words by Steve Jaconetta
2009 marks another milestone year for Jordan Brand. Not only is it the beginning of a new era in the Air Jordan signature sneaker line, but it also marks the year MJ will finally be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame as well as something else.
That something is the 20th anniversary of the Spike Lee film Do The Right Thing. Originally released in 1989, this film showcases one of the most memorable sneaker moments in history. I remember it like it was yesterday as i’m sure the rest of you do as well even if you’ve just seen the movie within the past few years (or just this specific scene on youtube). It’s the scene where a white guy wearing a Boston Celtics shirt no less walks by Buggin’ Out, bumps into him and as a result scuffs up his Air Jordan IV’s.
While Jordan Brand might have something special in store for that, something else is slated to kick things off. Something lots of us have all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for, the return of the “metallic” Air Jordan I’s. Two colorways are slated to be released individually as part of a “Do The Right Thing” pack with one being white and red and the other white and sea green. Here’s the best part, both will be high tops! Apparel will also be released alongside this release with one being a matching t-shirt which is shown below.
The shirt features the phrase “No You The Man” which is one of the many famous quotes from the film. The words are across the chest and feature unique print familiar to all those who’ve seen the movie. Do you know what it’s from? Lookout for these two Air Jordan I Retro High colorways to be released in July available at select urban accounts and retail for $105 each.
For more information on the this DTRT Pack as well as all current and future Jordan Brand releases stay tuned here and in our forums. Special thanks to our forum mod MarcSJ08 for the picture below.
Image: MarcSJ08
February 17th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
OMFGG I HAVE 2 GET THESE!!!OG COLORWAY METALLIC 1S!!!def copp!!2PACKS
February 17th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
ALLLLL MINNNNEEEEEE.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
=0 This is amazing news. Metallic Greens are my grails!!!! Hope they release the White Cement 4′s too.
February 18th, 2009 at 12:19 am
As long as they come out like these samples, I will be VERY happy about this release. These will top anything seen in 08 for me.
February 18th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Along with the Black/shadow grey AJ1 these are slick!!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
MJ…thanks for doing the right thing!! must have!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
DAMM this joints came out 1985!
They being Retro in 2009! woahh!
That alot of years man, i feeln them alot but i would of loved the purple metallic ones, I GOT MY FINGERS CROSS FOR THOSE PURPLE JOINTS!!!
February 18th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Hmm, this interesting. I might have to cop some ones again.
February 18th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Cold as hell gettin both pair & thats a promise
February 18th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
these kicks r so sick jordan is the man!!!!!!!!
February 20th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I can’t wait for these!!! Stunning!!!
February 21st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
WOAHHHH BABY!!!!!
Hottest joints of 09 for sure.
Jordan all day baby. I gotta get both pairs, dont
forget the shirt too.
February 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
DOES ANYONE KNOW ???
ARE THERE GOING TO MAKE THESES IN BIG KIDS (GS) ?????????
February 24th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
MUST COP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This shit is on fire!!!!!
February 25th, 2009 at 8:44 am
damn im definatly gunna cop these.. TOO iLL!!
Hopefully these come out in purple..
got my fingers crossed!
February 28th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
man gotta scoop them already got like 9 other pair of 1′s
March 1st, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I think I just jizzed
March 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I wish that liner was a solid color. None-the-less, great to see a return of these legendary CW’s.
March 4th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
these are alright…
but the afj 23s is were its at
March 9th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I’ve got so many Retro 1′s now its ridiculous, but i would feel incomplete without these.
March 10th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
do yall know if they come in a pack of seperate
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
thery most likely goin 2 brake da pack up in KIDS !!!
June 18th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
they already got them on ebay below retail