Release: Saturday, May 23

Style: 528895-012

Color: Black/University Red-White

Price: $170

The Air Jordan 11 is among the best loved of all Air Jordan models, especially the "Bred" colorway. In fact, the black and red Air Jordan 11 were the first Jordans to be referred to as "Breds", a term which is now used to refer to any black and red sneaker. In accordance with the multitude of special releases this year in honor of Jordan Brand's 30th anniversary, the "Bred" 11's are coming out in low top form for the first time ever. Previously available to only one man, MJ himself, as a Player Exclusive in 1996, the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low "Bred" mirrors Mike's pair right down to the distinctive red lining not found on the original mid top. This highly anticipated release does share all the essential features of its mid top ancestor though; like a black patent leather and cordura nylon upper, a red translucent outsole wrapped around a white midsole, and the envy and admiration of all who bask in its resplendent glow. These low tops will be in high demand, so get down to the nearest City Blue bright and early on Saturday to cop your pair.  

Release Date: Saturday, May 16

Style: 304775-125

Color: White/True Red-Lght Slvr-Trmln

Price: $190

When an Air Jordan reaches the magical age of 23, as the Air Jordan 7 is doing this year, Jordan Brand celebrates that milestone by releasing several colorways, both new and OG, throughout the year. For the 7, no release will be more hotly anticipated than the Air Jordan 7 Retro "Hare", which will be hitting shelves this Saturday. After whetting our appetites with cartoon collaborations like the Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny AJ 1 Mids, the Lola Bunny 7 Girls, and the Marvin the Martian 7's, the shoe that everybody has been waiting for is finally here. Originally debuting in 1992, the "Hare" marked the beginning of the relationship between Nike and Warner Brothers and featured a memorable commercial starring Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan. The two would team up in several subsequent ads with their relationship culminating in the 1995 film Space Jam. 

The "Hare Jordan" 7 was last seen in 2008 as part of the 7/16 Countdown Pack, but now thanks to Jordan Brand's new remastering program, this OG colorway is better than ever. The upper features white premium leather overlaid on grey nubuck with a red Jumpman on the ankle and a purple 23 in a red and black triangle on the heel. The red, neoprene mesh sock liner explodes into a frenzy of red, black, green, orange, and silver geometric shapes on the tongue. The all-white midsole is capped with an outsole that echoes the colors and patterns found on the tongue. Aside from the orange and green being obvious references to Bugs' carrots, the shoe is further into our floppy-eared friend with the inclusion of a Bugs Bunny retro card imitating the iconic Jumpman pose. The attention to detail put into this sneaker more than justifies the level of hype surrounding this release. These are a must have, so make sure you don't get shut out, because one they're gone...th-th-th-th-th-th-that's all folks!

Release Date: Saturday, May 9

Style: 440892-018

Color: Wlf Gry/Blk-Ht Lv-Wht

Price: $140

Once again we have a Jordan release that is only for the girls and small-footed males, and this one is really hot... literally. The Air Jordan 5 Girls Retro "Hot Lava" comes to the world this Saturday in extended girls GS sizes from 4 - 9.5. Why this is labeled as a "girls" shoe I have no idea. It doesn't seem like something that would be considered a traditionally "female" colorway. Maybe Jordan Brand extracts a perverse pleasure in denying their larger hoofed customers the opportunity to cop some of the best colorways released this year, like this one. 

The "Hot Lava" gives you a Wolf Grey upper lined in black, with a black Jumpman on the 3M tongue. Black shark teeth contrast with the white midsole, while the Hot Lava that gives the shoe it's nickname appears on the outsole, tongue lining, lace lock, and the embroidered '23' on the outside of the heel. While I think it's a nice thing for Jordan Brand to offer exclusives to ladies and kids, it's absolute torture for someone with a size 11 and an unhealthy addiction to sneakers.

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.