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Jordan Icons – Cal Golden Bears PE

Category : Jordan Brand

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Jordan Brand has hooked up the California Golden Bears with two special make-up Jordan Icons models to wear through NCAA tournament season. Featured are White/Blue/Gold and Black/Gold colorways, both designated with “Cal” embroidery on the lateral sides of the shoes. Continue reading for closer looks at both pairs.

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Jordan Icons – Georgetown University PE

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While Nike Basketball is outfitting its college sponsored teams in the Nike Hyperdunk, Jordan Brand is positioning the new Jordan Icons model as its big tournament shoe. Here we take a look at a White/Navy based colorway for Georgetown University. The shoe prominently features the Hoyas’ “G” logo on the lateral sides of the shoes and will be worn by the team as they take on Marquette (who have their own special make-up “MU” Jordan Icons) in the Big East Tournament semifinals. Continue reading for another look at the shoes.

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Jordan Melo M6 – “Syracuse” Future Sole PE

Category : Jordan Brand

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Last week we previewed images of the Future Sole edition in the Jordan Melo M6 here designed by high schooler Austin Jermacans. After being worn in-game by Carmelo Anthony, the shoes now find its way onto the feet of the Syracuse University men’s basketball team as they enter the Big East Tournament tonight. The re-drafted Future Sole Melo M6 most prominently features a forefoot velcro strap design. Continue reading for another look at the shoes.

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Air Jordan V (5) – Ray Allen PE

Category : Air Jordan, Jordan Brand

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Here’s a look at Ray Allen’s special make-up  Air Jordan V’s from previous seasons. The shoe features a black base with yellow accenting and “34″ stitched onto the lateral sides of the shoe. This model has never been released for sale to the public. Continue reading for more detailed images of Ray Allen’s player exclusive Air Jordan V.

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Jordan Icons – Marquette University PE

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Jordan Brand has created two special make-up styles in the Jordan Icons model for Marquette University. The Golden Eagles were formerly outfitted by Nike and then in more recent years by Converse under the Dwyane Wade branding umbrella. At the start of the current NCAA season, Jordan Brand picked up jersey and footwear outfitting duties for Wade’s alma mater following his switch to the brand. Marquette players will be wearing these shoes throughout the Big East tournament starting today. Continue reading for another look at the Marquette University Jordan Icons player exclusives.

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Li-Ning Hasheem Thabeet PE

Category : Li-Ning

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In October of 2009, Hasheem Thabeet signed a three-year endorsement deal with Li-Ning. Today we take a look at the signature shoe Li-Ning developed for the Memphis Grizzlies‘ second overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. The model comes styled on a White base with Grizzlies’ Blue and Gold colored accents and features the number “34″ on the back pull tab and Thabeet’s interlocking initials “HT” crafted into a personal logo on the tongue. No expected U.S. release as of yet. Continue reading for multiple detailed images of Hasheem Thabeet’s player exclusive Li-Ning shoes.

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adidas TS Ace Commander – Candace Parker PE

Category : adidas

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Here’s a look at the special make-up adidas TS Ace Commander shoes for Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks. The style comes in White/Purple/Yellow “home” colors for the Sparks and features an EVA midsole with adiPRENE+ cushioning at the forefoot along with ClimaCool technology underfoot. Embroidered into the collar of the lateral sides of the shoes is “ACE3″. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Candace Parker adidas TS Ace Commander.

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Jordan CP3.III – Wake Forest PE’s

Category : Jordan Brand

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Jordan Brand has created a set of player exclusive shoes for Chris Paul’s alma mater Wake Forest University. Using the Jordan CP3.III as the base model, a pair of straightforward Black/White and White/Black special make-ups were produced. Both styles feature gold accenting and trim and “WF” embroidered on the tongue. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Wake Forest edition Jordan CP3.III’s.