Air Jordan 1
Supreme just released its fall/winter 2015 lookbook, but there are far more pressing matters. While the Supreme and Brand Jordan collab is a given (see: the Supreme x Air Jordan V), there is also a Supreme x Air Jordan 1 in the works.
If you were looking to cop a pair of Air Jordan 1 Retro Varsity Red (“Chicago”) or the “Pinnacle” online, you came up short. Nike cancelled the online release of the highly coveted kicks due to bots.
Jordan Brand is looking to make Holiday 2015 a time of perilous decisions when it comes time to decided which Retro kicks to cop. The end of the year will see the return of coveted kicks like the Air Jordan VIII “Aqua” and the Air Jordan XIV (that’s 14) low.
Hip-Hop couldn’t be more proud of Common for taking home an Oscar for “Glory” off the Selma soundtrack. But before hitting the Academy Awards the Chicago rapper got laced with a pair of gold Air Jordan 1s that happen to match his new hardware.
The Air Jordan 1 continues to be one of the highly coveted silhouettes in the His Airness’ iconic sneaker cannon. A recent string of AJ1 colorways donned the names of respected Jordan Brand athletes, though Oklahoma Thunder’s Russell Westbrook was omitted from the pack; but don’t worry, his pair is on the way.
Being a Jordan Brand team member has its perks. Case in point, besides their own signature shoes, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul have been blessed with a pair of sick Air Jordan 1’s in distinct colorways.
At this point, there are new J’s dropping every week. However, the Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 designed by skateboard legend Craig Stecyk (he was portrayed in Dogtown and Z-Boys) manages to stand out from the pack.
Jordan Brand is hitting consumers from all angles this Christmas season. With the Air Jordan 5 “Oreo” due to release Friday, November 29, the house that Michael built announced another shoe set to drop in a week’s time.
The famed Air Jordan 1 haven gotten a lot of love in 2013. We’ve just passed the halfway point of the year, but we’ve already seen notable retros of Michael Jordan’s inaugural shoe. The recent unveiling of the “Formidable Foes” pack infers that this won’t change any time soon.
Jordan Brand is gearing up to release the Air Jordan 1 “Shadow,” which is sure to be a thirsted for colorway.