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Although it has only been four years since the last re-release of the ""Black/Royal,"" to nobody's surprise, the hype is extremely high for this year's release. Many factors play into this, including the history of this model, the limited nature of the 2013 release, and the expectation of higher quality construction. So what can you expect from this year's release compared to the 2013 model? We took a look to find the most notable differences, and here's what we found.
The is fueled with a ton of history and an iconic look that will never die. In 1985, when the Air Jordan 1 was first constructed, it was made with the most innovative materials at the time. Now over three decades later, the Air Jordan I is built to today's standards with a full Nike Flyknit construction and classic Nike Air cushioning. Honoring Air Jordan I heritage, the new-look design features a premium leather Swoosh and tongue, along with Nike Air branding on the tongue and sockliner.
In partnership with mall management, SELECT Foot Locker stores will implement a sweepstakes ticket procedure* in order to purchase the ""Black/Metallic Gold"" (on sale 4/13/13 for $140). The sweepstakes ticket procedure will begin Wednesday, April 10th and end on Thursday, April 11th. If your ticket number is selected, you will be notified by phone on Friday, April 12th.
Baseball is officially back this week, and Brand is celebrating with a special retro release paying homage to MJ's time playing America's pastime. Growing up, MJ spent as much time on the diamond as he did on the blacktop before choosing basketball as his focus. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ""Barons"" takes inspiration from Jordan's baseball career with a simple white, black and wolf grey upper accented with pinstripes on the inner lining. If you're interested in copping a pair this weekend, please read our release details below.
The '99 Vibrant Yellow represents a meeting of two important shoes for Michael Jordan: the Air Jordan 1 he wore when came into the league and the Air Jordan 14 he left the league with. In between, he dropped some of the most legendary sneakers that will be coveted for years and years to come. This version of the Air Jordan 1 arrives in a colorway where ""Vibrant Yellow"" is seen on the shoe's accents and sole.
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