Category: Jordan Brand

An initial look at the “Melo” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The Melo 12 started its life off as a Player Exclusive for then-Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony. A well-received retail version debuted in 2004 that lacked any Carmelo Anthony-specific details.  They returned in 2016 but in an inextricably confounding decision, Jordan Brand opted to make this iteration a kids-exclusive with gold top eyestays that were more aligned with Melo’s 2004 PE.  After 21 years in cold storage, they will return in 2025; initial images have emerged and they appear to be a fairly accurate rendition of its 2004 progenitor, featuring…

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“Earth” Air Jordan 5 coming January 2025

Brandon King

This women’s iteration of the Air Jordan 5 sports a muslin upper with matching netting on the sides and tongue. Earth brown shows up on the inner, top eyelets, lace locks as well as the Jumpman that appears on the golden tongue and rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides an earth midsole with sail accents and a milky translucent and earth-brown rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Earth” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to debut on January 22 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 200 USD…

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Check out these early images of the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

As is the case with so many sneakers on Jordan Brand’s 2025 release roster, the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.  Recently we reported on initial images of this returning classic and now courtesy of SOLEBYJC, additional images have come to light. The depicted sneakers feature all of the standard visual elements of the “White/Cement” colorway- white upper and netting, red Jumpman branding on the tongue, and speckled cement areas ( which like the 1989 and ‘99 iterations, features speckling on the…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since the last retail run of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII, which occurred in 2016. Jordan Brand is rectifying that long hiatus, as this original color of the XII is planned to return during a immensely robust 2025 release roster.  Initial images have emerged of the 2025 iteration and is largely the visual representation of the classic colorway, with the mudguards appearing slightly more robust than in previous reincarnations, as well as a slightly different shape.  As it currently…

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PE Corner: The “UNC” Air Jordan XXXIX PE

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan XXXIX was made specifically for the North Carolina basketball program. They sport a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with leather of the same hue at the forefoot and wrapping the heel. University Blue shows up on the Jumpman perched atop the tongue, while a UNC logo at the rear heel provides a team-exclusive touch.  University blue makes another appearance on the medial and lateral sides, while the aesthetic is completed by a translucent rubber outsole,  All indications at this juncture point to these Air…

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French Blue” Air Jordan 12 coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Since its debut in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 quickly ascended to among the most well-received colorways of 12. They returned in 2016 to much fanfare and the “French Blues” are being primed for a return as part of a star-studded 2025 release lineup.  They should sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with French Blue mudguards at the lateral and medial sides. Silver plastic tabs present on the aforementioned overlays read “JUMPMAN” on the lateral side. On the rear heel should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY…

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“Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 scrapped

Brandon King

The “White/Navy” was not the only planned joint effort Nike SB x Jordan Brand Air Jordan 4. There were plans for a “Varsity Red” iteration as well, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped.  They apparently would have sported a while upper with netting of the same hue on the sides and tongue. A grey overlay wraps the toe, while red shoes up on the ends of the lace tabs and the “Nike SB” branded rear heel.  A two-tone white and varsity red midsole, along with a Nike-branded gum and…

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An initial look at the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

After the resounding success of their previous collaborative Air Jordan 4, it stood to reason that Nike SB and Jordan Brand would seek to recapture that magic once more.  Initial looks have emerged on the next chapter in the Nike SB/ Jordan Brand and the canvas once again is the Air Jordan 4.  It sports a white upper overlaid with grey that wraps the toe. Navy shoes up at the ends of the lace tabs as well as the “Nike SB” branded rear heel tab. A red Jumpman can be…

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Take another look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan is one of a few colors of the fourth model in the venerable Air Jordan line that is planned for retail runs in 2025. They sport a black upper overlaid with charcoal at the forefoot that wraps the toe and extends to the same location on the medial side. Red shows up on the lower lace tabs, as well as the Jumpman on the removable tongue labels, underneath reads “JORDAN RARE AIR.” Royal blue can be seen at the inner as well as the “NIKE…

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Check out these images of the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I ‘85 High

Brandon King

The release of the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I ‘85 High is one of the most anticipated releases in what could be a very expensive 2025 for sneaker enthusiasts.  A set of images have emerged of this latest iteration of this returning classic via conkeror 21 on Instagram that provides additional angles, as well as the original styled packaging. It sports a black upper paired with red, via an underlay at the toe, wrapping the heel and at the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Black shows up at…

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