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Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Legend Blue’ Release Details
Jan 4th
Originally released back in 1999, this Air Jordan 4 Retro colorway returns, remastered. A premium white tumbled leather upper is accented by Midnight Navy and Legend Blue. If you’re interested in copping a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Legend Blue’ (on sale 1/10 for $ 190). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, January 7th or Thursday, January 8th. 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. Full family sizing – grade school ($ 140), pre-school ($ 80) and toddler ($ 60) sizes will all be available.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
The shoe will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PST on Saturday, January 10th. Full family sizing – grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes will all be available.
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ Release Details
Jan 3rd
When the Kobe 9 made its debut almost one year ago, it took the sneaker scene by storm with its provocative design and game-changing technology – the first time we ever saw Flyknit on a basketball shoe. Now, the culmination of one of the most polarizing basketball shoes ever comes to completion with the release of the heralded ‘What The’ colorway this weekend. The Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ features a mashup of color and graphic elements from a variety of past Kobe 9 Elites showcasing a multicolor Flyknit upper with reflective tonal graphics, a neon, speckled midsole, and a print mélange in the inner collar. If you’re interested in adding this Kobe to your collection check out our release details below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Nike Kobe 9 Elite ‘What The’ (on sale 1/10 for $ 275). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 6th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, January 7th or Thursday, January 8th. 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
The shoe will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 10:00 a.m. EST/7:00 a.m. PST on Saturday, January 10th.
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” Release Details
Dec 14th
The classic has become a legend. Released back in 1996, the Air Jordan XI is widely regarded as one of the best Air Jordans ever. This original colorway is a mix of patent leather and smooth leather in all white, with a tongue tag, Jumpman logo and translucent outsole tinted in Legend Blue. If you’re interested in picking up a pair this Saturday, please read our release details below.
In Store Release Details
In partnership with mall management, Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” (on-sale 12/20 for $ 200) First come first serve ticket procedure stores will begin handing out tickets at 9:00 a.m. local time (or otherwise noted) on Sunday, December 14th. Sweepstakes stores will hand out tickets on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th. For addition details and to find out which stores near you will carry the shoes and which ticket procedure they will implement, please visit the Launch Locator. Kids Grade School ($ 150) Pre-School ($ 85) and Toddler ($ 65) sizes will also be available.
Online Release Details
The shoe will be available starting at 8:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, December 20th on Footlocker.com. The full family of kids sizes will also be available.
**For information regarding special release procedures for the below releases please click here.
☐ Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Volt” (on-sale 12/22)
☐ Air Jordan “Ultimate Gift of Flight” Pack (on-sale 12/23)
☐ Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
☐ Nike LeBron 12 “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
☐ Nike KD7 “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
December Holiday Release Details
Dec 10th
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and we have a packed lineup of hot releases to close out the month. In partnership with mall management, Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a ticket procedure* in order to purchase select styles releasing throughout the rest of the month. The select styles are listed below. First come first serve ticket procedure stores will begin handing out tickets at 9:00 a.m. local time (or otherwise noted) on Sunday, December 14th. Sweepstakes stores will hand out tickets on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th. For addition details and to find out which stores near you will carry the shoes and which ticket procedure they will implement, please visit the Launch Locator.
Styles:
☐ Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” (on-sale 12/20)
☐ Grade School Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” (on-sale 12/20)
☐ Air Jordan “Ultimate Gift of Flight” Pack (on-sale 12/23)
☐ Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Volt” (on-sale 12/24)
☐ Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
☐ Nike LeBron 12 “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
☐ Nike KD7 “Christmas” (on-sale 12/26)
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Bred’ Release Details
Dec 7th
A legendary colorway returns when the Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Bred’ drops this Saturday, December 13th in stores and online. Based on an early sample that only keen-eyed Jordan aficianados remember, the latest colorway of the Air Jordan 13 Retro brings back a black leather and suede upper with Gym Red pods on MJ’s 13th signature shoe. If you’re interested in copping a pair this Saturday 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 ‘Bred’ (on sale 12/13 for $ 185). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 9th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, December 10th or Thursday, December 11th. 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 sizes (grade school, pre-school and toddler) will also be available.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
The shoe will be available in both men’s and kids sizes (grade school, pre-school and toddler) on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, December 13th.
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Black/Gum’ Release Details
Dec 2nd
The Week of Greatness is over but the heat continues to drop. This Saturday, December 6th the time-honored classic Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG returns in a fresh monochrome black leather upper, a Light Brown Gum outsole and the familiar Nike Air logo on the tongue. 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 ‘Black/Gum’ (on sale 12/6 for $ 140). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, December 1st and Tuesday, December 2nd. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, December 3rd or Thursday, December 4th. 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 sizes will also be available.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
The shoe will be available in both men’s and grade school kids sizes on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, December 6th.
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Black Friday Week Release Procedures
Nov 16th
Black Friday week is packed with some of the most premium footwear to kick-start the holiday shopping season. In partnership with mall management, Footaction stores will implement a ticket procedure* in order to purchase select styles releasing throughout the week. The select styles are listed below. The ticket procedures will take place starting this Monday, November 17th. To find out which store near you will carry the shoe and which ticket procedure it will implement, please visit the Release Locator.
Week of Greatness Special Release Procedure Shoes:
☐ Nike KD7 “Cave Purple” (on-sale 11/25)
☐ Nike Air Foamposite One “Crimson/Royal” (on-sale 11/26)
☐ Air Jordan 6 Retro “Black/Infrared 23” (on-sale 11/28)
☐ GS Air Jordan 6 Retro “Black/Infrared 23” (on-sale 11/28)
☐ Nike Kobe 9 EXT “Snakeskin” (on-sale 11/29)
☐ Jordan XX9 “Infrared 23” (on-sale 11/29)
*Mall management directives and/or security issues may result in a change to the stated store procedure.
Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Grey Toe’ Release Details
Nov 10th
The newest colorway of the Air Jordan 13 Retro should be familiar to Jordan aficionados. Sampled up back in 1998, the Cement Grey toe piece is paired with a white quilted leather upper and red suede for a striking look. If you’re interested in copping a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
STORE RELEASE DETAILS
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker and House of Hoops by Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Grey Toe’ (on sale 11/15 for $ 185). The sweepstakes tickets will be given out on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Wednesday, November 12th or Thursday, November 13th. 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 also be available.
ONLINE RELEASE DETAILS
Both releases will be available on Footlocker.com starting at 8:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, November 15th. Kids grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes will also 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 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.
