After showing you some similar sneaker art last week, we now bring you a look at some new illustrations! Here’s a quick look at the Air Jordan Sneaker Art by Robb Harskamp which is Illustrations for Tinker Hatfield’s 30th Anniversary Party! Check the images below and head over to Harsky’s site by clicking here to browse more images!

Player Exclusive sneakers keep many sneaker fans on the hunt to locate some of the rarest kicks that never hit retail. Here’s a look at a lucky person who has several Nike and Air Jordan PE’s in their collection which include a number of kicks that you don’t see on a daily basis from Jordan’s to Kobe’s to LeBron’s and more. Be sure to check the many images below!

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The Jordan Jumpman logo is one of if not the most recognizable logo when it comes to basketball sneakers, however how did this classic logo come about? Many don’t know but thanks to retrourfeet on NT we have some insight behind the Jumpman logo. The image below which is seen on the OG Air Jordan 1 hang tag has a interesting creation behind it as Michael Jordan says in a 1997 interview with HOOP Magazine:

“I wasn’t even dunking on that one. People think that I was. I just stood on the floor, jumped up and spread my legs and they took the picture. I wasn’t even running. Everyone thought I did that by running and taking off. Actually, it was a ballet move where I jumped up and spread my legs. And I was holding the ball in my left hand.”

Where did the idea for this photo shoot come from? Well it seems it stemmed from a photo of MJ featured in Life Magazine for the 1984 Olympics which you can see below.

Although the Jumpman logo is seen on the hang tag of the AJ1 it didn’t actually make it’s full force debut until 1988 with the Air Jordan III, it seems MJ’s contract with Nike was coming to a close and Rob Strasser who was Nike’s VP was in a power struggle with Phil Knight, Nike’s CEO so Rob and Peter Moore, Nike’s head designer were devising a plan on the down low to pull MJ away from Nike and bring him aboard their new sneakers company Van Grack. Peter actually designed some pre sketches of his version of the Air Jordan 3 and upon his departure from Nike, Tinker Hatfield got the nod to jump in and got ahold of the sketches which included the outline of the Air Jordan Jumpman logo.

Nike’s sales jumped up in 1985 so there was no way Phil Knight was about to loose MJ to anyone so Phil gave Tinker the task of designing the Air Jordan 3 and presenting it to Mike, which both Tinker and Rob Dumas designed the entire AJ 3 line within weeks. At the meeting Mike was ready to depart from Nike however when Tinker said he had the sample of the Air Jordan 3, it grabbed Mike’s attention and after seeing the AJ 3′s design, premium leather, elephant print and the Jumpman logo covering the tongue, Mike fell in love and the rest is history! Once again thanks to retrourfeet on NT for the info!

The good folks over at Sole Collector have put together a list of five reasons why you should wait until the release date to buy your Air Jordan sneakers! Many sneaker fans are unaware that many of the sites that sell Air Jordan sneakers ‘early’ are not authentic retailers and therefore your not getting what you would from the stores as it falls into the ‘grey area’ as the quality may not be up to par, the lettering may be off, no labels on your box among other things not to mention taking away business from your local spots. In this list SC talks about Price Gouge, Supporting illegal businesses, No guarantee of OG packaging, No memory or thrill and No Guarantee of Authenticity! Be sure to head over to Sole Collector by clicking here to checkout the full writeup!

Jordan Brand is set to release the Jordan Flight-The-Power in three colorways for 2012! The colorways include Obsidian/Electric Lemon-Current Blue-White, Light Graphite/Varsity Red – White and Black/Metallic Silver-White each priced at $115 and set to release at Jordan Brand retailers in January 2012!

We are still continuing with the looks at the Air Jordan “Bulls Home” Collection at Nike Portland, however while were in the process of bringing you the rest of the collection a full look image has hit the net! This image shows the Air Jordan 1 through 2010 each using a White/Red makeup with Black laces. Be sure to check the up close images below and let us know if your feeling any of these?

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When you dress up a pair of Air Jordan’s in the classic UNDFTD colorway you take “No Losses”! Here’s a look at a Custom pair of Air Jordan 6′s featuring a Undefeated colorway using a Army Green base with White and Orange accents throughout along with Orange dyed soles. If your interested in these you can pick them up now from Shop Impeccable.

After the Air Jordan 6 – 10 “Sticker Pack” released back in May, Kicks Crew has designed another round of colorways for the Air Jordan 1 – 5! The pack includes the Air Jordan 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 which is available now online at Kicks-Crew!

Back in August of 2010 we saw the Air Jordan Pantone 284 Laser Collection “For the Love of the Game” sneakers start hitting the net, today brings a look at the full collection! This collection features a clean University Blue, Black and White look with the shoes featuring laser detailing throughout starting with the classic Air Jordan 1 through the Air Jordan 2010. Be sure to check the upclose shots of the image below, and let us know if you would have picked any of these up if they dropped?

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Michael Jordan’s sons bring you the Lifestyle teaser for their upcoming website Heir-Jordan.com! This site is set to bring you a look into the lifestyle of the Jordan Bros Marcus and Jeffery, with this teaser video being a look at things to come. Be sure to check the video below and look for Heir-Jordan.com coming soon!