Representing a balance of Jordans 2017 tradition of game-changing performance and its transcendent style, the shoe is constructed in a lightweight one-of-a-kind Flyweave and leather upper, while well placed Swoosh branding strikes on a subtle nature. Celebrating it's roots, the Air Jordan XXX1 will also debut in various iconic Air Jordan 1 color schemes, some what of a then and now concept. Being that the Jordan 1 on court performance days are long behind us, this should make SneakerHeads and hoppers happy. Utilizing Flyweave construction with exposed Flywire cables and a light implementation of patent leather near the rear of the shoe, the model then moves to an enlarged Jumpman at the heel with the Wings logo on the opposite side. A customary white midsole and icy outer below fall right in line with the "Space Jam" 11's OG aesthetic. Typically, using old stories to creatively fuel new silhouettes isn't necessarily the best strategic move. But Jordan Brand, through the "Chicago" and "Shattered Backboard" vignettes, has fared exceptionally doing so on the Air Jordan XXX1. New Jordans 2016, on the 20th anniversary of Space Jam, we view Michael Jordan's 31st signature silhouette dressed in traditional black and Concord shades like the original Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam". Creatively fueled by the defiant Air Jordan 1 "Banned" which, in part, became an icon in its deviation from the NBA's uniform policy, the shoe's color blocking and overarching renegade mindset celebrates a departure from conformity – as does the design aspect of the Air Jordan XXX1. True innovation often draws from breakthroughs of the past, bridging the gap between the two in efforts to evoke something foundational. Jordan Brand, in designing the all-new Air Jordan XXX1, traveled back to the inception of the signature line and the shoe that helped forge a culture. Low-profile cushioning, critical for Michael during his playing days, is well noted with the implementation of FlightSpeed technology with full-length Zoom Air that enhances court feel, responsiveness and lateral support. The New Air Jordan Shoes unveiled the Air Jordan XXXI in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, with the lead colorway giving a nod to the buzz that initially kick-started the signature line. Designed for a player unlike anything the league had ever seen before, with its iconic Red, Black and White color blocking, the shoe was never meant to be in compliance. the Swoosh returns to the flagship Air Jordan for the first time in over 30 years. It's a nod to the beginnings of both Air Jordan and Michael Jordan's NBA career, something of a new start after 30 previous models. It's proof that old can become new again, a fresh take of a classic style—and that while Jordan himself might be retired from the game of basketball, he's still very much involved in the creation of his signature shoe. The red and black colorway of the shoe is a tribute to the Air Jordan I, which debuted in 1985. It features elements of that shoe, including a leather upper, and is the first time the shoe has an Air Jordan logo and a swoosh since the original.
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