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Official Look at This Year's 'Raging Bull' Air Jordan 5 The classic colorway is slated to return in April.

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  The  Air Jordan 5  "Toro" or "Raging Bull" is one of the most popular non-original colorways to ever release, and the beloved style may be returning to shelves in 2021. According to  zSneakerheadz  and  Sneaker Files,  the red suede pair from  2009's Jordan 5 "Defining Moments" pack  will be dropping sometime within the spring or summer season next year. Although the red colorway originally came bundled with a 3M iteration, it appears that only the red suede makeup is returning. It's worth noting that the shoe pictured above is the original release from '09 as the upcoming version has yet to surface. As of now,  Jordan Brand  hasn't confirmed that the "Raging Bull" Air Jordan 5s are returning. UPDATE (09/08/20):  Additional details on next year's "Raging Bull" Air Jordan 5 release have surfaced. According to  DJ Folk  and  zSneakerheadz,  the popular colorway is slated to return on April 10, 2021 for $190 but Jorda

How the Air Jordan 4 ‘Fire Red’ Became a Cultural Icon

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  The "Fire Red" Air Jordan 4 was the final colorway of the   Air Jordan 4  to release at retail, but one of the first Michael Jordan wore on court. He debuted the Air Jordan 4 on All-Star weekend in February of 1989 in Houston, Texas, and broke out the Fire Red pair a little over a month later on March 21 in Inglewood against the Lakers. He scored 21 points and added 16 assists in a one-point Bulls win. For those of us who obsessively watched Jordan’s feet to see what was coming, this was a big deal. It was less of a big deal for the man who designed them. Tinker Hatfield took over the Air Jordan program in 1987 and designed the  Air Jordan 3  like something approaching art. For the following season, he designed the Air Jordan 4 for the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year as something more akin to a weapon of war. The basic shape and structure didn't change much from the revolutionary 3—a ⅝ cut with visible Air in the heel and a large plastic heel counter—but t

'DIY' Air Jordan 4 Reportedly Releasing This Summer Exclusively in grade-school sizing.

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  It appears  Jordan Brand   may soon let fans create their own  Air Jordan 4  colorway, with a new "DIY" make-up reportedly coming to the model later this year. According to  zSneakerheadz , the "DIY" Jordan 4 will hit shelves this summer, but is expected to be available exclusively in grade school sizing. While images of the shoe have yet to surface, a description shared by the account suggests it will be white-based, with black trim, complete with a set of markers that will allow the wearer to customize the look. Some of you may remember Reebok rolling out a similar concept on its ATR Talkin' Krazy model in 2009. As of now, a release date for the Jordan 4 GS "DIY" has yet to be announced, but expect the colorway to make its way onto shelves sometime in the summer. We'll update you with new information and a first look as it becomes available. Air Jordan 4 Retro GS "DIY" Release Date:  Summer 2021 Color:  White/Black Style #:  DC4101-10

Dee Brown's Reebok Pumps Are Returning Soon Made famous in the 1991 NBA Dunk Contest.

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  Made famous by the rookie sensation Dee Brown at the NBA Dunk Contest, the classic  Reebok Pump Omni Zone II  is making its way back to retailers. Reebok confirmed today that the original black-based colorway of the Pump Omni Zone II worn by Brown in the ‘91 Dunk Contest, specifically during his no-look dunk, will soon be receiving a reissue ahead of this year’s NBA All-Star festivities slated to take place in early March. The model is most notable for its “Pump” technology created in the late ‘80s, which features an inflatable chamber on the tongue and provides wearers with a custom fit. The upper features a black leather construction that’s paired with white overlays, and Hexalite cushioning in the midsole. Priced at $140, the classic Reebok Pump Omni Zone II will be released at  Reebok.com  and at select retailers including Foot Locker and Champs Sports on March 5. Image via Reebok   Image via Reebok   Image via Reebok   Image via Reebok   Image via Reebok

Air Jordan 1 High 'Burgundy Crush' Reportedly Releasing Holiday 2021 New info surfaced.

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With new styles like the  "University Blue"  and  "Shadow 2.0"  colorways already expected to debut in the spring, another potential new  Air Jordan 1 High  colorway joins the 2021 lineup. According to  Py_rates_,  the Air Jordan 1 High will hit stores in a "Sail/Burgundy Crush" make-up sometime during the end of this year. While leaked images have yet to surface, the account shared an early depiction of the style donning a predominantly sail color scheme that's complemented with burgundy overlays and black accents filling out the Swoosh, ankle collar, and outsole.  Note that the image seen above is purely a mock-up rendering and may not represent the final iteration of the sneaker. The mockup hints at "Chicago" style color blocking, although this has not been confirmed yet.  As of now, this Air Jordan 1 High "Burgundy Crush" is slated to release this holiday season for a retail price of $170. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Burgun

More Women's Exclusive Nike Dunk Lows Are Dropping This Month An official look at the 'College Navy' colorway.

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  In addition to the   “Coast”   colorway, a second women’s exclusive   Nike Dunk Low   style is set to join the February lineup. This latest makeup wears its traditional two-toned color blocking by using navy leather as the base and is coupled with light grey overlays including on the side’s Swoosh branding. Breaking up the look is red accents on the Nike-branded tongue tag and heel tab. Switching things up from the standard releases, this pair is equipped with ribbon shoelaces, a silver satin sock liner, a white midsole and a translucent outsole. As of now, an official release date for this women’s exclusive “College Navy” Nike Dunk Low has yet to be announced by Nike, but  Noir Fonce  confirms that the shoe will launch on Feb. 25 for $100. Nike Dunk Low Women’s “College Navy” Release Date:  02/25/2021 Color:  College Navy/Wolf Grey-University Red Style #:  DD1768-400 Price:  $100 Image via Nike   Image via Nike   Image via Nike   Image via Nike   Image via Nike

New Air Jordan 12 Lows Are Releasing For the Super Bowl Here's an official look.

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  A brand new colorway of the   Air Jordan 12   Low is said to be hitting shelves in 2021. According to  Soleheatonfeet , a pair dressed in "Black/Metallic Gold/Varsity Red" is arriving early next year. While a first look has yet to leak,  zSneakerheadz  has provided a mock-up to the shoe suggesting that it will feature a black-based upper that's contrasted by a red sock liner and a gold Jumpman branding on the tongue. The official release info surrounding this upcoming Air Jordan 12 Low has yet to be announced but check back soon for new developments in the months ahead. UPDATE (01/13):  New details along with the first look at the next Air Jordan 12 Low has been revealed. According to  @zSneakerheadz,  the style is reportedly centered around the NFL Super Bowl LV festivities with specific details including a confetti-covered sock liner along with the Tampa, FL area code on the heel's pull tab to represent the event's location. Look for the "Super Bowl"

'Taupe Haze' Air Jordan 4s Releasing Later Than Expected Latest update.

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  Rumors of a new   Air Jordan 4   release is making rounds on social media and is expected to release during the early part of 2021. According to the leaker accounts  Soleheatonfeet ,  Sneaker Files , and  zSneakerheadz , a pair dressed in "Taupe Haze/Oil Grey-Off White-Infrared 23" will be available early next year. Given its far-off launch date, an early look at the shoe has not yet surfaced, but a mock-up provided reveals a tan-based colorway that will possibly feature tear-away elements on the upper, revealing a new design underneath. Black accents cover the wings on the sides, heel tab, and portions of the midsole. As of now, the release info surrounding this Air Jordan 4 hasn't been revealed but we'll continue to follow up with a first look and more information when it becomes available. UPDATE (01/14):  Official images of the "Taupe Haze" Air Jordan 4 Retro have surfaced via Nike. The end result is a shoe somewhat reminiscent of Travis Scott's co