“On September 15th Nike created a revolutionary new basketball shoe. On October 18th, the NBA threw them out of the game…”

Now Jordan Brand will capitalize on the then ‘Banned’ Air Jordan 1 Black/Red colorway. No word on a release date for now but rest assured these will release in the near future.

With so many versions of the Black/Red AJ1‘s being released already, is this pair a must have for you die hard MJ fans? Check out more images after the jump as well as the commercial that started it all.

Via MN

Remember when Jordan Brand brought out the Air Jordan 1 low in a great OG colorway with Velcro straps on it? Yeah, so do we… unfortunately.

If you didn’t like the straps, and many were disgusted with it, you have a chance to own a ‘looksee’ SAMPLE sz9 pair without straps. Originally Jordan Brand was set on releasing a slip on version that unfortunately never made it into production. While most OG heads prefer the OGs to be left in its original state, these concept slip on AJ1s aren’t half bad.

If you wear a sz9, click HERE to place your bid.

What do you guys think, would you have preferred these to have released over the strapped version or rather had them not mess with a classic at all?

Not too long ago, we saw the Cleveleand Cavaliers edition of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat Premier, and we now have our first look at the pair inspired by the Boston Celtics. This sneaker hosts a black leather upper accented by a green toebox, green laces, white midsole, green rear, and a carpet-like green swoosh. Overall, this pair adequately represents the team Michael Jordan scored over 60 points against in his career, the Boston Celtics. Expect to see the “Celtics” Air Jordan I (1) Retro Phat Premier at your local retailers in Fall 2009. Via: Footlocker.

With a plethora of Air Jordan 1 colorways already released thus far this year, we now have a look at the remaining AJ 1 styles for Summer ’09. Jordan Brand is set to drop twelve colorways throughout July, August, and September. In addition to the DMP Retro 1 Pack, HOF Air Jordan 1, and the Sixty Plus Pack, there will be three high-top styles composed of a white/purple pair, a black/grey pair, and a black on black style. The Air Jordan 1 will also release in two variations with a strap: a Lakers inspired colorway and a white/ginger pair. Along with the higher cut sneakers, Jordan Brand will also be dropping the AJ 1 Low in a white on white style and a white/grey style. Be sure to check out the detailed pictures and tech information after the jump.

Via Jumpman23.

July 2009:

Style: 332550-151
Colorway: White/Grand Purple

Style: 338145-111
Colorway: White/White-Neutral Grey

August 2009:

Style: 332550-001
Colorway: White/Madeira-Ginger

Style: 332550-002
Colorway: Black/Black-Anthracite

Style: 338145-103
Colorway: White/Shadow Grey

September 2009:

Style: 332550-001
Colorway: Black/Shadow Grey-White

Style: 342132-571
Colorway: Grand Purple/Varsity Maize-White

Yesterday evening, the 2009 BET Awards hosted by Jamie Foxx were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Though there were many emotional moments throughout the show, including the grand tribute to Michael Jackson, the ’09 BET Awards hosted various celebrities that were spotted wearing the hottest sneakers currently available. Though Kanye West has his own signature sneaker, he decided to switch it up and sport a pair of Timberlands instead, while Carmelo Anthony stayed true to his brand and rocked an Air Jordan 1. Ron Artest also left his own K1x sneakers behind, and wore some Air Jordans. Some other key note sneaker choices include Soulja Boy’s Creative Recreations, Sean Paul’s Supras, and the New Boys’ Nike Blazers. Be sure to check out the all the pictures after the jump.

Via Zimbio.

Soulja Boy in a pair of Creative Recreations.

Ron Artest in an Air Jordan 1 (I) Low Phat

Sean Paul in the Supra Cruizer

Bobb’e J. Thompson in the “Nylon” Nike Dunk High

Kanye West in a pair of Timberland Boots.

The New Boys both in the Nike Blazer

Carmelo Anthony in the Air Jordan 1 (I).

2009 has been dubbed as the year of the Air Jordan 1, and Jordan Brand continues to release new colorways of their first numbered model. This time around, the AJ 1 comes in a clean black on black style. To accent the simplicity of the colorway, Jordan Brand has incorporated various materials into this sneaker. The upper is coated in leather, ostrich (textured) leather, and synthetic mesh, while the sole comes in rubber. Unfortunately, there is no concrete release information regarding the Black/Black Air Jordan 1 (I) High Ostrich, but there are rumors floating around that the sneaker will release in the first week of July ’09.

Via RMK.

Though we have seen a couple previews of the “Curry” Air Jordan 1 Phat Low, it seems as though the final style that is now available at retailers overseas has been changed up a bit. Previously, this sneaker hosted a white upper accented by curry colored elephant print, but it now hosts a full curry elephant print upper accented by a white mid-sole, brown laces, white tongue, curry stitching, and a white/brown inner lining. This AJ 1 Phat Low is extremely different from anything we have seen before, and it goes to show that anything is possible when it comes to Jordan Brand. The “Curry” Air Jordan 1 Phat Low is now available at Air Jordan retailers in Shanghai, China, but there is currently no word on a stateside release.

Via HK-Kicks.