Jordan brand is no stranger to using the UNC colour palette, nodding to Michael Jordan’s alma matter with a wide variety of iterations throughout the years. Michael Jordan played at the University of North Carolina for three seasons, declaring himself for the NBA draft in 1984, but always held a soft spot for his college years. A bold contrast from the vibrant red tones of the Chicago Bulls, the UNC colours work well together and prove a perfect option for the summer.
Proving themselves as a sure-fire contender for one of this summer’s hottest releases, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC Toe” follows the same colour-blocking as the previously released “Patent UNC” women’s iteration. This pair opts for a smooth leather construction with bold hits of black featuring on the mudguard, swoosh, and lacing, whilst the dreamy pops of powder blue dress the toe box, outsole, hell, and ankle collar. The rest of the shoe keeps things simple with the use of white leather on the mid-foot and midsole, providing a clean contrast that only further accentuates the wearability of this pair.
Set for a summer release, we will await more information as time passes, but this pair is already a contender for shoe of the summer. Will you be copping these?
