Monday, March 29, 2010

Hear Me Out

Many of my followers, although enjoy my blog, really want to hear what I have to say when it comes to sneakers. So today, I'm going to give you a little insight into my sneakerworld.

Here are my top 5 Jordans I have in my collection, it was hard to narrow down, because I have love for all of them, but here it goes.


5. Air Jordan Flint XIII

I got this retro when I was a sophomore in highschool, so roughly 5 years ago. The design of the XIII, was created by the legend himself, Tinker Hatfield. Tinker designed the shoe after the interior of Michael Jordan's Farari. With the navy and grey color combination, this shoe stunts.


4. Air Jordan Concord XI

Again, created by the famous, Hatfield, just like all of my other favorites. The Concord XI are in almost every Jordan fanatics top list. I was able to cop a pair of these about 4 years ago, but unfortunately they are a few sizes too big. I make it work, because these shoes are a staple in any Jordan collection. It was the AJ XI that made patent leather a phenomenon. With an all white upper, and black patent leather around the midsole, the Concords are easy to spot from miles away.

3. Air Jordan Carmine VI

When I was out in California, for a basketball trip last year, I was fortunate enough to cop a few of the countdown packages. One of them was the VI, XVIII pack. These Carmine VIs have such an old school style to them, I can't help be love them out of respect of the shoe game in the 90s, where many brands seemed to have created their most infamous sneakers. The red suade outlined by the white leather is a great combination that grabs everyone's attention.


2. Air Jordan Space Jam XI

Quite possibly one of the most highly sought after shoes of the holiday season, releasing right in time for Christmas, on December 23rd of this last year. Selling out within minutes of releasing, this sneaker is legendary. Obviously I really love the design of the XI, having two separate colorways in my top 5. This colorway was featured in the famous Warner Brothers movie, Space Jam, where Michael Jordan helps Bugs Bunny and the gang defeat the terrible aliens in a game of basketball. One of my favorite movies of all time, and definitely a favorite sneaker of all time, too. This is the one pair of Jordans I have yet to wear. When the weather hits 80 and I know there is no chance of rain or anything, is the only time these will come out of the box. Call me an obsessed dork, but I look forward to the day I get to show them off.


1. Air Jordan Playoff VIII

Many people are surprised by my number one, because most any guy you ask will automatically reply that their favorite number is the XIs. I was able to get these about two and a half years ago, I believe. I absolutely love how old school this sneaker is. Tinker Hatfield is a pure genius, using design and color to create the old school vibe in this sneaker. With criss-crossing straps, making this sneaker unlike any other, it is probably the easiest number to distinguish of them all, with no other shoe looking anything like it. The Jumpman logo on the tounge is also very hot and unlike any other. The all suade black upper is the perfect material and color to really make all of the features of the shoe "pop." The fit is also perfectly snug around the foot, and ideal for hoopin' in. Also famous for being a part of the Space Jam movie, they VIII was even made in a Bugs Bunny Edition colorway (white, orange, and grey). With the straps done tight, or let loose, this shoe can't be worn wrong.

Honorable Mention: Air Jordan Raptor VII, Air Jordan OG III, and Air Jordan Mars IV

Cop 'Em and Rock 'Em, they are my favorites and are sure to make a loud statement.

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