Category: Jordan Brand

”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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”Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 SP coming next Spring

Brandon King

With the success of the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration it comes as no surprise that the two entities would seek to capitalize with additonal releases.  To that end, Nike SB and Jordan Brand are once again are joining forces on another Air Jordan 4.  At this juncture, there are no available but what is known is they utilize a summit white, varsity red, neutral grey color palette. Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey suede at the toe and…

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“Grape” Air Jordan V coming back next May

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz and Sneakerfiles The Air Jordan V turns 35 in 2025 and in honor of that milestone, the “Grape” will be one of several colorways of Michael Jordan’s fifth signature sneaker that will get retail run.  At this time there are no images of the shoe but we should see a white leather upper with clear netting on the tongue and sides. A new emerald Jumpman should be perched atop the grape ice tongue. New emerald also takes care of the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear…

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”White/Cement” Air Jordan IV expected in May 2025

Brandon King

t was very welcome news that the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV would be making its latest return in 2025.  According to zsneakerheadz, the 2025 release will be improved iteration that will be meant to be a closer replication of its 1989 progenitor in that it promises to bring back the original shape. Hopefully, the same level of effort and attention to detail will also be utilized when it comes to replicating the coloration, as this has been an issue with previous iterations of this classic colorway.  Zsneakerheadz adds that this…

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Enjoy the latest images of the “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

The “Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I is easily one of the most anticipated releases of the balance of 2024.  This latest iteration of the “Black Toe” retains the normal visual elements of the classic colorway- white leather foundational layer, black leather overlay at the toe, red heel wrap and collar and black side Swooshes- however the Wings logo has been replaced by “AIR JORDAN.”  The branding was initially a placeholder prior to the implementation of the “Wings” logo during the evolutionary period of the Air Jordan I; it also made an…

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