New Jordans 2017 reveals their Air Jordan "Flight Guy" Collection, which is inspired by sports photographer Chuck Kuhn. The collection includes the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan XXX1 dressed in Black, Varsity Royal and White. Dressed in a Black, Game Royal and White color scheme. The Air Jordan 1-inspired Air Jordan XXX1 features elements to resemble the iconic "Royal" colorway. A clean White midsole and a Blue outsole completes the design. On a cold, crisp morning in 1985, famed sports photographer Chuck Kuhn stepped onto a remote Oregon airstrip to shoot a rising basketball star — Michael Jordan. Rather than wear his team's iconic Red and Black, Jordan chose his personal favorite colors: Royal Blue and Black. The shoe he wore that day, the Air Jordan 1 Black/Royal, was the first AJ 1 offered for purchase to the public. The portrait became an iconic poster, coined the Flight Guy — its image etched in street and sport style memory.
Jordans 2017, The Air Jordan XXXI embodies the spirit of the Air Jordan 1. Over three decades in the making, the Air Jordan XXXI is equipped with innovative Zoom Air cushioning and Flight Speed technology. To commemorate this iconic moment, Jordan Brand launches the Flight Guy Collection this summer. Highlighted by the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan XXX1, the collection connects an iconic moment to modern innovation while paying tribute to the way legends surprise us… often out of the Blue. The Air Jordan XXXI has been given the "Royal" treatment, poaching yet another OG colourway from the Air Jordan 1 archives. A black to blue gradient adorns the Flyknit upper, transitioning to synthetic leather at the heel. A translucent blue outsole and crisp white midsole add a solid foundation. While a special logo graphic has been added behind the tongue in reference to the famous Jordan "Runway" ad from the mid-80s. The Air Jordan XXXI "Royal" adds to the growing list of OG Air Jordan 1-inspired colourways to hit the latest Jordan flagship – joining the "Bulls", "Chicago" and "Banned" make-ups before it.
New Air Jordan Shoes, Originally thought to be a modern take on the famous "Royal Blue" Air Jordan 1s, Jordan Brand have revealed this Air Jordan XXXI to be an ode to Spurs player Kawhi Leonard. Named the "Flight Guy" (a variation on "Jumpman") the shoe dedicated to the new generation of Jordan athletes like Leonard, and their ability to come out the blue with phenomenal performances. Legendary sports photographer Chuck Kuhn captured an image in 1985 that will forever by synonymous with Jordan Brand and its namesake figure. The shoot, one in which Jordan wasn't feeling the traditional "Banned" Air Jordan 1's so he opted for his favorite personal colors royal blue and black, now stands as one timeless in sport and style.