Jordan 1 retro high royal smoke grey

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Sneaker Releases

Apr 6, 2021

Do you need to elevate your spring wardrobe? There’s no better way to take your look to the next level than by slipping into a straight-from-the-box pair of new Jordan Retros.

Say goodbye to the dark, dull colors of winter and introduce your closet to some softer colors like the powdery “Hyper Royal” blue and “Smoke Grey” tones of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Hyper Royal” men’s and kids’ sneaker. Unlike those richly saturated Hyper Royal blues you’ve come to expect from the Jumpman brand, this version of the classic Jordan 1 is lightened in an almost watercolor-like blue, accented with Light Smoke Grey and grounded by a white base. This spring-ready style drops on April 17 in grade school kids’ and men’s sizes.

It’s no secret that the Air Jordan 1 has some serious staying power. When Peter Moore designed these sneakers in the mid-1980s, he likely had no idea these shoes would be cemented in history alongside the G.O.A.T., Michael Jordan himself. The model’s play-it-straight design, enduring technology and classic colorways have proved timeless as newer generations discover these spectacular sneakers.

The line’s most recent iteration of the AJ 1’s “Hyper Royal” color pallette takes the OG shoe — including the white leather upper — and adds a Hyper Royal suede treatment along the toe, the lacing system and the heel. The watery-like blue adds a cool tone to the sneaker with its slight fading.

Perforations sprinkle the white toe box while pristine white laces cross the white padded throat of the sneaker. The nylon tongue tag retains the flavor of the original deep Hyper Royal hue with white Nike Air branding.

Light Smoke Grey curls around the ankle collar and dresses the Swoosh, the Wings logo and the shoe’s outsole. The white midsole contains the encapsulated cushioning that puts the “Air” in Air Jordan.

Embrace the warmer weather, the spring blossoms and the sky-like look of the Jordan Brand’s latest creation. Shop the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers in grade school kids’ and men’s sizes beginning April 17 at Hibbett | City Gear.

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Hyper Royal/Light Smoke Gray/White