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How to Buy the 'Latte' Air Jordan 1 High This women's exclusive colorway is set to drop in May.

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For sneaker fans who can't get enough of mocha-colored  Jordan  releases, there's some good news. According to  @zSneakerheadz  on Instagram, a new "Latte" Air Jordan 1 colorway is reportedly releasing in 2024. There is no leaked imagery of the purported Air Jordan 1 style at the time of writing, but the account has shared details and a mock-up depiction of the shoe. The leaker account suggests that the new iteration is expected to be similar to the  "Dark Mocha" Jordan 1  from 2020 and will feature OG-styled "Black Toe" color blocking but a lighter shade of brown. It's also worth noting that this pair is rumored to be released in women's sizing. At the time of writing, official release dates for the "Latte" Air Jordan 1 High have yet to be announced by  Jordan Brand. UPDATE (05/15):  Jordan Brand has confirmed that the women's-exclusive "Latte" Air Jordan 1 High will be released on May 29 via  SNKRS  and at select r

First Look at the 'Black Toe Reimagined' Air Jordan 1 The updated classic is slated to drop in October.

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  In addition to the possible  “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 Low  release,  Jordan Brand  may also be bringing back the original colorway in its high-top form. Early rumors from  @jfgrails  on Instagram suggest that the  “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High  is on the schedule for a 2023 release. According to the account, the forthcoming drop is part of the brand’s so-called “Reimagined” series and will feature a vintage look much like this year’s version of the  “Chicago” Jordan 1.  The mockup photo shared by the account depicts the shoe featuring cracked leather uppers predominantly on the ankle collar, although it’s not confirmed if the retail pair will look this way.  The “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High debuted in 1985 and was last available in 2016. There are no concrete release details available for this “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High Reimagined, but we’ll keep you updated with new developments in the months ahead. UPDATE (01/30):  Sources have confirmed to  One Dope Ass  that the upcoming &quo

Rare 'Bred' Air Jordan 1 Sample Going Up for Auction The original 1984 prototype features 'Air Jordan' branding on the ankle collar.

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  A seldom-seen version of the classic black and red  Air Jordan 1  from 1984 is hitting the auction block. Pictured here is an original sample variation of the "Bred" Air Jordan 1 that's going up for auction via  Grey Flannel Auctions  next week. As the story goes,  Michael Jordan  wore a different shoe size for each of his feet, and that specification is represented on this pair, with the left shoe coming in a size 13 and the right in a size 13.5. This unreleased version of the Jordan 1 High features "Air Jordan" branding on the ankle collar instead of the iconic "Wings" logo featured on retail pairs. This specific variation first appeared in a Nike ad in '84 (pictured below), where the sneaker was draped over Jordan's shoulder. It's worth mentioning that the shoe is accompanied by a letter that confirms the pair was gifted by Nike to an unnamed college basketball coach in Portland, Oregon, in late 1984. According to the listing on Grey F

'Ultraman' Nike Dunk Low Returns in May As part of the Swoosh's Cult Classic series.

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  Nike is planning to bring back the rare grey and red “Ultraman” colorway of the Dunk Low as part of its Summer 2024 line, sources with knowledge of the brand’s upcoming releases tell One Dope Ass Blogger.  Nike did not respond to a request for comment on the retro, and generally does not comment on leaked product information. The “Ultraman” Nike Dunk Low is so nicknamed for the colorway’s resemblance to the popular Japanese superhero, although the shoe never had an official connection with the character or the series. The shoe was first released in 1999 as part of the  Co.jp  series of Japan-exclusive releases. Nike brought back the “Ultraman” Dunk Low (albeit in altered form) in 2011, when the shoe was part of  a pre-distressed collection of releases  from Nike Sportswear’s VNTG line. The shoe has not been released since.

The Original 'Ultramarine' Nike Air 180 Returns Next Week Here's how you can buy a pair.

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  Nike is planning a re-release of the Air 180 in the original “Ultramarine” colorway for May 2024 for $140, sources with knowledge of the brand’s upcoming slate of releases tell One Dope Ass Blogger. The sneaker will be distributed via Nike’s neighborhood retail partners and will hence be fairly limited, according to one source. Nike did not respond to a request for comment on the retro of the upcoming “Ultramarine” Nike Air 180. The Nike Air 180, which debuted in 1991, was designed by Tinker Hatfield, who designed the first Air Max shoe and led the line into the ‘90s, and Bruce Kilgore, who is best known for designing the Air Force 1. According to  a feature from Nike  on the shoe’s history, the shape of the Air 180’s cushioning unit was inspired by a horseshoe and was the first time the brand molded an Air bag to a urethane outsole. Michael Jordan wore the shoe  during its original run, donning a pair of the “Concord” colorway for a photo shoot during his time with the Dream Team fo