The Next Jordan Brand Air Max Shoe, The Air 200E, Is Revealed

Nike’s revolutionary Air technology has been part of the Jordan Brand line of footwear since #23’s debut in the NBA. Beginning with the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 3, the Oregon-based company’s game-changing Air Max cushioning solution has delivered a peek behind the midsole, exposing Air technology to the world. Over the last few decades, Michael Jordan’s eponymous label has blended basketball heritage and running-informed cues for models that promise comfort and style.

The latest in the expansive line of visible Air-donning propositions from Team Jumpman is the Jordan Air 200E. Unlike some predecessors, the upcoming Jordan Air Max silhouette doesn’t overtly reference any of the earliest Air Jordan styles. Mesh base layers are overlaid with nubuck panels along the profiles, which boast perforations at the mid-foot surely derived from some Air Max running sneaker from the 1990s. Fuse reinforcement appears at the toe box and along the tongue, giving the Jordan Air 200E aesthetic and functional benefits. Midsoles underfoot arguably call the most attention given their angular arrangement and Air Max 200 unit at the heel, a popular choice among Jordan Brand’s lifestyle models. Accompanying traction further blends running and basketball heritage as tread underneath the forefoot opts for a waffle pattern while tread towards the heel boasts a herringbone finish. Together, each aforementioned component advances both Nike and Jordan’s legacies into the next few decades.

Enjoy official images of the model’s debut colorways ahead, and anticipate a Nike.com release date soon.

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