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Video: Vintage World

KicksOnFire.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Sneakers.fr / Edymalawi - Vintage world from Thomas Prudon on Vimeo.

Now this is what you call a Holy grail. Try to refrain from fainting over the awesomeness of this video which shows one of the most expansive vintage Nike collections that I have ever seen. Sneakers.Fr a French site dedicated to sneaker heads has produced this video of a proud sneakerhead named Charles Margoline as he shows of his collection of pretty much every Nike release from 1978-1985, runners, trainers and Air Jordans. Truly a grand spectacle that I know sparks a little envy in the sneakerhead in all of us.

Throwback - Air Jordan 4 Retro - Eminem Encore!

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:29:47 +0000

Today’s Throwbacks column is sure to have you in awe! You will definitely wish you had a pair of these in your collection. Take a look at the Air Jordan 4 Retro - Eminem Encore edition. There are one of the rarest Air Jordan 4 (IV) to ever release. They were created for Slim Shady’s friends and family to celebrate the album “Encore”.

Encore is the fourth studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was set for release on November 16, 2004, but was moved up to November 12, after the album was leaked to the Internet. Encore sold 710,000 copies in its shortened three day opening week and claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart for that month. The following week, Encore sold an estimated 918,590 copies, staying on top of the chart another month. On December 17, 2004, the RIAA certified the album 4x platinum, and the album has sold 5.1 million copies in the United States up to October 2008.

Only 50 pairs were ever made worldwide! Each pair of the Air Jordan 4 Retro Eminem have “Eminem” stitched on the tongue. Want to get your hands on a pair? With only 50 pairs made, the prices can range from $7000 - $10,000 EACH! They are extremely hard to find… Check out the detailed shots below. (via pinksauctions)

Top 5 Nike Dunk SB - 2002 Edition

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:59:06 +0000

Your vote definitely counted when it came to selecting the Best Nike Dunk SB of 2002. We asked our readers the following: In the year 2002, which was the best Nike Dunk SB to be released? The results are in! With a very slim disparity and a close race, the top 3 held their spots firmly while the 4th and 5th positions caused quite a few upsets among SB heads. Here is a recap of the Top 5 Nike Dunk SB - 2002 Edition:

Good luck trying to find any of these in dead stock condition! Here are the rest of the Nike Dunk SB (2002 Releases) that did not make the final cut yet still deserve an immense amount of recognition:

Stay tuned for the 2003 Edition!

Best of Nike Dunk SB - 2002 (You decide!)

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:55:19 +0000

The Nike SB line emerged to the scene in 2002 and still continues its solid growth. Its popularity has exploded to the point where there are sneaker connoisseurs who merely live for SBs, a.k.a. SB heads. Here is a detailed coverage of the 12 Nike Dunk SBs that released during the year 2002; some of which are extremely hard to find deadstock if possible. These are the classic releases that shaped the Nike SB era that exists today. They all have a great deal of artistic inspiration and history behind them. Now you help us decide: In the year 2002, which was the best Nike Dunk SB to be released?

03 / 2002 March Releases
- Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Danny Supas (safety orange / hyperblue / white)
- Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Gino Iannucci 1 (I) (obsidian / light graphite / obsidian)
05 / 2002 May Releases
- Nike Dunk SB Low Pro SB - Gino Iannucci 2 (II) (black / black)
06 / 2002 June Releases
09 / 2002 September Releases
- Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Supreme Black (black / black / cement gray)
- Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Supreme White (white / black / cement gray)
10 / 2002 October Releases
12 / 2002 December Releases
- Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Denim Reese Forbes (denim / denim)

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Throwback 2004 - Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Medicom 1

KicksOnFire.com — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:51:11 +0000

The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Medicom 1 (white / college blue) is a collaboration with Nike SB and Medicom, a Japanese toy company. It features an all white leather upper with blue accents, including the Nike swoosh and heel tab. The orange Nike logo on the back, and the orange outline around the check are nice touches. These are extremely rare, as you had to be a member of the Medicom website to even have a chance of buying these. They feature the Medicom logo on the heel of the shoe. See also: Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Medicom 3 / 3M Reflector

Throwback 1995 - Air Jordan 11 (XI) Original (OG) - Black / True Red - White

KicksOnFire.com — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:02:19 +0000

It’s only right to look at the past to understand the history and true essence on the Air Jordan legacy. With that said, let’s take a look back at the original (OG) pair of Air Jordan 11 which released back in 1995 and understand the hype and craze lurking behind the package to be released on the day after Christmas. On December 26, the Air Jordan fans will be going through mass hysteria to acquire the Air Jordan 11 / 12 Countdown Package which practically is the most anticipated package scheduled to release. The color-ways confirmed are as follows:

Air Jordan 11 Retro - Black / True Red - White
Air Jordan 12 Retro - White / Varsity Red - Black( OG: Air Jordan 12 (OG) - White / Varsity Red - Black )

The Air Jordan 11 (XI) Original (OG) - Black / True Red - White were released in April 1995 and retailed for $125. They feature a black upper, with a white midsole, and translucent red outsole, which was a highly noticeable feature of the shoe. Other features and specs include patent leather at the base of the upper, a carbon fiber spring plate, ballistic nylon uppers, a Huarache inner sleeve, quick lace system, carbon fiber sheath and air sole. They were inspired by a tuxedo, and knowing that, it is quite evident in the design. They were also the second lightest of all the Air Jordans at the time of their release.

Model:	Air Jordans , Air Jordan 11 (XI)
Original Purpose:	Basketball
Colorway:	Black / True Red - White
Style Code:	130245-062
Release Date:	Air Jordan Release Dates
News & Updates:	Air Jordan
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Throwback 2003 - Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Hulk

KicksOnFire.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:15:57 +0000

Here is a throwback from March 2003: the Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Hulk! The Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Hulk (camper green / black / deep forest) was released with four other Nike Dunk SB’s in March 2003. This was Nike SB’s third all suede dunk high, this one featured a variety of green shades hence the Nike Dunk SB Hulk nickname. The colors were designed by Todd Jordan. Like the Nike Dunk Low Pro SB - Bison, they were initially looked passed but now are highly sought by collectors and fanatics alike.

Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Hulk (camper green / black / deep forest)

Model:	Nike Skateboarding , Nike SB , Nike Dunk SB
Original Purpose:	Skateboarding
Colorway:	camper green / black / deep forest
Release Date:	03 / 2003 March
News & Updates:	Nike SB
Rare Nike Dunk SBs:	Nike Dunk SB Low , Nike Dunk SB Mid , Nike Dunk SB High
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Throwback 1999 - Air Jordan 4 (IV) - Black / Cement Grey

KicksOnFire.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:34:42 +0000

Here is an exclusive throwback from 1999 when the Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro 1999 - Black / Cement Grey were released to the public for the second time in Air Jordan history. With another release set for July 2008, this Air Jordan 4 (IV) will be part of the Air Jordan countdown package #6 along with a pair of Air Jordan 19 (XIX). They will retail for the usual $310 and will arouse the same feelings within collectors: “Why can’t I only buy one pair!?” The shoe itself features an all black upper with plastic grated mesh on the sides as well as on the bottom of the tongue near the toe area. It also features a sole which consists of grey, white and red. It has a visible air sole unit at the heel, and although overall it holds a simple design, it is highly sought after by true Air Jordan fanatics.