The Air Jordan XXXVI, the latest Jordan Brand signature shoe, is set to hit shelves in September

Jordan Brand has officially introduced its latest basketball sneaker under Michael Jordan’s iconic signature line, the Air Jordan XXXVI.

Designed by experts at Jordan Brand, who combined their specialties to make the “best basketball shoe in the world,” the Air Jordan XXXVI features a jacquard leno-weave upper, a full-length Zoom Air Strobel unit that is double-stacked with a forefoot unit, and a refined plate system.

The Air Jordan XXXVI’s game-changing lightweight material and cushioning set-up was designed for the athleticism of the Jordan Brand’s elite young roster that includes NBA stars Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Zion Williamson, as well as WNBA standouts Satou Sabally and Kia Nurse.

“The Jordan Brand Design team really did their thing,”

 said Sabally, forward for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.

Aside from the unique innovations that make the shoe as light and comfortable as it could possibly be, the Air Jordan XXXVI also features an infinity symbol-like foam ribbon design through the midsole which represents Michael Jordan’s infinite influence on the sport of basketball and beyond.

Moreover, the lace cover, cutouts on the outsole, and embellishments on the heel are tributes to the Air Jordan VI, the shoe in which Michael Jordan won his first NBA title in 1991.

“We wanted to connect the ribbon and cover up the plate system. In doing so, we brought in subtle details from the Air Jordan VI and created a tooling that conveys Michael’s lasting influence in worldwide culture,” 

said Jordan Brand footwear designer Tate Keurbis.

Jordan Brand unveils Air Jordan XXXVI

The snakeer world has been patiently waiting for the 

Over the past few months, we’ve seen more and more of the vibrant AJ1 making the decision to cop even easier. As we edge ever closer to a release date, it's safe to say that the footwear community just wants to get their hands ( or feet ) on these Jordan 1s. Well, thankfully, the wait is almost over. After a long wait, the 

A perfect pair for summer, the latest Air Jordan 1 “ Hyper Royal ” is already looking like a must-cop. A premium white and gray leather base gives this shoe an almost 

 feel to start with. However, the light blue suede overlays that wrap around this AJ1 gives it an entirely new look. A tongue is matched with white laces, bringing the upper together. 

An ambushed Wings logo on the ankle works nicely against the blue suede too, bringing this 1985 classic into 2021. Sitting atop a white midsole and gray sole, these are going to be one of this year’s hottest 

If you like the look of the Air Jordan 1 High OG “ Hyper Royal ” then sit tight. The pair will release on April 17th for $ 214 at select stockists. With this being one of the most sought after pairs this season, you can expect these to sell out instantly. Check out the detailed images below and let us know if you’ll cop these 

he Air Jordan 1 High OG “ Hyper Royal ” 

Jordan Brand is no stranger to making history — it basically helped write the sneaker history books.

Even so, it was still a groundbreaking moment in 2018 when the most iconic basketball name of all-time made a deal that would see the Jumpman featured on the kits of one of France’s most successful soccer clubs, Paris Saint-Germain F.C.

MJ himself has some ties to Paris: the brand’s first European store, 

, was opened there in 2016, and for more than 15 years Jordan Brand has sponsored 

, the largest streetball tournament in the world.

Anyway, back to PSG. As well as a multi-year uniform sponsorship, Jordan and PSG have since collaborated on apparel and footwear, including 2019’s Jordan Mars 270 ‘PSG’ sneaker.

This fall, the collaboration has kicked it up several notches, if you’ll excuse the pun, with the forthcoming release of the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘PSG.’

Retro fans won’t want to miss this one, and Francophiles will covet it too. The white leather upper of the classic AJ4 silhouette we all know and love is dripping with deep burgundy highlights at the mudguard, lace guides, heel tabs and sockliner.

Contrasting black hits feature on the outsoles, support wings and tongue tabs, while further details set the design off: small tags on the forefoot read “Paname,” the colloquial name for Paris and its suburbs; and a combined Jumpman/PSG logo graces the heels. Text on the insoles reads “Ici C’est Paris,” or “this is Paris,” the soccer club’s motto.

Hues of fine French wine set off this Air Jordan 4 Retro

Like Michael Jordan himself, the Air Jordan 1 was an instant hit. But the sneaker’s renewed reign 35 years later isn’t just about greatness. It’s about the stories that build the myth.


There’s a story behind virtually every pair of Air Jordan 1s. The 

 represents a young player becoming a national sensation; they’re the big bang for Michael Jordan as a marketing icon and much of what’s come to be known as “sneaker culture.” The 

 are modeled after the uniform he wore during a 1985 Italian exhibition game when he, well, 

 are a reminder that the greatest basketball player on earth once took a year off to ride the bus in the minor leagues. 

 are a tongue-in-cheek nod to the colors of the tracksuit a young Michael wore when he told the late-night host that he thought the 

What is it about the Air Jordan 1 that still captivates the imagination? Neither the “Banned” nor “Meant to Fly” ads were the most successful Jordan campaigns—that distinction belongs to 

the Jordan 3 Mars Blackmon “It’s Gotta Be the Shoes” commercials

 with Spike Lee. The 1s weren’t Michael’s favorites—those 

. They’re certainly not the best to play basketball in—the thin rubber sole is no match for newer models like XX8, which boasts a neoprene shroud and carbon-fiber support. And the 1s weren’t the sneakers Michael rocked when he became a champion for the first time—his legend was truly cemented with 

Part of the reason the AJ1 is still so beloved is the look. Peter Moore’s finest sneaker features a distinct yet classic design that pops without being too showy, and it was the only signature Jordan 

 to contain a swoosh. It’s also the most utilitarian Air Jordan: “You can play basketball in it, you can skate in it, you can wear it to a fashion show—I mean, you can literally wear it anywhere,” says Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker, whose first basketball shoes were the AJ1s his mother bought him as he was growing up in North Carolina.

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