One of the biggest surprises in our holiday-themed Kicks On Court was the new sneakers worn by the Jordan Brand athletes. Of course, Dwyane Wade turned heads by debuting the Air Jordan 2011 on court; yet, the sneaker selections of Ray Allen and Quentin Richardson caught many by surprise. Many thought the two players were wearing PE versions of the Air Jordan 12 or the Jordan Alpha Team 1. However, we can now confirm that this shoe is the Jordan Hardcourt Classic. This sneaker actually draws a lot of design inspiration from the aforementioned, 1997 released Jordan Alpha Team 1 which was designed specifically for college/high school players. The most glaring difference between the Jordan Alpha Team 1 and this Hardcourt Classic is the visible Air unit seen throughout the sole. It is safe to say Jordan Brand is putting a lot into its performance-based product as of late. The Jordan Hardcourt Classic will hit retailers some time in January 2011. What are your preliminary thoughts on the Jordan Hardcourt Classic? View these kicks, plus photos of Ray Allen and Quentin Richardson wearing them.
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