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MOST HYPED SHOES OF OCTOBER 2020: Jordan 4 Retro Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Although both organizations have collaborated before, tomorrow’s Air Jordan retro indulges in the least monochromatic arrangement yet. “Bordeaux” takes center-stage as it animates hardware, tongue and heel accents, and midsole tooling, while nodding to a beloved Jordan 7 arrangement. Nods to the storied Ligue 1 arrive in the form of “PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN” text on the rear, as well as “ICI C’EST PARIS,” the chant the club’s fans shout, on the sockliner. A tag on the forefoot rand also references Paris and its suburbs’ colloquial name (paname). (The light grey overlay also suggests more retros (“Military Blue”) using it...
MOST HYPED SHOES OF OCTOBER 2020: Jordan 1 Retro High Dark Mocha
First rumored in November 2019, the Air Jordan 1 High “Dark Mocha” has officially been announced by Jordan Brand as part of its Holiday 2020 collection. Early mock-ups depicted the pair in a simpler, two-tone colorway, but a first-look at the Jordan 1 retro revealed a familiar, beloved arrangement within the silhouette’s history. “Black” genuine nubuck leather across the forefoot and along the tongue harkens back to the model’s debut year. Underlays throughout indulge in a “Sail” hue that’s appeared on some of the most hyped Jordans of the year, while ankle flaps and the bottom heel panel...