Released November 1986
Along with a return trip to the All-Star game, Michael wins his first in a series of scoring titles, as well as the Slam-Dunk Championship. He becomes the first player since the 1960s to top 3,000 points in a single season. He plays nine AIR JORDAN 2.5 straight games with 40 points or more. In short, Michael informs everyone why he's destined to become the with 40 points or more. In short, Michael informs everyone why he's destined to become the greatest player ever.

shoesxx store The Air Jordan 4 took the world by storm in 1989. Tinker Hatfield once again designed this shoe. The Nike Air Jordan 4 featured many new design concepts. The Air Jordans 4 again featured the air sole heel for dded cushioning and a full length midsole. The Air Jordan Retro 4 was another masterpiece to the Jordan lineup. Nike continued the Air Jordan 4 commercials with Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee) and created the famous Can/Can’t TV commercial. Spike Lee really liked these shoes personally and gave them some extra promotion in his movie Do The Right Thing.

Style and Inspiration:

Like prior Air Jordans, the design of the Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) was inspired by a work of art off of the court. Previous models were designed after such things as Michael’s own Ferrari, the X-15 fighter jet, and even the P-51 Mustang. The Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) took inspiration from one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world - the F-22 Raptor.

Like Mike, the F-22 Raptor is equally as threatening offensively as defensively. Combine the F-22’s speed of 1600 mph as well as being a stealth jet and you have paralleled qualities Mike had on the court.

The design of the upper has sharp lines which takes inspiration from the sharp maneuverability of the F-22 Raptor. The Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) features zig-zag stitching similar to that of the F-22 which helps conceal the jet from enemy radar. On the shoes, this stitching helps provide a well produced shoe with lasting quality. Lastly, one cannot miss the distinct yet stylish 3M reflective material on the back of the shoe which lights up the court in the lowest level of light.

Fit and Protection:

The Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) incorporates several crucial properties providing the athlete with the best fit and protection. The shoe boasts the best ankle history of any Air Jordan to date. The shoes have a variable speed lacing system coupled with titanium lace loops as well as a durable titanium lace lock. Next, the Air Jordan 22 has air vents like the F-22; however, rather than being used for stability while flying at Mach 2.4, these vents provide an escape for heat. The heel on the Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) is like no other. The diamond shape and extended heel counter protects even the most vulnerable athlete from a rolled heel. Lastly, in the past the Air Jordans have had a carbon fiber shank plate to provide midfoot stability, but for the Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) the shank plate is made of titanium. This shank is not only stronger, but also lighter weight. Oh yeah, the atomic number for titanium (Ti) is 22.

Cushioning:

The Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) takes with it the cushioning system of choice from the last two Air Jordans. The IPS (Independent Podular Suspension) returns with a new feature - its visible. This time the IPS is color coded so the athlete can choose his cushioning for each pod with either a responsive, double stacked Zoom Air pod, or a shock absorbing encapsulated air. In addition to the custom fit cushioing the IPS provides, the Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) also has a Phylon midsole to provide extra cushioning without adding extra weight.

Traction:

The first thing one will notice about the Air Jordan 22 (XX2 or XXII) is how translucent the clear part of the sole is. The clear sole sticks to the court making it possible to make cuts and stops like no other. With a podular like outsole, one can make moves on the court better than ever before.

The Air Jordan Dub Zeros are going to be released in 4 colors that are confirmed. The first is White/Black-Photo Blue, the second is White/White-Ceramic, the third is Black/Black-Taupe (this looks like black and gold), and finally White/Black-Varsity Red. The Dub Zeros caught the attention of many sneaker heads and Jordan fans. As expected these shoes sold very well.

As one of baseball’s top players, Jeter has built quite the following. His game speaks for itself, and without all of the debauchery of some of those other “superstars”. The Captain comes in at an extremely light 14 ounces. It features Herringbone and diamond nub traction for grip on any surface. Of course what Jeter shoe would be complete without a visible Max Air Unit, and some traditional Yankee-esque pinstripes. The result is a shoe that matches Jeter’s persona both on and off the field.
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Initially nicknamed the “retro Frankenstein”�, the Air Jordan Spizikes (Spiz’ikes) had as many haters as lovers initially and probably a few more. Many anticipated that this was going to be a bust, but when word got out that the first colorway of the Air Jordan Spizikes would only be available along I-95 (as per Spike Lee’s request), the hype for these shoes boomed!

Initially, the Air Jordan Spizikes were going to be released in only the first two colorways, but after the more than warm reception to the first colorway, Jordan Brand fast tracked 5 new colorways including one that is themed after another hot Spike Lee joint, “Do The Right Thing“.�

Jordan Brand just launched this viral ad to promote the upcoming release of the new Air Jordan Trunner Q4 model that shares similar details to the ever popular Air Jordan IV (4). The Jordan Trunner Q4 features a low-cut shape that’s perfect for your everyday exercising routines while providing you the latest performance technology Jordan Brand has to offer.
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The Jordan Trunner Q4 takes design elements from past Jordan Trunner models as well as the famous Air Jordan IV. First off we have a colorway that many people are familiar with, black/varsity red/stealth. This one just screams out black/cement IV’s all the way! But besides colorway inspiration, the most noticable feature would be the overlays complete with “wing tabs” as well as the netting found on the side panels.

The second color is a nice white/metallic silver/varsity purple/black. This colorway is always popular among the Jordan crowd and on these shoes it does not let down. While the black shoe features a combination of leather and mesh along the upper, the white shoe features a combination of leather and nubuck.

Made for a variety of activities, the

With all the buzz surrounding the recent Jordan release date changes, there is much more coming off the plate of Jordan Brand as well. Here’s a look at the first two colorways set to be released for the upcoming Jordan Trunner Quatro or simply put the Jordan Trunner Q4.

The Jordan Trunner Q4 takes design elements from past Jordan Trunner models as well as the famous Air Jordan IV. First off we have a colorway that many people are familiar with, black/varsity red/stealth. This one just screams out black/cement IV’s all the way! But besides colorway inspiration, the most noticable feature would be the overlays complete with “wing tabs” as well as the netting found on the side panels.

The second color is a nice white/metallic silver/varsity purple/black. This colorway is always popular among the Jordan crowd and on these shoes it does not let down. While the black shoe features a combination of leather and mesh along the upper, the white shoe features a combination of leather and nubuck.

Made for a variety of activities, the Jordan Quatro is sure to elevate your game to new levels as it not only serves as a basketball shoe, but a training shoe as well. Lookout for the debut release of the Jordan Trunner Quattro on January 10th, 2009 in the following two colorways with a retail price of $98. But just a heads up to everyone wanting a pair, Finishline.com has them available now so you can have them a month before everyone else!

For more information on the Jordan Trunner Q4 and all other Jordan Brand releated info stay tuned to our release dates both here and on our forums. Click on the pictures below for all the tech info on each colorway as well.

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Jordan Quatro is sure to elevate your game to new levels as it not only serves as a basketball shoe, but a training shoe as well. Lookout for the debut release of the Jordan Trunner Quattro on January 10th, 2009 in the following two colorways with a retail price of $98. But just a heads up to everyone wanting a pair, Finishline.com has them available now so you can have them a month before everyone else!

For more information on the Jordan Trunner Q4 and all other Jordan Brand releated info stay tuned to our release dates both here and on our forums. Click on the pictures below for all the tech info on each colorway as well.

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The first colorway is black and red, while the other colorway is white and red. Outside of the difference between the black and the white, there isn’t much different between the two shoes. Besides flavor garnered from New Orleans, you can also find tributes to bowling (one of Paul’s favorite hobbies) and Paul’s late grandfather. Get these shoes at select Jordan retailers and on Nikestore. Via Sneaker News.
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The shoe, which takes West’s nickname Yeezy, draws upon the innovations from Nike’s rich sporting history and fuses them with original lines, materials, and design elements that reflect West’s unique style.

Partnering with Nike Creative Director, Mark Smith, Kanye was taken through the product creation process, the same way athletes have with Nike Design for the past 37 years," said Smith. “Kanye is a natural designer—partnerships like this always enhance the creative experience and the end product.” West agrees that the partnership with Nike has been exciting. “Nike is such an important brand to me,” said West. “Whether you are on the court, in the street, in the club, at school, Nike represents excellence, the standard in design.”

From the start, West and Nike’s shared vision was clear: to create a modern classic. An original Nike footwear style, that reflects elements of Nike’s sporting past, and remixes them with Nike innovation to deliver a unique shoe.

A careful balance was sought, each time new elements were added, with existing elements being taken away – a design process Smith refers to as “reductionism”. “ Nike shoes need to function and always be innovative,” said Smith. “So the first thing we did was to make sure the design process that Kanye and Nike Design went through, mirrored that of our athletes.”

West is known for his non-stop energy both on the stage and off so the Air Yeezy had to support and sustain West from start to finish. An almost obsessive focus was put on delivering supreme comfort throughout the development of the shoe. Equipped with debossed ankle collar pods for added support and protection, extra-thick sock liners, a forefoot support strap, original functional tension lace loops, and Phylon tooling taken from the 1987 Nike Air Assault for added performance and comfort—all developed and integrated with one goal in mind: to keep Kanye on lock down in cushioned comfort during his performances during his many notoriously strenuous artistic live performances.

These performance attributes have been meticulously wrapped in premium full grain leather uppers and adorned with original design details that are uniquely Kanye and identifiably Nike. The remastered Nike Air Assault outsole is treated to glow-in-the-dark properties and will illuminate when the light is low. The forefoot support strap is premium grade patent leather and is of no-stitch construction. Clean seams are used throughout except for a premium suede toe wrap feature with visible stitch detail. Emblazoned across the Air Yeezy is an exclusive “Y” repeat pattern, as either a debossed or lasered detail, which takes inspiration from the Jordan brands iconic Elephant print material. This graphic treatment was developed by West and Smith to pay tribute not only to the name of the shoe and it’s co-creator, but also to the various moments in history that spurred West’s initial inspiration for the Nike Air Yeezy.

As part of this partnership, Nike will make a donation to the Kanye West Foundation. This Foundation provides opportunities for young people to engage in the creative and performing arts, and to develop the tools to remain in school and graduate. As a permanent tribute to Dr. Donda West’s extraordinary legacy and passion for education and children, The Foundation partners with schools and community organizations to provide underserved youth access to music production and academic support programs that will enable them to unleash their creative ability and reach their full potential. “Loop Dreams”, our music education program will directly impact the lives of young people

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