SOTC: Why the return of the Air Jordan XVII could be a watershed moment for sneakers going forward

The Air Jordan XVII makes its long awaited return in 2024, with the “University Blue” and “Lightning” lows hitting stores , followed by the White and Red mids later in the year. Sneakershoptalk.com’s Brandon King details in this video how this release could be a hallmark moment for the wallets of sneaker enthusiasts going forward.

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Check out this latest Air Jordan 1 Low

This upcoming Air Joran 1 Low sports a brown kelp tactile sued foundational layer overlaid with sky j light olive leather at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Sky J light olive also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides as well as the Jumpman branding on the sky j light olive tongue, A Wings logo on the rear heel completes an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a sky J olive rubber outsole. The brown kelp and sky j olive…

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An initial look at the “Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan

Jordan Brand saw fit to turn J Balvin loose for the fourth time on an Air Jordan silhouette , with the Air Jordan 3 once again serving as his canvas. Named for Rio, his young son, this collaborative Air Jordan 3 sports a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrappping the heel. Translucent heel tabs feature Balvin’s logo, along with yellow Jumpman on the red backed tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that transitions into a blocky gradient pattern at the heel and a red…

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Jackson State’s Jason Brown named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

Jackson State QB Jason Brown was named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week. The Virginia Tech graduate transfer completed 26-30 passes for 365 yards and 3 touchdowns, with no interceptions, in the Tigers 37-7 steamrolling of South Carolina State in the Cricket MEAC-SWAC Challenge. Brown looked sharp, completing passes to eight different receivers and at one point connected on 22 straight pass attempts and guded the JSU offense to six consecutive scoring possessions. Up next for Jackson State is trip to Miami Gardens, FL for a showdown with the…

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Albany State/Wingate game rescheduled

Albany State was was scheduled to kick off its 2023 football season Thursday evening with a road matchup against the Bulldogs of Wingate University. Due to the potentially severe weather that will come with Hurricane Idalia, the game, which is scheduled to take place at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina, has now been moved to Friday, September 1 at 4:00 PM EST. “Putting safety above all, we’ve decided to move out Thursday football game at Wingate University to Friday at 4pm, in light of the impending weather from…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low Premium coming September 6

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low adds a premium touch to the classic silhouette. The textured layers at the toe, side panels and collar are overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankles. A shimmery pattern can be seen on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the rear heel overlay, which is home to embroidered “NIKE” branding. University blue also shows up on the tongue, inner and laces, completing the monochromatic upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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“Praline” Air Jordan 1 High OG: Official Images

This upcoming and women’s specific look of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by luxury handbags. It sports a premium leather build with a white foundational layer overlaid with praline at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Praline Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ,with the same hue appearing on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. White also shows up at the collar as well as the Wings logo on the lateral ankle. A mesh tongue and satin-esque laces complete an…

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An initial look at the “Olive” Air Jordan 5

The “Olive” Air Jordan 5 is finally getting its long waited second retail run, after 18 years in cold storage. Back when they debuted in ‘06 they were part of the brand’s Lifestyle Series (LS), which was accompanied with coordinating apparel ( several pieces of which I till own and wear). The 2024 iteration does a bang up job of recreating the aesthetic of its 2006 progenitor, as it features an olive suede upper with solar orange showing up on the inner, Jumpman branding on the reflective tongue , as…

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This Air Force 1 uses brogue detailing to bring an air of ssophistication to the classic silhouette. It sports a white leather upper with the aforementioned detailing present on the side panel as well as on the edge of the eye rows. Leather tongue label is home for metallic gold “NIKE AIR” branding , with a metallic gold Swoosh-clad lace dubrae. On the rear a branded half plaid overlay is seen, which adds to the classy aesthetic. Underneath resides a light coffee rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Brogue”…

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An initial look at the “Dark Grey” Air Jordan 1 Low

This women’s exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low will hit stores in 2024. It sports a sail foundational layer overlaid with dark grey at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Off noir Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same hue also present on the Wings logo present at the rear heel. Additional branding is also present on the tongue with dark also showing up at the collar, inner and laces. Underneath resides a white midsole and a dark grey Nike-branded rubber outsole. The…

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