Artist Nina Chanel Abney has taken to Instagram to reveal her latest project with Jordan Brand: a collaborative iteration of the Air Jordan 3. Arriving almost two years after Abney first linked with the Jumpman for a duo of takes on the Air Jordan 2, her take on Michael Jordan‘s third signature sneaker boasts a “Bicoastal/Black/Malachite/Fossil” color scheme and a canvas/suede construction.
News of the collaboration first surfaced in January, when sneaker leaker Brandon1an announced the color scheme, style code and a potential June release date, then Abney confirmed the rumors last week with a teaser of the shoe’s heel tab. Our first full look at the style, shot by Tyler “Arab Lincoln” Mansour, shows off its key details, including a rich two-tone green canvas and suede upper, the aforementioned custom heel tab, a bone-colored midsole and an interesting play on proportions provided by extra-thick rope laces atop the slimmed-down tongue Mansour’s photo also shows the arm of a jacket emblazoned with “NCA 23,” an indication that the release may be accompanied by special apparel.
A solid release date has yet to be confirmed by Abney or Jordan Brand, but interested parties can subscribe to Abney’s mailing list for updates. Stay tuned for more info as it’s made available.
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