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Jordan CP3.VIII Teal Pink
Nov 7th
Jordan Brand unveils a colorful new colorway for Chris Paul’s latest signature sneaker: the Jordan CP3.VIII Teal Pink. The sleek and minimalist silhouette is covered in a dominant teal while pink serves as an accent color. The innovation lies in a no-sew construction as the overlays are fused to the engineered textile upper, layered cushioning systems with Zoom in the forefoot and Lunarlon and Phylon under the heel. The shoe employs somewhat of a 5/8 cut that sits between a mid and low-top shoe. Last but not least, the personal touch on the shoe is a family tree along the inside of the tongue that pays tribute to Paul’s family.
Available in stores and online now. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Introducing the Jordan CP3.VIII
Nov 4th
This week, Jordan Brand debuts the eighth iteration in Chris Paul’s signature shoe. The Jordan CP3.VIII brings a sleek, minimalist aesthetic to a shoe designed to deliver maximum performance, speed and responsiveness to the court. Chris Paul is incredibly involved in the design process of the shoe, and works closely with Jordan Brand designers to create a shoe that is made specifically for his game. Paul asks designers to incorporate elements that give him an edge over his opponents, similar to a superhero’s kit with concealed secret weapons.
Beyond the shoe’s performance elements, the CP3 signature line has always featured personalized touches, helping distinguish Paul’s game-day footwear. The Jordan CP3.VIII continues that trend, with a family tree detailed on the inside of the tongue, complementing the traditional chevron design that pays tribute to the patriarchs of the Paul family.
The new Jordan CP3.VIII will be available starting Wednesday, November 5th on Footlocker.com (starting at 8:00 a.m. EST) and will arrive in stores this weekend for $ 130. Three colorways will be available this week: ‘Black/White/Infrared’ (which you can see below), ‘Teal/Pink/Black’ and ‘Cool Grey/Black/White.’ Kids full family sizes will also be available.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Black/White’ Release Details
Nov 2nd
Classic shoe. Timeless colors. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG returns in an understated and simple Black/White colorway this Saturday. If you’re interested in copping a pair please read our release details below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Black/White’(on sale 11/8 for $ 140). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, November 5th or Thursday, November 6th. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
Both releases will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, November 8th.
*Our customers are our priority and we encourage everyone to follow the procedure outlined above in an orderly and safe manner. We thank you in advance.
Jordan X ‘Slam Dunk’ Collection Release Details
Oct 26th
Jordan Brand is back with a new limited edition pack inspired by the ‘Slam Dunk’ Japanese manga series. The pack consists of an Air Jordan 6 Retro and Jordan Super.Fly 3 (sold separately). For full details on the pack and release information please read below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 6 Retro ‘Slam Dunk’(on sale 11/1 for $ 250) and the Jordan Super.Fly 3 ‘Slam Dunk’ (on sale 11/1/14 for $ 185). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, October 27th and Tuesday, October 28th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, October 29th or Thursday, October 30th. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
Both releases will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, November 1st.
*Our customers are our priority and we encourage everyone to follow the procedure outlined above in an orderly and safe manner. We thank you in advance.
During the ‘90s, the game of basketball experienced rapid globalization. Basketball fans around the world tuned in to watch the top talent in the game. Michael Jordan became the face of the basketball surge, rising to global super-stardom and inspiring a legion of fans — including Japanese manga artist, Takehiko Inoue.
ENTER SAKURAGI
In 1990, Inoue introduced the world to the fictional Hanamichi Sakuragi – the protagonist in his popular “Slam Dunk” manga series. Sakuragi began as an outcast at his high school with a reputation for causing trouble. After a girl rejected him, he tried out for the basketball team, where he showcased his natural athleticism and helped turn his previously unknown high school team into an all-star contender in Japan. “I have been hugely inspired by Michael Jordan’s game, as well as his attitude. It’s been a great honor to have this opportunity,” said Inoue. “At first, he was someone from a different planet — he could stay in the air longer than anybody else. Then I began to see him as someone who always encourages you to set a vision and challenge yourself to achieving it.”
IN THE DETAILS
Inoue focused on details to continue the narrative of Sakuragi’s story, which hasn’t been in development since 1996. When readers last saw Sakuragi, he was sidelined with injuries. During the past 18 years, Inoue has said he’d imagine Sakuragi was still alive somewhere, recovering from injury and working out while continuing to think of himself as “the genius” he once was in high school basketball. Those days inspired the illustration — which will never be published — on the Jordan Super.Fly 3, part of a new Jordan Brand collection created in partnership with Inoue.
The number 10 is present throughout the collection, replacing the standard 23. The number is a nod to Sakuragi’s player number and establishes the Jordan Brand x Slam Dunk collaboration as the character’s very own player-exclusive line. “Using a legacy shoe like the iconic Air Jordan VI, as well as our latest performance model in the Jordan Super.Fly 3, served as the perfect vehicle to highlight the past and present — both in the product and the manga storyline,” said Gemo Wong, Energy Director for Jordan Brand.
Air Jordan 6 Retro
The limited Slam Dunk edition has an interesting take on the iconic silhouette. An all-red upper features the iconic imagery fans of the 31-volumed manga series have grown to love. The images highlight moments from the series, paying tribute to the legacy of Sakuragi’s personal growth and on-court talent.
Super.Fly 3
The Jordan Brand’s latest performance model — the Jordan Super.Fly 3 — is the canvas for the new sketches of the “Slam Dunk” world. The all-black upper provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the continued on-court legacy of Sakuragi. Even the shoebox serves as an additional platform to tell Sakuragi’s continued story.
Air Jordan XX9 White/Black
Oct 24th
Noting Jordan Brand’s mission to innovate with every generational improvement, the Air Jordan XX9 is an example of this statement coming to life. Lead designer Tinker Hatfield has equipped each model with the Flight Weave (a lightweight woven material) and an improved Flight Plate which assists the pressure from the feel to the forefoot. Additional details include elephant print along the tongue, toes and upper, in addition to Jordan’s last name paired with his iconic jersey number 23 on the back of each shoe.
Available in stores and online Saturday. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Air Jordan XX9 ‘Black/Black-White’
Oct 23rd
The Air Jordan XX9 is definitely in the conversation for sneaker of the year, and this Saturday the newest colorway of the Elephant Print iteration drops in stores and online. The Air Jordan XX9 is the lightest Air Jordan to date with a reengineered FlightPlate and one-piece woven upper that moves naturally and comfortably with your foot. First introduced in the classic Bulls ‘Gym Red‘ colorway, the newest version features a simple black and white scheme, with the performance woven upper featuring different patterns including the infamous elephant print. A black Jumpman logo on the heel stand out against the white Jumpman on the tongue and “JORDAN” and “23″ on the heel.
The Air Jordan XX9 ‘Black/Black-White’ drops this Saturday, October 25th at select House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores and Footlocker.com (starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT) for $ 225. Check the Launch Locator to see which stores will have this release.
Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Wolf Grey’
Oct 22nd
The Air Jordan 13 Retro “Wolf Grey” is the newest colorway that boasts a iridescent back heel piece along with the original hologram inspired by the black panther eye. The toe and tongue feature a wolf grey tumbled leather, with white quilted tumbled leather dominating the rest of the shoe. The Jumpman logo and outsole feature hits of Tropical Teal. All-in-all, a classic sneaker rethought in an intriguing way.
Available in stores and online Saturday. Check out Release Locator for stores.
Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Wolf Grey’ Release Details
Oct 20th
The newest color of the classic Air Jordan 13 Retro features a holographic back heel piece along with the original hologram inspired by the black panther eye. ‘Wolf Grey’ on the toe accents the white pods on the midsole and white quilted leather upper. The Jumpman logo and outsole feature hits of Tropical Teal. If you’re interested a copping a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Wolf Grey’ (on sale 10/25/14 for $ 170). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 21st. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, October 22nd or Thursday, October 23rd. These procedures are for SELECT STORES only. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and if that store will implement the sweepstakes ticket procedure, please visit the Foot Locker Launch Locator. Kids grade school ($ 130), pre-school ($ 80) and toddler ($ 60) sizes will all be available.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
This release will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, October 25th. Kids grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes will all be available.
*Our customers are our priority and we encourage everyone to follow the procedure outlined above in an orderly and safe manner. We thank you in advance.
Air Jordan Future Black/White
Oct 19th
Paying tribute to the relationship between the court and the street, the Jordan Future blends one of the most iconic designs with a one-piece woven upper to create an entirely new look. In a classic black and white colorway, the minimalist aesthetic is maximized with this Air Jordan Future. The sneaker boasts a woven upper and a Phylon midsole for an elevated off-court look and a comfortable, cushioned fit. The black woven material makes for a timeless and staple sneaker.
Available in stores.
Air Jordan Future 3M Burgundy
Oct 19th
The Air Jordan Future 3M Burgundy gives off an understated flair for the Future series. The sneaker blends the iconic Air Jordan 1 with a one-piece woven upper to create an entirely new look. While the Future silhouette represents the intersection of the court and the street, the 3M material takes that one step further while utilizing a very popular material. The sneaker also boasts a woven upper and a Phylon midsole for an elevated off-court look and a comfortable, cushioned fit. In a colorway perfect for fall, 3M Burgundy is a must-have for this season.
Available at Flight 23.
