The Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG ‘Pine Green’ Is A Must For Your Rotation

Jordan Brand is on an absolute tear this year and your wallet is probably taking a beating because of them. It seems like every weekend the releases get better and better and their next Retro to drop comes in a new colorway that has never been released and it’s perfect for your rotation for the fall months. The Retro 1 High OG is a sneaker-lover essential and this up and coming colorway is perfect if you’re a Celtics fan. In 2009, the brand released a 60+ Count Down Pack with a very similar Jordan 1 Retro High that came with the more traditional white toe as opposed to the green variety that we are now getting.

Dressed in a Pine Green, Sail and Black color scheme. This Air Jordan Retro 1 features Pine Green on the toe box, tongue label, heel and rubber outsole. Black covers the tongue, laces, Wings logo, Nike Swoosh and overlay on the toe. Finishing off the design is White on the mid-section as well as on the midsole. It’s a smooth colorway that looks so good on-foot. If you’re looking for that new go-to sneaker for fall then these are just what you’ve been searching for.

Creativity and Craze of “Nike What The” Sneakers

When you look at something and the first thing that comes to mind is “What The” that usually means that it’s something you don’t normally see on a daily basis. With everyone wanting things to be different in modern culture and nobody wanting to be the same as the next person, the “What The” models are sure to stand out from the norm. Nike took the mash-up concept to the classic Nike Dunk Low in 2007 and the craze for creativity took off. As time has gone on we have seen The Swoosh create the series around some Air Max collections, signature players sneakers and classic retro trainers. With creativity and exclusivity comes craze and demand for people who crave the must have possessions so that they stand out from the crowd.

The most important aspect of a “What The” sneaker is that there is zero consistency in color and designs between the left and right shoe. The best thing that Nike does when they design their collections is that they incorporate elements seen on previous colorways of the shoes and make them mesh together. People like to look at the reasoning behind it being that they are telling a story of either the player or colorways.

Nike started the creative series with the “What The” Dunk Low in 2007 and the craze took off. After a five year hiatus we see Nike come out with the Kobe 7 “What The” in 2012 with the unique concept and collage of colors which was made more available to the public. Nike’s two signature athletes; LeBron James and Kevin Durant later got their own exclusive “What The” on their popular models the LeBron 9 and the KD 4 but these we’re never made for public release to the masses which created crazy hype for sneaker heads. After people craved a public release for the “What The” line Nike responded with the WTKD 5 and LeBron 10 “What the MVP” but kept them very exclusive.

Fast-forward to May 2014 and you would see sneaker lovers flocking to retail stores to fill out raffles in hopes of somehow being drawn to get their chance to buy the WTKD 6. The first big public release in numbers where the shoes were available nation wide and people put in the footwork to try and get theirs. Stores that may have only had a size run of the rare sneaker were getting hundreds of raffle entries by sneaker lovers and their crews to make their chances better. Once they hype had died down from the WTKD release Nike then releases the WTL 11 and the process started all over again and it was like deja vu for sneaker retailers. The masses flooded the stores for their chance to enter the raffle for another exclusive sneaker.

Bring us to the present and were getting ready for another WTKD release of the KD 7. With the past hype continuously building each year and a new kid falling in love with sneakers each day we can only imagine how people will go crazy for the WTKD 7. The WTKD 7 includes 18 previously released colorways and with the hype at an all time high make sure you add these to your collection. 

The Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG ‘Origin Story’ Takes JB In To The Spider-Verse

For months, we’ve been seeing a new-look Air Jordan 1 in the classic ‘Chicago’ colorway floating around the internet and wondering what they could mean. It wasn’t until just last week that Jordan Brand broke the news that this release is going down with the debut of the animated “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” movie and everyone’s favorite neighborhood vigilante. The shoes are also featured on the film’s cover artwork.

The shoe comes in a Chicago-like color scheme that sneakerheads have loved over the years. Getting done in a mix of Gym Red, Black, White, and Photo Blue on the sole, you could say the OG colorway that inspired these gets a modern upgrade. Featuring a textured reflective upper that is a homage to Miles Morales costume in the movie. An iridescent Nike Air tongue label provides the shoe with that true OG-vibe. The spotted upper features reflective materials that are complimented with a Black ankle collar and Swoosh that makes these super clean and up to date.

The Air Jordan Retro 3 Tinker Dons A ‘Black & Silver’ Makeup

The legacy of Tinker Hatfield and his monumental impact on Nike and Jordan Brand continues on with this Air Jordan Retro 3. When it comes to Hatfield, many have said that he is the most influential designer in footwear. If you’re a die hard sneakerhead then you know that he has quite the resume of work attached to his name. Back in 2018, JB dropped a Retro 3 that was altered from the famous model that is so well known today and introduced it as the Air Jordan Retro 3 TH. This design was the original sketch of the Jordan 3 but was scrapped before the look we now know today came to life.

After dropping in ‘Stealth’ and ‘White Cement’ colorways, the shoe popped back up earlier this year in a ‘OG Air Max 1’ colorway that combined the classic color scheme with the timeless hoop sneaker. Now, the next pair is set to drop in a Black, White, Gold and Silver colorway that feels as premium as it looks. This sneaker features a Black suede and leather upper that is complemented by Black elephant print overlays on the toe box and back heel. Reflective 3M material is seen on the tongues, eyelets and Swoosh logos which make the shoe pop when the light hits it just right. To keep it simple and clean, “Nike Air” is branded on the heel tabs in a matte black print. All this sits atop a White midsole and is finished with Metallic Gold detailing on the lace loops to complete the design.

Air Jordan Retro 10 'Camo'

Nike and Jordan Brand have become very fond of using Camo designs on numerous sneakers over the years and now the Jordan Retro 10 ‘Camo’ gets that treatment. Back in 2014, Nike dropped a Country Camo pack that featured nine different models in different variations of Camo that represented different countries. This Retro 10 comes done up in a Desert Camo, Black, and Light Chocolate color scheme that will be perfect for the upcoming Fall season.

The shoes upper features a full desert camouflage canvas print that covers the majority of the shoe and is complemented by Black leather around the ankle collar and lacing area. Olive tones are found on the outsole to complement the camo colored upper and the sneaker is completed with a Red Jumpman logo on the sole.

Jordan Brand Celebrates The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup With A Retro 12

Last year, the FIBA Basketball World Cup will kick off in China and Jordan Brand is honoring the special tournament with a special Retro. For those who don’t know what FIBA is; it is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball. The tournament is usually played 2 years before the Summer Olympics but that isn’t the case this year. With Jordan Brand athletes on Team USA’s roster, it was only right that JB celebrate the tournament with some special footwear for the athletes and fans.

JB will be dropping a special Air Jordan Retro 12 in honor of the tournament that is perfect for any rotation. This super clean Retro comes dressed in a White, University Red, and Metallic Gold makeup that is too good to pass up. With this years games being hosted in Beijing China, Jordan Brand pays homage to the city by featuring elements from the national flag that are subtly embossed in White on the shoes mudguard. On the heels of the shoes are five Chinese characters that mean “Love The Game” down the heel strap.

Air Jordan Retro 6 'Bred'

If you asked around the sneaker community, most sneakerheads would agree that the Air Jordan ‘Black Infrared’ 6s are high in the ranks as one of the best shoes of all time. Not only are these beautifully designed, but they have some serious history behind them. Jordan won his first championship in these in 1991 when the Bulls defeated the Lakers. But many forget that these historic sneakers made their presence known well before that Championship series even started. Jordan debuted the Air Jordan 6 ‘Black Infrared’ to the world back in February of 1991 when he stepped out on the court in Charlotte in front of his home state to play in the NBA All-Star game. Debuting a shoe to the world was very different back then. There weren’t any debut events or fuzzy pictures taken on a flip phone to leak the shoe to the world.

The shoes were designed by the legend, Tinker Hatfield after MJ’s favorite German sports car. While the silhouette is simplistic and perfect to most, it’s grown to have a reputation off the court as a favorite of many celebrities and influential people over the years. The ‘Infrared’ color has become so popular over the years that Jordan Brand decided to rename it to “Infrared23.” The color isn’t just for the 6s anymore, it is now featured on multiple other Jordan Brand models.

While it hasn’t been that long since we last saw a release of this popular shoe, we are now getting it with classic touches like ‘Nike Air’ on the heel. Back in 2014 when they last dropped, people had said the ‘Infrared’ color was too pink and not enough like the original, but Jordan Brand nailed every detail on this years release. The 2019 version brings back the 1991 feel, with ‘Nike Air’ on the heel and the Jumpman x Nike lace lock and ‘Infrared’ accents. It also maintains the reflective heel detailing and nubuck of the original. Crafted to mirror the original iteration, the 2019 Air Jordan VI also features a PU molded sockliner.