Earlier today, we provided you with an in-depth look at 2009 Nike Future Sole Winner Austin Jermacans’ amended Air Jordan Melo M6. In a video after the jump, peep AJerm surprising Melo at his barbershop, the teenager’s inspiration behind reworking the design, and a first look a the white/orange Syracuse Melo M6 that the Orange will debuting later this week.



Video: High School Kid Wins Design Contest for Melo’s New Shoe

Not too long ago, we gave you A Look At Carmelo Anthony’s Collection, and we now have detailed pictures of some of the other Air Jordans made exclusively for Anthony. These player exclusives range from colorways inspired by Melo’s alma mater, Syracuse University, all the way to colorways taking inspiration from Anthony’s current NBA team, the Denver Nuggets. Some other notable colorways include a white/gold pair and a black/maize pair. There is no question that Carmelo Anthony has had his fair share of player exclusives made for him and expect even more from him in the future. You can check out pictures of some of the Carmelo Anthony player exclusive Air Jordan Melo 1.5 & M3 colorways after the ‘jump.’ Via NT.

Five months have passed since the USA “Redeem Team” took home the gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Bejing, but we are now getting a first look at an Air Jordan IV made exclusively for Carmelo Anthony in celebration of the win. This AJ4 is extremely unique to say the least and would most definitely sell like hotcakes if it was ever released.  Featuring delicate laser print on top of a navy blue leather base, this pair sports an elegant, yet stylish feel. Also yielding red wing tips, a white midsole, a red outsole, and white netting, these sneakers are obviously inspired by the typical USA colors of red, white, and blue. Sorry to break your dreams, but these will most likely never be released and these pictures are as close as you will ever get to holding them. Via NT.

This edition of “On Court” features a key matchup between Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. No, we’re not discussing which is the better athlete, but rather who looked better in regard to sneakers when the New Orleans Hornets faced off against the Denver Nuggets on Thanksgiving Day. Chris Paul stepped onto the courts with an Air Jordan XX3 Player Exclusive very similar to the Air Jordan XX3 inspired by the University of North Carolina which was released on November 28, 2008.  On the other side of the court, Carmelo Anthony was seen wearing a player exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan Melo M5, Carmelo’s newest signature sneaker. This colorway will most likely not be released to the public and will stay in Anthony’s personal sneaker vault. As for the game, the Hornets beat the Nuggets with a final score of 105 to 101, but Anthony outscored Paul 24 to 22.  More pictures of the two pairs can be seen after the jump. Pictures via Yahoo Sports.

Who do you think had the better sneakers? Chris Paul or Carmelo Anthony? Drop a comment and let us know what you think!