The Royal Blue Nike Air Foamposite One is by far the most popular, starting with its original release back in 1997. Some images have surfaced of a sample pair being dubbed Blue Carbon.

The Nike Air Foamposite One Blue Carbon Fiber sample features blue stitching around the Nike logos and most importantly a blue and black checkered carbon fiber plate.

We do wonder why Nike decided to scrap this pair, maybe we will see a future release? Which pair do you like better, original or sample?

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Being a friend of Tinker Hatfield has a lot of perks. One individual that goes by “NikeDealer” received two pairs of samples, the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low Concord and Black/Red.

Expected to release in 2012, the Air Jordan XI Retro Low Concord and Black/Red Samples shown come with gold laminate on the tongue showing Michael Jordan’s rings, and wooden shoe trees. The Concords also use the blue tint just like the 2011 release.

The released version of the Air Jordan 11 Concord Low and Jordan 11 Black/Red Low are rumored to not have the gold laminate on the tongue and will not come with wooden shoe trees.

More information coming soon on the release, retail and availability of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low Black/Red and Concords.

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These Sample Air Jordan III Retro’s have made their way onto eBay and are currently listed as a mismatched pair.

Each sneaker features a gum outsole, white midsole & Khaki elephant print. Their defining features differ with each pair with one dressed in a full Khaki nubuck upper while the other is laced in denim.

Whether you are interested in purchasing or just want a closer look, let us know how you feel about them and if either should ever hit retail.

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As we prepare for the release of the Air Jordan III (3) ‘Cement’ this Friday, we can bask in more Jordan III action, as we  catch a glimpse of an Air Jordan III (3) sample in a never-before-seen colorway.

This model, which surfaced in 2007, features an all white upper with light orange elephant print, orange outsole and orange sock-liner and topped off with a red Jumpman. This simple two-tone make-up was never in production and probably won’t drop anytime soon, but let us know what you think of these unreleased IIIs.

-J2!

Not long ago we reported that the Air Jordan 12 will return in 2012 in the Playoff and Obsidian (Taxi also but not shown) colorway. Today we have a picture showing the two 2012 Air Jordan 12, but are samples.

Both the 2012 Air Jordan XII Obsidian and Playoff are true to its original form including quality leather uppers and color placement.

The Jordan 12 Playoff 2012 will release in April, while the Obsidian colorway drops in June. Retail for both is $160.

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Tiffany Beers, a designer at Nike was spotted wearing a Nike Air Yeezy sample that glows in the dark at Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA for the Nike Air Mag Back For the Future auctions.

Beers, who has worked on the Nike Air Mag and Nike Air Yeezy took to the stage with the sample pair that appears seldom.

Via DresslikeKanye.

Remember that Destroyer Jacket from Nike Sportswear? These are the AJ1’s that were supposed to accompany the release, yet never made it into production.

The all black upper, perforated Swoosh and blue rope laces/ NY badge make up the sneaker which would have been a perfect addition to the jacket.

Check out a few detailed images and let us know what you think.

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