When we talk about the best Jordan sneakers of the last year, this model is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. Trust us, though, when we say that this is something really big. Thanks to their silhouette, the Air Jordan 9 Olive Concord manages to combine the best of the iconic brand with the Gorpcore trend that we have loved so much in recent years. We believe in one thing: 2023 will be dedicated to adventure, expanding our horizons and leaving behind the monotony of four walls, making these sneakers the best option for the upcoming months.
Long live Gorpcore
The trend, not entirely new, has helped to generate much of what we now consider cool. Taking its name from the world of hiking, the entire trend is made up of “anti-fashion” pieces that our parents would have used for camping with us 20 years ago. Today, other concepts have been added in the form of hashtags on social media that help us better understand where this trend is going and how we can adapt it to our wardrobes. #MountainGuy, #CampingMan, #WildLife, and #Outterwear are just a few examples.
In conclusion, both in footwear and clothing, Gorpcore consists of all those items that offer us technical fabrics and hyperfunctional structures.
The Air Jordan 9
As for the Jumpman brand, the Air Jordan 9 remains one of the most beloved and sought-after silhouettes in the Jordan archive. Originally launched for the 1993-1994 season and designed by Tinker Hatfield, we are facing the first model released after Michael Jordan’s retirement from professional basketball. This does not mean they were absent from the basketball court. In fact, custom models were made for players of the caliber of Kendall Gill, Penny Hardaway, and Mitch Richmond, in addition to BJ Armstrong who had a pair with his jersey number on the back instead of the usual 23. This helped position the brand for the general public, made up of both sports enthusiasts and urban fashionistas.
Although the original black and white colorway made this model popular, in 1994, the olive-toned version also saw the light. We are effectively talking about a classic revisited for 2023.
Air Jordan 9 Olive Concord
Resembling a boot, this sneaker is covered in soft black leather and nubuck that plays with olive shades of brown. It remains very faithful to the 1994 original, but the traditional red logo on the tongue, midsole, and heel has been replaced by a Bright Concord Jumpman mixed with a tad of Aquatone.
Release Date
The brand has announced that starting from January 7, 2023, these Jordans might already be hitting the streets. All we have to do is keep an eye on the official Nike website.