Category: Jordan Brand

A look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 is the latest embodiment of the ongoing collaborative relationship between A Ma Manière and Jordan Brand.  They feature a clean white leather upper with semi-milky netting on the sides and tongue. Robustly embroidered “NIKE AIR” and “23” appear on the rear heel and lower lateral heel, respectively, while A Ma Manière and Michael Jordan’s signature appear separately behind the tongue. A semi-translucent lack lock can be seen, while a Jumpman is perched in its usual location atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a…

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Take a look at these l look latest images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

This summer the “Grape” Air Jordan V is slated to make their highly anticipated return. The 2025 release with mark the fourth time they have come to retail since their original 1990 releases, with drops in 2006, 2013 and the much maligned lace-less “Fresh Prince” iteration in 2018.  For many the 2025 version will wash out the bad taste left in the collective sneaker enthusiasts mouth over the aforementioned “Fresh Prince” version. A new detailed set of images have come to light that show off seevwal angles of the returning…

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Check out these latest images of the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is set to make their anticipated debut later this year. A new set of images have emerged of this returning and well-received colorway via jaythesneakerguy that allows for up close and multple angles of the sneaker.  They sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a french blue Jumpman, while “TWO3” runs down the center of the aforementioned tongue. The rear pull tab is topped with a Jumpman and also…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Steel” Air Jordan X

Brandon King

The “Steel” Air Jordan X is set to make its return as part of a star studded sneaker lineup this year. Initial images have emerged of this returning classic and they look pretty good.  They sport a white leather upper underlaid with black, tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar. A black Jumpman occupies each respective heel with “AIR JORDAN 23” stamped atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a black and steel grey rubber outsole that lists Michael Jordan’s prodigious accomplishments up to that point. …

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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More images of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to make its highly anticipated retail return later this year.  New images have emerged that provide more looks at the upcoming iteration of this Air Jordan 1. Inspired by Michael Jordan breaking a backboard during an exhibition game during an Italian tour, they sport an orange toe overlaid with black leather. The same black leather also appears at the eye row and extends to the collar, where it is overlaid with starfish leather. Black Swooshes adorn the white lateral and…

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An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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An initial look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Since its initial release in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 has been one of the most well-received colorways of the classic silhouette.  Last seen in 2016, the French Blues are making their third retail run in 2025. Initial images have emerged of the latest iteration and it appears to be a faithful recreation of the colorway that many of us have come to know and love. It sports a ribbed white upper overlaid with French blue mudguards on the lateral mad medial sides. Silver overlays on said mudguards…

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Take a look at the “Fire Red” (Black Tongue) Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The Black Tongue Fire Red Air Jordan V is one of many heavy hitters from Jordan Brand’s extensive OG catalog that will see a retail run in 2025.  They sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Perched atop the black tongue, one of the sneaker’s distinguishing visual attributes, is a red Jumpman, while on the lateral ankle is the “23” as seen on Michael Jordan’s PEs of the same colorway.  Red shows up at the inner, as well as the lace locks, with “NIKE…

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These are not “Infrareds” you are looking for

Brandon King

Recently we reported on the return of the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI that was reportedly set to take place in 2026. It now appears that may not be the case, according to SneakerFiles, there is an Air Jordan VI coming in 2026 and it will feature the infrared color instead of the classic color it will be the “Reverse Infrared” iteration.  This colorway was based on the salesman sample from 1999-2000. It features much of the same visual elements ( black upper, infrared Jumpman at the tongue and lace locks,…

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