Tag: Jordan Brand

Howard ”Showtime” Marching band in the White and Red Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

It looks like the perks of being a Jordan Brand school now extend to the brand. It was homecoming at ”The Mecca” and this joyous occasion at HBCUs is often time, for the most hectic part of the season for the football team as well as the band. For obvious reasons the team is not part of the homecoming pageantry and the band is part of said hoopla. The homecoming outfits for these students is typically their team uniform. That changed for the band, specifically speaking, for one part of…

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Albany State gets key win over Savannah State to keep East Division title hopes alive

Brandon King

Albany State bounced back from their 24-20 defeat at the hands of Benedict at homecoming last week with a 31-20 defeat of Savannah State on Saturday. Deep in their own territory, Savannah State did themselves no favors by fumbling at their own 1-yard line, which was recovered by Stephan Pierre. JaQuez Williams’ punched it in two plays later to put Albany State up 7-0. Savannah State tied the game in the second quarter, completing a 7-play, 60-yard drive when quarterback JT Hartage connected with DeMarion Colbert on a 43-yard scoring…

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An initial look at the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2

Brandon King

Next spring will see the debut of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2, a new colorway of the model that Jordan Brand seemingly just remembered less than a year ago. This yet-to-be-released 2 sports a white leather foundational layer accented with lucky green trimming the lizard print overlay. The same lucky green hue also is present on the inner, rear heel counter, the “NIKE” branding that also present on the rear heel, and along with black, stands in on the tongue Wings logo. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail…

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White, black and gym red Air Jordan 1 Mid coming soon

Brandon King

The silhouette that is loved to be hated is back in a familiar color palette. This AJ 1 Mid sports white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Gym red shows up on the collar, Wings logo and the Jumpman branding on the black tongue label. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides completing the aesthetic of an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a black rubber outsole. The debut of this women’s-specific Air Jordan 1 Mid…

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“Hyper Crimson” Jordan Zion 2: Official Images

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This upcoming colourway of the Zion 2 sports a vibrant, hyper crimson upper with copa appearing as a complimentary hue at the Zion, Jordan and Zoom Air branding present on the tongue, rear heel , medial side and forefoot strap, respectively. Underneath resides a hyper crimson midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and translucent and crimson rubber outsole. The debut of the ”Hyper Crimsom” Jordan Zion 2 is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 130 USD sticker price. Jordan Zion 2 Hyper Crimson/Copa-White DX5423-841…

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“Fire Red” Air Jordan 9 coming 23 November

Brandon King

The “Fire Red” Air Jordan a is not a bad looking sneaker at all; I’ll even admit that I like it. However that does not change what this shoe is – a tease and a cash grab designed to generate additional hype and demand for the colour fans really want ie the “French Blue” Jordan 9. As can be seen this upcoming a sports a white leather upper overlaid with cool grey patent leather. Fire red snows up on all the branding as well as the lace loops and pull…

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Check out these latest shots of the “Chicago”Air Jordan II

Brandon King

The ”Chicago” Air Jordan II is one of the most anticipated releases in a year that has seen some amazing shoes come to retail. These, the 2022 version, will differ from the previous iterations in both 2004 and 2010 in that they are a true effort to replicate the original 1986 version. This can be seen most notably in the shape particularly at the toe box, and with the lack of coloured piping that appears on the aforementioned previous releases. As the release date draws closer, a new set of…

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“Rui Hachimura” Air Jordan XXXVII : Official Images

Brandon King

As with the Air Jordan 8 and XXXVI before it, Japanese NBAer Rui Hachimura will have his own color way of the Air Jordan XXXVII. before it, Japanese NBAer Rui Hachimura will have his own color way of the Air Jordan XXXVII. It sports a siren red Lenoweave upper with red marbled overlays at the heel and ankles ; Rui’s logo on the tongue and a special tag on the lateral side. Graphical insoles are another nod to Hachimura’s Japanese side of his lineage. Underneath resides a Formula 23 midsole…

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An initial look at the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 6

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This upcoming Air Jordan is part of the Brand’s “Cool Grey” collection and is inspired by the Air Jordan 11 colourway bearing the same moniker. It sports a white leather upper underlaid with grey nubuck. Grey also shows up on the tongue ,lace locks, inner and rear spoiler.Underneath resides a white and grey midsole and a grey jump man branded white and translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the ”Cool Grey” Air Jordan 6 is scheduled to debut 23 February 2023 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

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Black, Brown and Berry Air Jordan

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This yet -to-be-released AJ1 Mid sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with palomino at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heels. Wild berry Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same present on the tongue branding and laces. Underneath resides a white midsole palomino rubber outsole. The debut of this iteration of the silhouette so many love to hate is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail venues. Air Jordan 1 Mid Palomino/Wild Berry-Black-White DQ8423-215 $TBA 2022 Children sizing seen below

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