JORDAN BRAND INTRODUCES THE SPIKE FORTY
Spike Lee is considered one of the OG Jordan Brand members or is he actually even considered one? In a sense it doesn’t even matter because the man also known as Mars Blackmon has been around Jumpman for some time now. Even being responsible for two prior silhouettes and his third releasing today (10/28/15) he solidifies himself especially being a non athlete with a signature shoe.
With four colorways set to drop throughout the holiday season check out the official unveiling provided by Jordan Brand via Nike and let us know down in the comments your thoughts on the Air Jordan Spike Forty.
Today, Jordan Brand launches the Spike Forty, the third silhouette in the Spike Lee Franchise. Following the Jordan Spizike and Jordan Son of Mars, the Spike Forty takes cues from Jordan Brand’s iconic shoe lineage and Lee’s own authentic bond with basketball — signified by a contract signed between the acclaimed filmmaker and his hometown team in 1990.
Jordan designers leveraged Tinker Hatfield’s sketch vault and iconic aspects of the Air Jordan V, the game shoe unveiled in 1990, in creating the Spike Forty. The shoe features a clear outsole, reflective material and lace toggle — all reminiscent of the Air Jordan V — as well as additional details on the lace tips and tongue. The modern, crafted textile and molded TPU based upper represent Jordan DNA, while a phylon midsole with heel unit zoom air adds comfort.
The Spike Forty is available at select retail stores and Jordan.com for a suggested retail price of $180. Multiple colorways of the Spike Forty will land throughout the holiday season, including:
TOTAL ORANGE/GAME ROYAL
10/28 LAUNCH
GAME ROYAL/TOTAL ORANGE
11/4 LAUNCH
WHITE/FIRE RED
11/18 LAUNCH
BLACK/FIRE RED
12/16 LAUNCH
