Tag: Jordan Brand

PE Corner: An initial look at the “EYBL” Air Jordan 11 Low IE

Brandon King

title image via sayitwityakickz This Air Jordan 11 Low IE was produced exclusively for the participants of the EYBL Academy.  They sport a slate blue upper that transitions to a lighter tone as the hue climbs the upper. A light barely green overlay equipped with mesh-backed cutouts occupies the lower portion of the upper.  Perched atop each respective tongue is a robustly embroidered Jumpman and an EYBL logo, along with a special EYBL hangtag.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a translucent outsole that transitions from blue-tinged to clear to…

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“Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 Low coming June 21, 2025

Brandon King

The “Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 started its life out as a PE seen on the feet of His Airness and next summer the public will have a chance to get their hands (or feet) on a pair.  At this early juncture there are no available images, but what is expected is a lower-collared Air Jordan 11 that sports a black ballistic mesh upper that is overlaid with a black patent leather rand. Traversing the tongue should be a sash that should read “JUMPMAN JORDAN.” On the rear heel, “23” and…

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Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming summer 2025

Brandon King

The “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low is likely to be a lower-collared iteration of the “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 High OG from 2022.  At this juncture there are no available images available, however taking the opening statement into account, what could be presented is a low-collared Air Jordan 1 High OG that could sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black leather at the toe and the eye rows. Rust pink wraps the heel, while black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. A Wings logo appears…

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The “Grape” Air Jordan 5 has a release date 

Brandon King

The “Grape” Air Jordan 5 is making its highly anticipated return in 2025. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the upcoming version will seek to recapture the shape and feel of its 1990 progenitor. Equipped with “NIKE AIR” branding, the 2025 iteration also seeks to get rid of the nasty aftertaste that still lingers with many in the sneaker community that stems from the ill-fated “Fresh Price” iteration.  Continuing its quest to replicate the original these will be housed in original packaging.  Finally, with a release date, the “Grape” Air Jordan…

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“Aluminum” Air Jordan 4 coming May 2025

Brandon King

The “Aluminum” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 release roster.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with a muted blue potentially showing up on the metallic end of the upper and lower lace tabs. Pale blue would also be seen at the inner and possibly on the tongue and rear heel branding.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and light blue midsole and a…

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Trophy Room x Air Jordan 6 SP coming June 2025

Brandon King

The relationship between Jordan Brand and Marcus Jordan’s Trophy Room boutique will be reprised in 2025 with an upcoming Air Jordan 6, following on the outsoles of previous collaborations with the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 1 High OG, Air Jordan 5, Air Jordan 7, Air Jordan 16 and the Air Jordan 17 all previously serving as canvases.  At this juncture there are no available images , but what is known is they will make use of a white, crimson, black and court purple color palette and will feature…

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Howard’s Kenny Gallop Jr named to Phil Steele FCS Preseason All-America Team

Brandon King

The preseason accolades keep piling up for Howard University defensive back Kenny Gallop Jr. Already previously named to four preseason All-America teams, the senior defensive back was named to the Phil Steele FCS Preseason All-America Team. The 2023 Aenea Williams Award winner was instrumental component of the MEAC’s second-best defense , a unit that surrendered 22.3 points per game, and helped the Bison secure their seecond consecutive MEAC title and their first ever berth in the Celebration Bowl. Last season Gallop recorded 65 total tackles (42 solos) with 6 tackles…

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“Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG returning in 2025

Brandon King

When it was released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG was extremely well-received and remains a very sought-after piece of footwear.  At this juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what we should see is an Air Jordan 1 High OG that sports starfish at the toe, overlaid with black in “Black Toe” styled color blocking. Starfish also should be seen wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles. White leather side panels are the homes for black Swooshes that adorn the lateral and…

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Special packaging for “Reimagined UNC” Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

The classic “UNC” Air Jordan I is the latest original colorway that will get the “Reimagined” treatment.  According to zsneakerheadz, the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG will be housed in special packaging similar to that of the “Lost & Found” Air Jordan I High OG, however the color of the box will be inverted. Although there are no available images, predictive visual speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather foundational layer with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel, and flanking the ankle.…

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”Fear” Air Jordan 4 coming November 9

Brandon King

Jordan Brand seems unwilling to answer the clamours of their consumers and finally run the “Taxi” Air Jordan XII, but can find the time and resources to bring back the “Fear” Air Jordan 4 that no one asked for.  It sports a black, anthracite and silver upper with white showing up at the inner, lace tabs, tongue label and Jumpman branding on the rear heel. Black netting is seen on the sides and tonue, with the same hue takng care of the branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a white-speckled…

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