There’s always a thought — or better yet a hope — that the current Air Jordan signature will succeed in duality. Sure, on-court the shoe is year in and year out one of the great performance models. But will it be relevant off-court where cultural currency is collected?
The Air Jordan 33 has quickly proven worthy in both categories. Thanks to a Trav collab and numerous collegiate PEs, the 33 has made its mark with remarkable ease. In fact, the shoe’s inline iterations have been just as stellar, and that trend continues with March’s “Vast Grey” edition.
Nike, perpetually learning from its collaborative partners, outfits this style in a scheme that leans sharply into aesthetics Virgil Abloh introduced with “The Ten.” There’s a lightness to the shoe which juxtaposes Sail, Cone and predominately Vast Grey, finding nuance in muted shades. Compounding factors include lightweight mesh and leather overlays, both of which play well on the court and breath sartorially off it.
Look for the Air Jordan 33 “Vast Grey” on March 7 at select retailers.
Air Jordan 33
Colorway: Vast Grey/Cone-Sail-White
Style #: AQ8830-004
Release Date: March 7, 2019
Price: $175
