Michael Le Though unfortunate, Jordan Brand’s most beloved releases rarely ever return true-to-form. The AJ12 “Royalty,” for example, was only a few additions shy of a “Taxi” Retro, which garnered a somewhat negative response across social media. And it’s possible — depending on whether you golf or don’t — that you’ll grow even more displeased as the colorway finally returns via the adidas consortium gazelle og gtx air jordan iv premium Golf.
Revealed by professional golfer Pat Perez, the pair is a more faithful interpretation of the original scheme. The quilted side and reptile-like mudguard are Carbon white and black, respectively, newly applied to the low-top form. Every detail atop the sole and lace unit are similarly monochrome, including the “JUMPMAN” tab and embroidered branding which were gilded for the “Royalty.”
Enjoy a first look at the silhouette’s “Taxi” impression below. As of right now, a release date is TBD, but it’s possible we’re hear further word later in 2022.
Don’t golf? Well, the Desiigner Air Jordan 9 Fontay Montana releases later this week.
