Ross Dwyer Although originally designed as a basketball shoe, the Air Jordan 1 was also adopted by skateboarders shortly after its initial release — and the Jumpman is paying homage to the 1’s unique standing in skate culture with a collaborative Nike SB take on MJ’s first signature sneaker. First premiered by Nike SB team member Theotis Beasley, the new skate-ready kicks feature a white base with Lakers-esque rich purple and regal gold accents. They also boasts wear-away detailing similar to the popular Lance Mountain AJ1s, as red trim around the overlays discloses a hidden layer of paint. Although the Jordan 1 is no stranger to SB collabs — the aforementioned Lance Mountain makeups and a black/iridescent green Jordan 1 SB both released in 2014 — this new pair is sure to garner great excitement among skateboarders and sneakerheads alike, due to the continued popularity of the AJ1s and the recent resurgence of Nike SB. Grab a first look at these new Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey Best Release of the Year SBs above, and stay tuned for further release upweekend as they’re available.
Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey Best Release of the Year x Nike SB
Release Date: May 25th, 2019
Style Code: CD6578-507
Images: theotisbeasley/sneakerjamz/nikesbornothing/ solebyjc
