Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red Black Tongue” Returns In 2025
Update June 30, 2025: The AJ 5 "Fire Red" (Black Tongue) is dropping on September 13, 2025. The sneaker will...
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Update June 30, 2025: The AJ 5 "Fire Red" (Black Tongue) is dropping on September 13, 2025. The sneaker will...
Update June 30, 2025: The “Cave Stone” Jordan 4 is expected to arrive on September 6, 2025 for a retail price...
Update June 30, 2025: UNDFTD and Jordan Brand are dropping to versions of their AJ4 collab. One will come with...
Update June 30, 2025: The “Shattered Backboard” AJ1s are coming back on August 23, 2025 in full-family sizing. Check out the...
Updated on June 30, 2025: The "French Blue" AJ 12 is set to return on August 16, 2025 with a $200...
Update June 30, 2025: The "Steel" AJ 10 is expected to return on August 2nd, 2025. The sneakers will be...
Jordan Brand is gearing up to release a number of special Air Jordan "Rare Air" editions that are sure to...
Update June 30, 2025: The classic AJ 8 "Aqua" is expected to arrive on July 19, 2025. The sneakers will...
Updated June 30, 2025: The Air Jordan 3 “Pure Money” is expected to drop on July 5th, 2025 in full family...
Check out all the bold and beautiful Air Jordan 4 colourways set to be released between July and December 2025.
JB is showing off samples of their original Jordan 1 colourways redone in High '85 style; could this mean they'll...
Dive into some of the most talked about sneakers from the Air Jordan lineup that are still coming up in...
There are plenty of stylish Jordan sneakers scheduled to drop throughout July 2025. Check them out!
Sneakerheads need to take a second look at these seven underrated Air Jordans still coming up in 2025.
Small Customs has paid meticulous attention to detail in creating a fresh Travis Scott x Off-White x Air Jordan 1...
Bull Airs is offering horror fans the chance to cop a Freddy Krueger "Burnt Dreams" Air Jordan 1 sneaker that...
Most Batman fans will be familiar with Adam West's portrayal of the legendary character back in the 1960s. Well, sneaker artist Mache Customs (@mache275), who recently...
Jordan Brand is well-known for its stunning exclusive sneakers, which are made for associated athletes, colleges, and even close collaborators. While there have been many colourways and styles made over the last five years...
Jordan Brand has plans to release a selection of exciting sneakers in June 2025. Think popular retros, prized collaborations, and fresh colourways for all ages. We've produced a list of all...
While Travis Scott has certainly slowed down with his footwear releases in 2025, the rapper still has fresh colourways planned for his signature Jumpman Jack sneakers, as...