Release Date: Saturday, May 2

Style: 136027-405

Color: Mdnght Nvy/Trqs Blu-Wht

Price: $190

This Saturday Jordan Brand will release an Air Jordan 5 in a brand new colorway... or will they? Let me explain, while the Midnight Navy version of the latest Air Jordan 5 has never been released before, it is actually an original colorway. Created by Tinker Hatfield during the original release of the 5 in 1990, the "Midnight Navy" was intended to be another colorway on the "Grape" palette but was ultimately held back. Now, in the wake of the many recent "Hornets" related releases, the shoe is getting a second chance at life due to its similarity to the colors of the Michael Jordan owned NBA franchise. 

The premium leather upper and midsole wear the Midnight Navy color that closely resembles the deep purple found on Charlotte's uniforms, while turquoise accents on the shark teeth and the main Jumpman logo are more explicitly in tune with the Hornets scheme. Silvery grey on the mesh panels and 3M tongue provide the contrast and the signature icy blue outsole completes the look. While not officially an OG color or officially a Hornets color, these are officially a hot sneaker.

Release Date: Saturday, April 25

Style: 304775-016

Color: Dk Gry/Trqs Bl-Wlf Gry-Ttl Org

With the Air Jordan 7 turning 23 this year, Jordan Brand has released several interesting colorways like "French Blue", "Lola Bunny", "Verde", and "Barcelona Nights". Now with the coveted "Hare" release three weeks away, we get the counterpoint to the "Barcelona Nights", the "Barcelona Days". While both shoes celebrate MJ's time in Barcelona with Dream Team, the new release exemplifies its "Daytime" theme with a lighter colored upper using Wolf Grey on the nubuck and Dark Grey on the leather overlays. Turquoise hits on the sole, heel, and Jumpman recall the crystal waters of the Mediterranean while the oranges and reds in the multicolored sockliner and tongue are drawn from the vibrant colors seen throughout Barcelona's sunny streets and sidewalks. 

Release Date: Saturday, April 18

Style: 310810-107

Color: Wht/Mtllc Slvr-Mdnght Nvy-Trqs

On the heels of last week's Air Jordan 11 low release comes another remastered low-top, the Air Jordan 13 Retro Low "Hornets". Decked out in the colors of the team that MJ owns, the Charlotte Hornets, the midnight navy and turquoise on the tongue and base contrast nicely with the white dimpled leather on the upper. Although they lack the signature panther's eye hologram found on the ankle of the original 13, the metallic silver Jumpman is a nice addition. Like all other remastered releases from this year, the 13 Low features the premium leather and construction that separates this generation of retro Jordan from those that came before. Check out Mike rocking these at a recent Hornets game and looking fly as ever.

Release Date: Saturday, April 18

Style: 705417-029

Color: Blk/Brght Ctrs-Crt Prpl-Lt Rtr

Price: $140

While the sneaker world holds its collective breath in anticipation of a possible return of the Air Jordan 7 "Hare Jordan" this year, Jordan Brand is giving a little love to Bugs' female counterpart in the meantime with the Air Jordan 7 Retro GG "Lola Bunny". With a leather and nubuck upper dressed in black and a tye-dyed tongue in tones of purple, orange, and turquoise that echoes pattern on the base, this girls-only release honors the female rabbit who made her debut alongside Bugs and MJ in Space Jam. Like other previously released remastered girls Retros from this year, the "Lola Bunny" will be available in extended GS sizes up to 9.5. 

Release Date: Saturday, April 11

Style: 528895-007

Color: Grey Mist/White-Midnight Navy

Price: $170

On March 29, 1982, the world got its first taste of the crunch time greatness of Michael Jordan when he knocked down the winning shot for the University of North Carolina against Georgetown University in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game. This moment is the proverbial foundation in the career of the man many consider to be the greatest player in basketball history. MJ has said on multiple occasions that before he would take game-winning shots while with the Bulls, he would think back to this moment. It is a testament to the importance of that shot, that game, and that opponent, Georgetown, in the legend of Michael Jordan.

Throughout the years Jordan Brand has had a longstanding connection with Michael's collegiate rival, a connection that is only further solidified with this Saturday's release of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low "Georgetown". This low-top version of the beloved silhouette is decked in Hoyas colors, with Midnight Navy patent leather stretched around a Grey Mist cordura mesh upper. Sitting atop a white midsole and finished off with the signature icy blue outsole, you get a worthy tribute to the first vanquished combatant on the road to His Airness' immortality.