Jordan Brand has officially announced its Spring 2022 Retro collection in December 2021, with extended sizing for women, sustainable materials and fresh expressions of classic silhouettes. The brand plans to release 15 new models, that honor its legacy namesake, connect its competitive spirit, dominance and excellence with a new generation of fans.
One of the standouts from the collection is the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Marina Blue’ colorway one of the newest iterations to be added to Jordan’s historical lineage. Dressed in a Dark Marina Blue, Black, and White color combination, it is expected to release at select retailers and Nike.com this February. While the sneaker has been already leaked via various Instagram profiles last winter, now we have the official images and release dates officially released by Nike.
SNEAKERS
“We don’t want to release these OG colorways randomly,” says Donald Kelsey, Jordan Brand Product Director, Global Retro Line. “It has to be tethered in some way to MJ’s story. Our team is serious about connecting the dots for when these OG models or colorways release. The diehard fans can see that we care about preserving history, while new fans are invited to dig into their curiosity and explore the reasons for timing. Why now? Why this shoe? Then the answers start flowing. We never launch a retro in isolation.” – he adds.
Air Jordan 1 Heritage
Made exclusively for Michael Jordan, the original Air Jordan sneakers were first introduced 37 years ago, on November 17, 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985. MJ has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness, ever since his game-winning shot that won the championship for North Carolina. In 1985 he showed up on the court wearing the original Air Jordan I, that instantly made a hit and captured the imagination of fans worldwide. The first model was designed for Nike by one of the most iconic designers in the history of basketball shoes, Peter Moore.
The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I’m out there, no one can bother me…
– Michael Jordan
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Marina Blue’
The Air Jordan 1 returns this year with a fresh expressions of classic silhouette. Featuring the OG color-blocking and heritage styling, Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Marina Blue’ adds a new color to AJs historical arsenal. Keeping the stance and shape the same, this new retro model features a completely new colorway. It has black smooth leather on top of a white midsole, creating a premium surface for Dark Marina Blue overlays. A classic debossed Air Jordan Wings logo is clipped to the collar finishes, while the woven Nike Air tag is visible on the nylon tongue. An Air-sole unit is encapsulated in polyurethane and nestled in the heel of the rubber cupsole.
Release Date & Where To Buy:
Retailing for $210, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Marina Blue’ are available at select shops and on Nike.com. A new fan favorite, it’s also available in kids size, for the retail price of $70. Make sure to check it out on at Flight Club and GOAT. You can take a look at Air Jordan 1 Dark Marina Blue release info.
It is reported that the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Marina Blue’ is scheduled to drop on February 16, 2022.
BRAND: Air Jordan
RELEASE: DATE 2022-02-17
SKU: 555088 404
UPPER MATERIAL: Leather
MAIN COLOR: Blue
COLORWAY: Dark Marina Blue/Black/White
DESIGNER: Peter Moore
SILHOUETTE: Air Jordan 1
TECHNOLOGY: Air
NICKNAME: Dark Marina Blue
CATEGORY: Lifestyle
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