Jovani Hernandez The Air Jordan 1 Low Elevate is among the newer offerings from Michael Jordan’s eponymous brand, but it’s quickly garnered attention from fashion-forward consumers for its mix of heritage and modern design. The platform sole-donning model releases in a “UNC”-inspired “White/University Blue” colorway on Friday, April 15th.
At quick glance, the upcoming Jordans resemble the lifestyle-oriented pairs #23 wore off-the-court throughout the mid-1980s, but closer inspection reveals a women’s-exclusive detail: “elevated” sole units. High-quality leather covers the entirety of the upper, with panels around the forefoot, along the tongue and across the heel indulging in a vibrant tone commemorating Jordan’s University of North Carolina alma mater (sadly, the Tar Heels lost to the Kansas Jayhawks in the Finals of the 2021 NCAA Tournament); sock-liners of the women’s Jordan 1-variant features a graphic of a college-going Michael Jordan after winning the 1982 NCAA tournament. Underfoot, made-for-basketball tread is reworked, further distancing the “UNC” retro from Peter Moore’s original 1985 creation.
Enjoy detailed images of the pair ahead, courtesy of Sneaker Politics, and try your luck at a pair via Nike SNKRS on April 15th.
In related sneaker news, the Air Jordan 4 “Military Black” is expected to drop in June.
WHERE TO BUY
Air Jordan 1 Low Elevate
Europe 05/19/2022 Thursday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Overkill | Standard | Check Site |
| END. | Raffle | Check Site |
| Naked | Standard | Check Site |
US 04/15/2022 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Stadium Goods | After Market | Check Site |
| Nikestore US | Standard | Check Site |
| Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
| JD Sports US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
| DTLR | Standard | Check Site |
| Sneaker Politics | Standard | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | Standard | Check Site |
| Bodega | Standard | Check Site |
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| Lapstone & Hammer | Standard | Check Site |
