Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Jordan Brand Sneakers We Want This Year

Jump into the Jumpman.

Nov 30, 2012
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Well, it's that time of year again. Better be going through final revisions of that list for Santa Claus. But if you're still a little unsure of just what you want for Christmas, we're here to show you a few things that we'd like — and maybe you will, too. For the sneaker fiends, what better to ask for than some shiny new Js? That's exactly what we have on display here today. We have compiled a little bit of everything from JB to keep things nice and diverse. So grab a pen (and your credit card) and enjoy as you check out 20 Jordan Brand Sneakers We Want This Year.

Air Jordan 1 Phat Mid "Black/Gym Red-Light Olive-White"

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If you just can't wait for next month's release of the Gucci Jordan 1s, then maybe these will hold you over until then. Pretty nice colorway, if you ask us.

Jordan Melo M8 "Midnight Navy/White-Cement Grey"

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Bust out that Yankees fitted, cause these Melo M8s are a perfect match. And let's not forget about the enticing cement detailing. Yes, please.

Jordan BCT Mid "Black/Cool Grey-Game Royal"

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Click Here to Buy it Now, $95

Elephant print and patent leather — yeah, JB tends to do those pretty well. Don't you think? And it's not just for the on-court shoes, either.

Jordan CP3.VI "Metallic Silver/Black-Court Purple-Laser Purple"

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These may not match his uniform, but the combination of silver and purple definitely caught our attention on Chris Paul's new signature. The question is, are you man enough?

Air Jordan Phase 23 Trek "Black/True Red-Light Olive-Dark Grey"

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If you're searching for some Js with a more rugged look, then the Phase 23 Trek may just be for you. The boot-inspired makeup is a solid option to outfit you during the colder months.

Jordan Aero Flight "White/Black-Fireberry-Court Purple"

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JB has been letting loose a variety of funky colorways over the past couple of months with this particular take on the Aero Flight showcasing just that. Can you get down with the colorful kicks?

Jordan Flight 45 Hi Max "Stealth/Court Purple-Black-White"

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A slightly bulkier JB look is here highlighted by a full-length Max Air unit as well as luxurious nubuck upper construction. Purple contrast stitching adds a little something extra.

Jordan Super.Fly "Stealth/White-Black-Del Sol"

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Picture yourself super fly in these Jordan Super.Flys? Pittsburgh fans probably do. And we're not mad.

Jordan Trunner Flash "Black/White-Brilliant Green-Cool Grey"

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If you're looking for a little off-court offering from Jordan, search no further than this fresh colorway of the Trunner Flash. Just enough flash to grab our attention.

Air Jordan 2012 Lite EV "Anthracite/White-Black"

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We really dig the crystallized camouflage look on this drop-off of the 2012 Lite EV. Oh, and — lighter is better, right?

Jordan Son Of Mars "Bordeaux"

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JB has dropped off a number of enticing schemes for the Son Of Mars this year. We particularly like the on-hand Bordeaux edition, which Jordan of course does well, not only on this silhouette.

Jordan 1 Flight Low "Dark Grey/White-Stealth"

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Another Jordan 1 variant? Yeah, but it's tough to go wrong with this classic grey and white look.

Jordan Melo M8 Advance "White/Game Royal-Team Orange"

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Click Here to Buy it Now, $135

Carmelo has New York off to a great start this NBA season, and if you've caught any of their home games, you may have noticed the all-star forward rocking this colorway. If they're good enough for Melo, they're good enough for us.

Jordan Flight TR'97 "Black/Game Royal-White"

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A little Space Jam treatment, anyone? Retro or retro-inspired, black and blue with that little bit of shine is always welcome.

Air Jordan 1 Phat Mid "Black/Black"

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Not down with the Phat variation of the Air Jordan 1? But you can really never go wrong with an all-black look. So we give these the thumbs up. You?

Jordan Flight 23 RST Low "Gym Red/White - Black"

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A Chicago-proper colorway on a Jordan sneaker — crazy, right? And we give it a pass on these ventilated low-tops.

Jordan 1 Flight "Stealth/Challenge Red"

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What did it for us with these Jordan 1 Flights? It's pretty easy — the speckled treatment on the midsole. Oh, and black and red is generally a dope color combo — even when paired with grey.

Air Jordan 2012 Lite EV "Photo Blue/White-Obsidian-Black"

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Now with a customizable option, this lightweight Jumpman silhouette has recently been laced with a fresh Photo finish to enhance the visible Flywire build. Photo Blue fresh.

Jordan SC-1 "White/Black-Stealth"

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A little cement treatment does the body good — and does this JB release good, as well. You dig it?

Air Jordan IX Retro "Calvin Bailey"

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Click Here to Buy it Now, $230

Better act fast before all the sizes of the JB CBs are gone. Easily one of the better IX releases to return this year.

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