words by Nick DePaula
Next weekend marks Father’s Day, and if you’re still hung up on a gift for the old man, Jordan Brand released a special Retro 1 just for the occasion today at limited accounts. We’re not sure how many dads are licking their chops for a clear swoosh, but this White/Dark Charcoal/Tweed/Varsity Red colorway of the Jordan Retro 1 retails for $100 and incorporates a tweed pattern along the mid panel, tongue and toe, along with white overlays, black laces and red accents. At the heel, Mark Smith’s ‘POPS’ graphic that was originally showcased along the Air Jordan XX’s midfoot strap is sharply stitched. The work pail icon is a nice reference to James Jordan’s handyman mentality around the Jordan family home during Michael’s upbringing.
Source: Atmos Japan
June 8th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I think this was a great idea, my dad loves j’s almost as much as i do!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
will they come out in store’s like champs?
December 1st, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I Got These. They Came Out In Footlocker And Champs. These Are Really Good And I Would’ve Made Ones Just Like These. I Just Don’t Get The Sign In The Back. The Tool Box
December 1st, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Mark — The tool box actually touches back to Michael’s dad who was always a handy man and working on things around the house. It also spells out “POPS.”