Month: March 2023

Last August, lightning flashed before our eyes as one of the Air Jordan 4’s most popular colorways was rumored to be returning in 2023. Now, thunder has struck with an official reveal of the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” in its third iteration. The sneaker originally released in 2006 and was given the retro treatment in 2012. In addition to this, 2021 saw the release of a “Red Thunder” version that ditched the typical “Tour Yellow” for a bright red while a reissue of the “Lightning” colorway from 2006 also hit shelves.In its refreshed presentation, this “Thunder” pair stays true to its roots with a nubuck upper dressed in all-black with electric hits of yellow throughout. White also makes an appearance at the Jumpman logos found on the tongue and heel while a yellow midsole rests atop a black rubber outsole to complete the look.While Nike has yet to formally announce its release date, the latest rendition of the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” is expected to land on shelves May 13 via Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers at a price of $210 USD.Enjoy an official look at the sneaker above and for more of the latest in the world of footwear, the Harrington Family Foundation has announced a charity raffle of two incredibly rare Air Jordans designed by Tinker Hatfield.

Update: Nike has yet to officially announce a release date for the Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble.” However, the throwback pair is likely to launch this month in celebration of Air Max Day, which takes place on March 26. For more information, dive into our initial coverage below.Original Story: Nike’s unofficial Air Max Day holiday is just around the corner, and the brand will be celebrating by blessing its fans with silhouettes new and old. For the latter, the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Big Bubble” — a silhouette that was part of the Swoosh’s’ original production run in ’86 before the Air Max 1 officially debuted ’87 — is making a return to the spotlight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICEBERG (@iceberg.og)As you can infer by its moniker, the key element of this forthcoming retro offering is the Air unit. Unlike the traditional Air Max 1s that you’ll see on the shelves today, this installment features a blown-up, elongated bubble that is designed to bring back the look and feel of its original design. In terms of its palette, the kicks are fashioned with its throwback “Sport Red” motif. Its titular hue ornaments the Swooshes, eyelets, mudguards and Nike branding on the tongues and heels while the overlays that are situated on the heels and quarter panels are done up with a classic lighter gray tone. Mesh toe boxes and the rest of the base is executed in pure white.An exact release date hasn’t been announced just yet, but you can likely find these launching via Nike and select retailers in the coming weeks leading up to Air Max Day.For other footwear-related news, peep a look at the upcoming Nike Zoom Vomero 5+ “Chill Blue” colorway.