As is the case with the Jordan 1 Low's OG variant, NIKE AIR branding on the top of the tongue also favors the rich navy hue that contrasts the bulk of the Black makeup found throughout the shoe's top-half. Underfoot, the sole unit also nods to its Royal-accented predecessor as White midsoles are accompanied by Mystic Navy tread. Launched in 2015, the Jordan Brand Wings Scholars Program grants scholarships and resources to committed high school students to help realize their true potential through education. Additionally, Westbrook's annual Why Not apparel redirects his irreverent style into something more playful in the form of graphics.
When Virgil Abloh created his own collaborative Air Jordan 2s at the tail end of 2021, the late designer effectively ushered in the silhouette's rebirth. And now, we're awaiting a number of collaborations and Retros, from Union LA's upcoming two-part effort to the return of the OG Chicago colorway. The overlays Swoosh included are suited up in black, its leathers smooth all through the profile. Wearing the Zoom Soldier, LeBron would score his team's final 25 points for a double overtime Game 5 win.
Athletes and musicians alike set the tone for the era's street style as well. Experiments in textures and layered looks such as a roll neck under a shirt or jacket were common, and custom suiting allowed for a friendly competition. It's super light. When you pick it up, you don't just feel it - you see it. This upcoming release dubbed Desert Elephant takes the Air Jordan 3 and applies some newer materials to the construction. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG was originally designed by the late Peter Moore as a lifestyle and casual counterpart to Michael Jordan's go-to choice in footwear for the hardwood.
It's exciting to announce Jordan Brand's only university partnership outside of North America, because there are few places in the world where basketball culture shows up like it does in Manila, says Jordan Brand President, Craig Williams. This made good sense. Both technical elements are housed within a plush foam and help create a new underfoot experience and sensation. The silhouette, stance, material choices and detailing celebrate Nike's irreverent approach to performance design, with an eye to progressive solutions for all athletes.
Here, it seems to draw inspiration from the Brazil colorway, tweaking its arrangement ever-so-slightly for the Fall. The Uzumaki Clan's symbol instead sits front and center, dressing both the tongue and right insole; this complements the olive suedes around the mid-panel and eye stays, as they come together to pay homage to the ninjas' flak vests. First rumored in early December 2021, the Air Jordan 9 Particle Grey is finally set to release on June 20th. Unauthorized mockups of the pair depicted the ninth signature model in the Air Jordan series with textured light grey panels around the upper's base and spine, while panels underneath reveled in a contrasting Black hue.
