Many have suggested that constant news about a sneaker prior to launch leads to an overwhelming energy around the shoe, making it difficult to buy upon release. Well, without much previous news, Jordan Brand is re-releasing the Air Jordan 1 “XQ”. Exclusive to China, the limited Jordan 1 comes during a year that we have seen a litany of makeups on the vaunted model. Black covers the toe cap and heel counter, and features subtle laser detailing. White is present on the toe box and mid-panels. Thin red detailing is seen on the mid-panel, which matches red on the eyelets and ankle color. Embossed star patterns are stamped into the lower part of the eyelets, and red stitching contrasts both the white midsole and gold Swoosh. The regal shoe is completed literally tied together with golden laces, branding, and stitching throughout the upper. A gold-inspired gum outsole adds the final touch to this exclusive shoe.
The Air Jordan 1 XQ originally dropped in 2007 in extremely limited numbers. There were rumored to be only 240 pairs created at the time. New collectors may not have ever seen this particular pair. The “Xing Qi” Jordan 1 will release again on Friday , July 26 at Nike flagship stores in Shanghai, the Nike Huaihai Brand Experience Store, and select Jordan Brand retailers across China. With this being an unannounced retro, similar to QuickStrike releases of yesteryear, are you hoping to get your hands on a pair of Air Jordan 1 XQ?
Source: Sole Collector/Sneaker News
