Today, Eastside Golf launches its highly anticipated “1961” collection made in collaboration with Jordan Brand. The raffle for the three-shoe capsule is now live, giving you a chance at the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 6, and Jordan ADG 4. Each of the three sneakers is designed for the green with special golf outsoles.
1961 is the year the PGA lifted its ban preventing non-caucasian players from competing. As a black-owned golf brand, Eastside Golf pays tribute to the pioneers in the sport through both the collection and an upcoming golf tournament in San Diego. Proceeds from the tourney will also help support the Moorehouse College golf team.
All three sneakers get a green, black, and white color treatment. As is usually the case when Air Jordans are involved, it’s the Air Jordan 1 that’s the most sought after. The sneaker is also the most embellished of the trio, as special details include a metallic gold Wings logo at the collar, a Swoosh featuring Eastside Golf’s name in raised script, the word “Change” on the heel counter, and Eastside Golf’s logo on the left tongue patch’s exterior. The upper’s arrangement also follows the same color-blocking as the OG “Bred” colorway, albeit with green replacing red.
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For the Air Jordan 6, Eastside Golf’s logo appears on both tongues with metallic gold hardware used for the heel and speed-lacing toggle. Its black sude base appears beneath white suede overlays with green forming the tongue and the majority of the midsole.
The Jordan ADG 4, which is the only shoe of the three originally designed specifically for golf, gets the same tongue treatment and the most tame color scheme of the lot. Black suede covers the majority of the sneaker, while green makes small appearances through the sockliner, trim, and elephant print on the heel.
The raffle on Eastside Golf’s website for all three sneakers is accepting entries until 11:59 pm. EST Sept. 18. Pricing is $200 for the AJ1, $240 for the AJ6, and $205 for the ADG 4.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
