Category: Jordan Brand

Take in the official images of the White/Red Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

The “White/Red” Air Jordan XII is making its long-awaited return later this year. These beauties released back in January 1997 and were seen on the feet of Michael Jordan as he Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman led the Bulls to 69-13 record en route to their 5th NBA championship. Inspired by the rising sun of Japanese folklore it sports a white leather upper with stitched ribs emanating from a central point. Varsity red mudgaurds are preesent on both the lateral and medial sides, with the former displaying a plastic overlay…

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Another look at the “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Recently initial images of the “Reimagined Black and Red” emerged and while seeing a real life version of this upcoming sneaker may have elicited a bit of excitement, the closely cropped pictures did not provide a complete look at the shoe. That has been rectified with this latest set of pictures of this anticipated release/ The full leather upper can be seen , along with black backed netting on the sides as well as the tongue. Cement grey shows up on the lace tabs, inner as well as the “NIKE…

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“Playoff” Air Jordan VIII: Official Images

Brandon King

The return “Playoff” Air Jordan VIII is quickly approaching and in front of its anticipated latest retail run, official images have emerged. We can see the combination black leather and nubuck upper , with red-bordered “23” on the cross straps. Multi-colored overlays can be seen flanking the lower heels, with “NIKE AIR” branded insoles and a sports a red rear pull tab, that is more in line with the original Underneath resides a black midsole that houses Nike Air cushioning and a multi-colored Jumpman-branded rubber outsole. The “Playoff” Air Jordan…

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An intial look at the “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The classic “Black Cement” Air Jordan 4 is the latest original colorway to be taken down the “Reimagined” path. This iteration of the beloved colorway forgoes its typically durabuck, the nubuck upper, for a leather build, however it retains the “NIKE AIR” branding of its 1989 and 2019 forbears. Initial images of the upcoming sneaker have emerged via the incomparable zsnealerheadz and can be seen below. The “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled to debut on the GOAT’s birthday, February 17, 2024 Air Jordan 4 Reimagined Black/Fire…

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Royal Pulse and Alpha Orange Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT 2

Brandon King

This latest iteration of the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT 2 sports a combination suede, leather, mesh upper with inlaid alpha orange Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Royal pulse suede can be seen on the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankle, over top the black collar and inner. An alpha orange “Wings” logo can be seen on the lateral ankle, with “ZOOM AIR” and a Swoosh appearing on the tongue label. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and alpha orange and royal…

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Check out this new colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII sports a grey weave and suede upper, with what appears to be a floral pattern at the collar. A Jumpman appears in the negative space in the black circle on the tongue, with additional branding on the rear heel. Red orange piping can be seen running from the collar down to the midsole, with the same hue also present on the lace aglets. Underneath resides a white-speckled black midsole as well as a full-length Zoom-Air strobe and translucent rubber outsole. More information…

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Check out these latest images of the “Aqua” Air Jordan XXXVIII

Brandon King

Back in late reply July, we reported on an “Aqua” colorway of the Air Jordan XXXVIII that surfaced when it was seen on the feet of Class of 2024 point guard and Jordan Athlete, Kiyomi McMiller. As can be gleaned from the name, this Air Jordan XXXVIII is inspired the well-known OG Air Jordan VIII color. It sports a black upper, with the chenille Jumpman logo on the tongue, the yellow backing the tongue and the concord heel cup providing the only bit of visual variety. Underneath resides aCushlon 3.0…

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“Black & Red Toe” Air Jordan 1 Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This coming Air Jordan 1 Low is the latest iteration of an Air Jordan 1 Low to be outfitted in the black and red toe aesthetic. It sports black leather at the toe and eye rows. Red is underlaid at the toe and also wraps the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same color showing up on the collar and tongue. A white Wings logo and a red Jumpman logo completes the upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a red rubber outsole. The “Black…

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More new images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

Though we here at sneakershoptalk have been referring to the holiday Air Jordan 11 as the “Reimagined DMP” ( which we still continue to do so), they have been officially given the moniker of “Gratitude” , meant to pay thanks to the legions of dedicated fans who have helped transform the brand into the global iconic it is today. It aesthetic borrows heavily from 2006’s “DMP” Air Jordan 11, but with a few slight variations. Where as that sneaker featured a ballistic mesh upper, this version sports a tumbled leather…

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

Brandon King

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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