Tag: Jordan Brand

“Shadow” Air Jordan X returning November 19

Brandon King

Last seen in 2018, the “Shadow” Air Jordan X is making its latest return later this year.  This well-received and original colorway of the Jordan X sports a dark shadow grey upper paired with black leather at the eye rows as well as the collar. A red Jumpman is present at the rear heel, while “AIR JORDAN 23” s stamped atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole and a Jumpman-branded black and grey rubber outsole that lists Michael Jordan’s impressive accomplishments up to that point in…

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An initial look at the “El Vuelvo” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is inspired by lucha libre culture. Making use of a white, red and green color palette inspired by the Mexican flag, they sports a white leather upper with lizard print overlays on the side inspired by luchadors masks.  Red lizard print overlays are seen at the toe and wrap the heel, taking the positions typically occupied by the iconic elephant print. Perched atop the tongue is a metallic gold Jumpman, while green reptile print shows up at the collar.  Behind the tongue reads “Que Fuerza”…

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An initial look at the “El Vuelvo” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is inspired by lucha libre culture. Making use of a white, red and green color palette inspired by the Mexican flag, they sports a white leather upper with lizard print overlays on the side inspired by luchadors masks.  Red lizard print overlays are seen at the toe and wrap the heel, taking the positions typically occupied by the iconic elephant print. Perched atop the tongue is a metallic gold Jumpman, while green reptile print shows up at the collar.  Behind the tongue reads “Que Fuerza”…

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An initial look at the “Muave” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 6 

Brandon King

The very fruitful collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and A Ma Maniére continues to bear fruit, as this upcoming Air Jordan 6 is a testament.  They sport a smokey mauve suede upper with black at the rubber tongue, rear “spoiler”, and tongue Jumpman. Mauve also shows up on the Jumpman-branded lace locks, stripe on the aforementioned spoiler, as well as the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  Underneath this upper resides a black accented midsole, as well as a black and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Smokey Mauve” A Ma…

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A Closer Look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 will make its debut later this year. Although we are still two months away from their release , we have been graced with another set of images of this new colorway of the iconic Air Jordan 11.  They feature a white textured leather that spells “JORDAN” on the lace loops on both the lateral and medial sides. A blue patent leather rand overlays the upper, while a red Jumpman occupies the lateral ankle. Traversing the tongue is “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, with “23” appearing on the…

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Another Look at the Upcoming “Wolf Grey”Air Jordan 5 Retro

Brandon King

After initial images of the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 recently emerged, a new set of images that show more angles of the upcoming iteration of the well-received colorway.  They sport a wolf grey upper with clear netting on both sides and the tongue. An embroidered “23” occupies the lower lateral heel, while a grey Jumpman is perched atop the also grey tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a grey midsole as well as a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  This The “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to return…

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A first ever look at the “Pearl Pink” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

This grade school exclusive iteration of the iconic Air Jordan 12 features a pearl pink ribbed upper equipped with pink lizard print mudguards on both the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a pink embroidered Jumpman, and also reads “TWO3.”  Jumpmen are also seen on the top two silver eyelets, while a tab on the lateral side mudguard is stamped with “JUMPMAN”. At the rear heel, the Jumpman-topped pull tab reads “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.”  Underneath resides a pink midsole and rubber outsole. …

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An initial look at the “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This grade school exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a black leather upper overlaid with a black velvet rand. The glow green Jumpman takes is normal position on the lateral ankle, while traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN.”  Underneath resides a white midsole and a glow-in-the-dark outsole.  The “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11 is slated to debut on October 4. More information to come as it avails itself.  images via dramadamanager

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An official look at the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

Scores of sneaker enthusiasts are on pins and needles awaiting the return of the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5, however, obtaining a pair may prove more challenging than initially anticipated.  It has been reported from multiple outlets that there will only be 20,000 produced. The 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its 2011 progenitor in terms of being a limited piece. The original version of the shoe commemorating the opening of Jordan Brand’s Tokyo 23 was hard to come by as it was only available at limited doors within Japan.…

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