Don’t Sleep on the Air Jordan 40 ‘Chicago’
If the name didn't make it quite clear, the is 40th signature silhouette – and it arrived earlier this year to celebrate 40 years of MJ's signature line! Only a handful of colourways have emerged so far, including a special iteration for Beijing’s Jordan-sponsored . The reception has been a mixed bag, with some loving the model and others passing to scoop the never-ending barrage of retros.
For us, the futuristic and streamlined design of the AJ40 is a welcomed addition to the , but for the latest the Jumpman is throwing it back to the start. Hot out of Beaverton, the latest colourway has been covered in the iconic ‘Chicago’ hues. The entire premium-leather upper is dressed in a white base layer with added hints of black and red. The wildest part of this model is the Swoosh, which is absent on the standard AJ40, and reminds us of the .