneaker. A Huarache patch and a symbol through the ice does not a huarache make. Maybe there is some detail I am not reading that makes these more huarache than they look… but I aint seein’ it lol

Other than that, these things are freakin AWESOME (I told myself to stop saying that word but its the first thing that comes to my mind). Clean white and the transucent light blue sole just sets it off so nicely it makes you cry. Its suppossed to release this summer (or spring) of this year. Hopefully it will not be one of those quick strike numbers they pull on us (although I will admit it should be limited but just not super limited… like thos 1/2 Hybrid Penny’s right?)

You are going to want to see more pictures so head toward the Weekly Drop for more info. Via Sneakerfiles.com


adidas Originals House Party – Full Length

(looks like fun)


Guess Whats On Sale? Jordan AJF 5 Premier – Men’s on Eastbay

AJ Fusion V Premiere

(and now YOU can get it for 99.99 on Eastbay)

And its not just on sale, but it is a Super Sale. If you wanted the Grey Nurse (is that the right name?) before, you can now get them in plenty of sizes.

EDIT: ITS STILL ON SALE FOLKS!!! I am guessing its not that popular but for sneaker collectors I think this is a grand opportunity.

The retro movement continues… and so does the resession…


A Half Cent Remix: A Design by BP, Owner of NikeTalk

Custom Designs: Nike Air Penny Hybrid by BP

This sneaker design has hit the internet blogs hard. Its everywhere and for good reason. If Nike could pick this look up for the next Penny Hybrid, thy would do justice to the whole idea of hybrids (that some knock… and for good reason).

Is this a Penny Nike will release? No, it is a design made by the owner of NT.

Custom Design: Penny Hyrbid in black and volt

Custom Design: Penny Hyrbid in eggplant

(wow)

Wow… if Nike even just comes out with these colorways for the 1/2 Cent releaseing this weekend, that would make these sneaker the most wanted sneaker for 2009. All of this was first seen on the Shoe Game so check them out too. For more custom designs and colorway remixes, visit here on NT.


Ladies, Do You Like? Nike Womens Dunk Hi “Butterflies”

Nike Womens Dunk Hi “Butterflies”

The Butterflies Dunk Hi Premiums are $110

(as seen on The Shoe Game)


One Word: No

Fila Ninety6 - Orlando Magic

Just no. No other words nessicary. As seen on Nicekicks.com


Nike ACG + Mowabb = I Want These So Bad

NIKE ACG Mowabb

(as seen on Kicks on Fire.com)

I was supposed to slow down in my sneaker purchases this year, but how do I do this with the 1/2 Cents coming out, the possibility of a tribute AJ12 “Flu”, and the possible release of the Space Jam AJ11. Plus there are so many other brands of sneakers brings some sort of heat this year, how do I stay away from them?

And now this? My wallet can’t take much more of this. The retro movement continues…


Brand Jordan… When Will You Bring Back The Bordeaux Air Jordan7?

After seeing the video of what SneakGeekZ got as his latest pickup makes me think about how MJ has not released the big one. I am new to the sneaker game so I don’t know how the Holy Grail AJ 6′s became the Holy Grail (I still swear that back in the day in NYC no one wanted this sneaker and it was the only AJ6 with sizes 8-13 still left and I actually bought them at Kings Plaza for 89.99), but to me, these Air Jordan 7′s Bordeaux is the one and only biggest Holy Grail sneaker ever (well to me at least). These was like the top of the top of hype machine sneakers and they bring back so many memories its not even funny.

Bring Them BACK!!!! OG AJ 7

So MJ, when you releasing it? And please, please let it be a general release so we all can get it and not just those guys who only intend to resell them for 400 dollars later. I promise to buy 2 pair!!! Recession be damned!


Thank You Sole Collector!!! Air Jordan VI Motorsports

Motorsports Air Jordan 6 (VI)

(from Sole Collector via The Shoe Game)

A few sneaker blogs I visit almost freakin daily picked up on this one. The motosports team of Jordan is in its 6th year and for the year the Air Jordan 6 special edition will be given to  the team members… and I am sure somehow they will end up on eBay.

For more info, visit SoleCollector. Look at the commenters on The Shoe Game go wild about the sneaker (for the most part). Me? I would definaitly get these and I am not too into black and white sneakers.

EDIT Just seen on Sneakernews.com

air-jordan-vi-motorsports-1

(woah…)

AJ 6 MOTORSPORTS is like Woah

(ak, you gotta release this, even if its limited)


SneakGeekZ Does It Again: Sneaker Collection

(as first seen on The Shoe Game)

(by the way, The Shoe Game is part of the Fab Five in sneaker blogs)

!!!WOW oh WOW!!!


Air Jordan True Flight aka SUPER AJ7 Becoming Popular In NYC

Air Jordan Ture Flight in white and purple

(as seen on Finishline.com… get yours too for $139.99)

More and more people are wearing these super AJ 7′s, especially the ladies… I see mad ladies wearing them but the guys are close behind.

It makes me wonder what happened? At first I thought these would be on the super sales rack within 2-3 months, but people really seemed to warm up to the sneaker in NYC. Now I see them everywhere, especially on Fulton Street in Brooklyn (note that Fulton Street has many stores, many jobs where adults go to work, and many schools in the area… you can get a nice heart beat on what’s going on just by sitting in the mall for an hour).

Personally it does look good to me, but I would just rather have a pair of AJ7′s. I do suspect that there will be more SUPER Air Jordans in the future. I would like to see what the 15′s (the worst Air Jordan EVARRRRrrr) would look like redesigned.

Let the retro revolution continue….


Holy Breakdown Bat-Man!!! Nicekicks does a breakdown of the Half Cent Penny

Nike Half Cent Hybrid Theory - from NIKEKICKS.com

(as seen on Nikekicks.com)

I think anyone who is into sneaker must apprieciate this. Not only do they get a look at a sneaker (of which will cost 190 dollars not including tax) that most people, including me, will get but you also get a look at what makes the sneaker.

I will admit I do not like all the Penny’s that have come out back in the day, but this hybrid is the best of 4 worlds.

Take a look at the whole break down on Nicekicks.com… its freakin amazing!!!

Source: Nicekicks.com

Air Penny t-shirt from Rock Paper Scissors

(a t-shirt to go with the 1/2 Cent)

(as seen on the Shoe Game)

And the Retro Movement continues…


A Future Possibility Wish – Air Jordan “Flu”: The Legendary Flu Game

Since MJ is planning on trying to release more retro packs based off of some history of his play including the 60+ points pack, it makes me wonder, why not release something based off of a game that shows just how hard he worked to get what he got… not to mention the risk he took playing with the flu… should be inspiring.

How many of us give up when we are hurting instead of playing (working) through the pain? Through the drama? It’s a judgment call for sure because he certainly put himself at risk of death playing at that level… but it should make all of us think; what makes a champion? What is the DNA of a winner?

You can not make this up. What makes you a champion? My personal belief, its not the wins that count, it’s all the times you fall (aka FAIL) and get up to try again. Jordan didn’t get to where he is because it came easy. An Air Jordan “Flu” would most certainly show what makes a champion.

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Video: Eggplant Foamposite releases in Feb. 2009

Next week is a big week… but will I buy them? Oh man, do I have that money to get them (they will cost 200 Dollars retail) and not focus on doing other things (more on that later) with it? Decision time baby!!!


Video: Space Jam/Quad City DJs

SPACE JAM!!!! Space Jam/Quad City DJs

(as seen on BlackBook Mag)


HareForce Continues: Air Jordan “Hare” 1 Retro + Other Hare Raising Releases

(of course this has absolutely nothing to do with sneakers lol)

(…well other than Bugs Bunny and the title of the cartoon LMAO)

Air Jordan Collezione Countdown Pack 7 + 16

It all started back when the CountDown Pack release of AJ7 and AJ16… and it is looking like the year 2009 will bring plenty of hare for your feet.

So lets look at the hare air force:

Air Jordan Fusion 6 2009 Collection

(ok, ok, not EXACTLY “hare” colored but its close enough)

Air Jordan 1 Retro Hare

(love the look of the Air Jordan 1 Hare as seen on Nicekicks)

Air Jordan 1 Mid Womens Hare

(the Air Jordan 1 “Hare” based off of Lola Bunny as seen on Nicekicks)

Its looking good. Personally, the AJ7 “Hares” was the second best release (behind the Air Jordan 23 Stealth… and you should see what the Top Ten for me was for men AND women) and the colorway is very nice. You can get away with a grown and sexy look with them if that is what you are aiming for. Now you can have that same colorway on the AJ1 and the Fusion 6′s.

2009 is looking good… not as good as 2008 sneakerwise, but good nonetheless. Pics from Nicekicks.com (so if you want more detail/pictures go there).


Video: Air Jordan I commercial – Christmas

Classic…


Video: Nike commercial – Evolution

Don’t know when this commercial came out (I never saw it) but its cool. NAME THE SNEAKERS!!! All I know is if my sneakers do anything like what I am seeing in this video with my feet in them, at the very least I will want my money back LMAO


Rant – Micheal Jordan: Why Did You Put Out The Bred AJ11 Instead of the Concord For The Countdown Pack?

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I was mad when the AJ countdown Pack 20 + 3 colorways were made known and it ended up not only not putting out the white and red III’s (they put out the black and grey of which wasn’t too bad, just disappointing) but they put out this… I don’t know what that XX’s “Black Cat” was… as part of the pack.

I wanted that3+12 pack, but after that, I changed my mind.

Now we come to the Air Jordan Countdown Pack 11 + 12… What the @%$#??

As the last pack and probably the most significant one, why not put out the Concord AJ11′s? Why the Bred’s?

Air Jordan 11 BRED

(looks hot but why in the CDP 12 + 11 Brand Jordan… WHY???)

Air Jordan 11 Concord - Seen On Sneakernews

(oooohhh why not these? why not? *starts to cry*)

W

H

Y

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I am very upset that I am not getting my Concords. The internet sneaker blogs are abuzz with comments for this countdown pack and the Bred’s as to how much it is well liked. I am not against the Bred AJ11 and if I do decide to get this pack, it will probably be worth it, but I really think the concord AJ11 would have been a total hit (along with a BRED AJ12 or a white and red AJ12… but lets face it, the best colorway for the 12′s is what they are putting into the pack lol)

Air Jordan Retro 12 XII Playoff

^OR MAYBE THIS JUST IS BETTER^

AJ 12's

(the AJ CDP 12′s from sneakernews.com via urbanlook.com)

AJ 11 Bred

(same as above except its the AJ11 BREaD)

Its a nice pack, please do not get me wrong, but the concords should have been in the pack; PERIOD. Lets hope that we all can get some AJ11 concord love in some special pack that Brand Jordan may release in the future. The only problem with that is that this year was supposed to be the last year for retros for a while when it comes to Jordans, so coming out with some special pack for the general masses that includes the concord AJ 11′s seems like a bad move.

So anyway, this last pack is due in December on the 26th. I guess I’ll get it cause its the last pack… but then there is this recession thing… Already spending 400 on 2 Air Jordan 23 this Black Friday, a the Fusion 20 is another 155 so what is that 600 after taxes… ummm I got books to buy for school (I’m in grad school and its costing me a brick) and a business to start so why am I getting these? I don’t know. I just don’t know. I think I may just have to buy the OG version of the AJ11 concord.


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