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With all of the recent news circulating of nearly every JB fan favorite dropping this year, tis a LOT to keep up with.  This post is intended to separate tentative releases (aka rumors) from confirmed drops (facts) and does not include any of the possible 25th Anniversary collection releases or new numbered colroways. 

The biggest issue for Team S.F.S'ers is whether or not these retros (and in some cases, re- retros) will be available in GS sizes.  We have been having great luck with JB as of late with full family releases, so I am hoping we can ride this train throughout 2010.  Below is what we can possbily expect to see on shelves this year, and if you have any other news or corrections to what's here, be sure to drop a line or two in the comments section.

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***New Sneaks Added, along with updated pictures, pricing, and dates***

Fact:
Air Jordan Retro II (2) White/Black-Varsity Red "Chicago 2s" - May 1st 2010
Style Code: 395709-101
Grade School Pricing: $95

Air Jordan Retro IX (9) White/Black- University Blue "Powder 9s" - May 29 2010
Style Code: 302359-401
Grade School Pricing: $95
UPDATE* Available now @ Finishline

  

Air Jordan VI (6) "Infrared Package" - June 19 2010
Style Code(s):
384664-103 White/Black-Infrared
384664-003 Black/Black-Infrared
Grade School Pricing: GS package release info is unavailable at this time
UPDATE* These (unfortunately?) were a Mens sizes Only release - no GS Love but go cop the varsitys and make your own damn pack

(not actual 2010 retro product, used for reference only)

Air Jordan Retro IX (9) White/True Red- Black "Playoff" - August 2010
Style Code: 302370-102
Grade School Pricing: $110
UPDATE* Available now @ Finishline and RMKstore

Air Jordan Retro IX (9) Black/Varsity Red-Dark Charcaol "Charcoal 9s" - September 4, 2010
Style Code: 302370-XXX
Grade School Pricing: $110
UPDATE* Retro Product Picture and Release Date Added

Air Jordan Retro XIII (13) Blue/Flint Grey - White "Flint 13s" - November 26, 2010
Style Code: 414574-401
Grade School Pricing: $110
UPDATE* Retro Product Picture and Date Added
Available now @ Finishline

Air Jordan Retro XIII (13) White/Black - True Red - December 18, 2010
Style Code: 414574-101
Grade School Pricing: $110
Available now at PYS

Air Jordan Retro XI (11) - Medium Grey/White - Cool Grey "Cool Grey 11s" - December 23, 2010

Style Code: 378037-???

Grade School Pricing:  $110

UPDATE* Once a rumor, now officially confirmed for release Holiday 2010 - Retro Product Picture and Release Date added - see HERE to read more about the official drop.

How this came to be:

• Speculation began: Various sneaker info sites reported news back in January of a possible drop of the CG 11s. Nicekicks.com "confirmed" the news via information posted on Korean site itsshoestime.
• Status today: Could go either way, JB hasn't released any product pictures or product codes for this model. We'll wait to see.
• Could it be (GS)? Yes, most Holiday drops from the brand release full family (a la Space Jams 2009).

Air Jordan Retro III (3) - White/Cement Grey - Fire Red "Cement 3s" - January 22, 2011

Style Code: XXXXXX-XXX
Grade School Pricing: $110
Available Now at Finishline

(2011 Retro MENS product pictured above)

How the rumor started:

• Speculation began: In August of 2009, sneaker sites began to buzz about the possibility of the colorway being released as part of the Slam Dunk Package which would also include the Chicago 2s. Since then, we've received confiirmed information that the 2s will indeed retro, but as a solo drop. With that said, most heads are expecting to see the Cement 3s release on its own as well, when exactly, is the question.
• Status today: Still up in the air. Could be dropped solo, as part of a package with a different model, or not at all.
• Could it Be (GS)? Possibily, if not released as part of the Slam Dunk Package (which I think would be a limited release i.e. Men's Sizes Only)

Air Jordan Retro XIII (13) Black/Varsity Red-White-Vibrant Yellow "Playoff" February 26, 2011

Style Code: 414574-XXX

Grade School Pricing: $110
Available Now at 

Definitely one of many AJ13 lovers faves, the "Playoff" inspired colorway is set for release at the top of next year and will set the tone for a very nostalgic sneaker year.  I'M PUMPED!!!

Air Jordan Retro VII (7) - Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux "Bordeaux" - April 2011
Style Code: TBA
Grade School Pricing: $110

(First Look of 2011 MENS Product courtesy of Modern Notoriety)

YEAAAAAAAAAAAH DOE! THESE.ARE.ABISHES.GRAILS.  Sure, if I'da found a pair of "wearable" OGs and spent a grip on em, I might've been mad about this news.  But I was never luckily enough to find a pair, so hip hip hooray!!! RETAIL > RESELL!!! This will be the first time this OG colorway has seen some new light in over 18 years! I recall having these as a child, and most of us remember seeing bball MJ rock them in the "Jam" video with music MJ.  In light of the tragic death of the King of Pop, I'm thinking these might've been added to the retro list in honor of his music highness and may even have a special something on the insole.  *MJ/MJ shrug* we shall see. As of right now, no official retro product pictures are floating around on the web, but as SOON as they do, I'll get em and post em!!!

Air Jordan III (3) White/True Blue - Cement - June 2011

Style Code: 

Grade School Pricing: $110

Available Now @ Finishline

(not actual 2011 product, used for reference only)

Welp, these babies HERE have seen many a release date - but only twice have the kiddies and small footed femmes gotten a chance to rock/cop.  Next June aims to pa-lease with a full family release of these puppies.  DS True Blue 3 Retros in a size 4.5 at retail? Sign me all the way up.

Air Jordan V (5) Retro Black/Varsity Red - Metallic Silver - August 20, 2011

Style Code:

Grade School Pricing: $110

(not actual 2011 product, used for reference only)

Whew, swag.  It seems as though most of the items I wanted are dropping next year, AFTER I've searched high and low for em lol Anyhow, these babies were originally released in 1990 when I was a wee tot, then they dropped again with a slight alteration (peep the 23 on the side) in 2007.  We can expect to see them again come 2011 on shelves in all sizes.  Good chizz.

Air Jordan Retro III (3) - Black/Cement Grey - November 25, 2011

Style Code: 

Grade School Pricing: $110

Oh yes, the big BLACK FRIDAY release.  Last year we received the Air Jordan 13 "Flint" as an early Christmas gift to ourselves, and this year we'll get the delightful "Black Cement" AJ3.  Sure we just saw this bad boy drop in 2008, but it's so darn dope, we're not even complaining.

Air Jordan Retro XI (11) - White/Black-Concord "Concord 11s" - December 23, 2011

(not actual 2010 retro product, used for reference only)

How the Rumor began:

• Speculation began: The Shoe Game "They Say" Posts
• Could it be (GS)? Yes.

Air Jordan IV Retro (4) White/Cement Grey - Black "Cement 4s" - ???

(not actual 2010 retro product, used for reference only)

Oh yes.  Like the "Concord" 11s, these were originally placed in our "Rumors" section, but official confirmation came in June 2011 that we'd see a re-retro of this amazing colorway at the top of 2012.  

How the Rumor began:

• Speculation began: on Niketalk, when a post featuring Kanye West rocking a pair of seemingly brand new Cement 4s got heads jumping for sneaker joy.
• Status today: No further concrete information exists at this time, one hopes that the picture of Ye serves as proof of a retro Cement 4 dropping and not of him doing a "good ass job" at finding a DS pair of OGs.
• Could it Be (GS)? Of course! Well, I hope so anyway! As with the rest, only time will truly tell.

Rumors:

disclaimer: most if not all of the below listed "rumored" releases are in this section because there aren't any product codes available at this time. My thought is that they will all more than likey drop as part of JB's Holiday 2010 package (over the course of a few months obviously), but to be safe, I am listing them here. *hugs*

So there you have it guys and dolls, a lot to anticipate this year.  I'm crossing my fingers that everything will be available for purchase and in GS sizes no less! Keep it locked RIGHT HERE @ Sneakherbox for the latest updates.