Air Jordan 11 Retro Low True Red

May 30, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 11 Retro Low True Red

Originally bursting onto the basketball scene in 1996, the Air Jordan Retro 11 has been one of the most beloved Jordan designs ever. Premium patent-leather details and an Air-Sole unit in the heel combine for the ultimate fusion of signature style and comfort.

Since his game-winning shot that brought the National Championship to North Carolina, Michael Jordan has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness. He took the court in 1985 wearing the original Air Jordan I, setting a new standard for performance and style, simultaneously breaking league rules and his opponents’ will while capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. Ever evolving, ever at the pinnacle of imagination, the Air Jordan line is the ultimate in basketball footwear.

Air Jordan 11 Low Retro Collection

Air Jordan 11 Retro Low True Red

Air Jordan 11 Low Retro Collection

Air Jordan 11 Retro Low True Red

Air Jordan 11 Low Retro Collection

Air Jordan 11 Bred Collection

Air Jordan 11 Retro Low True Red

Air Jordan 11 Bred Collection

Throwback Thursday • 2010 Nike Air Max 90 OG Infrared

May 28, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

2010 Nike Air Max 90 OG Infrared DS

The 2010 retro Nike Air Max 90 “Infrared” stays true to its legendary predecessor as the color scheme and texture makeup is a carbon copy. Features include a black mudguard, cement grey sections on the midfoot/toe area, and infrared accents throughout the entire base.

Memorial Day Weekend • All White Air Max 90

May 25, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Pure White Nike Air Max 90 by Ward 1 Design

Summertime Fly

May 22, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Nike Air Max 90

Air Jordan 11Lab4

April 28, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 11Lab4

The lab series continues for Jordan Brand into 2015. This Air Jordan 11Lab4 is an Air Jordan 4 wrapped in the Air Jordan 11 swag of an entirely covered patent leather upper finished off with a leather lined interior. Even the heel TPU sports a glossy finish for an all shiny upper and the shoes also rock with a glossy paint on the midsole.

Air Jordan 11Lab4

Air Jordan V Retro White Metallic

April 8, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan V Retro White Metallic

Now 25 years since its original release back in 1990, the Air Jordan 5 embarks down a new path paved with a budding group of youthful enthusiast maybe not so familiar with many of the silhouettes past colorways. The Air Jordan 5 White/Metallic is one that returns this year following a lengthy hiatus. Dressed in a clean white base with metallic accents at the midsole, “23,” and the reflective 3M tongue, the shoe is finished with a black Jumpman branding alongside the customary translucent outer.

Air Jordan 5 “White/Metallic”

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 • Laser

March 29, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser

Dressed in a premium white leather all throughout the upper, laser engraving covers the entire shoe giving this sneaker a unique look. Chrome and Metallic Silver accents work the rest of the shoe as well as an icy blue translucent outsole.

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser vs. 2005 Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser

2005 Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser vs. 2005 Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Laser vs. 2005 Air Jordan 4 Retro Laser

Air Max Zero

March 25, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Nike Air Max Zero

Nike turned back the clock to this early sketch that pre-dates the Air Max 1 (and was intended to be the first Nike sneaker with visible Air). For Air Max Day, Nike and its designers brought the drawing to life, complete with an Air Max 1 Ultra outsole and a revamped upper that boasts Nike’s latest advancement in materials (the mono-filament mesh upper being one of ‘em) The Air Max Zero will be debuting in a mono-filament mesh upper, along with Nike’s other advancements in materials. The sneaker trades off between shades of White and Grey throughout the build, while a deep blue hue contrasts the base, coloring in the tongue, heel and Nike branding.

Nike Air Max Zero

30th Anniversary Air Jordan 4 Retro • Teal

March 21, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 4 Retro “Teal” 30th Anniversary

Aimed to celebrate Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary, the silhouette stays true its original design language which first debuted back in 1999. Predominantly draped in Teal across its smooth premium leather upper, a lighter shade is utilized for its signature netted underlays, tongue tab, synthetic eye stays and rear outsole to complement its monochromatic makeup. In addition, hits of Black are implemented onto the laces, inner lining, rear, quarter panels and frontal portion of its sole unit to enhance its overall palette. Finally, White solidifies the model across its midsole, which bears its signature Air bubble unit in the heel, as well as additional hits on the tongue tab, back and insoles via Jordan branding.

Air Jordan 4 Retro “Teal”

Slam Kicks presents Jordans VII-XI

March 16, 2015 | Category: Photography, Ward 1 Sneakers

Slam Kicks presents Jordans VII-XI

For every person who now views Air Jordans as a commodity to buy or sell just like a common stock, there are still people out there who straight-up just love the product. People who loved Mike as a player, love the craftsmanship and look of the shoes, and collect and study them for nothing more than the love.

Featured: Encyclopedia of Air Jordans

March 9, 2015 | Category: Photography, Ward 1 Sneakers

Encyclopedia of Air Jordans • The Complete History and Definitive Guide

Every model, every colorway and every bit of history entailed in the Air Jordan line with this 650+ page hardcover book. The Encyclopedia of Air Jordans is well represented with over 1300 clean shots of models I-XX9. Not only does it document the lineage of Air Jordans, it also details write ups such as how to clean your sneakers, technology advances, sneaker culture, sneaker events and so much more.

Nike KD 7 PRM Aunt Pearl

February 27, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Nike KD 7 PRM Aunt Pearl

As the title suggests, this latest rendition is a homage to Kevin Durant’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who was influential in molding his character, moral, etc since her passing from lung cancer in 2001. Nike designer, Leo Chang was appointed for this touching project by taking inspiration into an angel tattoo evident on Durant’s back in his efforts to keep her memory alive.

The symbolism of an angel itself led to the silhouette’s pristine makeup, while also being the official color of lung cancer awareness, as White dominates its mesh and Hyperposite upper. Additionally detailed by a Pink breast cancer symbol stitched onto the back heel tab, in addition to Pink Flywire support and insoles imprinted with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund – a charitable organization committed to the fight against women’s cancers through raising money, assisting the underserved and unifying people to raise awareness – Gold Swoosh logos with wing-pattern detailing provide an elegant, yet luxurious touch to its overall design.

Finishing notable details include a three-dimensional angel wing strap adoring the midfoot, with a tributary message to his Aunt Pearl on its backside, while a greyscale print of the actual angel tattoo from Kevin Durant’s back is applied on the inside of the tongue, as a Gold KD logo is placed on the outside.

Nike KD 7 PRM Aunt Pearl

Air Jordan 1 Low

February 24, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 1 Low

Air Jordan 10 – Bulls Over Broadway

February 22, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

2015 Air Jordan 10 – Bulls Over Broadway

Dubbed “Bulls Over Broadway” and “Gym Red”, the latest variation of the Air Jordan 10 is officially unveiled, as this remastered classic pays homage to Jordan Brand’s historic 30th Anniversary as well as a tribute to NYC, this year’s host of the 2015 NBA All-Star game.

Sporting a Chicago Bulls-inspired theme, this particular model is a nod to Michael Jordan’s visit to NYC in 1995, wearing No. 45 for the first time since his retirement, hence its distinctive moniker. Dipped in a bold Gym Red hue across its premium pebbled leather composition, Black accents are scattered throughout for a complementing contrast while the application of a speckled cement-inspired sole unit further symbolizes NYC with its concrete streets.

Air Jordan 10 - Bulls Over Broadway

2004 Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original (OG) Low

February 19, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original (OG) Low – White / Cement Grey – Black

The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original (OG) Low were released on May 29, 2004 for $115. They feature an all white leather upper as well as stitching designs across the side panels. They feature grey elephant print on the toe cap, which definitely help draw attention to this otherwise bland shoe. They also feature black and grey accents, and came with official Jordan Brand dog tags. The low top versions consist of features such as a quick lace system and an outsole which features a solid, modified version of the herringbone pattern, which provides great traction on the hardwood, as well as new flex groove details for added flexibility.

2004 Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original (OG) Low – White / Cement Grey – Black

I’M NOT MICHAEL I AM JORDAN

February 15, 2015 | Category: Photography, Random Design, Ward 1 Sneakers

30 Years of MJ • NBA All Star NYC

Jordan Fridays x Upper Deck

February 13, 2015 | Category: Photography, Ward 1 Sneakers

“2” of my favorites in one shot

MJ Sketch from 1991

February 12, 2015 | Category: Random Design, Sports, Ward 1 Sneakers

Michael Jordan drawing from my portfolio in 1991

Classic Revisited

February 11, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

Air Jordan 6 Retro 384664-023 Black/Infrared 23-Black

Originally released in 1991, Michael Jordan wore them en route to his first NBA championship. 2000 saw them get retroed for the first time and helped to introduce new colorways as well as replacing the original ‘Nike Air’ branding with ‘Jumpman’ logos.

2012 Air Jordan 4 Retro “White/Cement”

February 7, 2015 | Category: Ward 1 Sneakers

2012 Air Jordan 4 (IV) Retro “White/Cement”

The Air Jordan IV in the White/Cement colorway is regarded, by some, to hold that famed title as the best to ever do it, and considering it hasn’t seen the light of day since it last appeared in 1999, the White/Cement will undoubtedly re-live that eminence and while providing a swift splash of cold water to the face of those who have strayed from the consuming hobby of collecting and wearing Air Jordans. In the famous 1989 film Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, the shoe was even shown being cleaned with a toothbrush to remove dirt marks.