Air Jordan

Air Jordan Son of Mars “Pop Art”

March 1, 2012Style75 comments32841 Views
Originally dubbed the Son of Mars "Olympic," and now appropriately referred to as the "Pop Art" edition due to the influences, the latest Air Jordan is a colorful offering with layers upon layers of detail. Inspired by art from the 1950s, with different textures and colors that...

Air Jordan Spizike University Blue/White

February 10, 2012Style24 comments7392 Views
Unlike the Bordeaux, the Air Jordan Spizike University Blue/White is a slightly more nuanced version of the highly-anticipated kick. Featuring a blend of the aforementioned university blue and Italy blue patent leather, nubuck and elephant print adorns the upper with nice orange...

Air Jordan 2012: Tom Luedecke and Tinker Hatfield

February 8, 2012Style12 comments6592 Views
This week Jordan Brand invited us out to New York for the official launch of its Air Jordan 2012 flagship model. A welcomed opportunity, the occasion allowed us to highlight various facets of the design process between the collaborative effort of Senior Jordan Brand designer Tom...

Air Jordan 2012 Sketches

February 8, 2012Style12 comments5909 Views
This week marked the official unveiling of the Air Jordan 2012. The 27th iteration of the storied Air Jordan signature shoe line brought a further background story to it courtesy of several early conceptual drawings shared by the design team. At the helm were none other than...

Air Jordan 2012

February 7, 2012Style236 comments16379 Views
The Air Jordan 2012 marks the 27th shoe in the Air Jordan franchise. This year's model builds off of the Air Jordan 2011's two midsole modular system by featuring two interchangeable inner sleeves and three interchangeable midsoles for performance customization. With legendary...

Air Jordan IV 2012 White/Cement Grey Retro

February 4, 2012Style66 comments35919 Views
As 2012 marks the 23rd anniversary of the Air Jordan IV, Jordan Brand has big plans for the classic Tinker Hatfield-designed silhouette with all four OG colorways dropping throughout the year. The first such release will be the retro of the white/cement grey colorway. Originally...

Dave White x Air Jordan 1 Retro 2012 Spring Announcement

January 30, 2012Style23 comments11072 Views
Dave White's first Air Jordan 1 retro design for All-Star Weekend infused American flag inspirations and were met with acclaim and fanfare. White and Jordan are back again, and the result is the Air Jordan 1 High DW. These kicks feature the iconic Jordan black/sport...

Jordan Spizike “Bordeaux”

January 25, 2012Style53 comments21807 Views
After teasing the public about the release of the Jordan Spizike "Bordeaux" with Spike Lee's gifting of a pair to U.S. President Barack Obama, Jordan Brand officially announces the visuals and release date for the latest rendition. Featuring the customary cement/elephant print...

Air Jordan X “Old Royal”

January 25, 2012Style5 comments5066 Views
After arriving in its much-anticipated "Chicago" colorway a few weeks ago, Jordan brand readies its second 2012 installment with the introduction of the Air Jordan X "Old Royal" iteration. Despite its non-OG status, the pair is likely to get some significant play from...

Air Jordan X “Chicago”

December 30, 2011Style37 comments13396 Views
After being rumored for the past few months, the Air Jordan 10 “Chicago” is gearing up to make its triumphant entry via select stockists for a Spring 2012 release. Southeast sneaker source Atlanta Got Sole offers an initial glimpse of the well-executed pair that is mocked up...

Air Jordan 1 Phat Varsity Red/Cool Grey

December 29, 2011Style2 comments1908 Views
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Phat makes a return this Spring 2012 via an updated Varsity Red/Cool Grey color iteration. Boasting a mostly red leather upper, mesh and perforated panels are layered across the sides and upper heel of the shoe alongside a cement-patterned tonal Swoosh....

Air Jordan XI Original Sketches By Tinker Hatfield

December 28, 2011Style13 comments11845 Views
If you've been in a sugary Christmas coma from all the holiday treats magically available at every turn, then you may have missed the frenzy last week caused by the re-releasing of the Concord Jordan XI's. This celebrated model is no longer known only by sneakerheads, but now...

Air Jordan 11 “Concord” Causes Riots Nationwide

December 23, 2011Style119 comments41054 Views
Arguably one of the biggest shoe releases of late, the Air Jordan 11 Retro “Concord” drop this morning incited nationwide riots across much of the U.S. as thousands flocked to local malls and boutiques to stake their claim. Bringing to mind oddly familiar and chilling...

Air Jordan 1 Phat Black/Action Green

December 23, 2011Style7 comments6007 Views
While Air Jordan was officially grounded some years back, it seems only apropos that the shoe that he wore during his rookie campaign is being made for preview just prior to the NBA tip-off. Available in February, the Air Jordan 1 is given a Boston Celtics-esque colorway...

Air Jordan 2012 Preview

December 16, 2011Style21 comments9801 Views
In continuing the evolution of the Air Jordan 2011, we now take a quick look at the follow-up Jordan model. The Air Jordan 2012 has intricately implemented somewhat of a dress shoe technique, as you will notice the addition of brogue-like perforations present atop the hits of...