Category: Jordan Brand

”Cool Grey” Air Jordan 9 coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, t he “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 9 is set to make a return in 2025. They debuted back in 2002 as a then newcolourway of the 9 that had its cache raised when they had the distinct honor of being one the retro models that Micheal Jordan took to the court during his time with the Washington Wizards.  As of yet, there are no availale images of the 2025 iteration but what we should see if a sneaker with a grey…

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Iconic Air Jordan XII returning next spring

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is being primed for a return. According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, they are planned to drop in the spring of 2025.  At this early juncture there are no available images but they will utilise a black and varsity red colour palette. We should see a sneaker with a black ribbed upper. If they are going to be “remastered” let us hope that they get the shaoe of the mudguards correct and not some of…

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“Paris Olympics” Air Jordan 6 coming in August 

Brandon King

The Paris Olympics is on the horizon and Jordan Brand will not allow a momentous occasion to pass without releasing associated footwear, of which this upcoming Air Jordan 6 is part of that objective.  At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is this yet-to-be-released Air Jordan 6 will utilise a pure platinum, glacier blue, metallic gold and coconut milk colour palette.  Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a pure platinum upper with metallic gold appearing on the lace locks. Pure platinum may also appear on…

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“Alien”  Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Hustle coming May 2024

Brandon King

Rookie Sensation has been one of the most hyped players to enter the NBA arguably since LeBron James.  Although his presence on the San Antonio Spurs has not translated into immediate wins, the Spurs are currently 18-57, with only Washington and Detroit having worse win-loss records, the no.1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is currently averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and a league-leading 3.4 blocks on .486/.323/.799 splits.  For large portion of his rookie campaign, Wembanyama has taken to the court in the Nike GT Hustle and…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping late May

Brandon King

I have been highly critical of J Balvin’s previous Jordan Brand collaborative efforts. Despite the visual cacophony that was his Air Jordan 1 and his gimmicky light-up Air Jordan 2, Jordan Brand saw nothing wrong with subjecting more of their classic silhouettes to his “unique tastes”, with the latest victim, er canvas, being the Air Jordan 3.  With that being said, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 is by far, his best colllaborative effort. An homage to his son Rio, it sports a black leather foundatiobal layer overlaid with elephant print…

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”Georgia Peach” Air Jordan 3 coming late April

Brandon King

Dubbed the “Georgia Peach” this women’s specific Air Jordan is another example of Jordan Brand’s continual and concerted effort to show the ladies are not afterthoughts by providing high quality and well-executed footwear.  It sports a white leather with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Cosmic Clay shows up on Jumpman branding oin the tongue and rear heel, as well as on the upper and lower eyelets. Underneath resides a sail midsole with cosmic clay wrapping the heel and a tri-coloured rubber outsole.  As it currently…

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“Black Metallic” Air Jordan V returning in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz In a pleasing development, news has emerged that the classic “Black Metallic” Air Jordan V, last seen in2016,  is making a return in 2025.  While there are no available images, what is known is the upcoming iteration will reportedly be remastered in an effort to replicate the look and feel of its 1990 progenitor.  We should see a Jordan V with a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Fire red should be present on the Jumpman that has its home on the…

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Paolo Banchero rocks nautical-themed Tatum 2 PE

Brandon King

Paolo Banchero rocked this cool and clean iteration of the Tatum 2. It sports a pastel blue textile upper with a Tatum logo on the tongue. Near the lateral ankle is a tab that spells out “Paulo” in nautical flags.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole and what appears to be a white rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication that a retail release is forthcoming.  Image via tatumkicks

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 dropping May 11

Brandon King

With this upcoming release the “Space Jam” joins the other “Big 5” of the “Concord”, “Columbia”, “Playoff” and “Cool Grey” as Air Jordan 11s that have lower collared iterations.  It sports a black ballstic mesh upper overlaid with a black patent leather rand ( some of you can rejoice, ait is of the thinner variety).  A sash that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JAM”, with an additional varsity royal Jumpman seen at the heel, along with a “23”.  Underneath the aforementioned upper is a white midsole and translucent outsole with royal…

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“Sail” Air Jordan 5 coming mid-April 

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 sports a sail upper with coconut milk tinged translucent netting at the sides and tongue. Black shows up at the inner, as well as the Jumpmen on the rear heel and tongue.   Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a midsole accented with white speckled black teeth and a milky translucent rubber outsole.  The “Sail” Air Jordan 5 is set to debut April 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 210 USD sticker price   Air Jordan 5 SE “Sail” Color: Sail/Black-Light Orewood Brown-Coconut…

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