University of Cincinnati Archives

First Look at the “Cincinnati Bearcats” Air Jordan 14 PE

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Brandon King

Jordan Brand’s college PE run continues to quietly stack some of the cleanest player exclusives in the pipeline, and Cincinnati just added a strong entry with its own take on the Air Jordan 14. . 🐾 Design Breakdown The Cincinnati Bearcats PE keeps things restrained, but intentional. The upper is built in a charcoal suede foundation, giving the shoe a muted, refined tone that feels closer to a luxury retro than a typical on-court PE. Black accents take over the tongue, inner lining, and lace system, reinforcing the tonal balance.…

”Cincinnati” Jordan Zion 3 PE

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Brandon King

Those of a certain age were fortunate to remember when Cincinnati, along with St. John’s, Cal, and North Carolina A&T, was one of the Jordan Brand sponsored schools during brand’s infancy as its own infancy in the late ‘90s. After stumbling through the wilderness of mediocrity in both performance and gear at an Adidas school, Jordan Brand and the Bearcats found their way back to one another, with UC rejoining the Jumpmab fold in May of 2023. They sport a monochromatic red aesthetic, with only the Bearcat logo and Jumpman…