The Air Jordan 1 Mid is still the brand's champion, leading the charge through sheer numbers. And the latest to join the frontlines is a colorway rather familiar, its drab, grey palette a close alternative to the Light Smoke Grey offered previously. Held in high regard by sneakerheads Nike x Off White Shoes and sports fans alike, the line-up quickly rose to prominence by way of both collectible OG colorways and collaborations with names such as Travis Scott and Virgil Abloh's Off-White imprint. With many notable releases behind them, the line is readying up a number of new offerings like the Cool Grey 11 first seen in 2001.
The second was in the 2016 Finals. Exposed Flywire cables in the midfoot keep you secure as you pick up speed. In all seriousness, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 Retro for women captures the original 1988 colorway of Black and Cement Grey, but curiously adds a touch a gold on those aforementioned panels. Ready to slip them off Use the modified heel tab and the heel overlay. Plus, a new material construction, called Vaporweave, on the upper is lighter than Nike Flyknit, breathable and - critically - absorbs less water from sweat or rain, so it stays airy and dry over the course of a marathon. For Plange, the collection provides an opportunity to diversify new pockets of culture through fashion.
A long-running Player Exclusive for Jayson Tatum is finally releasing as the Taco Jay colorway of the Air Jordan 36 is set to release on June 17th. Inspired by his family's tradition of eating tacos after games, the Taco Jay theme features colors that reflect corn tortillas and guacamole based on the Citron Pulse, Atomic Green, and Cone colorway. Aside from the color treatment on these Jordan 36s, this upcoming release features a serious taco mascot with a Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Swoosh logo mimicking Tatum's signature eyebrows. Taco Jay is printed on the insoles as well as the heel in a cantina-style font, while the pair is wrapped in a special shoebox with interior paper features a Jumpman and the aforementioned food.
Despite receiving Nike Off White a much more infrequent retro cycle than other silhouettes among Michael Jordan's first 10 signature sneakers, the Air Jordan 7 has served as inspiration across other designs offered by NIKE, Inc. over the decades. As the model enters its 30th anniversary, however, it's set to satisfy countless enthusiasts' desire for a proper retro of some of its most iconic colorways, including 2006's Citrus makeup. Coupled with Black and Varsity Red, the aforementioned orange tone helped introduce non-Chicago-Bulls-inspired styles to #23's seventh signature sneaker, which debuted in 1992. Pitch-dark colored nubuck set the stage for a mix of boldly-accented branding and midsole detailing, as well as the uncommon contrasting Citrus stitching found across all of the upper's overlays. The neoprene-reminiscent mesh on the upcoming Air Jordan forgoes the multi-color and pattern tongues seen on colorways like the Bordeaux one, but branding on the spines and outsoles boast a series of geometric shapes covered in vibrant orange and red. Although Team Jumpman has been remastering handfuls of previously-seen offerings, it's yet to be determined whether or not the Citrus release will follow a one-to-one build of its 16-year-old predecessor, or if it'll fall short like last year's Jordan 7 Flint retro, which featured different shades of the sneakers' original colors.