The red and black shoes Michael Jordan wore in his days as a Chicago Bull are remembered as much as the man himself. However, with the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Obsidian” releasing tomorrow, we decided to take a look at 12 of the best “Blue” Air Jordans that the line had to offer (in no particular order). Let us know what you think in the comments section.

Air Jordan 3 “True Blue”

Air Jordan 3 "True Blue"

The amount of Air Jordan 3 retros serve as evidence of how revered the Air Jordan 3 model is. The “True Blue” colorway alone has been released three times after originally bursting on the scene in 1988. Michael Jordan himself even rocked a pair in his Washington Wizards days.

After 15 years of slumber, the Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” will release at retailers this weekend. Originally released in 1997, the obsidian-based Jordan Brand sneaker will go on sale June 23, 2012. Also, don’t forget that this will not release online at Nike Store.

Air Jordan 12 Retro
Obsidian/University Blue-White-French Blue
130690-410
June 23, 2012
$160

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Moments ago, our Kicks On Court column featured LeBron James capturing his first NBA Championship in the general released, White/Metallic Gold Nike LeBron 9 PS Elite PE. He revisited the GR Elites on numerous occasions during the playoffs but spent the majority of his MVP season in various player exclusives of the LeBron 9 and LeBron 9 PS Elite. It almost seemed as if he debuted a new PE each week during the season. With him winning two trophies exclusive to him this year (MVP and Finals MVP), we take a look at LeBron’s Top 10 PEs this season. Which PE was your favorite this season? Let us know in the voting poll below.

10. Nike LeBron 9 Black/Sport Red “Away” PE

LeBron and Chris Paul pulled out new PEs in the first of only two matchups between Miami and Lob City. While the Clippers left the arena with a win, it was James who had all eyes on him with this LeBron 9 Black/Sport Red PE.

Read the rest of Exclusively Elite: LeBron’s Top 10 PEs This Season

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Just want to buy a pair of Nike Solar Soft Sandal x F.C.R.B. – Soph Sneakers right now? Nike Solar Soft Sandal x F.C.R.B. – Soph Sneakers.

Are you looking for the best pairs this summer? Nike once again worked for a collaboration project with F.C.R.B., a fictitious football team-inspired fashion wear concept that’s full of originality from the ingenious soccer wear. The latest addition to the FC Real Bristol (F.C.R.B.) is the Nike Solar Soft Sandal.

Nike considers the warmest time of the year as the best time to endorse footwear that are comfortable to wear and are not totally sneaker-types. This Soft Sandal is an example of a to-go slip-on shoe that is made of premium materials such as moulded upper with texture and perforated design on the toe for ventilation. It has embossed Swoosh and a horizontal window on the heel. The sole comes excellent with a segmented free-style sole. As for the branding, it features printed texts that read,”F.C. Real” (right shoe) and “Bristol (left shoe).

Nike set colorways that include black and navy/lime which will be available today, June 23^rd.

Purchase your own pair of Nike Solar Soft Sandal x F.C.R.B. – Soph Sneakers right now!

Just want to buy a pair of Nike Twitter Campaign Banned in the U.K. right now? Nike Twitter Campaign Banned in the U.K..

Kim Kardashian and other Twitter celebrity brand endorsers better thank their luck that they’re doing it on American soil, because the United Kingdom has a strict rule on advertising and it’s not too friendly for Twitter-use.

Footballers Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere tweeted via their personal Twitter accounts about Nike’s ads without telling the public that their tweets were ads, and according to the advertising watchdog this is not playing by the rule.  This caused Nike to be the first UK company to have its Twitter campaign banned.

The shoe giant inked deals with the Manchester United and Arsenal footlballers and ran its Twitter campaign under the Make It Count slogan.  Rooney tweeted to his 4.37 million followers:

“My resolution — to start the year as a champion, and finish it as a champion…#makeitcount gonike.me/makeitcount”.

While Wilshere also tweeted:

“In 2012, I will come back for my club — and be ready for my country.#makeitcount.gonike.me/Makeitcount”.

Although The Advertising Standards Authority said it’s not adhering to the rules, Nike defended itself saying both footlballers have been known as people who endorse the brand and that their Twitter followers would not be misled about the relationship between Nike and the footlballers.

Nike also pointed out that the web address in the tweet was clearly referring to Nike’s website and carried the brand’s strapline which separates the players’ own tweets and ads.

However, the ASA said:

“We considered that the Nike reference was not prominent and could be missed. We considered there was nothing obvious in the tweets to indicate they were Nike marketing communications.  In the absence of such an indication, for example #ad, we considered the tweets were not obviously identifiable as Nike marketing communications and therefore concluded they breached the [advertising] code. The ads must no longer appear. We told Nike to ensure that its advertising was obviously identifiable as such”.

So, Americans, do you really mind if your favorite athlete sends out advertising tweets?  Discuss!

Purchase your own pair of Nike Twitter Campaign Banned in the U.K. right now!

The latest Nike Running offering is the impressive Women’s Lunar Hyperworkout+ Sport Pack. Weighing an incredible 6 ounces, this runner cuts no corners in terms of comfort and support by infusing Flywire in its upper, and Lunar cushioning in a midsole made specifically for training. The brand new Nike+ Training technology will be included with the Hyperworkout+, as well. Look for this Black/Reflective Silver colorway at Nike retailers on June 29, with others to drop during the summer months.

Black/Reflective Silver-Blue Gold-Pure Purple
529169-006
June 29, 2012
$125

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