This week in the sneaker world, we got first looks at some long-awaited Air Jordan releases, new looks at others, rumors of a classic 2006 colorway's return, and a new CP3 collaboration for the tail-end of 2023.
Speaking of the Jordan Brand archives, we looked back at every single Air Jordan 4 release to ever hit shelves.
Outside of Jordan Brand, Yoon Anh has teased a new Nike Sportswear collaboration, while Pharrell Williams turns back the clock with a multi-pair multi-color collection of Sambas.
I also got my old man to give brief, unfiltered thoughts on some popular Air Jordan models.
Grab a full recap of this past week's top stories below, and keep your eyes locked on our official Twitter account for this coming week's news as it happens.
Released way back in 1989, the Air Jordan 4 debuted in four original colorways. It was Tinker Hatfield’s second Air Jordan design, his sophomore effort after roping Mike back into favor with Nike thanks to his exotic design of the Air Jordan 3. To this day, it remains one of the most revered Air Jordan […]
Long-time Jordan Brand athlete and all-time NBA point God Chris Paull will release his own Air Jordan 1 Low OG in October. Building upon his sizable catalog of Jordan Brand releases, including the legendary Air Jordan 13, CP3 will bring a new flavor to the retro line, forgoing his traditional team-specific colorways in favor of an in-vogue effort in Sail and Light Cream.
The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Palomino” is the latest Air Jordan to leak for 2023, and its color listing alone should be enough to get the masses excited. First revealed back in November by Sole Retriever, new information on the pair’s color listing and release date have landed. Originally reported to be arriving in […]
The fan-favorite Air Jordan 5 “Olive” is making a comeback in Spring 2024, almost two decades after its original release in 2006. As part of Jordan Brand’s original Lifestyle Series (LS,) the sneaker's arrangement of Army Olive, Solar Orange...
A new collaboration between AMBUSH and Nike is set to drop soon, with Yoon Ahn previewing a brand new dual-branded Nike Air More Uptempo. Though only limited sights of the pair have been provided, some major design elements can be identified; A solid black sole unit sits below, with tan nubuck uppers, and vibrant yellow “AIR” profile overlays....
The legendary Air Jordan 8 “Playoffs” will return in 2023 — including the OG red rear pull tab — with early reports of a release in September of 2023. Arriving in time for the silhouette’s 30th anniversary, the sneaker worn by Mike in his first thrid-consecutive NBA Championship 1993 will arrive in true-to-OG fashion...
Michael Jordan’s twelfth signature sneaker has played a consistent role in the brand’s storied success over the early stages of this century, with each year sprouting a handful of releases to keep the fans happy — and, more importantly, to maintain the silhouette’s relevancy. 2023 will see the silhouette pay tribute to one of Mike’s […]
Pharrell's Human Race joined Sambamania in December, releasing two soothing, calm colorways and complementary apparel options. Now, the musician returns with eight additional Sambas, these far more vibrant than the initial duo. As the newly-appointed Louis Vuitton menswear creative director, Pharrell introduced his upcoming Human Race x adidas Samba collection, showcasing the well-loved silhouette in a variety of vibrant colorways.
This Fall, Jordan Brand will be launching the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Praline,” a shoe that takes inspiration from luxurious handbags. Leaked with mock-ups in late 2022, the Air Jordan 1 “Praline” has finally made its physical appearance, with retailers showcasing a detailed look at the decadent colorway.
Though we share some common passions, like supporting the mighty Geelong Football Club, and we’re both avid fans of the game of golf when it comes to footwear, my father and I couldn’t be further apart. I grew up in the era of Michael Jordan, Ken Griffey Jr, and Penny Hardaway - during Nike’s global explosion; it was all about the shoes. My father, Gary, on the other hand, had worn the same pair of 574s since, well, forever.
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