Category: Jordan Brand

”Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 likely coming this fall

Brandon King

The “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 debuted in 2011 as a Japanese exclusive release to commemorate the opening of the Jordan Tokyo 23 Store located in Shibuya, as well as the Tokyo 23 basketball tournament.  According to zsneakerheadz, in 2025, the “Tokyo” will make its first retail return since its original release.  What we should be presented with is a yellow suede upper with clean netting on the sides and tongue. Black Jumpmen can be seen perched atop the grey tongue and the rear heel, respectively, along with “23” written in…

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A detailed look at the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a white leather upper overlaid with a pearl grey patent leather rand. A metallic Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, a “23” appears at the rear heel, while “JUMPMAN JORDAN” reads on a sash that crosses the ballistic mesh tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-milky translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11 is scheduled to debut November 11 at nike.com and select retail establlshments. Pricing information will be reported as it…

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The ”Flight Club” Air Jordan 4 coming February 2026

Brandon King

Sneaker enthusiasts of a certain age, or with a historical perspective, are familiar with the Air Jordan Flight Club. It was a popular membership club in the late 80s into the early 90s that offered members benefits including newsletters, posters and limited edition products.  This upcoming colorway of the classic Air Jordan 4 is inspired by the membership cards that were placed in the boxes. At this time, there are no images available; however, what is known is that they sport a sail, black, and university red color palette. Initial…

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PE Corner: the “UNC” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 was made specifically for the UNC basketball program.  Another well-executed UNC PE, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue rand that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar. A navy “23” appears beneath the global Jumpman logo, while “UNC” is perched atop each respective tongue. Navy lace loops are complemented beautifully by the university blue laces.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  These will remain in the realm of Player Exclusive, well…

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”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 release date postponed

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Even in a year chock full of anticipated sneaker returns, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 stood out as one scores of sneaker enthusiasts had at or near the top of their must have list.  Released originally in 2015, the Shattereds are returning for their tenth anniversary and the 40th for the AJ I. Initially set to release July 12, they have been postponed, with the new release date now set for August 23, per reporting from zsneakerheadz.  They will carry a 180 USD sticker price.  Air…

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The “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI has a release date

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VI turns 35 in 2026 and this color way is one of the to be released in honor of that milestone.  Based on salesman samples back in 2000, they sport the majority of the visual elements of the classic “Infrared” color way , however they tag out black for infrared at the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, but most notably at the midsole.  Infrared can also be seen on the lace lock as well as a stripe on the rear spoiler/pull tab, while a translucent…

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”White/Red” Air Jordan XIII coming March 2026

Brandon King

image via zneakerheadz Though we are more than six months from turning the calendar to the upcoming year, news continues to emerge of what is to come from Jordan Brand in 2026, and it is potentially setting up to be another expensive year for enthusiasts.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII is in the works to return in 2026. At this very early juncture there are no available images but zsneakerheads adds the 2026 iteration should be true to the original, meaning the shape, and look…

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Enjoy these images of the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Most recently seen in 2016, the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is one of several highly anticipated returns sprinkled throughout 2025.  The 2025 iteration is purportedly a more accurate recreation of its 1989 progentor, as it will boast a shape and build in an attempt to recreate the look and feel of the classic colorway.  They sport a white leather upper with netting adorning the sides as well as appearing on the tongue.  Tech grey with black speckling appears on the “Wings” as well as on the “NIKE AIR”-branded rear…

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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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