Jordan Brand has got a brand new collaborative partner in the shape of energy drink giant, Gatorade. The OG Air Jordan will drop in four vibrant colorways that take their inspiration from the much-loved flavors of the sports energy drink. Firstly, the insole will boast the official Gatorade lightning bolt logo alongside the legendary Nike Swoosh, while the heel will also feature a mini lightning bolt. The rest of the shoe remains true to the original construction and will be completely wrapped in bolt-blue. –HB
Jordan Brand officially releases the “Take Flight” pack that includes the aforementioned model alongside matching Air Jordan 5 and 15 iterations. For the G.O.A.T’s fifth signature shoe, the sneaker is rendered in a colorway that draws influences from the P-51 flight bomber jacket, boasting a Sequoia green nubuck upper as well as a Vachetta tan leather tongue and limited edition “Flight” lace locks. As for the 15s, it returns in its OG black makeup from 1999 with bold red accents. Read more…
The special “Banned” edition of Jordan Brand’s unique Air Jordan 1-inspired XXXI may not be hitting shelves until September but, with the Olympics in full swing, the silhouette has already made its debut in a special make-up for the host nation. Now Team USA is getting in on the action as the Nike imprint has readied a patriotic red, white and blue edition of the shoe for a release. Read more…
Jordan Brand is set to continue Nike’s movie-themed collaborations with stop-motion animation studio, Laika. Previously releasing shoes inspired by the studio’s films such as Coraline, Paranorman and The Boxtrolls, the Swoosh will now tap the film Kubo and the Two Strings for a special drop. Using the Air Jordan 15 as the canvas, designer Tinker Hatfield takes the movie’s expressive battle between good and evil and translates the notion with a mismatched design. Read more…
Jordan Brand dropped a new colorway for its Flow silhouette, outfitting the shoe in a sleek mix of “White” and hints of “Infrared.” The shoe’s upper is constructed from lush leather, featuring perforations throughout with tumbled leather inserts in the forefoot. A large Jumpman logo adorns the heel, while the shoe is set atop a speckled midsole. A hint of “Infrared” is visible in the tongue and sock lining. –HB
Returning in a countless amount of colorways and heights, the Air Jordan 1 is back again in GS form. Using the same colors that would consider its colorway to be “Bred“, you’ll see some differences with the placements of said colors. Switching things up, different materials besides leather are used, such as suede along the toebox. To top it off, the tongue is donned with the unforgettable Jumpman logo. Look for these to hit shelves soon. –HB
This past All-Star weekend sure lived up to expectations. With a stunning dunk contest, Steph Curry being dethroned in the 3-pt contest, a thrilling game and a star-studded lineup. The range of Player Exclusive Jordans were also a highlight. Check out some of shoes that were worn by the Jordan brand athletes including Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. –HB Read more…
