Facts
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Top
Low Top
Extremely popular sneakers because of their price range, versatility when it comes to style, and freedom of movement. Almost everyone is guaranteed to have low-top sneakers in their shoe rotation.
Mid Top
Mid-top sneakers extend toward the ankle for a little more support and hold. These lie somewhere in the middle between low-top and high-top sneakers in terms of usage and popularity.
High Top
Sneakers with collars that go above the ankles for optimal hold and support are some of the most sought-after models in lifestyle shoes. Most of these shoes take their roots from basketball and have easily or fashionably crossed to mainstream wear.
Good to know
Regardless of cut, it's always good to start with sneakers that can be worn for the daily grind, also called as "beaters" by some, as these are usually cheaper, easy to clean, and still gives that lifestyle "edge" before going for those wallet-thinning models.
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Inspired from
Sports
Sneakers dominantly take their heritage from running, basketball, skate, tennis, training, hiking, and football. Still retaining a few of their performance-based technologies, these sneakers have transcended their respective niches and have successfully and popularly transformed themselves as staples of fashion footwear.
Casual
Sneakers designed for a laidback, "cool" vibe that is built for lifestyle wear right from the get-go.
Good to know
Brands are now blending elements of performance and casual appeal in basically every sneaker. One can hardly go wrong with a sports-inspired sneaker or a simple casual shoe.
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Collection
Good to know
Shoes sharing the same inspiration, history, materials, or technologies are routinely assembled under one compilation for the convenience of those who may wish to categorize or label their own collection as such. The classic collections like the Adidas Originals, Air Max 1, Air Force 1, new balance classic sneakers, and the Classic Leather head the pack of frequently asked about collections.
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Price$150
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Special editions
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Air Jordan Future History
The story of the Air Jordan Future is directly tied to that famous silhouette that started a whole new and vast line of basketball shoes — the Air Jordan. It’s a story that began decades ago, in 1985.
The Air Jordan
Michael Jordan was a 1982 NCAA champion and hadn’t yet proven himself in the professional arena when Nike signed him up in 1984. It was a gamble that would pay off later in spades. The young Jordan would, later on, win gold at the summer Olympics of 1984 and go down in history as one of the best basketball players ever.
But back to 1984. While Adidas was in flux,—Adi Dassler was dead, his wife Kathe was ill, and succession was in question with five children in the business—Converse was offering for Michael Jordan. Except they hadn’t done anything new in the last few months and Michael was all for innovation. Enter Nike which needed a new star in their stable to revive flagging sales. The brand set up a meeting with Michael and they were willing to tailor their footwear to Michael’s specification, something that wasn’t done before.
After signing up Jordan, they came up with the Air Jordan name. On October 15, they launched these new black and red shoes. And as the commercial for the kicks intoned,” on October 18th, the NBA threw them out of the game” for not conforming to the game’s uniform color scheme. Jordan defied the ruling and was faced with a $5,000/game fine which Nike happily paid. This was marketing genius as it only served to hype up the shoes and make people want them more.
While the defiant act of wearing forbidden shoes certainly sparked his young fans’ interest, it was mostly young Mike’s 28.2 game point average that sold these kicks. Everyone wanted to “Be like Mike.” The Air Jordan were sold nationwide the next year, starting March. Just two months later, the brand had sold $70 million worth of them, kicking off a profitable line that would continue to bring in billions worth of sales to the company even decades after.
Air Jordan Future Shoes
The Air Jordan Future was launched on March 1, 2014, as a model that would bridge the gap between lifestyle and performance. They were the first basketball sneakers to utilize one-piece woven uppers and had midsoles that were instantly recognizable as from the Air Jordan XI. The woven uppers, meanwhile, gave off a definite HTM vibe through their off-center lacing system.
The shoes were minimalist in approach yet little accents thrown in, such as the suede hits on the ankle collar and tongue and reflective threads, made them stand out. The sneakers debuted in two premium colorways: the Air Jordan Future ‘Infrared’ and ‘Glow’ (had a black upper with a glow-in-the-dark sole).
The silhouette proved to be so successful that the Jordan brand had 16 colorways lined up for release that same year for their fall and summer collections. The line-up included mostly solid colors with a few multi-colored prints and a tonal black colorway added in. A low-top version followed in February of 2015. Production of new Future sneakers stopped briefly in 2016 before making a comeback to retailers in December of 2017 in two colors: Pure Platinum and Black.
Air Jordan Future Style
For a trendy and versatile footwear, you need not look farther than the Air Jordan Future. Wear them on a walk during a hot summer day or put them on at night to a rocking event.
Men
- Pair your Air Jordan Future in black, white colorway and red (Black/White/GymRed) with a jogger, a shirt, and a hoodie on top for a sporty look.
- Match the Air Jordan Future in a red colorway or black shade (Black/Dark Concord/White) or the Air Jordan Future ‘Bred’ with rolled up slim jeans and a checkered button-up shirt for a casual Friday style. The purple Jumpman logo should add a nice burst of color to the black and white.
Women
- A grey hoodie, black tights, and the Air Jordan Future sneakers in red (Bordeaux/Bordeaux/Phantom) would be perfect for workout day.
- Ripped blue jeans, a green shirt, a black cotton jacket, and the Air Jordan Future in the women’s olive colorway (Olive Canvas/Olive Canvas/Phantom) would be an interesting getup for a day out with friends.
Fit & Sizing
Air Jordan Futures have trendy uppers that hide a sock-like fit. The shoes naturally conform to the feet to accommodate them perfectly while the asymmetrical lace closure system gives improved foot lockdown.
The Air Jordan Future is available in men’s and women’s sizing. The men’s version is offered in sizes ranging from 7.5 to 18 while the women’s range from 5 to 13.
Want a colorway that’s designed for the opposite gender? No problem. To convert to men’s sizing from women’s, take off two sizes from your standard shoe measurement. (The shoes run about a half size bigger. Normally, when converting, the difference is just one size and a half.) Men are recommended to add one full size to their usual shoe size when buying the women’s version.
Notable Features
Air Jordan Future sneakers contain a Phylon cushioning that gives the footwear a comfortable-right-out-of-the-box feel. Aside from the uncompromising comfort, the sneakers are unique in a very fashion-forward way. The Jordan XI midsoles, glowing outsoles along with the 3M reflective accents of some versions, and woven/textured uppers ensure that these sneakers will stand out wherever you take them.
Additional Info
- NBA star Kevin Martin played on court wearing Air Jordan Futures.
- The Air Jordan Future premium versions retailed at $185.
- Air Jordan Future shoes have different patterns/accents depending on the colorway. Some versions feature weave or camo patterns, others have reflective uppers, others contain a smooth fabric, and yet others come “furred.”
- An Air Jordan Future in a blue colorway is also offered. Official name of the colorway is Hyper Royal/Phantom/Metallic Silver/Hyper Royal.