Air 23 - Recent News, Updates, and Release Dates

Air Jordan IV Retro White/Varsity Red-Black - New Images

Thu, 17 Apr 2012 07:14:00 -0500

Here's another look at the upcoming White/Varsity Red-Black Air Jordan 4 Retro, scheduled to drop sometime in August. Originally thought to use the "Fire Red" color, it appears that Jordan Brand has decided to switch to its other popular version of red (I can't tell the difference). Stay tuned for more info on these. From Sole Awesome.

Nike Air Foamposite One "Gold Medal"

Tue, 15 Apr 2012 00:44:00 -0500

With so many hot sneakers planned for the 2012 Olympics, it should come as no surprise to hear that Nike has also conjured up a special Nike Air Foamposite One colorway for the summer games. Here's a tease pic, of what looks to me a metallic gold upper, most likely matched with black on top and of course , the icy clear sole. Stay tuned for more on this hot colorway.

Nike Zoom Rookie LWP "Memphis Blues"

Sat, 12 Apr 2012 18:56:00 -0500

For those of you who just can't get enough of the Nike Zoom Rookie LWP, here comes another hot release. Nicknamed the "Memphis Blues", this pair features a completely blue upper, with the exception of a few white graphics. An icy clear sole completes the look. It's still uncertain as to when these will actually drop, but keep checking back for more on this beautiful shoe. From Marquee Sole.

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Nontourage"

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 16:40:00 -0500

Originally created to celebrate the final season of the hit series Entourage, Nike SB has finally decided to release this Dunk SB, but without the Entourage badging. Called the "Nontourage", it no longer features the "Entourage" and "Lights Out" logos. Also, you will notice the the black sole has been replaced with a gum one. Still, it's a nice shoe nonetheless. Expect to see these in skate shops this month. From Rakuten.

Nike Air Max 1 Holiday 2012 Releases

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 14:48:00 -0500

We've already seen a barrage of Air Max 1 releases during the first half of the year, but it looks like Nike has even more hot colorways planned for the rest of the rest of the 2012. Here's an early look at couple of upcoming Holiday 2012 color schemes. The first colorway uses an all-suede upper, with a combination of purple and grey. The second pair appears to make use of both suede and leather, with bright orange suede up top, and blue leather on the bottom. Stay tuned for more on these colorways as well as other Air Max 1 releases. From Sneaker Politics.

New Balance 577 "Plum Purple"

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 14:14:00 -0500

The New Balance 577 goes purple with this brand new release. Covered in Plump Purple suede, a red sock liner and 3M reflective material on the upper turn this sneaker into an instant neck-breaker. You can get these now at SNS.

Jordan CP3.V Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 13:17:00 -0500

Jordan Brand has released two new Jordan CP3.V colorways that take a little inspiration from the infamous take of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. For those looking for a subtle colorway, the Dr. Jekyll design has a mostly grey upper, contrasted only by a red sock liner and green heel tab. An icy clear sole does the rest. If you'd like to draw some attention, the Mr. Hyde colorway has received a bright red upper, finished off with purple and green accents. You can get these now at House of Hoops locations.

Nike Zoom Kobe VII "What the Kobe"

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:00 -0500

The Nike Zoom Kobe goes super-multicolored with this brand new "What the Kobe" colorway. As you can see, it uses just about every color imaginable, including earth-colored Poison Dart Frog pattern. This pair is featured on the cover of Sneaker Freaker Issue #24. No word on if these will actually release to the public, but stay tuned. From NT member msw1233.

Nike Air Force 1 Low High-Frequency Digital Camouflage

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 10:09:00 -0500

Camouflage has made numerous appearances on the Nike Air Force 1, but this new 30th anniversary model takes the popular theme to a new level. Constructed using a High-Frequency (HF) technique, this sneaker has a 8-bit camo pattern that not only appears to be 3-dimensional, but is reflective as well, thanks to the use of 3M material. They are scheduled to drop sometime in June. From HS.

Rare Air: Air Jordan XVI Royal Blue/White Sample

Fri, 11 Apr 2012 01:48:00 -0500

The Air Jordan XVI finally gets a new retro colorway, but it looks like one that we'll never get our hands on. This Royal Blue sample recently surfaced on the eBay through seller brokeonjordans. The entire upper, including the shroud, has been wrapped in a bright royal blue, finished off with a white midsole and the usual icy clear outsole. While not much is known about these yet, it appears that this pair is part of a larger set. Hopefully the rest of these will surface soon.

Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Boulder/Dark Cinder-White- Varsity Red

Thu, 10 Apr 2012 23:38:00 -0500

Who would have thought brown suede on a basketball sneaker could look so good. Created as part of the "Beer Bottle Pack", this pair takes inspiration from Budweiser, and has a mostly brown suede upper, complemented with a white sole and red laces. An American flag has been placed on the tongue in place of the usual Nike SB logo. You can get these in skate shops now. From Caliroots.

Air Jordan 12 Retro GS Obsidian/White-French Blue - New Photos

Thu, 10 Apr 2012 22:56:00 -0500

Here's another photoset of the upcoming Obsidian/White Air Jordan XII Retro. These pictures feature the GS version, which as you can see, maintain most of the quality of the mens version. The Obsidian/White-French Blue-University Blue Air Jordan 12s will hit stores on June 23 at the the cost of $160.

Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Poison Dart Frog" Photo Blue/ White-Team Orange-Black

Thu, 10 Apr 2012 06:56:00 -0500

The Nike Zoom Kobe VII "Poison Dart Frog" collection expands once more with this all-new Photo Blue/White-Team Orange-Black colorway. Starting with a black base, a combination of orange and Photo Blue have been used to create the Poison Dart Frog theme, while white graphics provide a nice contrast. A Photo Blue sole has been joined to complete the theme. They are expected to hit stores on June 9. From Hoop City.

Jordan Son of Mars - Grey/Blue

Wed, 09 Apr 2012 23:19:00 -0500

Love 'em or hate 'em, the Jordan Son of Mars is here to stay, and Jordan Brand still has quite a few more releases planned for 2012. Let's take a look at one of the latest designs to surface. This pair uses a soft grey as the base color, and takes advantage of what looks to be University Blue on the tongue, sock liner, and insole. A hint of yellow has been placed on the lacelocks, tongue lining, and Jumpman on the heel. There's no release date for these yet, but expect to see them in stores sometime this summer. From MS.

Nike Zoom Kobe VII Midnight Blue/Yellow-Black

Wed, 09 Apr 2012 22:22:00 -0500

The Nike Zoom Kobe VII dons blue and yellow for this brand new colorway. The majority of the sneaker has been colored midnight navy, while yellow grappics and a white midsole provide a nice contrast. This pair has probably been created for a basketball tournament or some other special event, but until more info is revealed we won't know for sure. Stay tuned. From Sole Awesome.

Nike Air Yeezy 2 Cake

Wed, 09 Apr 2012 19:57:00 -0500

Sneaker cakes have been all the rage lately, so it's no surprise to see this one, inspired by none other than the upcoming Platinum Nike Air Yeezy 2. Created by Cake Doggy Dog, this cake is incredibly detailed, with color matching, cloth textured icing. As you can see, even the laces and strap have been recreated. This cake looks almost wearable. Hopefully we'll see a designs for the other two colorways.

Nike LeBron 9 Low "Floridian"

Sun, 06 Apr 2012 14:34:00 -0500

The Nike LeBron 9 continues to release in Miami-themed colorways, this time with a very brightly-colored low top design. Called the "Floridians", this pair has been given a very vibrant orange upper, matched with hot pink and white accents. A hot pink Max Air unit follows the theme. The Nike LeBron 9 Low Floridian was released yesterday and sold fairly well, but you should be able find them in select stores.

Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Forest/Black-White-Varsity Red

Sun, 06 Apr 2012 01:38:00 -0500

We may never see the Heineken Dunk SB again, but here's a new Dunk High Pro SB model that comes pretty close. Draped in Forest green suede, a black swoosh, whtie tongue and red laces help this sneaker to resemble the popular beer. A white and black sole joined with red stitching completes the theme. You can get these now at skate shops and Caliroots as well.

Air Jordan XII Clave: Obsidian/White-University Blue

Sat, 05 Apr 2012 23:17:00 -0500

Are you waiting for the Obsidian XIIs to drop, but wishing for something that you could wear in a more casual environment? Well, now you can have both in one sneaker. Well, sort of. Using the same color palette as the upcoming Obsidian 12s, Jordan Brand has created this Obsidian/White-University Blue Air Jordan XII Clave color scheme. The majority of the sneaker has been wrapped in Obsidian leather accentuated with a white midsole, heel tab, and matching graphics. The exact release date remains unknown, but they are expected to drop sometime in June.

Rare Air: Nike Air Foamposite One Spike Lee "NYC" PEs

Sat, 05 Apr 2012 00:59:00 -0500

Spike Lee is one New York Knicks fan whose loyalty is unquestionable. He's been with the team through thick and thin, always proud to sport the blue and orange. To give tribute to Spike's NYK loyalty, Nike has created this special pair of Nike Air Foamposite Ones. The entire Foamposite shell has been draped in orange, while a blue tongue and orange accents complete the theme. An icy clear sole provides the cushioning. The Mars Blackmon logo has been placed on the left heel, joined with Mr. Lee's "40 Acres and a Mule" company logo on the right heel. More than likely these won't receive a public release, but at least you can enjoy the pictures. From SC.

Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat - White/Varsity Red-Black

Sat, 05 Apr 2012 00:03:00 -0500

The Air Jordan 1 Phat continues to reign as king of the retro releases as Jordan Brand gives us one hot colorway after another. Next month, we'll get this White/Varsity Red-Black release. Wrapped in leather, a white and black base provides a nice balance, while a varsity red swoosh and matching graphics add some personality. Stay tuned for more on the official release date.

Reminder: Air Jordan XI Retro Low White/Varsity Red-Black Releases at 8:00 am!

Fri, 04 Apr 2012 22:19:00 -0500

Just another reminder that the White/Varsity Red-Black Air Jordan 11 Retro Low will release at 8:00 am EST. Retail price is $140. They will be available at most online stores Nike.com, and tomorrow morning at most major retailers.

Nike Outlet Report: Grapevine Mills

Fri, 04 Apr 2012 21:27:00 -0500

During a road trip last weekend, I decided to make a stop at Grapevine Mills to check out their Nike Factory Store. They had a pretty decent selection...

Nike Air Force 1 Deconstruct PRM Pack

Fri, 04 Apr 2012 00:23:00 -0500

It's been over a month since we've heard any news, but the Nike Air Force 1 Deconstruct Pack is finally available. The pack includes three colorways: Medium Grey/White, Obsidian/White, and Grain/White. All pairs feature, a soft, floppy construction (hence the Deconstruct name). You can get them now at Afew.

New Sneaker Shop: SoleAir23

Thu, 03 Apr 2012 23:10:00 -0500

Now Rhode Island has a sneaker store of its own. Just recently, longtime sneakerhead John opened up SoleAir23, a North Providence-based consignment shop which carries a variety of Air Jordans, Foamposites, LeBrons, Kobes, Dunks, and a few other brands as well. If you're not in the Rhode Island area, be sure to check out their online site, SoleAir23.