Patrick Johnson 
Jordan Brand’s “Shattered Backboard” Collection is almost here featuring a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 31, each paying homage to the time Michael Jordan took flight in an exhibition game in Italy and broke the backboard with his aerial assault. The Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard and Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard will both release next Saturday, October 8th featuring a beautiful combination of Starfish orange, off-white Sail, and Black accents to pay homage to that fateful day in the summer of 1985 when MJ opened up his international appeal. Today we get a look at official imagery of both premium pairs as well as a bit of new background information on the two releases.
According to Nike, the Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shattered Backboard is actually an homage to the colors of the opposing team Mike played in that exhibition game, substituting the “Black Toe” look for a more “Chicago” color blocking through the use of more Starfish orange than the previously released Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard”. The Air Jordan XXX1 features an AJ1 inspired heel construction in a similar shade while a unique gradient forms a faint Swoosh on the side panel through Flyweave technology. A classic off-white outsole adds a vintage effect to the new pair for a truly unique finish.
Which Shattered Backboard pair are you feeling? Check out more detailed shots below and stay tuned for more Jordan release date updates right here on Sneaker News.
Air Jordan 1 “Reverse Shattered Backboard”
Color: Sail/Starfish-Black
Style Code: 555088-113
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Price: $160Buy: Here
Air Jordan 31 “Shattered Backboard”
Color: Black/Starfish-Black-Sail
Style Code: 845037-021
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Price: $185Buy: Here
