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Three shoes release at House of Hoops this Saturday: 2 colorways of the Jordan Icons, and the Zoom Kobe V “Rice.” The Jordan Icons are in Navy to match up with Joe Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), as well as green for Ray Allen (Celtics). The Zoom Kobe V Rice is the away color-up for Rice High School in NYC, a long-time Kobe school that got special make ups of the Hyperdunk in ‘08 and Kobe IV in ‘09.
Full shots of the Icons and Kobe V after the jump.

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Not long after the Jordan Schoolin’ hit House of Hoops last week, we bring you another exclusive Jordan Brand Ray Allen PE: the new Elements in blk/grn/wht. Releasing Saturday 6/27 only at House of Hoops the mostly black upper is broken up by white contrast stitching and green hilights on the midsole, lining, and jumpman logo. The clear outsole is sectioned with green herringbone for traction. More shots after the jump.
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The Ray Allen PE of the Air Jordan Schoolin’ releases exclusively at House of Hoops tomorrow (6/12). This is a solid new model, I think everyone’s looking forward to some more PE’s and the general release. Shots below, with lots more after the jump.
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We’ve already seen several colorways of the Jordan 2.5, but here’s one dedicated to Ray Allen. Available 12/27, you can pick up a pair at any of the three House of Hoops locations (NY, CHI, or LA). Although the 2.5 isn’t a retro, one would say it’s a fusion of the Jordan II and III. The overall structure of the 2.5 is comparable to the Jordan II, while you’ll notice similar features taken from the Jordan III. One prominent feature is the elephant print, with its fame originating from the retro III. Additional Jordan III inspired features include the air bubble in the sole, lace holders, rubber on the upper heel, and location of the elephant print. You’ll also find patent reptile print on the toe box, running above the mid sole, along the side of the shoe. Check out more store shots below.

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Today at the House of Hoops Chicago two Jumpman Pro PE’s are releasing: Ray Allen, (Black/Clover/White) and Joe Johnson (White/Red/Navy). Very limited and very nice. The Ray Allen has “Sugar Ray” stitched on the lateral side, and Joe’s version has his initials and number “JJ2.” More release info to come for Friday and Saturday, lots of great stuff for this opening week.

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