Tomorrow, February 14, 2009, will mark the beginning of one of the biggest sneaker release weekends of 2009. With the Air Jordan 2009 (2K9) making its first nationwide debut along with two pairs of the Air Jordan I (1) Retro High releasing, your pockets might feel a little lighter after this weekend. Though the AJ 2009 was initially hated on by the majority of sneakerheads, many have changed their opinions on it after understanding the technology and inspiration behind the pair. The two Air Jordan 1 Retro Highs that are set to release are the Max Orange colorway and the Pewter colorway. The Pewter AJ1 has been slept on by most and online pictures truly do not do this pair justice. The Max Orange colorway was initially referred to as the infrared AJ1, but after new information was revealed, it was quite obvious that infrared is not included on this pair. Pictures via RPS.

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Jordan Brand has made an Air Jordan 2009 Player Exclusive for each of their athletes participating in the 2009 NBA All Star Game. We have shown you the pairs Ray Allen and Joe Johnson will rock in the ‘09 ASG and it is now time to take a first look at Chris Paul’s AJ 2009 PE. CP3’s pair is very similar to Johnson’s PE and features a white leather upper with white satin panels, a light red midsole and ankle, a deep red blown-glass midsole, and gold accents. Chris Paul has had numerous Air Jordan player exclusives in the past and the newest one to add to his arsenal is this pair which CP3 will be rocking during All Star Weekend beginning February 13, 2009.

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Earlier today, we showcased the Air Jordan 2009 (2K9) – All Star Game – Ray Allen Player Exclusive (PE) and now we are getting a first look at an Air Jordan 2009 PE made for Joe Johnson. As most of us know by now, Johnson will be representing the Atlanta Hawks and Team Jordan in the NBA 2009 All Star Game and Jordan Brand has made this PE in recognition of JJ’s accomplishment. This pair features a relatively simple upper composed of white leather, white satin, a navy blue midsole, and university blue accents. This Joe Johnson Air Jordan 2009 Player Exclusive is not yet scheduled for release, but don’t be surprised if it drops in limited numbers in the upcoming weeks. Remember to stay tuned here at Sneakerfiles for the latest release information.

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With the Air Jordan 2009 S23 releasing a little while ago, we are now getting a first look at an Air Jordan 2009 made exclusively for Ray Allen to rock while he participates in the NBA 2009 All-Star Game. This is the first AJ 2K9 to feature an upper composed of more than two colors and it looks quite promising that future colorways will definitely make some sneakerheads change their opinions of this model. Yielding a predominately white leather upper with navy blue satin and a university blue trim, this pair nicely matches with the jerseys of the Eastern Conference NBA All-Stars. As it is with all current colorways of the Air Jordan 2009, this pair comes with a blown-glass midsole which gives the sneaker a very clean and unique look. There is currently no information indicating that this pair will be made available to the public, but stay tuned for updates.

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With the NBA 2009 All Star Game just around the corner, we are now getting a first look at a Nike Zoom MVP inspired by All Star Weekend. Though Steve Nash did not actually make the roster for the game this year, his signature sneaker, the Zoom MVP, will still receive the All Star Game treatment. This pair is a “Trash Talk” release which indicates that the sneaker takes an eco-friendly approach and is literally made of trash out of Nike’s factory floors. The All Star rendition of the Zoom MVP features a white leather upper with a gold swoosh, gold accents, red laces, and red accents. These are now available at select Footlocker House of Hoops locations. Via NT.

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Though the Nike Air Force 1 – All-Star Game ‘09 has been available early on the ‘Bay, the official release date for the pair is tomorrow, January 7, 2009. Designed by DJ Clark Kent, the 2009 All Star Game inspired Air Force 1 shown above features a black leather base accented by a purple rear and an orange midpanel. The colorway of this pair is derived from the Phoenix Suns’ jerseys for the obvious fact that the game will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Other key aspects of this sneaker include yellow stitching, purple laces marked with yellow stars, and a yellow outsole. These are rumored to be a quickstrike release which are set to hit limited retailers including Kicks/HI tomorrow.

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Though we are only embarking on the second month of 2009, we are already seeing previews of sneakers that are set to release in Fall of this year. It seems as though Nike has been doing their research as of late and has finally figured out what it is that the sneakerheads truly want. Ranging from the Total Orange colorway of the Nike Air Trainer SC all the way to the “Medicine Ball” Nike Air Trainer III, we will definitely be seeing our fair share of original Nike colorways in this upcoming year. To contrast with these OG colorways, Nike will also be releasing a new Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid colorway and several womens Safari Air Max 1s. Expect for all these sneakers to drop in Fall of 2009. Via NT.

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