Tag: Jordan Brand

Up Close with the ‘French Blue’ Air Jordan 12: Design & Release Info

Brandon King

Nine years after its last release in 2016, the “French Blue is back for another retail run in 2025.  Detailed images of the 2025 iteration of the well-received well-received colorways have emerged. What can be seen is a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides ( they still look a little on the thin side). A french blue Jumpman is perched atop while down the tongue reads “TWO3.”  An additional Jumpman resides atop the rear pull tab, while on the body…

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Unboxing the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14: A Detailed Look at the 2025 Retro Release

Brandon King

The “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 is, while an anticipated return somewhat overshadowed by other releases that have been considered more noteworthy.  As time marches closer to their June 11 re-release date, we have been treated to an unboxing video via zsneakerheadz. Check it out below. 

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First Look: Air Jordan 11 ‘Rare Air’ Drops October 2025 with Bold Royal Blue & Fire Red Accents-

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 that is paart of a robust year for the 11, with seven planned releases in 2025. They sport a white leather upper overlaid with a navy patent leather rand. A red Jumpman can be seen on the lateral ankle, along with “23” on the rear heel. An additional red Jumpman resides at the center of a “JUMPMAN JORDAN” sash that traverses the tongue, while “JORDAN” is spelled down the lace loops on the lateral and medial sides.  Underneath…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 coming in 2026

Brandon King

According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Black/University” Air Jordan 14 is making a return in 2026 for the first time since its original 2006 release.  At this early juncture there are no available images but what should be presented is an all-black ribbed nubuck upper with university blue and silver taking care of the branding scattered throughout said upper.  A black and university blue midsole and a black rubber outsole round out the aesthetic.  They are expected to return in the Spring of 2026.  The images below are…

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An intial look at the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

We recently highlighted the reported return of the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 and images of the 2025 iteration of the rare and highly sought-after colorway. Just as was the case with its 2011 progenitor, they sport o yellow suede upper with clean netting present on the sides and tongue. Black Jumpman branding appears on the tongue and rear heel, respectively, while “23” appears in Japanese characters on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole with black at the heel accented with black speckled yellow “teeth as well as…

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An on-foot look at the Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz This Air Jordan 5 is one two colorways that was birthed out of a collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and streetwear brand Awake NY.  The black iteration sports a black leather upper with white stitching. Black netting can be seen on the sides, while the traditional clear netting present on the tongue. The co-branded tongues features Jumpman and Awake logos, with additional Awake branding seen via the “A” that adorns the sides and the “NY” that appears on the lower lateral heel on the right sneaker. Nike…

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”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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