First Look: Air Jordan True Flight
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Aug 29, 2008 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have retro Air Jordans updated to perform to today’s standards? What if your favorite Jordan shoe that came out in 1992 could perform on the court as though it was designed with the pallet of today’s technology? Michael Jordan was the greatest that ever lived, but performance wise, many of his shoes have been out shined by the advancing technology that comes year after year.
Jordan Brand will be doing just that coming in January of next year with the introduction of the Air Jordan True Flight. This shoe clearly looks much like the Air Jordan 7 but is updated wish a flatter sole with herringbone traction for a better grip and Zoom Air for higher performance cushioning. Some blurry catalog scans have leaked, but these shoes deserve to be seen properly for a first impression. The Air Jordan True Flight will take off January 17th for $140. The concept of a retro Jordan with the performance of today’s has been a hope of mine for quite a few years. While the thought and concept of the Air Force 25 was solid, the marketing and execution wasn’t what I hoped to see. I applaud Jordan Brand for taking on this task while maintaining the integrity of the design of the shoe and keeping the upgrades in performance most noticeable to those putting the shoes to the test on the court. Many thanks to Opium Barcelona for giving us a preview of the Air Jordan True Flight. |
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Air Jordan True Flight
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:16 am
wow! i got the cardinal flights the reverse of those 1z fresh kicksz tru flights rule
May 22, 2009 at 2:17 pm
get this shoe at my web site
Mar 29, 2009 at 8:33 am
dont put your pants inside the trueflight because the color of your pants will go on the trueflights alreadu had it happen to me with my jeans and cool grey trueflights
Mar 13, 2009 at 7:37 am
is this retro 7??
Mar 5, 2009 at 1:36 am
red + black = hotness.
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:22 pm
oppps! i just said the same thing twice..lol
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm
these are sneekers are awsome …..i want to get a pair of these i hav them but in blue and white…..i cant wait til i get red and black!!!!!!!
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:20 pm
these are sneekers are awsome …..i want to get a pair of these i hav them but in blue and white…..i cant wait til i get red and black!
Feb 15, 2009 at 8:04 pm
js got dem junts 2day. red n black
Feb 6, 2009 at 8:47 pm
WOOh, they are Od tuff. I have them in gray & purple. And yeah better belive there ode confertable. Tuff.
Feb 2, 2009 at 8:07 pm
i need these shoes im not addicted or obsessed with shoes but when i seen those OMG!!! i gotta get em…
Jan 24, 2009 at 5:16 pm
As u can c i got them 3 timez
Jan 24, 2009 at 5:12 pm
i copped these it look betta on ma feet though lol…
Jan 24, 2009 at 5:06 pm
I copped these jan.19 ma jz iz fresh i stay fresh till i die…
Jan 24, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Ahhh i copped these jan.23 ma shyt iz hard i stay fresh till i die….
Jan 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm
dem ho** raw im gettin the purle ones and the red ones.
Jan 17, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Arite we got nice J’s here, but they do resmeble the 7s greatly. But if u want red new J’s, wait a few months, and get the white new True Flights. Trust me, You’ll look MUCH more freshh, andd get more attention. letsss goo jorrdann!!
Jan 16, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Yoo whoever is l00kin at dies shtys man…COP DEM! lik real talk as soon as i saw deys i was like i ahd2 have them. They coming out on dA 17th but im gettin dem earlier.
- Young Mac Tell Em
Jan 13, 2009 at 12:40 am
JAN 17 mY a$$. I COPED THESE ON FRIDAY! Bout 2 look Fresh THizz Weekend. Got em at Stonewood Mall in Downey x]
Dec 25, 2008 at 1:57 pm
These stuff L00k lIKe BootlEGGEd 7′S
Dec 13, 2008 at 6:42 pm
These are hot. Big fan of the 7s.
Dec 10, 2008 at 9:11 am
i CANT WAiT TiLL D3S3 C0M3 OUT iM G0N R0CK D3M S0 HARD!!!!U JUS D0N KN0W!!!!!!!!!
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:35 pm
yoo these kicks are dumb nice
(must have in 09] but are they gonna be sold in stores?
and if so can i copp em online ahead of time?
Oct 21, 2008 at 10:43 am
wen dees joints cum out im baggin em!!they wet as shyt.
Oct 2, 2008 at 9:24 pm
they nice………..if u got doe get them…..but if u want some exlusive……..go to kayshoes.com…………ill b nice n give u my coupon just enter JAE357
Sep 25, 2008 at 10:05 pm
THESE ARE FARESH .. DONT CARE WAT NO1 SAYS … IMA ROCK EM NICE … BLACK RED FITTED AND A BLACK RED SHIRT AND UR GOOD TO GO
Sep 24, 2008 at 8:52 pm
GETTING THESE 4 SURE!!!
Sep 24, 2008 at 11:22 am
i want dese boys
Sep 15, 2008 at 1:53 pm
the black and red make the sneaker seem likable but i would never
Sep 9, 2008 at 6:01 pm
These are fresh as a mother humupa! I definitely like.
Sep 6, 2008 at 1:12 pm
there coolio
Sep 5, 2008 at 7:54 pm
i think the red sticking makes it look sexy
Sep 3, 2008 at 1:15 am
O.M.G: I’M D.E.F.I.N.I.T.E COPP’N THESE! SOOOOOOOOOO FLY!
Sep 3, 2008 at 12:18 am
Love the shoes… But Jordan needs more color scheme.. other than black,white,red… He needs to come up with some crazy colors… not the gay ass fuzion look… hate those shoes… worst jordan ever in my book….
Sep 2, 2008 at 5:50 pm
DEFINITE cop, I know these are gonna be sold out though still. I was thinking the same thing, it was only a matter of time before Nike / JB started making their Retro releases more modern to keep up with today’s changing sneaker technology. They need to make different variations of more models like the 5 instead of wasting material and money on their corniest marketing gimmick by far: Fusions.
Sep 2, 2008 at 2:12 pm
these shoes are great, OLDJUMPMAN i dont know what you are talking about, overall i think the comments are positive.
NICEKICKS made the point that if jb wants to stay in business past 5 years from now they have got to “recreate” themselves so to speak. that could mean updating a classic, or maybe trying a little harder to design flagship sneakers the likes of their first 15 or so years in existence. not fusions, and retros well you can only retro a shoe so many times you know.
thumbs up on these for the effort, idea, and it is a step in the right direction.
Sep 2, 2008 at 12:38 pm
these shoes right here are sick
u can hoop and wear these right def goin to buy these
Sep 2, 2008 at 7:50 am
THESE IS CRACK. EVERYONE THAT HATES ON WHAT JB IS DOING..REALIZE THIS: THE MARKET IS CHANGING, AND TO EVEN BE A COMPETITOR IN THAT MARKET, YOU HAVE TO CHANGE. ALOT OF PEOPLE DON’T UNDERSTAND THAT. YEA I KNOW EVERYONE WANTS THE TYPICAL RETRO, WITH THE SAME TYPICAL COLORS, BUT EVENTUALLY THAT GETS BORING. THAT’S LIKE RE-RELEASING THE SAME MERCEDES S-CLASS EVERY YEAR. THINGS CHANGE, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SCARED OF CHANGE. I PERSONALLY HAVE MY OWN STYLE, AND I PURPOSELY GET SNEAKERS THAT NO ONE WILL GET, JUST SO I CAN STAND OUT. THE 80′S, AND 90′S WERE A GREAT ERA……BUT LET’S FACE FACTS….IT’S 2008! NEW CONCEPTS, NEW DESIGNS, NEW INNOVATION! IT’ THE JB OF THE FUTURE…LIKE IT OR NOT….CHUUUUUUCH
Sep 1, 2008 at 4:48 pm
these ok but i dont really like 7s soi dont no if i would rock on my chicago streets
Sep 1, 2008 at 12:33 pm
YO these is fire. Im for sure gonna cop these but they would look EVEN hotter if JB brought them out in either the Raptor VII and Chambray VII colorway….. MAYBE even the olympics???
Sep 1, 2008 at 11:18 am
One of the few Team Jordan models I’ve seen so far..but I need to see this in more colorways
Sep 1, 2008 at 8:55 am
You know these have grown on me, I might wait to see if some other shoes get remade with better technology because 7s arent one of my favorites, but these might be my first jordans in a while.
Sep 1, 2008 at 1:11 am
these remind me of the B’LOYALS so much…
Aug 31, 2008 at 11:38 pm
wow i was surprised to see people liked these…..these look HORRIBLE
what was JB thinking?
look like B loyals and fake 7s fusion EW!
Aug 31, 2008 at 10:16 pm
TO THOSE WHO LIKE THIS SHOE, THEN STICK WITH YOUR SPI’ZIKES, 6 RINGS, DUB-ZEROS AND SO FORTH… THERE’S NO RIGHT OR WRONG, WE ALL JUST HAVE DIFFERENT TASTES…!
Aug 31, 2008 at 10:09 pm
ARE YOU ALL SERIOUS? SOME OF YOU ARE SAYING THAT YOU U CAN’T WAIT FOR JB TO UPGRADE OTHER RETROS. GIMME A BREAK! IF JB UPGRADES RETRO 5′S OR 11′S, OR WHICH EVER RETRO YOU PREFER, YOU’ALL WILL START CRITIZING THEM. REMEMBER THOSE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT NO “NIKE AIR”, YES, I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU!!! BE CAREFUL WHAT U WISH FOR. I SAY LEAVE THE CLASSICS ALONE, IF YOU WANT BETTER COMFORT ON YOUR J’S, BUY THOSE NEW INSOLES WITH THE ARCH, THOSE DARN INSOLES THAT JB PUTS IN THEIR SHOES, THEY’RE ALWAYS FLAT, HURTS MY FEET EVERYTIME. PEOPLE PLZ…!
Aug 31, 2008 at 8:51 pm
dont like them
Aug 31, 2008 at 8:09 pm
they are dope, just dont like the tongue…
Aug 31, 2008 at 6:26 pm
THESE ARE 7′S ON STERIODS…
IF THEY DID THIS TO THE XIII (13’s), I WOULD GET EVERY SINGLE PAIR AVAILABLE…
NO QUESTION.
Aug 31, 2008 at 6:16 pm
it’s like they remodeled the Air Jordan 7’s in a new era lookin’ way. they look nice tho
Aug 31, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I am very surprised to hear what many “shoe heads” are saying, especially the positive reactions to this particular shoe. I had many J’s growing up, I am old enough to have had them when they originally released, including the Air Jordan I.
However, PRICING is not on par with the industry. I am sorry to say that, especially since I am a Jordan Head. HYPERDUNKS are in a serious lead over these, no doubt about it. Let’s not ignore this.
Aug 31, 2008 at 5:59 pm
these are fire would wear they should have called them Air jordan Retro 7 instead of true flight maybe say theyre the 2008 version of the shoe
Aug 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
i love em.. i just dont like the high tops id rather mid. ill probly get 2 pairs one for ballin one for dress.
Aug 31, 2008 at 5:24 pm
i hate team jordans but i have to get these
Aug 31, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I know that JB is going a little different, but I would like to see retros like the V, my favorite, with some lunar foam and maybe internal flywire, and a stronger heel counter and better traction, without compromising the integrity of the design, or in other words, keeping the look the exact same. But I think this new modified retro is the cunning and daring approach to shoes that put Jordans on the map in the first place.
Aug 31, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Real Talk if i saw someone wearin em i would think they were fake 7s
Aug 31, 2008 at 11:21 am
fire cant wait for these to drop
Aug 31, 2008 at 9:21 am
they shoouldve just re-released the 7s with new colorways and the technology mentioned above
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Aug 31, 2008 at 6:25 am
good style
Aug 31, 2008 at 12:50 am
These are tight, but just imagine if they put out a air jordan 5 that is better tech wise.
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:36 pm
WoW I ejaculated when I saw these! <3 No lie!!
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:21 pm
i love da VII’s
deze kicks get as much respect from me as da VII’s
keep up da good work
by da way……… so copped
Aug 30, 2008 at 8:27 pm
man dis shoe wack bruh…it looks fake…((WACK))
Aug 30, 2008 at 7:26 pm
yea i will be coppin these
Aug 30, 2008 at 7:21 pm
JB has been RESURRECTED with these. These are straight, unaltered DOPE.
Aug 30, 2008 at 7:03 pm
wooooww…what i’ve dreamed of for quite some time jordans i can play basketball that still look good…jb took a big step in the rite direct…fix the 11’s and we might be on to something. I like how jb repositioned the outer cage of the seven on this. it looks like it has much more strutural rigidity. That was the first thing to go in the seven’s i played in. after about 2 hard games they were so uncomfortable but these look like they could stand the time of time…and i love the zoom air the seven were qiute harsh in the feet and made with such thin material that you had no foot protection. I’m so in love with these you have no idea. i love the 7’s so far as looks go but they were a terrible shoe to play in and this has solved that
Aug 30, 2008 at 6:50 pm
those are the uglyest raw shoes eva! i duno just something about them.
Aug 30, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Finally I’ve been hoping for this type of shoe by JB for a while they are finally figuring out that you can release a quality basketball shoe without the super ridiculous bells and whistle designs that define basketball shoes of now . All it takes is a clean silhouette, great cushioning superb traction , and enough padding to keep your feet from sweating a lot and bam an istant classic
Aug 30, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Ya know, after lookin at this shoe some more, I think I’ll just cop these for my shawty and my lil one. I like ‘em, but they r over priced!!!!
Aug 30, 2008 at 2:11 pm
hot have too get these and my son too
Aug 30, 2008 at 1:57 pm
wack wack wack wack wack wack wack wack wack wack JB is really gettin on my nerves, these suck. hyperdunks kill these any day. They look like fake 7’s, why would i spend my money on this crap. $140.00 u gotta be kiddin me, when i can get des for the ellllloooo. please ppl. dnt support this crap lets give JB a peice of our minds and not buy crappy shoes like these. I just buy countdown packs.
Aug 30, 2008 at 1:24 pm
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Aug 30, 2008 at 1:09 pm
jordan brand knows what they’re doing..for those who say they should only stick to the classic joints, oh well..not everyone was in love with the originals when they came out either, difference was you couldn’t go online and see them eight months in advance…let the new generation have their kicks, if it doesn’t work, i’m sure nike and jb will do something about it..you guys are the same people that won’t wear converse just because there’s no swoosh on it, knowing that its all the same
Aug 30, 2008 at 11:37 am
God I hope they do this “update†to more than just the 7s. Maybe the 3s, 4s, 5s, or maybe even (fingers crossed) the legendary Air Jordan 13s.
I totally agree with you on that one
Aug 30, 2008 at 11:23 am
I KNOW I’M GONNA GET SLAMMED FOR SAYING THIS, BUT I’M BEING A REALIST HERE, I RATHER PAY $50 FOR AN IMITATION (IT SOUNDS BETTER THAN FAKES), THAN SPEND $200 FOR THIS CRAP… IT DON’T MAKE ME A TRAITOR JB, BUT YOU ALREADY STOLE MOST MY MONEY THESE DAYS ALREADY….
Aug 30, 2008 at 11:11 am
YOU GOT SOME NICE THINGS ON YOUR SITE, JULIE AND LINA… THANKS FOR BEING HONEST ABOUT SELLING IMITATIONS… I MIGHT JUST BUY A JORDAN RETRO 1 FROM YOU, NOW THAT JB IS MAKING CRAP LIKE THIS, AND OVERPRICING THEM…!
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:58 am
WHAT THE HECK IS gucct??? JK…!
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:47 am
the bootleggers are gonna have a field day with these!
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:46 am
they dont look so sweet.
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:44 am
WELL, AFTER READING 123 COMMENTS, SEEMS LIKE MOST OF YOU’ALL HATE THIS SHOE. I AGREE WITH SOMEONE WHO SAID DON’T UPDATE THE CLASSIC JORDANS ON IT’S STYLE, BUT UPDATE THE PERFORMANCE. AT FIRST, I DUG THE SHOE, THEN I JUST FELL OUT OF LOVE WITH IT. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AT FIRST SIGHT, THEN I SAW SOME FLAWS, I THINK JB IS RUNNING OUT OF IDEAS. I REMEMBER I NEVER DUG THE SPI’ZIKES, AND I STILL DIDN’T LIKE THE 6 RINGS, SO, AS I BIG FAN OF MONEY’S CLASSICS J’S, I’M PASSING ON THESE TOO. JB, STICK WITH THE CLASSIC J’S, OFFER MORE COLORWAYS TOO, CUS I AM ALSO SEEING A LOT OF YOUR HYBRID SHOES AT THE OUTLETS, THEY’RE JUST NOT SELLING. YOUR CLASSIC J’S WILL ALWAYS SELL, LIKE THE CDP’S, BUT IT’S NOT THE FIRST TIME YOU’VE DISSAPOINTED ME, NOR THE LAST TIME…!
Aug 30, 2008 at 10:08 am
hypderdunks kill these, old man jordan gotta get his act together
Aug 30, 2008 at 9:18 am
ehhhhh a lot of hypebeasts on here i see…anyway…..jordan brand is going to die soon if they didnt step up and do this….u cant keep bringing the same shoes out every 2-5 years….it gets wack…and the countdowns and fusions are the only things dropping nowadays anyway so this is something needed….7’s weren’t that comfortable anyway but this is a huge step in the right direction
Aug 30, 2008 at 8:59 am
CALL ME A HATER BUT THIS IS NOT HOT. HOW MANY SNEAKER HEADS PLAYBALL IN THERE J’s? WHO CARES HOW THEY PLAY BALL IN. IF I DID I WOULD GET THE TEAMS THAT LOOK LIKE JORDANS>
WHACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 30, 2008 at 5:34 am
just as i thought when i saw the pic. all will love this. the color is COLD FRESH. something new for the jordan brand.
Aug 30, 2008 at 3:29 am
wow im def coppin these, they’re so sexy
Aug 30, 2008 at 2:48 am
alot of ppl like these buh i have to disagree this time. iveseen to many fake jordans that look exactly like those. nice shoes buh all the fakes ive seen make me not even want to look at them at all
Aug 30, 2008 at 2:42 am
LIVE,WITH SUM RED LACES,MAN’HOLD UP!!!!!
Aug 30, 2008 at 1:56 am
I think i just pissed in my G…DAMIT SEAT LOOKING AT THESES.
Wow….
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I can’t say much that hasn’t been said already but I hope I can get these early. I need two pair like Nelly
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:21 pm
great… more trash, jb will probably decide to do this to more air jordans and further kill the brand. the quality on these will be just as bad on all of there other shoes they have been putting out, and after hooping in these like 3-5 times, they will be finished. nothing to get excited about here, i dont know why people are trying to hype these up.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:48 pm
God I hope they do this “update” to more than just the 7s. Maybe the 3s, 4s, 5s, or maybe even (fingers crossed) the legendary Air Jordan 13s.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:46 pm
there not bad and there not all that good either cudnt jb just took the sevens and add the cushioning to it they do it to sb dunks im not gonna hate on the shoe its a nice concept but to me it doesnt have a meaning to them mj didnt were so their not memorable Jordan’s they always do this crap and I’m starting to notice that this isnt for us sneakerheads anymore its for the little kids that’ll be just like us when they grow up but jordan brand needs a new face to carry it on cp3 is a great point guard but pg’s dont get the glory when was the last time you heard someone refer to the kick zeeke wore they need a dominant guard or slasher that’ll capture the minds of kids the way number 23 caught ours and melo aint it either so until then thats wen the kicks like this will mean sumthin but for now its just another rip off sketchy piece of werk thrown out onto the market so ppl wud spend their bread because jb is running out of ideas for retros they cant keep up with the fakes so there turning their attention to performance
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Damn just more paper I gotta spend on kicks besides retros thanks JB
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:23 pm
phuck that i say you want a jordan ballin shoe either buy a cp3 the melo or and team shoe he puts out.
i like the fact that jb is trying i mean most brands stick their bread and butter i mean yuh nike af25 as far as an update to the af1 which in my mind if its good enough for sheed to play a whole season in the old high ankle version(and lets remember thats 82 PROFESSIONAL games)then why cant any play pick up a reto which as you pointed out was good for mike, and ball in them? i mean ive seen high school and street kids take their brand new reto’s and ball in them.
i understand that technology has advanced and we can build the perfect shoe for the next big thing coming out of high school
but they are classic and reto’s for a reason leave them that way… i mean you dont buy a 1950’s bel air and modify it do you?
jb been number one because of one reason and we all know that one reason is bcuz #23 and as the ad said that we all remember, that we all said “i wanna be like mike”
and mike did not wear thoze f’in shoes sorry cant do it i mean really they should have put the shoe under the class it belongs which is a fusion becuz anytime you take a classic style that has is already be define and know to sneakerheads all around the world and slap some sorry red stitching and a couple extra features to it call it what it is a fusion.
also to add on i dont care if the shoe was a light as two feather had super amazing grip and out of this world cushioning, its not the shoe that defines the player but the player who defines the shoe. period
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I love them!!!! This is the future Jordan Brand that I’ve been looking for!!!!! These are beautiful, an eye catching design with that OG influence. This is how you earn new fans and keep the sneakerheads happy!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:31 pm
arent b loyals a remake of the 6’s?
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:18 pm
i like these shoes but the tounge doesnt impress me….
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:17 pm
i l1ke th3 sHew but thE t0ung3 d0Znt impr3ss mE…….
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:02 pm
i agree tho about changing that white to grey that would be a totaly different shoethat white pops to much in my opinion
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:01 pm
they kina look like some fakes as did those 6 rings in the original pics but in person it could be a whole different picture
Aug 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I see most of the sneak companies is bringing in the new year with a BANG! Jan 09 can’t come soon enough.
Aug 29, 2008 at 8:37 pm
will cop them as soon as it released on Jan 2009…nicekicks…good job JB
Aug 29, 2008 at 8:32 pm
The definition of hybrid: one of mixed origins or composition. So therefore this shoe is a hybrid. Mixing today’s new cushioning systems with an old shoe/shoe style. So all the shoeheads out there hating on the other hybrids that Brand Jordan has put out so far, but yet liking this shoe and the idea behind it, you guys are straight up hypocrites!
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:41 pm
They kinda did these with the same idea as they did the B’loyal’s. Same concept different classic pair of jordans insperation.
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:41 pm
these are some sweet kicks
from the back they remind me of the hyperdunks
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:23 pm
THose are FFFIIIIIYYYYYAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nike should really make the sevens like that even tho thats wat they basically are.
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:09 pm
i think dey should do this to all the retros
Aug 29, 2008 at 7:07 pm
LOl Luk like 7’s on steriods, def do…. dey luk decent wuldnt really cop 2 do nutthin but ball dou
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:56 pm
these are good for hoopin but really there the 7’s and 8’s put together
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I’ll add this: Even though the upper just needs a little more tweaking, I would definitely still take these over the six rings.
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:27 pm
i guess once you set the standards in the shoe game, it’s hard to duplicate sucess (hence the retro sucess). jordan brand needs to do exactly this, upgrade material(s), new color scheme, and most importantly make them as comfortable as posibble. i personally like where this is heading, hope jb doesn’t dissapoint with upcoming releases.
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:27 pm
i guess once you set the standards in the shoe game, it’s hard to duplicate sucess (hence the retro sucess). jordan brand needs to do exactly this, upgrade material(s), new color scheme, and most importantly make them as comfortable as posibble. i personally like where this is heading, hope jb doesn’t dissapoint with upcoming releases.
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:21 pm
yeaaaa boii I am to sho coppin these kicks
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:18 pm
very nice im gonna get these
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:06 pm
these are nice.
better lookin than some fusions.
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:05 pm
these are nice.
they look way better than any of the fusions.
Aug 29, 2008 at 6:01 pm
These boys straight but like somebody sayd it got it’s up and downs b/c if they were going 2 put them on other kind of retro 7 them they should of put them on fusion side…….. but they nice dought….
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hyperdunks suck!!! ^^^ but these are really nice
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:54 pm
A I’m getting these as soon as they come out. I almost cried looking at the picture.
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:49 pm
are these like the 7’s 2.0 these are wack
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:49 pm
these r tight g def coppin
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:36 pm
They cool but I thought that the Melo’s was remakes of the Mike’s with the tech and performance. I think they running short on ideas and concepts. Don’t piss on me and tell me it’s raining! don’t tell me this is a new idea when it’s not.
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
dem are tight.. copped 2 pairs..
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:14 pm
sure these have better performance,, but people wont buy it if they r ugly!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:07 pm
me no likey.
Aug 29, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I wonder how many people will buy these to wear casually….because if im get them they will be used strickly for balling
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:59 pm
AND THESE SO SAY COLLECTORS TALKIN DOWN ON JORDAN BRAND….
THESE ONCE AGAIN, R OFFICIAL… MY SONS AND I WILL ROCK THESE..
STOP HATIN ON JORDAN BRAND!!!! CUZ UR BUYING THA PRODUCT ANYWAY….
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:58 pm
ohiosnkrhead,
Jordan Brand, if they want to exist in 5 years, can’t continue to release retro, after retro, after retro. Also, the retro Jordans need much more than higher grade materials and different cushioning to perform to today’s standards.
Nike gave a presentation for the Flywire technology showing how a shoe held the persons foot with and without Flywire. The shoe they used for this example? The Jordan XI. I think that we have a LOT to look forward to.
I am amazed and happy to see all of the comments and overwhelmingly positive reaction to the shoes. Jordan Brand has to create products that perform to last in the market. The brand was built by the best performer in the league - the shoes must do the same.
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:53 pm
trash and looks like super fakes!!!!! jb need to retro or re-retro some j’s like the iv cements,xi space jams,viii black/dark charcoal-true red,vi infrared etc..etc..etc… stop the fusion and this new crap!!!!! if they want they can sell it for 200.00 each and i would pay for it..
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:40 pm
yo these are ugly ass fukk!!!!!!!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I’m actually down with this idea. it’ll save me more chips than if I dropped a dub on the packages
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:09 pm
ok i love the 7 they r my fav jordan sneakers i have all of the 7s but the red stitching on this make it look fake as hell and y don’t the real retro 7 don’t have the bulls colors. and do this ‘new’ 7″S du the fit like the old ones they better - the back of this ‘new’ 7″S should look like the old 7″s but whit a jordan logo please take the red stitching out and the white part make it black and the Grey arrow make it white
Aug 29, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Ah guys, I know many are excited about this concept but lets be serious. Hyperdunks are $30 cheaper, and may even be superior to these in terms of performance.
Sorry, I too am a Jordan head but Nike has a monster with the Hyperdunks. JB has to get better pricing!
Aug 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm
i will definately have these and i will have them early. and yall are fuk’n idiots to ball in these. these are the kind of shoes you rock every now and then and keep pristine!
Aug 29, 2008 at 3:38 pm
DAYYUMM. love it
Aug 29, 2008 at 3:14 pm
If JB wants to create a sneaker for “balling” using classic silhouettes, why not just make retros with “tougher materials” available to the public? The shoe is innovative, yes, but in reference to columbiaj’s analogy, the look of the classic (shoe or car) will always be better than it’s modernized immitation. If its not broke don’t fix it (the silhouette), but if its outdated, update it (the performance)! Great idea, keep up the good work.
Aug 29, 2008 at 3:11 pm
the concept is cool, but i still think i’d rather have high quality retros, that stand up as well as those of yesteryear.
Aug 29, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Overall the shoe is not bad but the fake company’s are gonna have a field day with this one.
Aug 29, 2008 at 2:39 pm
MANE LOOK!!!!!!! Brand new twist for an OG Classic. Auto-Cop!!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm
they very sexy you know im copping i cop every pair duh
Aug 29, 2008 at 2:16 pm
i dig emmmmmmm!
Aug 29, 2008 at 2:16 pm
columbiaj,
perfect analogy.
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:54 pm
these shoes remind me of what ford and chevy are doing with the mustang and camaro. perform like new cars but look like the classics. i’m not a fan of the fusions at all, but i’m getting these for sure.
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:50 pm
wow. i was (the only one, apparently) pumped when the jaqs came out as a performance version of the air raids, but these are high as hell. beautiful concept…
Comment by dopasaurus — August 29, 2008 @ 10:20 am
nope…i own the navy/grey colorway of the air jaq’s,and those sneakers were completely slept on because i scooped them for $50 like a month 1/2 later at finish line
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:42 pm
NO!!!…try again
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:22 pm
These are tight just not originals but will do!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm
JKing,
Several NBA players do wear PEs of the retros, but those are constructed of tougher, and stronger materials than what gets delivered to the public. IN isn’t the only to do this though. Anyone really think that a regular pair of And1’s could stand up to 48 minutes of KG?
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:09 pm
This colorway looks like the Air Jordan Casino Flight.
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:04 pm
these r mad hit, jb is bugging
Aug 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I would prefer the stitching to be black, but I’m on board with this idea. These shoes aren’t made for rocking in the streets that’s what the “retro” and “lifestyle” brands are for. But for folks that actually want to rock Jordan’s old school style J’s to play basketball in, this is what we’ve been waiting for. Although, I have to question starting with the 7, since I feel like that shoe is already on point with the tech (it’s my favorite performance J except its ankle support is quite flimsy IMHO). But definitely the AJ1 through AJ6 need some modern twists.
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:43 pm
kinda corny fellas
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:42 pm
OOOOOHHHH! THEY GOT ZOOM AIR TOO! tHOSE WOULD BE PERFECT TO BALL IN!
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Bordeaux colorway!!!! please!!!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:36 pm
ITS ABOUT TIME JB DID SOMETHING RIGHT!!! 7′S ON STEROIDS!!!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I’m all for innovation & the re-make of a classic, and I’m happy to see the VII chosen as the first to be updated, as it’s design was obviously far ahead of it’s time.
I don’t really like the tounge, though. I think JB needs to keep to their roots without going overboard on stuff. There wasn’t any need for that “V” like patch on the tounge, just stick a nice fat Jumpan by itself, ala AJ3 style…and it makes me happy.
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:33 pm
They Look Cheap!
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm
i like the concept a lot.
But i think the upper has way too much going on.
So does the tongue. I would’ve kept it a bit simpler.
Lets be honest.. all that extra s*** on the upper doesnt have anything to do with performance, and its not hot.
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm
they kind of look like team jordan’s
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm
is this concept the reason for retros going away?
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:16 pm
if you’re a fan of retro 7’s how can you not like these? technically these are better.
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:09 pm
thesse are good
Aug 29, 2008 at 12:04 pm
they look like the jordans on 26 st.i dont no.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:55 am
Alright looks great i see what jb doing here but come with only they took the time to do this on the retros instead of this cardboard shoes from cdp
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:53 am
If the dang retros are not up to today’s standards, then why are we still buying them? Better yet, why are NBAers still rocking retros oncourt?
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:43 am
These are ugleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:43 am
These are dam ugleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:38 am
If this is the garbage they are going to be putting out the next few years it looks like I will be saving alot of money
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:37 am
Very nice. Like the concept and direction this is headding.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:36 am
THEY R KILLING ME WITH THESE FLIP FLOPS THEY SHOULD’VE JUST PUT THIS COLORWAY ON THE 7′S
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:31 am
I think the red stitching kinda kills the shoe.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:28 am
am i missing something, cause i think these are awful
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:24 am
looks sweet, reminds me a lil of the nike hyperdunks
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:17 am
jabz215 - please don’t refer to that Jordan 7 colorway as “Raptors”… I seriously hate that and many other Jordanheads do as well.
That’s a TERRIBLE “nickname” for them to have, considering the fact that the Raptors (as a team) weren’t even in anyone’s thought process, when they originally released.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:11 am
It’s got it’s positives and negatives…
At first glance, it’s like ‘Oh no, not again!’ But the more you look at them and study them, it gets a little bit better.
Positive #1: The heavy influence from the 7.
That’s sure to bring in buyers.
Positive #2: They didn’t just throw the design and shoe into the “Fusion Class.”
Positive #3: That sole reminds me of today’s cars, with the futuristic, sharp lines on the body. It’s like a steroid filled version of the 7.
Negative #1: As with any shoe, the possibility of it being faked and made in 15 trillion different colorways. I’m sure this one can be done easily.
Negative #2: There’s a lot going on with the side of the shoe. So hopefully they don’t do too much inverted stitching on the sides.
I’ll keep my eyes peeled on these. Don’t screw this up JB.
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:09 am
i work in a sneaker store, and let me tell you, these are going to go just as fast as retros, for two reasons:
1. they are much higher cut than most J’s that have been released in the last couple of years
2. other than the countdown packs, there is no way most people will be able to get the retros
Aug 29, 2008 at 11:04 am
Ive seen better 30$ VII knock-offs at the flea market! You kids now days will buy anything with a damn jumpman logo… You cant even compare these with a pair of Raptor VIIs. Save your money. –HEY PS– NEW Jordan Plastic Head Bags at Footlocker, Just put it over your head… twist real tight…
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:59 am
one word….HOMERUN!
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:58 am
bring back the bordeaux’s already! theses are sick doe
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:58 am
yoyoyo no doubt son imma cop two of theze pair son yeh yeh yeh… thiz are fresh yo, off the chart yo, make my haterz even more jealous when i’m wearing thiz yo know yeh yeh represent no doubt… yeah yeah yeah
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:52 am
It looks like a “space age” 7
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:51 am
Oooooooooh these R sick!! I don’t really ball anymore but these gotta go in the collection.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:39 am
these r ugly as hell. man jordan brand needs 2 stop with all the bullish crap theyre releasing. these look like a pair of bootleg retro 7s. dont complain about cats coppin fake kicks when ur releasin kicks that look like fakes. get it 2gether soon man yall really slippin. get back 2 the essence my friends.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:35 am
when i first saw these, i thought it was the dumbest thing i’d ever heard. i was thinking it was like the big fund/flight 23. but these are really awesome. they’re not trying to make some awful fusion, they’re amping up the performance of an already great shoe and keeping great design elements.
i am definitely down. they better do this with the Vs.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:29 am
Fantastic! That’s slick as it comes. Heck, just thinking of the 6/17 Collezione package, I absolutely love the carmines, but the comfort and performance of the 17’s outshines the 6’s (so long as the lace cover is off). Woudl love to have that in the 6’s. Might one day get my chance, now.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:27 am
If these come out in a bordeaux colorway instead of the original 7’s i’ll be hurt, crushed & destroyed—all at the same time!
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:26 am
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! THOSE ARE FRESH TO DEATH!!!
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:21 am
btw, fingers are crossed for a bordeaux colourway…
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:20 am
wow. i was (the only one, apparently) pumped when the jaqs came out as a performance version of the air raids, but these are high as hell. beautiful concept…
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:17 am
Thank you JB its about time someone ova there still has talent to creat a good shoe. A plus in my book.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:15 am
These will be on my list this coming January and Phyuck you wannabe “oh I hate Fusions and why is Gentry punishing us with these Mutated Jordans” ass sneakerheads.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:13 am
Great choice to start this series. These were futuristic looking when they came out back in 92, so instead of looking like a complete redesign, it’s more like a souped-up version of the original. I can’t wait to see where they take this concept with the 5s.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:13 am
These is ugly as a foo. Signature Jordans only NO to everything else. Stop watering down the J’s and bring out some retros colorways that haven’t been out like the IX’s in the Blk and Charcol and true red or the whit and sky blue IX’s. White and blue VI’s. Something but not these you wouldn’t catch me dead in J’s.
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:09 am
These are much better than the garbage jb has been putting out. Also, they look decent to ball in. Maybe jb knows what they are doing taking a break from retroes
Aug 29, 2008 at 10:05 am
take out the red, replace w/ grey or black. overall, great shoes. 8.5
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:59 am
the red stiching makes them look like the fakes that they sell in the streets here in nyc
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:49 am
Put me down for a pair. Personally, I like the look of these more than the Black/Red/Purple Jordan VIIs. These just look so aggressive like his game play (and mine!)
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:47 am
Finally JB makes a high performance shoe to ball in that can be rocked for casual wear.
For the longest time you had retros that were for casual wear and shoe that were made for ballin. This nails two birds between the eyes with one stone!
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:47 am
i wouldn’t mind playing ball in these but i rather have the 7 retro
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:46 am
I can’t describe how happy I am to see this and where this concept could be taken. Jordan has made tons of money off of the lifestyle market, but lets be honest, Michael Jordan was the dominant force on the court and so should his shoes.
The Air Jordan series (#’d, 2009, 2010, etc) will always be at the top, but I am happy to see that there will be more high performance shoes in the lineup than the flagship model.
I can only dream where things could go with this….Full length Zoom Air in the Jordan 11? Better traction and cushioning in the Jordan 5? This is just what this brand needs in my personal opinion.
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:40 am
These Go Hard!
Im Copping 2 Pairs, F**** What Any1 Else Says…
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:38 am
WOW I love these very fresh. I’m definitely getting these no doubt. Thanks for posting, I was just about to leave the site too.
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:38 am
First, the shoes look pretty nice, i hope its comfy to play ball in.
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:37 am
damn i cant even lie these are sweet as hell