Just in time for the NBA All-Star game, the 21st Air Jordan sneaker will make its way to retail stores.  These shoes will retail for an astronomical $175.  I’m no expert on the fascination and sub-culture of basketball sneakers, but this price is just a tad too steep for the average consumer.  I mean, isn’t the purpose of a basketball sneaker to be light and comfortable so you feel like your jumping just a little bit higher for that lay-up or rebound?  To all you Air Jordan fans, I apologize for my ignorance.  I suppose it means much for than wearing comfortable shoes on the basketball court, it must be a fashion thing or something even more important.  Here is a look at the other sneakers that will be worn during the All-Star game, by other NBA stars.

Jordan will also auction off the entire set of Jordan brand sneakers (1-21) to help raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.  While this is a nice gesture to promote awareness, hopefully he has contributed his own money to this cause as well.

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