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Closer Look at the 'Black Metallic Reimagined' Air Jordan 5 The OG colorway is expected to return in February.

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  2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the  Air Jordan 5,  and to celebrate the milestone,  Jordan Brand  is reportedly bringing back an original colorway of the popular silhouette. According to new reports from  Sneaker Files  and  @zSneakerheadz  on Instagram, the "Black Metallic" Air Jordan 5 is returning to retailers next year. Given its far-out launch date, leaked images of the purported retro have yet to surface online. According to the reports, the upcoming version is expected to be identical to the original 1990 pair, featuring a black nubuck upper, "Nike Air" branding on the heel, reflective silver tongue, and translucent outsole. The "Black Metallic" Air Jordan 5 was last retroed in  2016  and also featured the aforementioned OG-inspired details. Before that, the colorway was available in 2011, 2007, and 2000. It's worth noting that the shoe shown above is the '16 version. As of now, Jordan Brand has yet to confirm that the ...

First Look at the 'Blueberry' Air Jordan 12 The new colorway is slated to arrive in December.

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  Jordan Brand  will continue to introduce new Air Jordan 12 colorways this year, with rumblings that a "Blueberry" makeup is hitting shelves this fall. News of the "Blueberry" Air Jordan 12 was first reported by  Sole Retriever  earlier this month, where the account revealed that the purported style will drop in full-family sizing in October. The mock-up imagery shared suggests that the new iteration will feature a "Cherry"-esque color blocking, but replace the red accents on the mudguard and outsole with a vibrant blue hue. Additional Air Jordan 12 colorways that are expected to make their debut this year include the  "Wolf Grey,"   "Red Taxi,"  and  "Phantom"  makeups. Currently, release details for the "Blueberry" Air Jordan 12 have yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand. UPDATE (09/12):  Thanks to  @stylelikekay  and  @zSneakerheadz  on Instagram, we now have an early look at the upcoming "Blueberry" Air ...

Best Look Yet at the 'Wolf Grey' Air Jordan 12 The new colorway is dropping this month in full-family sizing.

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  Jordan Brand continues to run through the slate of potential black-based  Air Jordan 12  colorways with the introduction of the "Wolf Grey" pair this summer. The upcoming retro is expected to take on the iconic "Flu Game" color blocking, with wolf grey in place of red along the mudguard, logo hits, and sole. Similar  "Field Purple"  and  "Brilliant Orange"  versions of the Air Jordan 12 were released last year. Expect the "Wolf Grey" Air Jordan 12 to debut on September 28 for $200. Full-family sizing will also be available. UPDATE (09/13):  Official images of the "Wolf Grey" Air Jordan 12 have emerged on the backend of Nike's website. At the time of writing, this colorway is slated to drop at  Nike.com  and at select retailers for $200. Air Jordan 12 "Wolf Grey" Release Date:  09/28/24 Color:  Black/Wolf Grey-White Style #:  CT8013-010 Price:  $200

First Look at the 'Bred Velvet' Air Jordan 11 The remixed version of the OG colorway is dropping later this year.

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  Next year, Jordan Brand is remixing a classic colorway of the  Air Jordan 11  for its annual women's holiday release. Sneaker Files  and  zSneakerheadz  report that the "Bred Velvet" Air Jordan 11 will debut as part of the Holiday 2024 lineup. Based on the original "Bred" colorway worn by Jordan during the Chicago Bulls' historic 1995-96 season, including the championship-clinching game, the shoe will feature the same black, white, and red scheme, but with velvet in place of patent leather on the overlay. The "Bred Velvet" Air Jordan will retail for $230. Check back for a first look at the retro and confirmed release details. UPDATE (09/21):  Thanks to  @zSneakerheadz  on Instagram, we now have an early look at the upcoming "Bred Velvet" Air Jordan 11. According to the leaker account, the style will be released on Nov. 11. Air Jordan 11 Women's "Bred Velvet" Release Date:  11/11/24 Color:  Black/White-Varsity Red Price:  $...

Official Look at the 'Satin Shadow' Air Jordan 1 This women's exclusive colorway is slated to drop in October.

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  The latest satin remake of a classic  Air Jordan 1 High  colorway is set to make its retail debut next holiday season. According to  Sneaker Files  and  zSneakerheadz , the "Satin Shadow" Air Jordan 1 High is on deck for Holiday 2024. A fresh interpretation of an original colorway, the shoe will feature a satin-constructed upper in black and shadow grey. In 2017, Aleali May  released a similar collaboration , that version styled in black and metallic silver with satin and corduroy panels and chenille Swooshes. The high-top was last available in its standard leather form in 2018. The "Satin Shadow" Air Jordan 1 High Women's will retail for $180. Keep an eye out for a first look at the retro and confirmed release details in the coming months. UPDATE (09/23):  Official images of the "Satin Shadow" Air Jordan 1 High have loaded on the backend of Nike's website. As of now, the women's exclusive style is slated to hit stores on Oct. 24 for $180. Ai...

'Aqua' Air Jordan 8 Rumored to Return in May A new release date has been revealed.

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  It appears that another OG Air Jordan colorway is making its way back to retailers in 2025. According to trusted sneaker leaker accounts  Sneaker Files  and  @zSneakerheadz  on Instagram, the "Aqua" Air Jordan 8 will return next summer. Given the far out date of the purported reissue, leaked images of the sneaker have yet to surface and the pair pictured above is a recent retro. According to the aforementioned accounts, the upcoming version of the "Aqua" Jordan 8 is expected to be a straightforward reissue of the classic 1993 makeup. The style features a predominantly black nubuck upper contrasted by grey hits by the heel. The standout elements are the blue and purple accents on the tongue's chenille patch and on the midsole running down to the outsole. The "Aqua" Air Jordan 8 was originally released in 1993 and was famously worn by Michael Jordan during the  NBA All-Star Game  that year. The style was retroed in 2007 and once again in 2015. Currentl...

This A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 4 Collab Is Releasing Again How to buy the 'While You Were Sleeping' colorway.

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  Late last year, rumors began to circulate that  A Ma Maniére  had a new Air  Jordan 3 and Jordan 4  arriving this summer. As it turns out, those pairs are part of a larger collection celebrating the boutique's 10th anniversary. A Ma Maniére has now unveiled its multi-shoe "While You Were Sleeping" collection, which includes the aforementioned Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4, along with the Air Jordan 39, Nike Air Force 1 Low,  Nike Air Max 95,  and the Converse Weapon Low. The Jordan 3 will be the first sneaker in the lineup to drop, starting on Aug. 20 at  A-ma-maniere.com  and in-store for $225. Like past A Ma Maniere sneaker projects, there is a short film connected to the products. A teaser for the film appears below. "We are incredibly excited to unveil this special collection, it is an incredible honor to create alongside all three brands - Nike, Jordan Brand, and Converse all standing united behind our mission and vision, A Ma Maniére ...