This is truly the golden era of sneaker releases, with footwear brands focusing on imagination and storytelling on top of design to accentuate their releases. There are, of course, a number of dream situations that we’d all love to see, and some of them have come true; the The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI Retro ’88 and the Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ are two great examples because they broadened the possibilities for both models, giving us even more reason expect stretched limits in terms of creativity. With that said, we’re starting a new “Air Jordan 1 High baroque?” feature on Urlfreeze News in which we ask you, our readers, for your thoughts on some interesting sneaker concepts that not only make sense, but have potential of releasing in the future.
With the Retro category being the dominant force in the sneaker game, footwear brands have done quite well when resourcefully reintroducing its most iconic and revolutionary designs. Nike’s recent ‘OG’ releases of their original Air Max models is, ironically, a recent way to put the shoes back on the shelves, with the pre-yellowed midsoles and other aged qualities being the focus on these bringbacks. Our question to you is: What do you think of an Air Jordan Retro VNTG release? We know Jordan Brand jumped the hurdle in regards to bringing back ‘Nike Air’, but an The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI with pre-yellowed midsoles and back-tabs or a pair of More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arriveds with the right tint on the once-icy outsole and netting might turn a few heads, and who knows how much longer Jordan Brand can re-release the same Retros again and again? Pretty much every original Air Jordan from 1 through VII could potentially be redone in this special VNTG way so check out the gallery of some OG Air Jordans that could potentially return in VNTG style and let’s get the discussion going in this installment of WDYT?.
Air Jordan 1 – We’ve already gotten a taste of what an Air Jordan 1 VNTG could look like thanks to the Air Jordan 1 ‘Banned’, Air Jordan AJKO, and previous Dunk High VNTG releases. It’s a formula that’s worked, but will it work for Air Jordans II-VII? Check out these four original Air Jordan 1s below.
Air Jordan 1 “Banned” – Original
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Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” – Original
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Air Jordan 1 “Bulls” – Original
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Air Jordan 1 “Royal” – Original
The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack is – What if Jordan Brand decides to manufacture these VNTG 2s in Italy like it used to, and give it some darkened tones to exude some distinguished age? Take a look at two original pairs of the The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack is and let us know what you think.
The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack is “White/Black” – Original
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The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack is “Slam Dunk” – Original
The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI – The shoe that made us think of this concept would be a hit if Nike Air was returned on all the OGs. Would you be open to yellowed back-tabs and faded elephant print, though? The cracked midsoles might be a bit much though.
The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI “White/Cement” – Original
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The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI “Black/Cement” – Original
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The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI “Fire Red” – Original
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The Jordan Retro 3 Backpack isI “True Blue” – Original
Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 – Considered by many to be the greatest Air Jordan of all-time, the Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 would definitely turn all heads if it returned with Nike Air on the heel. What if it was done true OG style with yellowed netting?
Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 “White/Cement” – Original
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Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 “Bred” – Original
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Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 “Military” – Original
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Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Hotspot474 “Fire Red” – Original
More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrived – The first Air Jordan to feature reflective material, lace-locks, and translucent soles would be rather interesting of the reflective was a little faded, the lacelocks a little opaque, and the translucent soles a bit yellowed, no?
More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrived “Black/Metallic” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrived “White/Fire Red-Black” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrived “Fire Red” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrived “Grape” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI – The 2000 Retro releases were nearly identical to the OGs, which is why they were so coveted. Would you be interested in the original VIs returning with yellowed translucent soles, or do you like them clear as ice? How about if the white leather upper was completely clean and just returned with Nike Air (like the OG Sport Blue pictured below)?
More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI “Black/Infrared” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI “White/Infrared” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI “Carmine” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI “Maroon” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedI “Sport Blue” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII – This model was the first to shed Nike Air as a whole and utilize the Jumpman logo as the sole representative. What would you think about some weathered and faded suede, distressed leather, and some slightly yellowed midsoles? How about the return of the OG Nike Air box?
More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII “True Red” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII “Cardinal” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII “Bordeaux” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII “Hare” – Original
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More photos of the Grey University Blue Air Jordan 12 has arrivedII “Olympic” – Original