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Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Raptors Black / Dark Charcoal – True Red
Although Michael Jordan never played for the Toronto Raptors, an Air Jordan 7 (VII) was designed after the teams colors and featured Black, Dark Charcoal and True Red.
The Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Raptors made its debut in 2002 and is one of the most forgotten color schemes of the Air Jordan 7 (VII). Its lack of popularity has kept the price of this Air Jordan VII Retro down, however it is still hard to find this five year old model. The Raptor Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro was released on December 14th, 2002 and retailed at $125.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro White / French Blue – Flint Grey
Nicknamed the “French Blue” Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro, this particular model gets its name after its White, French Blue and Flint Grey. The French Blue Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro is not an original color-way that was released in the early ’90s.
The French Blue color-way is highly sought after and is becoming one of the harder to find Air Jordan VII retros, thus causing its value to rise. The Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) French Blue was originally released on December 14th, 2002 with a retail price of $125.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Olympic White / Metallic Gold-Midnight Navy-True Red
To represent one of the best Olympic Teams in the World, the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Olympic re-released. Some nicknames were given like the Jordan 7 Oly, or Dream Teams. The Retro Air Jordan 7 Olympic is a true piece of history.
The Olympic version of the Air Jordan Retro VII (7) was created to match the Red, White, Silver and Gold colors of the Olympic Jersey and even featured his number 9 that he wore on the back of the shoe. In 2004, the shoe was re-introduced on August 21st with a retail price of $125.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Chambray Black / Chambray – Light Graphite
The Air Jordan Retro Chambray 7 (VII) is far from the VII’s created during the Jordan era. Released in 2006, the Chambray featured an all Black upper with Chambray accents, which is where the name derives from. The Air Jordan Retro Chambray 7 was released in limited quantities and was an immediate hit by selling out very quickly.
The Air Jordan Retro VII Chambray is not an original color-way, however looks just as if not as nice as the few originals that were designed. The Air Jordan Retro Chambray 7 (VII) is becoming harder and harder to find with the years since its release are passing by, its limited quantities are causing its price to shoot up, much like a few of the older retros.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Pearl White / Bright Ceramic – Pacific Blue
Like many of the 2006 Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro releases, the Pearl White, Bright Ceramic and Pacific Blue color-way is one of the original color-ways of the Air Jordan VII, however its subtle color scheme fits in with the best of them.
A brighter colored model, this Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro stands out well with its Bright Ceramic and Pacific Blue, two colors never used on the Air Jordan VII before, but was executed quite well. The Pacific Blue Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro was released on April 15th, 2006 with a retail price tag of $135.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Cardinals White / Black – Cardinal Red – Bronze
Finally, a true classic is back, the Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Cardinals which feature a White / Black – Cardinal Red – Bronze color scheme. When images released online, the sneaker world went nuts over them.
Since the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Cardinals was a general release, obtaining a pair was not difficult, with many sneaker heads buying multiple pairs. The Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Cardinals released April 22nd 2006.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro White / Varsity Purple – Flint Grey
When first images of the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro White / Varsity Purple – Flint Grey aka Varsity Purple many have thought this would be a Womens release, but turns out the Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Varsity Purple is a Mens model.
The Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Varsity Purple released alongside two other Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) (Cardinals and Varsity Maize). Release date for the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Varsity Purple was April 22nd 2006.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Black / Citrus – Varsity Red
The Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) dubbed Citrus released June 28th 2006 with a retail price of $135. Women and Kids found the Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Citrus as a hit, and sold out within a week at most stores.
When news first dropped of a Air Jordan Retro 7 (VII) Citrus, very uneasy opinions sparked online, but the dominate Black uppers clashed with Red and Citrus Orange, made the Air Jordan Retro VII (7) Citrus a nice pair.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Hare White / Light Graphite – True Red
Finally, after 16 years of waiting the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Hare has Retro, but their is a catch. The Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Hare has released apart of the Countdown packs, which is packaged with the Jordan 16.
One of the most sought after Countdown Packs, the Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Hare features a White / Light Graphite – True Red color-way. This pair has received its nickname due to the Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny commercials, where Bugs had on this pair. Released June 21st 2008 for $310.
Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Miro Olympic OC (Olympic Celebration) White / Sport Red – Black – Metallic Gold
The Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro “Miro” received its nickname from the Spanish Painter Joan Miro, who sadly passed away in 1984. In 1992, Michael Jordan and the Dream Team played in Miro’s home town, Barcelona Spain. The Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro Miro has taken inspiration from the “Woman and Bird” sculpture done by Joan Miro.
This Air Jordan 7 (VII) Retro is also known as OC or Olympic Celebration and the Olympic 2008 Jordan Retro 7, which contains a White / Sport Red – Black – Metallic Gold color-way. Less than 1,000 pairs produced, with the price jumping over the $300 range. Unfortunately, this pair has not released in the United States.
Air Jordan Original – OG 7 (VII) Bordeaux Black / Light Graphite – Bordeaux
The Original Air Jordan 7 (VII) Bordeaux released in February 1992, making a impact with the extraordinary color combination which featured Black / Light Graphite – Bordeaux.
During the playoffs back in 1992, Michael Jordan was invited by Michael Jackson to be apart of his upcoming single “Jam”. A funny picture appeared online with Michael Jordan playing 1 on 1 with Michael Jackson, while he was wearing the OG Air Jordan 7 (VII) Bordeaux.
Air Jordan Original – OG 7 (VII) Black / Dark Charcoal – True Red
In 1992 Michael Jordan played in the Playoffs wearing the Air Jordan Original 7 (VII) Black Dark Charcoal True Red, aka Black – Red. To win his second championship, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, and the Air Jordan Original 7 (VII) Black / Dark Charcoal – True Red defeated the Portland Trailblazers.
The OG Air Jordan 7 (VII) Black / Dark Charcoal – True Red features the clash of charcoal and black, with Red accents through out the sole, Jumpman logo, tongue and heel. Prices have fluctuated, with the highs hitting $400.
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