Tag: Tinker Hatfield

The Jordan AJNT 23, Jordan’s latest lifestyle silhouette

Brandon King

The Jordan AJNT 23 is Jordan Brand’s latest lifestyle shoe that was designed by the godfather of sneaker design, the one and only Mr. Tinker Hatfield. This sneaker features a black ripstop upper with nylon side panels. It makes use of a one pull lacing that incorporates gold knobs that rotate as they are fasten. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a black, gold-speckled outsole. This limited release comes in a matte black Jumpman-branded briefcase. The Jordan AJNT 23 is already available across the pond but an imminent…

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Image of Black/Red “Tinker” Air Jordan 13 surfaces

Brandon King

An image of the Black/Red “Tinker” Air Jordan 13 has finally surfaced, thanks to Jordan Brand athlete Tim Hardaway Jr. The pair depicted is very similar to the original sketch of the Air Jordan XIII, which is a low profile, sleek aesthetic. The sneaker does not appear to have the clear rubber trim of the sketch, opting for what appears to be a light mint for that location as well as on the midfoot strap. There is no word on a retail release for these but a 2018 drop seems…

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Air Jordan 13 Tinker to release later this year

Brandon King

It appears the Air Jordan 13 will be the latest model to get “Tinkered”. A forthcoming model will be based off an original Tinker Hatfield sketch of the 13. The Tinker 13 will look quite different from the final released version of the 13 in that it features a mid foot strap, and lacks the large side panels that have been synonymous with the aesthetic of the 13. The Air Jordan 13 Tinker is expected to release later in 2018. As of the writing of this article, no images of…

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“Tinker” Air JordanVI to Release

Brandon King

With shoes such as the Air Max Zero and the Tinker Air Jordan 3, we have actualized version of early sketches and concepts of shoes from the wonderful mind of Tinker Hatfield. It appears the Air Jordan VI will be the next shoe that will see a real version of what Hatfield conceptualized long ago. Although there are no images that have leaked as of yet, but it is thought the shoe will come in a white/infrared colorway. Retail is expected to be $190 USD. Stay locked in here for…

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Mark Parker and Nike pay tribute to Kobe with the Kobe 11 Muse Pack

Brandon King

Nike President and CEO Mark Parker credits Kobe Bryant as one of the prime collaborators who helped to make Parker’s goal of delivering the unimaginable to athletes. Their relationship dates back to 2003 with the Huarache 2K4, the first shoe Kobe sported after signing with the Swoosh and shoe Parker had a hand in developing, along with a couple of guys named Hatfield and Avar. The “Black Mamba” is the third installment in the Kobe 11 Muse Pack and it features details inspired by the black mamba.  The Flyknit pattern,…

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