Category: Jordan Brand

”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming November 2024

Brandon King

After being in the vault for over a decade, the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is primed to make its latest retail return. Although these were the model that Michael Jordan wore when he hit the iconic game-winning shot in the 1998 Finals to secure the Bulls’ sixth NBA Championship, he did wear the “Black Toe” in the opening segment of the 2000 film Micheal Jordan To The Max.  Initial images have emerged and they appear to be a fairly faithful recreation of its 1998 progenitor. It sports an asymmetrical…

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”Howard” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming October 12

Brandon King

In 2022, Howard University entered into a 20-partnership with Jordan Brand that would make the brand the official outfitter of Bison Athletics.  As to be expected the Howard athletes entered competition wearing several pairs of team exclusive footwear, which this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low is reportedly based on.  No images have surfaced yet, but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a Jordan 1 Low that sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with navy at the toe and eye rows and red wrapping the heel. Navy Swooshes would adorn…

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PE Corner: North Carolina Football unveils PE Air Jordan 3 cleats

Brandon King

North Carolina football unveiled a Player Exclusive edition of an Air Jordan 3 cleat.  Borrowing its aesthetic from the “UNC” Air Jordan 3, they sport a white leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. University blue shows up on the three midfoot eyelets, Jumpman on the tongue, and likely the branding on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue moderator plate.  At this time there is no indication of an impending retail release.  Images via uncfootball

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Check out the first looks of the packaging of the “Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I OG

Brandon King

If you have ever missed out on any of the previous iterations of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan I, Jordan Brand is giving you, and unfortunately resellers too, another chance at them, in “Reimagined” form.  These sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with the black leather at the toe that earned the sneaker its moniker. Black leather also is present on the eye rows while red wraps the heel and flanks the ankle. On the aforementioned ankle flanks, “AIR JORDAN” is seen on the lateral, and “ My Very…

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”Aqua” Air Jordan VIII coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Next year is setting up to be a rip-snorter in terms of sneakers with several classics being positioned to make their anticipated returns.  The latest addition to that list is reportedly the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII, which made its last retail run in 2015.  At this early juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what is known is they will utilize a black, true red, iron grey, bright concord, and aquatone color palette.  What should be presented is the classic colorway as we know it- black and…

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”Melo” Air Jordan 12 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to zsneakerheadz, the “Melo” Air Jordan 12 is in the works for a return in 2025.  Initially released in 2004, it derives its aesthetic from Carmelo Anthony, who then played for the Denver Nuggets. For some inextricable reason that continues to defy logic even two decades later, they were a women’s exclusive release. Thankfully Jordan Brand rectified this misstep with a men’s release on 15 May 2004.  They saw a release in 2016 but once again, lunacy unnecessarily entered the equation, with Jordan Brand pulling…

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PE Corner: “CP3” Air Jordan XXXIX

Brandon King

title image via sneaker_rizhi Though the Air Jordan XXXIX has yet to make its rerial debut, already they have made appearances on the feet of several Jordan Brand athletes.  These CP3 Jordan XIX were seen on the feet of the campers at the Chris Paul Elite Camp in Las Vegas.  They sport a pink, patterned, mesh foundational layer overlaid with white leather at the toe and wrapping the heel.  Jumpman branding can be seen on the tongue, while a “CP3” logo has its home on the rear heel.  Underneath resides a…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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An initial look at the 2024 “Black Cement” Air Jordan III OG

Brandon King

Initial images of the 2024 iteration of the “Black Cement” Air Jordan III have finally come to light.  As to be expected, it features all the visual elements from the colorway so many have come to love- black leather upper, elephant print overlays, Jumpman on the tongue, and “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  It does appear that Jordan Brand was somewhat successful in its efforts to recreate the shape of the 1988 original, as this image depicts a slightly sleeker profile contrasting with the boxier outline of previous…

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The “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V will be a GR

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Black Metallic”’ Air Jordan V is the latest classic colorway to get the “Reimagined” treatment. According to zsneakerheadz, this different spin on the classic colorway features reflective detailing and white laces. They retain the other visual elements that we’ve come to know- black nubuck upper, side netting, reflective tongue with red Jumpman, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, black midsole with black speckled metallic silver “teeth” and translucent rubber outsole.  These are set to debut February 15, 2025 during NBA All-Star Weekend. Zsneakerheadz adds…

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