Tag: Jordan Brand

“Shadow” Air Jordan X to release sans toe cap

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Part of the lore of the Air Jordan 10 is that Michael Jordan loathed the toe cap that was on the “Steel” colorway, so much so that he decreed that the feature not be present on any other colorway, which it has not, including subsequent retros. When it was announced the “Shadow” Air Jordan X was returning in 20025, initially it was speculated these may include the aforementioned maligned toe cap. It appears this will not be the case as according to zsneakerheadz, the upcoming iteration will…

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“Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 coming October 1

Brandon King

With all of the year-end Air Jordan 11 attention going to the return of the “Gamma Blue”, it is not the only 11 released in the latter part of the year. The “Rare Air” Jordan 11 is a new colorway of the iconic silhouette dropping in October.  At this moment there are no available images, however initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled down the lace loops A navy patent leather rand overlays said upper with a red Jumpman present on the lateral ankle.…

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“Infrared” Air Jordan VI coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz According to sneakerheadz, the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI is being primed to make a return in 2026 for the sneaker’s 35th anniversary.  At this early juncture, there are no images vailable of the 2026 iteration of the classic coorway but what e should be presented with is a black nubuck upper with nfrard presnt on the Jumpman on the tongue, lace locks and rear spoiler. On the rear heel “NIKE AIR” should be present, while an infrared accented black midsole and black and translucent rubber outsole completing…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 coming this Holiday season 

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz After being in cold storage, the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is making its long-awaited return later this year, according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz.  At this early juncture there are no images of the 2025 iteration, however, what can be expected is a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a patent leather rand. It is not yet known if said rand will be of the skimpy or the thick variety.  A gamma blue Jumpman is present on the lateral ankle, with “23” seen on the rear heel. A…

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“He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII could return n 2026

Brandon King

We are not yet a month into 2025, but eyes are already looking towards 2026 and in a big way.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII is expected to make its return in 2026.  At this very early juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a black tumbled leather foundational layer with white-dimpled side panels and black suede wrapping the rear foot. The signature hologram should be present on the lateral ankle, with a red Jumpman perched atop the suede…

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Why the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85 release has been ruined

Brandon King

Since the news broke of their return several months ago, scores of sneaker enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release.of the “Black Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85. However, it seems Jordan Brand cannot stay out of their way, as they have made several inexplicable decisions that have torpedoed this release.  The first was limiting supply to just 10,000 pairs creating needless scarcity. It is another instance of Jordan Brand thumbing its nose at and kicking its consumers in the collective junk by essentially preemptively handling an L to 90%…

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Norfolk State and Howard tilt airing on ESPNU

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Title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Norfolk State Spartans will host the Howard Bison in a MEAC conference showdown in an ESPN televised men’s basketball game this weekend as a part of the conference’s 2024-25 televised schedule.  The Howard at Norfolk State matchup will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, at Echols Arena on ESPNU. The all-time series sits at 52-15 with the Spartans holding the advantage. The last time the two teams met was in the MEAC Basketball Tournament Semifinal round when Howard…

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Even more images of the 2025 “White Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is primed for a return in 2025. This will mark the classic colorway’s fifth revolution around the retail sun, for after its original 1989 release, the “White Cement” returned in 1999, 2012, and the previously referenced 2016.  A new set of images emerged of this returning classic for your enjoyment via thesolechaserz. The “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is planed to mke its latest return May 24 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 225 USD sticker…

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Dark Pony” Air Jordan 1 Mid coming this spring 

Brandon King

The iteration of the Air Jordan 1 that so many love to hate, the Air Jordan 1 Mid is on the way in a new colorway.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black leather at the toe and eye row, while a dark pony wraps the heel. Dark Pony also flanks the ankle, atop the black collar, while also being home for the Wings logo.  Swooshes of the same dark piny hue adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as taking care of the Jumpman branding…

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‘Diffused Blue” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 coming March 2025

Brandon King

The extremely lucrative and successful collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and A-Ma Maniére continues with the Air Jordan 3 serving as their latest canvas.  This joint Air Jordan 3 features a white tumbled leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe and wrapping the heel in place with the traditional elephant print. The same black suede appears at the midfoot as an underlay, undergirding the lace loops found there. The left and right tongue feature A Ma Maniére and Jumpman branding respectively, while on the rear heel, “NIKE AIR”…

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