Now here's my story of how I could have gone from being a lucky teenager to a dead one. I was 12 years old in 6th grade when the Air Jordan XII 12 originally came out. At that time I was lucky enough to get uptowns from my mother so I didn't try to ask her for Jordans even though I wanted them. Moving forward to high school I quickly realized I needed to step up my game in the sneaker department. My aunt told me about an after school program that would pay me to learn. I quickly signed up and found out I would get paid $100 dollars every two weeks. I was excited and because of this I now was buying Jordans every month, fresh!

As I became a senior I knew about every sneaker spot in Queens. I lived in Jamaica so the "Ave" was about 10 minutes from me. One day I found out that a spot in "the colliseum" was releasing the Air Jordan XII 12 "Playoff's" months before the official release. Everyone knew that they were coming out on February 14th for Valentine's Day in 2004, but very few knew that some places already had them. So I quickly started saving and purchased them and ended up buying them in November 2003.

I was so happy, the first one in all of NYC to be wearing the Air Jordan XII colorway that eluded me so many years ago. I went home and showed everyone, my younger sister and my mother who was proud of me. I was on the basketball team so I had practice at 7 a.m. the next day, and as I lay in bed I started to think about my friends and how they will be amazed when they see I got these shoes so early. I wake up at 5:30 to shower and get ready but with all my excitement I doubt I slept much. As I reach for the box, I take out the famous shoes and put them on.

I didn't tie them tight because I wear my air jordan shoes very loose. As I walk out the door with MP3 player in hand I take a look at the time, its 6:15. On my way to the E train I stopped to turn on my MP3 player, I then see two guys walking towards my direction and stop in front of me. One of them was my height, about 5'4, and the other was a towering 5'11. I tried to move to the side, but it was too late. The shorter of the two says, "Oh man nice sneakers, where did you get them?"

I immediately got the feeling this wasn't your regular "stop me on the street to ask me where I got my kicks" question. I told him on the Ave and quickly I tried to step away. As I did, he pulled out a knife and said, "Give them to me now!" The place where I was standing is filled with factories and people around so I ran. I took five steps and my right shoe came off due to how I had it laced. They quickly picked it up, got to me and the bigger of the two threw me onto a fence.

I didn't fight back because I knew the knife could have ended my life. So I did as they said and took off my other shoe. The hardest part was that I was getting robbed for the one pair of sneakers that I worked so hard for, and it was only two blocks away from my house. All those months of saving filled with anticipation and excitement was now lost. The robbers were disgustingly happy and giddy as if they were taking candy from a baby. I was in my socks, and people around were staring but no one helped.

After they took my shoes the shorter guy had the sass to ask me if I wanted his "Tims." They were a beat up pair of brown suede 6-inch construction style boots. I didn't say anything though I just stood there in anger and frustration, no words could have explained how I felt. I headed back home in just my socks trying to fight off the cold and hold back my tears. That short two block walk was the longest of my life, but I finally made it to my house.

My younger sister asked me what happened and I just sat on the couch speechless. She then looked at my feet and saw my dirty socks, which explained it all. I didn't bother to make a police report because I knew that would lead to nowhere. I never thought to myself that I'd come close to death and get robbed for my sneakers, but it happened. Now this didn't mean I was going to stop buying them, not at all. But that morning I had a feeling that didn't leave me for months. Every time I put on a pair I just felt weird.

I know there are people getting killed for a particular pair every so often which is very unfortunate, but I felt lucky to be alive. My mother felt so bad she bought me another pair when they officially released. I was very grateful and I no longer cared if I was the first to have them or the last, I was just happy to have them. All I cared about was being alive to see another day and getting to have the chance to lace up and shoot my jumpshot and hear the net swoosh for a long many years to come.

Thank you for taking the time out and reading my story, a true story that has made me believe that life is a blessing and you cannot take it for granted. I have about 25 Jordans to this day and am very careful where I walk, learning from my past experience. To every reader, remember we are fortunate to have what we have but our lives are only one so be careful. Thank you Sole Collector!

Nike was founded by coach Bill Bowerman and track athlete Philip Knight of the University of Oregon in January 1964. Initially Nike was known as Blue Ribbon Sports. In Greek mythology Nike means Goddess of Victory. When Nike started its operations, it acted as a distributor for Onitsuka Tiger (Japanese Shoe Maker).

Nike (Blue Ribbon Sports) opened its first retail store in 1966 which was located in Santa Monica, California. Later in 1971, Philip Knight realized the importance of design ideas and for this he approached Davidson who created the logo which is globally known as Swoosh. This was first used in the running shoes at the US Track & Field Olympic Trials (Oregon-Eugene).

Nike was first introduced as a football shoe in 1971. Later in 1978 Nike Inc. emerged and was endorsed by the professional athlete Ilie Nastase. In 1980, Nike Inc went public after it had established nearly 50% of the market share in USA athletic shoe market. In 1982 Nike ran its 1st national commercial on television.

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rn Even though the score 17-0 at one time to see the high tide to allow the Pistons win the game, but Kobe to come forward again at a crucial moment and, more importantly, Jordan 4 women?s shoes have him around the team so well, Fisher two-thirds of decisive, Negasso Dole and Lamar Odom of the rebounds, the storm Ariza clasp, so that the Lakers have become an easy reversal. Although today's breakthrough in Kobe always half a beat slower than usual, but he still won the 10 free-throw opportunities, even though the solemn face Kobe not enough excitement, he still got the highest audience for 30 minutes, more importantly, are also 7 assists. NOT Iverson, Kobe Bryant or that, even though he has not resorted to full strength, but there is no arrogance of the palace at Auburn Hills waved indiscriminately. Perhaps, in his confrontation with the forces of silent Iverson, or another kind of support as well as regret.

rn I have reason to believe that Auburn Hills is not only to the Palace of applause Kobe, Iverson's have another round of mockery. Women's Air Jordan 5 This is both from the very beginning with the controversial star of the game, at this moment does not seem to have any strength at all, a hard fight for the championship, and the other in order to pitch the ball on the right and the so-called boss of stalemate. At this night, at Iverson's home, another way Kobe defeated Iverson stubborn, and at the moment, no one can think of, "the answer" the call.

96 years on the draft, far from Kobe to sit quietly, Women's Air Jordan 11 coldly watching the crowd was praised Iverson's top show, the first time tasted the taste of being left out in the cold, at that time, Iverson do not know arch-rival own life have emerged. At that time, Kobe has been on rookie league tournament history personal highest score of 31 points, while Iverson is playing through a comprehensive All-Star Game has become the MVP, Kobe after the match has been more concerned about the reporter, beginning from the moment Their official start of the contest.

The two men in 2001 at the finals of the situation, Women's Air Jordan 13 before they can be summed up his career. Iverson Kobe has been the dream and win the championship, while Kobe Iverson has the enviable position and the team leader of the right words. However, all or the end of Allen Iverson being traded, Kobe soap opera at the Los Angeles firm of transfer rumors. Iverson leader status and is also a step-by-step voice was swallowed up, of course, there is no overall winner; and Kobe, in bidding farewell after O'Neal, have been leaders in the position and dream of the right to speak, and his own from a real champion It seems more and more near. This is fate or coincidence? Perhaps this is the difference between the two three-year-old tragedy, but also the personality differences between the two.

Iverson has been abandoned more and more and more fans, Women's Air Jordan 23 even though he is still a lot of fans, but his pathetic lonely doomed; Kobe has also been recognized more and more and more fans, even though the couple has recently been reported before the female commission charges, but his brilliant Haofang doomed. Iverson should be true may quit the stage of history, at least Kobe is no longer required his opponent, because here we go again, James.

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Kobe: 8.5 hours

Playing back a long time after the status of the well, Kobe once again today at a low ebb and the first half 7 has been voted one of the 2 sub-poor, and in section II, less than one minute left when a breakthrough was tripping Harris Rolling on the floor even after a few laps, abnormal expression of pain, leading to direct access to the locker room, people can not help but put Khan, is better the second half he came back, but also brought about a break out. Nets equalizer in the third quarter after the game, Kobe with three consecutive three-point play to lead the team of the wave a wave of attacks 24-2, the score started directly. Kobe of course, air jordan 11 and Air Jordan XIII 13 the whole game except that one-third of the three Guards, the feel of the cold anomaly, but today, Kobe contributed 9 assists, but also in the defense has done very well as evidenced by 4 steals.

Pau Gasol: 10 points

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Odom: 9 hours

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Last year, the production of the six Air Jordan Crown version of the Seattle SuperSonics, and now we take a look at the upcoming edition of sync with the six titles released two Air Jordan 1 I complex carved help low Phat, the Jordan brand launched an entirely different breath two versions, color version of home and away color version. Home for the white color version of uppers, in costume at the end of green, gold and black outsole . Away color version of black leather shoes for the body, hook and white costume, white and gold outsole.

2009-Air Jordan 2009 will be accompanied by two pairs of Air Jordan I complex carved high in the global big shoes to help the issue. AJ 2009 even though attracted adverse comments Sneaker fans constantly, but in the understanding of the technology and the concept of shoes, many people have changed their views. Another two pairs of Air Jordan 1 High Xtreme to help the orange and gray, respectively. Prior to the Internet, a gray version of the AJ1 injustice has been cold-shouldered, and the orange version was said to mimic infrared version AJ1, the latest picture from the point of view, it is clear that this two-shoes do not have to use infra-red color. rn Let us look at the upcoming issue of the air jordan 1 complex carved help low Phat-Utah "away." The uppers are black shoes, costume white hook, tongue and can be seen Department blue. This two-shoes the color of inspiration to learn the Jazz away from the Jewish war clothing. In addition, the purple and blue at the end of the portfolio at the end of this two-uppers often make simple shoes added a lot of glory.

With the air jordan retro 1 Low Phat-Portland Trail Blazers release date draws near, we now look in turn, a home color of Air Jordan 1 I to help low-Xtreme Phat - Utah Jazz. Championship Series Set as a member, Jordan Brand will be published in two different color to help Air Jordan 1 Low Phat shoes is one of a pair of Air Jordan 6 VI titles this version, are to commemorate Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls at the rate of six wins NBA championship on the road, has one victory over the Utah Jazz made. The shoes are white leather shoes, blue hook, tongue and the outer end of the end of purple, white patent leather toe cap.

rnThis two-shoes of the main body for black and white shoes and white dot fabric, with the low Phat help paint the same hook, but with the help of low Phat only difference is that the shoes in the end and has a black outsole up.

Like it or not, all in 2009 will become a year of Air Jordan I. With a series like Pewter Air Jordan 1 High-help and rehabilitation engraved Pewter Air Jordan 1 so hot with continued introduction of new products, Jordan continued to brand new refurbished color pattern, which declared the number who returned from the classic shoes. An up-to-date on Air Jordan 1 that is shown in the figure below to help low-AJ1, the uppers on the cement imprint of classic style, it is the first time the introduction of Air Jordan III design. This two-shoes for the white uppers, toe and central seal affixed to the surface of cement can be seen, brown and the outer end of the hook. In short, the shoes are fresh from the point of view the appearance of simplicity, with a unique mark on each other brown cement, into the corresponding items.

Jordan Brand has recently changed the date and the issuance of new color scheme, red jordan 1 shoes complex carved into the high-to help one of the orange that is one of this shoes for the whole previous nylon uppers, it seems that Jordan Brand to re-examine their materials selection, resulting in a diametrically opposite to the side. As shown, the shoes are blue patent leather uppers, in costume at the end of white and black tongue. Although the earth-shaking changes have taken place makes it more shiny shoes, more powerful, and thus the more attractive.

Both the shoes even though the inspiration came from the Portland Trail Blazers, but styles are different. A pair of "away" version in black for the background, costume cap toe black shoes, white hook and red jumpman on tongue trademark. Another double "home" version, compared with white leather uppers, hook the black costume, red suture, as well as on silver tongue trademark white jumpman. Are two pairs of shoes at the end of the red and white in the end.

Air Jordan 6 VI 1991:

JORDAN's first NBA champion shoes, followed by the same methods used to open the AIR SOLE the air, AIR JORDAN 6 has a very beautiful style, and rubber tongue, there are two big holes. The sole design also has a small circle of very small, on both sides of the same before and after the hand palm is at the bottom of a transparent soft plastic designs. In the central tongue has a very eye-catching signs JUMPMAN beautiful in appearance with innovative shoes, AIR JORDAN 6 make more!

Jordan 6 shoes is been to pay more attention to sports shoes such as the barefoot-like comfort, the use of the crustaceans are the design-style shoes, covered the entire foot to live so that it has excellent feet together, and Further, extra toe reinforcement rule out the possibility of but the request is in line with the [covered] feeling. In this year, Jordan has not only made to help the Bulls NBA championship, and in the regular season and Finals MVP in all of the results obtained, [scoring] won the title five years, there is a formidable enough.

Air Jordan VII 7 1992: Air Jordan 7 appearance is similar to a pair of AIR JORDAN 6 shoes! Only this time, there is no way to open the air-cushion design, this shoe is also no charge to use transparent materials. With the 7-generation features NIKE AIR HURACHE! AIR JORDAN 7 is a pair of shoes very rich colors, combined with bright colors, especially in the tongue is more beautiful! There are 23 followed by the marker is so far the first two-JORDAN printed heel shoes on the 23rd! 7 also wearing JORDAN Dream Team on behalf of the representative participated in the Olympic Games, the Olympic version of the 7 on behalf of the 9th followed by the printed word, so that 7 on behalf of more memorable! Jordan 7 shoes adopted the views of Jordan to adopt the design of a more popular form, in the middle of the sole use of two kinds of different materials in order to [phylon] coated constituted, with the ability to support the strengthening of cross-cutting, use of shoes [Air Huarache flexibility within], and more to raise the foot of the All. Jordan led the defending NBA championship the following year, 1992 Olympic gold medal has become a hero of the first step.

Air Jordan 8 1993:

The Air Jordan 8 VIII on behalf of the fanatics do not have a lot of shoes like this, many people still prefer AIR JORDAN 7, but the characteristics of better shoes! Is to protect the ankle, and towels used to be on both sides of the magic tongue bandages, which designed to make your legs are completely wrapped with more comfortable shoes, but this disadvantage is less breathable, so there are many FANS are not optimistic about this pair of shoes!

Jordan 8 shoes on behalf of both the feet together and support, and it has a fixed cross-lace system, and [Air Huarache flexibility within] coated foot, demonstrating the adequacy unprecedented in the field will be about the configuration of separate bold the hollowing out of the central part of the goal to reach the light. It allows access for seven consecutive years Jordan [scoring], NBA title three of the dream also be realized. Jordan recovered and reached the finals in an amazing 41 points per game average, a new record, but later in the season Jordan announced its withdrawal from the NBA.

Air Jordan 9 1994:

Air Jordan 9 is a pair of shoes is very unfortunate, MJ due to withdraw from the NBA, so the shoes he did not at that time through the course, when MJ played baseball changed! It can be said that international AJ9 on behalf of a pair of shoes! The unique sole design, and a few Indian-language text, the hard soles of shoes, which also used the same AJ8 generation with the same design, followed by No. 23 is also printed with the words, but the shoes did not any of the air, it can be said is very common pair of shoes, but the retro-style design, this is still a lot of shoes like FANS. Shoes to protect the ankle from a considerable role. This shoe is more compact, but the outside looks like as if a pair of hiking boots!

Air Jordan retro 9 from the NBA on behalf of Jordan, the only non-official games in the NBA debut of a pair of shoes, which are designed to exclude all of the excess return to the most simple design style. It is also used for the first time [quickly fasten shoelaces system], wave-like in some rooms executive at the end of a sprained ankle. In addition, the outer end of engraved with [campaign world] the Japanese, and the former countries of the language written on the sole of the [campaign] the words, and painting designs on behalf of the Earth?s latitude and longitude lines, a pair of interesting fusion of sports shoes.

Air Jordan 10 1995:

Air Jordan 10 is worn by MJ the basketball court the return of a pair of shoes, the shoe design is more simple, but does not make people feel a sense of eye-catching! However, at the bottom of the soles of his feet quite a unique design, the soles are different lines of text on the MJ, but the shoes did not return to bring good luck MJ!

rn Along with a memorable debut on behalf of 10 Air Jordan, Jordan return to NBA. AIR JORDAN adopted at the end of the tenth generation of ultra-lightweight [phylon] material, so that Jordan's physical play to the limit. Outside on the sole account of the Jordan in the NBA around the stadium on 10 years of glorious record. In the United States, AIR JORDAN 10 on behalf of the city is limited to the color listed, listed a total of five kinds of color, especially black and white with red and white the most popular models.

Nike signed Jordan to a $2.5 million deal for 5 years, plus royalties and other fringe benefits. Peter Moore created the first AJ Logo with a basketball with wings lifting it. The introduction of the Air Jordan I turned the athletic shoe industry upside down. Before the Air Jordan 1 I, most basketball shoes were white, but the bold black and red styling of the Jordan I flouted this convention. The NBA banned the shoe from the league in response, but Jordan wore them anyway, racking up serious fines of up to $5000 a game. Nike, of course, was more than happy to pay these to keep the shoes on Jordan's feet and in the public eye. All this controversy and Jordan's spectacular numbers that year served to put the Air Jordan line on the road to becoming a household name.

The Air Jordan 1 I was released in 1985 kicking off not only the greatest legacy in sneakers, but also the greatest legacy in basketball history. The first round, third overall pick, Michael Jordan, was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft. Before landing in the NBA, Michael Jordan had a resume that no other player could touch. Jordan excelled in college basketball at North Carolina and helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games. Wearing the Air Jordan 1, Michael Jordan soared in his rookie year. Jordan earned a spot on the All-Star team, finished third in scoring, brought back the Bulls back to the playoffs, and not surprisingly was Rookie of the Year. Nike, a brand having troubles breaking into the basketball market, saw the potential in Michael Jordan as a player as well as a marketing icon and was immediately signed.

Banned Sneakers?

Though many people associate Tinker Hatfield with the Air Jordan shoe line, Peter Moore was the designer of the Air Jordan 1's. The shoes stood out from the crowd of all other basketball shoes. Not only did the Air Jordan 1 feature a large Nike swoosh logo on the side of the shoe, but the shoe has multiple predominant colors. Michael Jordan stepped onto the court wearing the Black and Red Air Jordan 1 which was banned by the NBA for not matching the on court dress code. Nike launched a multi-million dollar campaign selling the public that the Air Jordan 1's were so great that they were illegal and Nike was also more than willing to pay Jordan's tab of $5,000 per game fine for wearing the Air Jordan 1.

23 flavors

Nike released many colors of the Air Jordan 1-something that revolutionized the sneaker industry. The Air Jordan 1 was released in 23 different colorways if you include all samples. Many were extremely limited and exclusive to certain areas (geographic regions), but no matter what corner of the globe you were in, there was a huge demand for the original air jordan shoes.

Jordan in the 1987-1988 season is a very fruitful year for the Bulls at the same time add two new super: Scott Pippen & Grant. Led the team score by leaps and bounds, but always missed the overall winner. At this time, Air Jordan 3 history that has been hailed as the pairs of classic shoes on one at NIKE, under the careful deliberation, the market in February. this more for the design of Tinker Hatfield, the most important thing from the beginning AJ3 later used by everyone's favorite trapeze LOGO: JUMPMAN signs. Basketball before flying finish marks his mission, announced his retirement.

Air Jordan IX 9 used for running shoes at that time we can see the heel Air-Sole cushion style, making this pair of shoes at a very stable performance on both a high degree of cushioning performance, appearance up to 3 / 4 of the upper designed to help Jordan to play amazing flexibility and speed, at times tongue in part by the use of trapeze signs JUMPMAN

In addition, Jordan was the second year in the NBA scoring title, as well as the best defensive team has been very successful, the Air Jordan retro 3 big so popular these days in the market. At this time, Jordan and Spike Lee (see the text after the comment ) joint performances and filming television ads also are talking about has become a topic SNEAKER.

This is the first series of Air Jordan sneakers can be seen using the AIR-SOLE-type air-cushion is also the first Air Jordan shoes at JUMPMAN on the use of the LOGO! At the NIKE, Air Jordan 10 is a landmark change: the first basketball shoes in the heel on the use of windowed AIE-SOLE, explosive shoes on crack has become fashionable to do so far is still the classic pattern shoes are to become NIKE hundred of the test instrument of sorts!

Air Jordan 11 assist JORDAN regular season won the NBA scoring 2nd and NBA regular season MVP, NBA Quanming MVP, and All-Star dunk contest winner, to make it off the free-throw line figure those of us who remain in the hearts of basketball fans .

Although the JAir Jordan III 3 shoes have adopted damping AIR-SOLE unit, but its role is now unable to meet the requirements of cushioning (Ha ha, we have been spoiled by ZOOM), but the protection on the ankle is quite good to do and the use of all-leather uppers are also more comfortable, apart from our shop now, purchase to the other, whether from within the game field and find it a bit hard or ah.

KOBE and AD, however the lifting of at that time about the Air Jordan series, he is wearing him the most, including Air Jordan XII 12 , sufficient to demonstrate the attractiveness of the shoes, huh, huh.

Following the success of air jordan 15, air jordan 16 was released in 2001. At that time, jordan 16 was one shoe which hit the market heavily. The head designer of the nike air jordan 16 was Wilson Smith III. Wilson planned to add all of the main elements from the past air jordan shoes models into one. He decided to bring in a few design fabrics from earlier releases. For example, the clear rubber sole which had been used in air jordan 5, air jordan 6 and air jordan 11 and the patent leather which also appeared on nike air jordan 11 were introduced to creat the jordans 16. As we all know that the return of the patent leather gave air jordan 16 shoes a new look.

The air jordan 16 is the first model of jordans shoes to have a shroud. If you worn the shoe with a common gaiter to paly a basketball game, the gaiter could fall off. However, the air jordans 16 is a tight fit with the gaiter's on. The air jordan 16 is very lightweight and has the great quality. The air jordan 16 has a lot of features, such as a blow-molded air unit in the heel, Zoom Air in the forefoot, thermal properties, breathable ballistic mesh upper and patent leather.

Next, I want to talk about air jordan retro 16, the Black/Varsity Red which was released on February 17, 2001. The air jordan 16 has an all black leather upper with a patent leather toe, as well as red accents, and a clear outsole. In addition, one of its disadvantage is that the shoes do not have great traction and there is not enough rubber on the bottom. Looking from its apprearance, we can get the impression that it is quite cool. Aslo, the red paint at the bottom of the shoe adds some vitality to the shoe.

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Nike was founded by coach Bill Bowerman and track athlete Philip Knight of the University of Oregon in January 1964. Initially Nike was known as Blue Ribbon Sports. In Greek mythology Nike means Goddess of Victory. When Nike started its operations, it acted as a distributor for Onitsuka Tiger (Japanese Shoe Maker).

Nike (Blue Ribbon Sports) opened its first retail store in 1966 which was located in Santa Monica, California. Later in 1971, Philip Knight realized the importance of design ideas and for this he approached Davidson who created the logo which is globally known as Swoosh. This was first used in the running shoes at the US Track & Field Olympic Trials (Oregon-Eugene).

Nike was first introduced as a football shoe in 1971. Later in 1978 Nike Inc. emerged and was endorsed by the professional athlete Ilie Nastase. In 1980, Nike Inc went public after it had established nearly 50% of the market share in USA athletic shoe market. In 1982 Nike ran its 1st national commercial on television.

With offices located in 45 countries, Nike has bonded with more than 700 shops world wide. It has its factories located in Asia-Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and India.

Nike today manufacturers a wide array of sports equipment and accessories for both men and women. Track running shoes were their first products and today Nike's portfolio includes baselayers, shoes, shorts, jerseys, etc for sports such as cricket, tennis, basketball, football, ice hockey, cycling, wrestling, baseball, cheerleading, golf etc. A few examples are skateboarding Nike NYX and Nike SB shoes, Air Zoom Yoker for cricket and Air Jordan 23 XX3 for basketball.

Nike has recently joined with Apple Inc to manufacture its product called Nike +. This shoe is used to monitor the performance of a runner through a radio device which is implanted in the shoe. This in turn is linked to the iPod (Nano).

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Now here's my story of how I could have gone from being a lucky teenager to a dead one. I was 12 years old in 6th grade when the Air Jordan XII 12 originally came out. At that time I was lucky enough to get uptowns from my mother so I didn't try to ask her for Jordans even though I wanted them. Moving forward to high school I quickly realized I needed to step up my game in the sneaker department. My aunt told me about an after school program that would pay me to learn. I quickly signed up and found out I would get paid $100 dollars every two weeks. I was excited and because of this I now was buying Jordans every month, fresh!

As I became a senior I knew about every sneaker spot in Queens. I lived in Jamaica so the "Ave" was about 10 minutes from me. One day I found out that a spot in "the colliseum" was releasing the Air Jordan XII 12 "Playoff's" months before the official release. Everyone knew that they were coming out on February 14th for Valentine's Day in 2004, but very few knew that some places already had them. So I quickly started saving and purchased them and ended up buying them in November 2003.

I was so happy, the first one in all of NYC to be wearing the Air Jordan XII colorway that eluded me so many years ago. I went home and showed everyone, my younger sister and my mother who was proud of me. I was on the basketball team so I had practice at 7 a.m. the next day, and as I lay in bed I started to think about my friends and how they will be amazed when they see I got these shoes so early. I wake up at 5:30 to shower and get ready but with all my excitement I doubt I slept much. As I reach for the box, I take out the famous shoes and put them on.

I didn't tie them tight because I wear my air jordan shoes very loose. As I walk out the door with MP3 player in hand I take a look at the time, its 6:15. On my way to the E train I stopped to turn on my MP3 player, I then see two guys walking towards my direction and stop in front of me. One of them was my height, about 5'4, and the other was a towering 5'11. I tried to move to the side, but it was too late. The shorter of the two says, "Oh man nice sneakers, where did you get them?"

I immediately got the feeling this wasn't your regular "stop me on the street to ask me where I got my kicks" question. I told him on the Ave and quickly I tried to step away. As I did, he pulled out a knife and said, "Give them to me now!" The place where I was standing is filled with factories and people around so I ran. I took five steps and my right shoe came off due to how I had it laced. They quickly picked it up, got to me and the bigger of the two threw me onto a fence.

I didn't fight back because I knew the knife could have ended my life. So I did as they said and took off my other shoe. The hardest part was that I was getting robbed for the one pair of sneakers that I worked so hard for, and it was only two blocks away from my house. All those months of saving filled with anticipation and excitement was now lost. The robbers were disgustingly happy and giddy as if they were taking candy from a baby. I was in my socks, and people around were staring but no one helped.

After they took my shoes the shorter guy had the sass to ask me if I wanted his "Tims." They were a beat up pair of brown suede 6-inch construction style boots. I didn't say anything though I just stood there in anger and frustration, no words could have explained how I felt. I headed back home in just my socks trying to fight off the cold and hold back my tears. That short two block walk was the longest of my life, but I finally made it to my house.

My younger sister asked me what happened and I just sat on the couch speechless. She then looked at my feet and saw my dirty socks, which explained it all. I didn't bother to make a police report because I knew that would lead to nowhere. I never thought to myself that I'd come close to death and get robbed for my sneakers, but it happened. Now this didn't mean I was going to stop buying them, not at all. But that morning I had a feeling that didn't leave me for months. Every time I put on a pair I just felt weird.

I know there are people getting killed for a particular pair every so often which is very unfortunate, but I felt lucky to be alive. My mother felt so bad she bought me another pair when they officially released. I was very grateful and I no longer cared if I was the first to have them or the last, I was just happy to have them. All I cared about was being alive to see another day and getting to have the chance to lace up and shoot my jumpshot and hear the net swoosh for a long many years to come.

Thank you for taking the time out and reading my story, a true story that has made me believe that life is a blessing and you cannot take it for granted. I have about 25 Jordans to this day and am very careful where I walk, learning from my past experience. To every reader, remember we are fortunate to have what we have but our lives are only one so be careful. Thank you Sole Collector!

Are you a Michael Jordan fan? I grew up watching Jordan play basketball while he took his team to 6 NBA Championships. Michael "Air" Jordan entered the Nba in 1985 and he helped change the league forever in a positive way. Jordan shoes and merchandise are still among the top selling items for sports fans and this is years after he retired from the NBA. When I was a kid I remember the 1st pair of Air Jordan shoes my dad bought me for like $115.00, which at the time was nearly impossible for me to get my dad to hand over the money. One thing a lot of people forget is that Michael Jordan quit basketball to play professional baseball, something that is nearly unheard of in pro sports today. Jordan is also considered to be a really good golfer who consistently shoots par golf. If you are looking for a quality pair of athletic shoes then buying a pair of Nike Jordan sneakers is a good move.

Jordan Nike Retro Basketball Shoes:

Do you want to buy a pair of air jordan shoes? Do you need a good pair of basketball shoes? We searched a lot of websites online that sell Jordan shoes and have reviewed the top selling retro shoes here. 1. Air Jordan XIV 14 - comes in black and white, this is the shoe that Jordan wore to beat Utah for his 6th championship, shoes weigh 3lbs and are very comfortable - $79.99. 2. Air Jordan Retro 4 IV Retro Mars Blackmon Shoes - classic shoes from the commercials with Spike Lee, sexy shoe that is meant for any basketball player - $79.99. 3. Air Jordan 5 V - comes in size 8-13 in black and white color design, clear rubber sole with silver tongue gave the shoe a space-age feel, high ankle padding - $55.00. 4. Air Jordan Retro 11 - debut year was 1995, one of the first athletic shoes to have patent leather design - $69.99. 5. Air Jordan Retro 12 - debut was 1996-1997, great shoe for people with weak ankles, most durable shoes out of the whole Jordan shoe series - $69.99. 6. Air Jordan Retro 3 - designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, AJ3 also gave us the 1st appearance of the "Jumpman" logo, these shoes dominated the shoe market and are a great basketball shoe - $69.99. You can find all these great shoes for sale at 23retroshoe.com/air_force_one.

Jordan Shoes for Women and Kids:

Are you trying to buy Jordan shoes for your kids? Maybe you need a pair of Jordan shoes for your wife? Michael Jordan was so popular with sports fans that they even made his shoes for women and children. We have listed some of the popular shoes that Nike makes for women and children below. 1. Women Air Jordan Retro 7(Black) - classic Jordan look and feel and this shoe, comes in sizes 5,6,7, and 8 for women, shoe is black with white trim and is very durable - $69.99. 2. Women Air Jordan Retro 13 - comes in black, white, and purple color design, cool looking and comfortable - $69.99. 3. Women Air Jordan Retro 5(Laney High Edition) - extra ankle support on these high tops, good for women who play sports and basketball, comes in size 5-9 - $69.99. If you have kids who wan to buy Air Jordan shoes then check out the following brief reviews. 1. Kids Air Jordan Retro 7 (White/Grey) - cute shoe for any kid who loves sports, classic high top look and feel - $59.99. 2. Kids Air Jordan Retro 11 (White/Red) - extra ankle support and cushion makes this a strong, tough sneaker, comes in size 11C-13C - $59.99. 3. Kids Air Jordan Retro 13 (White/Pink) - meant for that little girl athlete in the family, cute and tough shoe for the sports fan, a top seller with all children - $59.99.

Air Jordan Custom Shoes - Sandals:

Would you like to buy a pair of Jordan Custom shoes? I have owned many different pairs of shoes over the years, but I have to say that the Jordan shoes made by Nike are my favorite shoes in my closet. 1. Jordan Women's Hydro III Black/Cool Rose - comfort your feet after a long day with velcro straps for comfort and flexibility, classic Jordan details make this shoe - $34.99. 2. Jordan B'Loyal Shoes - injected heel and tongue offer added support and style, lateral quarter windows for breathability make this basketball shoe custom - $115.00. 3. Jordan Big Kids Show'M Low Black/Metallic Silver - has toughness required for the outdoor game with the comfort and style needed to play indoor hoops, this is more of a low top or 3/4 top shoe, rubber outsole with multidirectional pattern - $64.99.

Jordan Brand has given a preview of some of the shoes that it has coming out for 2009. During a private preview Jordan Brand showed a slew of unique Air Jordan 1s in both high top and low top form.

The high top Air Jordan 1 I shown are two versions. The first is an all black version made of leather with red laces, sole, and a large red Nike Swoosh, which seems to be made out of a felt material giving it a fuzzy look. The shoe has yellow stitching that really complements the black and red and brings the shoe together yet still keeps it looking fresh. The next AJ1 is also the high top form, but reverts back to more conservative colors, which are gray and black. The shoe is an equal combination of black and gray, but the gray is more creased giving it that worn-in/retro look.

The low top AJ1s shown are two versions all of which have polka dots. The first is predominately black with yellow polka dots, while the second one is predominately white with green polka dots. So if your looking to get your polka dots on this year then Jordan Brand has you covered. Be on the look out for these to drop soon. Though there are only three air jordan shoes releasing this weekend, all three are definitely worth checking out. The first sneaker releasing on Saturday, April, 11, 2009, is the "Hare" Air Jordan I(1) which many sneakerheads have been looking forward to for a while now. The Air Jordan Fusion 9 series will also debut this weekend in two new styles. The first pair of the Air Jordan Fusion 9 that will release tomorrow is quite fitting for the occasion due to the fact that the University of North Carolina won the NCAA Championship only a couple days ago, and this pair is modeled after UNC's team colors. The second AJF9 is one we have not seen too many previews of, but its white upper with varsity red and black accents proves to be quite an attractive color scheme. Both colorways of the AJF9 will drop for $160, whereas the retail price for the "Hare" Air Jordan 1 is $120. Check out detailed pictures and the tech information for each pair after the jump.