First launched in 1993 right after Michael Jordan’s sudden retirement for the 1993-1994 NBA season, the pared-back “Anthracite” model will be paving the way for a bevy of Air Jordan 9 releases expected to hit stores for the fall season. Featuring an Anthracite/Black-White colorway, this model features a nubuck upper, contrasting white eyelets, “23″ embroidery on the heel, embroidered “AIR JORDAN” tongue patch logo, a glossy, piano black rubber midsole, and a black outsole. Read more…
First previewed last week, here we take a closer consideration of the dark foil to May’s “Hare Jordan” release: the Air Jordan 7 Retro “Marvin The Martian.” Fans of the sneaker will surely appreciate the attention to detail for this release, with the upper executed in supple, oily black leather and accented with a neoprene tongue. Hits of red and green at the outsole provide contrast and refer back to Marvin’s iconic outfit – thankfully, yellow was omitted here. Get a look below and stay tuned for the August 15th release. Read more…
Sneaker Politics offers up an in-depth look at the celebratory “Champagne” edition of the Air Jordan 7. The “Champagne” take on the retro pays homage to the 1992 NBA Finals and the Chicago Bulls’ victory over the Trailblazers – a six-game series that saw MJ take home his second-straight NBA title and Finals MVP award. Draped in premium black and white leather, the shoe sees trophy-inspired metallic gold accents throughout while a Jumpman-emblazoned championship ring takes the place of the silhouette’s usual lace locks. Read more…
Jordan Brand continues to update classic silhouettes with brand new colorways as it introduces a “ProStars” edition of the Air Jordan 5 for Summer 2015. Inspired by the early ’90s television show, the “ProStars” 5 adopts a white leather upper and contrasting black accents on the likes of the mesh netting, eyestay and lining as a speckled gradient-adorned midsole of grey, black, Poison Green, and Infrared 23 hues highlights the look. June 6th is set for release. Read more…
Check out the 2015 Air Jordan 7 Retro “Hare,” which was recently unveiled in honor of the 1996 film Space Jam. It features a smooth white leather upper, pale off-white nubuck, a bright orange, green and black neoprene bootie underneath, a bright orange Jumpman logo on the side, “23″ number patch on the heel tab, white laces, and Air Jordan branding stitched in black on the tongue patch complete the look. Stay tuned for the release tomorrow. Read more…
Jordan Brand introduces the latest “Hornets” rendition to the Air Jordan 5 Retro silhouette. Paying homage to Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets franchise, the latest rendition of the Air Jordan 5 Retro borrows the Charlotte Hornets colors as a vibrant purple-blue coating adorns the upper and laces. Adjacent grey accents along the side panel and tongue balance the aesthetic as hints of light blue decorate the “Jumpman” logo and the midsole. The Air Jordan 5 Retro “Hornets” will be available on May 2
Here we take a first look at the upcoming Air Jordan 7 Retro “Barcelona Days” sneaker. Nike has recognized Barcelona’s placement in sports history, as the host city of the 1992 Olympic Summer Games by designing a special pair of Air Jordan 7 basketball shoes. The colorway pays homage to Barcelona’s vibrant culture, through an array of popping color accents along a grey suede upper. Marked with a retail price tag of $190 USD, the sneakers will be available for purchase from Nike’s webstore beginning April 25.
