Nerdthusiast: Spring 2022 Jordan Release Sneaker Preview

 

Nerdthusiast: Spring 2022 Jordan Release Sneaker Preview

The Spring 2022 Jordan release preview is here and it has something for everyone. Nerdthusiast broke down the 12 releases from the announcement and give my personal thoughts.

Above Average: Jordan 12 "Playoff", Jordan 3 "Canvas", Jordan 4 W "Canvas", Jordan 4 "Infrared"

 
Maybe I have just drank the Kool-Aid of every celebrity wearing beige/brown colors, but both "Canvas" colorways look really great here. These kinds of materials generally look less appealing in person, but we will have to wait and see. The Jordan 3 colorway is similar to the AMM 3s and I'm sure that's no accident. Women and men (if you can fit the sizing) always love a white Jordan so I expect those to be very popular. Combine that with two classics returning and you have some exciting things in this release announcement. Even as someone who doesn't personally wear 12s, this colorway just works so well. I feel like most collectors will find something here that they want, even if it's just for nostalgia sake.

 

Average: Jordan 1 High "Dark Marina Blue", Jordan 1 High "Brotherhood", Jordan 5 "Racer Blue", Jordan 6 "UNC", Jordan 3 "Cardinal", Jordan 4 "Amethyst Wave", Jordan 6 W "Mint Foam"

 

There are some solid options in this section. Depending on your personal preference and what your closet is missing, I concede that some sneakers here may be rated higher. For example, the Cardinal 3s will be seen the day after release by everyone at your local mall and they are a great piece for any collection. My main reason for placing things in this category is simple; These releases are nice, but nothing I really need at the moment. If you are someone that needs a blue Jordan 1 or a Blue Jordan 5, then these are the kinds of releases for you. You can get a basic color on a great silhouette that can be a mainstay in your rotation. 

Below Average: Jordan 5 Low "Artic Pink", Jordan 7 SE "Sapphire", Jordan 9 "University Red", Jordan 13 "Del Sol"

This section combines my least favorite models with some pretty uninteresting colorways. I honestly don't know what colorway they could put on a 5 low or a 7 to get me interested. They always seem to end up on clearance at the mall so it seems others share that opinion. The colorways featured on the Jordan 9 and Jordan 13 aren't the worst, but just don't really do anything to the shoe. You could argue that slapping a neutral palette on a more popular model is the same low level of effort. I see general release shoes serving the purpose of the average consumer filling a hole they have in their closet. This can either be a more neutral shoe to wear with multiple outfits or a new color they were missing and want to match. I don't see a world where people want these colorways for either reason.

If you would like to see the full announcement released, you can do so at

 https://news.nike.com/news/jordan-brand-retro-preview-spring-2022-official-images. 

By Nerdthusiast  Justin DiRe

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