The Air Max 1 'Puerto Rico Blue Gale' Is Exceptional. In Depth Review!
The Air Max 1 Puerto Rico 'Blue Gale' is one of two Air Max 1s that was released on June 6 for $140 ahead of Puerto Rico Day. Unlike the 'Orange Frost' colorway, this shoe never released on Nike.com or SNKRS and was only available at select Nike neighborhood stores.
Inspired by 'piragua', a Puerto Rican ice dessert, the storytelling on this shoe is outstanding. From the shoe itself all the way to the box, there are so many details on this shoe that I love. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet and lace swap included!
The Air Jordan 1 'Washed Black' Is Beautiful and May Be My Favorite 'Washed' Jordan 1.
The Air Jordan 1 'Washed Black' or 'Washed Heritage' or 'Black and Smoke Grey' according to Nike.com releases in the United States on June 10 for $180. Following the 'Washed Pink' that dropped earlier in 2023, this Jordan 1 is yet another addition to the washed aesthetic family that already includes the Hyper Royal and Turbo Green.
A ‘90s Classic Is Back! The Return of the Air Flight Huarache Has Me Very Excited. In Depth Review!
The Nike Air Flight Huarache originally released in 1992 and was initially met with mixed reception. However, when the Michigan Fab Five adopted the shoe as their de-facto team shoe, the popularity surged and it became a 90's classic.
As someone who grew up in the 90's I could not be more excited that the Air Flight Huarache is back in its OG colorway, Varsity Purple and Royal Blue. This shoe officially releases in the United States on June 7 for $125.
The Air Jordan 14 'Laney' Reintroduces An OG Colorway. In Depth Review!
The Air Jordan 14 'Laney' first appeared in 1999 as a low cut version of the shoe. One of eight original Jordan 14 colorways the shoe returned in 2015, however, on May 27 in 2023 Jordan Brand has reintroduced this colorway, this time on the mid-cut version of the shoe. This shoe released for $210 in the United States and is one of the better Jordan 14 retros of 2023.
The 'CLOT x fragment design' Nike Dunk Low Is One of the Stand Out Dunks of 2023. In Depth Review!
Two long-time collaborators of Nike, Clot and fragment design, are back to partner up and introduce a follow up to their Air Force One 'Black Silk' released in 2019. This time they've chosen the Nike Dunk Low as their canvas, again opting for an all silk upper sole with an East Asian influence. The details and storytelling may make this Dunk one of the best Dunks released in 2023 and definitely one of my personal favorites.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage and lace swap included!
The Air Jordan 1 'Craft' (Vibrations of Naija?) Is Nice But Has Me Confused. In Depth Review!
The Air Jordan 1 'Craft' (Vibrations of Naija?) releases on May 27 for $180 only at select retail stores and not on Nike.com nor the SNKRS app. Originally dubbed as 'Vibrations of Naija (Nigeria)', I can't figure out where the inspiration and Nigerian influence is on this shoe. One would assume it's the distinct pattern and texture of the Swoosh and ankle collar but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere. Please let me know in the comments below if you know!
The Jordan Air Ship PE 'Every Game' Dune Red Is Exceptional. In Depth Review and On Feet!
The Jordan Air Ship PE 'Every Game' Dune Red released on May 10 for $140 in the United States. In addition to the Air Ship having an interesting story that Nike ignored for three decades, this particular colorway is a shoe from a pack of two that draws inspiration from one of Michael Jordan's superstitions.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 6 'Toro Bravo' Is Releasing A Month Earlier Than Expected. In Depth Review!
The Air Jordan 6 'Toro Bravo' releases on May 24 for $200 in the United States, a month earlier than the original release date. The 'Toro Bravo' pack was originally introduced in 2009, featuring two pairs of gorgeous Air Jordan 5s. Commonly referred to as the 'Raging Bull', the red Air Jordan 5 from that pack retro'd in 2021, and this year Jordan Brand decided to take that colorway and apply it to the Air Jordan 6.
Hate It Or Love It, the Air Jordan 1 'Next Chapter' Is Different And One Of A Kind.
The Air Jordan 1 'Next Chapter' releases on May 20 for $200 and is a collaboration with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse which releases on June 2. This is a follow up to the first Spiderman and Air Jordan 1 collaboration 'Origin Story' which was very popular, and it's safe to say this release had a lot of of people torn, including myself.
There's a lot of things I love about this shoe but there are just one or two things I wish they did differently.
ANOTHER Lucky Green shoe! This time on the Air Jordan 3. Early look and in depth review.
The Air Jordan 3 'Lucky Green' releases on May 18th for $200 and is yet another Lucky Green colorway, this time on one of the most popular silhouettes ever. This Air Jordan 3 Lucky Green is a women's exclusive and features an all leather upper sole with the iconic elephant print that defines the Air Jordan 3.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 2 'Cool Grey' Is Beautiful and Deserves More Love.
The Air Jordan 2 'Cool Grey' released on May 4 for $175 as a women's exclusive and it received little to no attention. However, it really is one of my favorite sneaker pick ups of the year. It borrows one of the most popular colorways that the Jordan 11 made famous in 2001 and it works so well on the Air Jordan 2.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included.
The Air Jordan 5 'Craft' May Be The BEST Sneaker From the Craft Series.
The Air Jordan 5 'Craft' is yet another addition to the Craft series from Jordan Brand, and it may well be my favorite. This shoe is releasing on May 17 for $210 in the United States and it consists of a very unique canvas material.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 4 'Thunder' Is Back After 11 Years.
The Air Jordan 4 'Thunder' first released in 2006 as part of the Lightning and Thunder pack, which featured two of the most expensive shoes at the time. The 'Thunder' returned in 2012 and on May 13 it's coming back again for $210. Made with an all black nubuck base layer, this release is said to be made as close to the original as possible. I missed out in 2006 and 2012 so I'm definitely glad to finally have the Air Jordan 4 'Thunder' in hand!
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Nike Air Max 1 'Mica Green' Defines BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY. In Depth Review and On feet!
The Air Max 1 'Mica Green' released on April 14 for $150 in the United States and it is as simple of a shoe as you can get. This shoe is the definition of when keeping it simple can speak volumes, featuring a mesh nylon base layer with leather and suede overlays, there's little to no hype behind this shoe but it's one of my favorite recent pickups.
The Air Jordan 1 'Tokyo 96' Takes You Back In Time. In Depth Review and On Feet!
The Air Jordan 1 'Tokyo 96' released on March 23 first in Japan then eventually the rest of Asia. It's inspired by Michael Jordan's first trip to Japan in 1996 and while touring Tokyo, he played 1 on 1 with someone wearing a UNC uniform and Jordan Brand decided to tell that story through this shoe. The shoe comes with a light gray suede base layer with leather overlays, and a Swoosh inspired by the Air Jordan 12 (for good reason!).
The Air Jordan 13 'Black Flint' Is Inspired By An OG Colorway. And it's JUST SO CLEAN.
The Air Jordan 13 'Black Flint' released on April 22 for $200 in the United States and is reminiscent of an OG colorway, the Jordan 13 'Flint'. It has the same color blocking but replaces the blue with black and dare I say...I may like this better. I've always loved the materials on the Jordan 13 and it's one of the more comfortable Jordan Brand shoes.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 3 'Wizards' Was A Michael Jordan Player Exclusive That's Releasing To The Public!
The Air Jordan 3 'Wizards PE' is set to release on April 29 for $210. Michael Jordan first wore this player exclusive shoe in 2001 when he returned to the NBA as a member of the Washington Wizards. Originally many thought he was wearing the Air Jordan 3 'True Blue', however, there were subtle differences such as the copper-gold Jumpman on the tongue instead of a red Jumpman.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included! All release dates and pricing based on the United States market.
The Air Jordan 1 'Washed Pink' Is Simply Beautiful.
The Air Jordan 1 'Washed Pink' released on April 22 for $180. I was lucky enough to get a SNKRS reserve pass so I could pick it up at my local Nike store on release day. As soon as I saw images of these months ago I knew I needed this shoe, and in hand these do not disappoint.
Check out my in depth review of the Air Jordan 1 'Washed Pink' including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Nike Dunk Low 'Setsubun' Will Probably Be My Favorite Dunk of 2023.
The Nike Dunk Low 'Setsubun' released on April 11 for $120, celebrating a Japanese tradition of throwing beans to keep away evil spirits. I've never been a big fan of Dunks but the storytelling and colorway of this shoe got me.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included!
The Air Jordan 2 Low ‘Seersucker’ Is A Summer Shoe That's BUILT DIFFERENT...literally.
The Air Jordan 2 'Seersucker' (also known as 'Atmosphere') released in the United States on April 8 for $150. A shoe featuring Summer colors, Jordan brand also used materials that's specifically built for a hotter climate.
Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, size and comfort. On feet footage included! All release dates and prices based on the United States market.