With all of the flashy and bold colourways dominating sneaker releases these days, it’s sometimes nice to go for a more subtle and classic style that will give you a lot of bang for your buck. The Jumpman Label still has some stellar, sleek, and simple colourways lined up for the rest of the year. Here are the understated Jordan colorways that are just too good to pass up.
Travis Scott x Fragment Air Jordan 1 Low
For Travis Scott and Fragment’s third Jordan 1 design, they stripped away some of the colour and went with simple two-tone uppers. Most of the shoe is clean white leather, with just selective touches of blue on the inner lining, heel, Reverse Swoosh, and outsole. There’s also the slightest hint of pink on the edging of the leather and a strange braided lace lock, but overall it’s a clean, straightforward look that’s all about the materials. Find out more about the Travis Scott x Fragment Air Jordan 1 Low.
Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low “Beach”
Infinite Archives founder “Easy” Otabor teased a number of colourful Jordan 17 samples via his Instagram. However, the colourway they settled on for public release is an understated beige and black style. The outsole is probably the loudest part of this shoe, with a rainbow traction pad that pays homage to the original AJ17 colourways and Mike Bibby’s fan fave PE. The rest is simple with minimal branding details, but they’ve made sure that the materials are worth the $305 USD price tag. Find out more about the Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low “Beach”.
Air Jordan 40 “Chicago”
We had our doubts about the Air Jordan 40, but its premium materials and clean design ultimately won us over. One of the best colourways yet is expected to drop in November. While it offers the same white, black, and red combo the “Chicago” colourways are known for, the colour blocking is far more subtle. Find out more about the Air Jordan 40.
Air Jordan 12 “Taxi”
It’s not the Jordan 12 Taxi’s first time on the block, but we’ve all been curious about how the Jumpman Team would handle the materials and shape for this year’s retro release. Thankfully, the white and black sneakers are as crisp and clean as you remember them, down to the taxi yellow carbon fibre plate on the outsole. Find out more about the Air Jordan 12 “Taxi”.
Air Jordan 11 “Grand Finale”
The Jordan 11 looks especially elegant in the new women’s exclusive “Grand Finale” colourway. The shoe features a combination of white leather, matching patent leather, and a milky outsole. It also has ribbon laces and a pearl charm for that added cute factor. Find out more about the Air Jordan 11 “Grand Finale”.
Air Jordan 3 “Champagne and Oysters”
Female Jumpman fans can look forward to another luxurious Jordan during the holiday season. Jordan Brand is set to roll out a “Champagne and Oysters”-themed Jordan 3 this November. Images of the sneaker have yet to surface, but the Sail, Team Gold, Pale Ivory, Metallic Gold, and Ice combo sounds promising. Find out more about the Air Jordan 3 “Champagne and Oysters”.
Air Jordan 1 Mid “Metallic Team Gold”
Speaking of luxurious Jordan colourways, the Jumpman Team has added a similar palette to the Jordan 1 Mid silhouette. The sneakers feature Pale Ivory leather uppers with shimmering Team Gold overlays and a Sail and Gum rubber sole unit on the bottom. Also included are Metallic Gold lace charms that add to the understated elegance of this Jordan design.
Air Jordan 1 Low “Metallic Team Gold”
Sneakerheads can also expect to see a Sail, Pale Ivory and Team Gold colour scheme on the Jordan 1 Low. This pair keeps things simple by reserving the shimmery Team Gold leather solely for the Swooshes. But they have not skimped on the lace charm feature for this pair.
PSG x Air Jordan 5 “Off-Noir”
Paris Saint-Germain’s Air Jordan 5 collaboration is a study in understated elegance. The brand ensured superior materials with a mix of smooth leather and textile on the uppers and a satin inner lining, but the colour palette stays simple. The branding is also understated, with only PSG logos embossed on the quarter panels and soccer-themed images on the insoles. Some may call it boring; we call it tasteful. Find out more about the PSG x Air Jordan 5 “Off-Noir”.
A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 6
A Ma Maniére is working its magic on the Jordan 6 silhouette for the holidays, and the teaser images look promising. The design includes mauve nubuck uppers with matching satin inners and tongue shrouds. The colour scheme is different for AMM, but it’s all about the materials for these beauties, and rightfully so. Find out more about the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 6.
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