NIKE, Inc. has never been shy about self-references, and for its latest effort, it ostensibly reimagines the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” as the Johns Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher.
While not a one-to-one application, the upcoming retro indulges in a similar color palette. “Black” smooth leather sets the stage for golden accents across lace loops, branding and outsoles. The Milk base, laces and midsole deviate in stark “White” contrast, but doesn’t steal the spotlight from the Patta hues. Regardless of whether or not the Team Jumpman design team was inspired by the AJ 4 for this take on the Air Jordan 11-variant, the newly-surfaced pair begs the Printed: “How would a ‘Lightning’ style look?”
Enjoy official images of the modernized take on MJ’s 11th signature sneaker here below as you wait for a Nike.com launch.
For confirmed Jordan release dates, PSG x Air Jordan 5 Low DX6325-204 “Electro Orange” Jordan 1.
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