Tag: Jordan Brand

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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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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