by Brandon Richard
January ushers in a new era for Jordan Brand in more ways than one.
First, it marks the start of the brand's 30th Anniversary. The original Air Jordan 1 launched in 1985, which Jordan Brand will celebrate with a series of special releases, new packaging, distinctive branding and more.
The new year also brings us the first remastered Jordan retros. With the project, Jordan Brand promises to deliver better quality retros as close to the originals as possible. First up is the 'Columbia' Air Jordan 4, one of the first modern retros that originally released in 1999. The 'French Blue' 7 will also return to shelves by month's end.
Carmelo Anthony's new signature shoe, the M11, will be the month's first Jordan release. Three colorways, including the fan-named 'Gold Standard,' will launch on January 3.
Once again, Jordan Brand will be part of Nike's salute to Black History Month. This year, black and white colorways of the Air Jordan 1 and XX9 will represent the Jumpman.
Hate it or love it, the polarizing Dub Zero is back for another round, starting with a reflective colorway near the end of the month.
It's also being rumored that Don C's quilted Air Jordan 2 collaboration will release in January, but that information hasn't been confirmed by Jordan Brand.
See all of the Air Jordans that will kick off 2015 below and check back for updates.
01/03/15 Jordan Melo M11 'Gold Standard'
716227-012 Black/Black-Blur
$160.00
01/03/15 Jordan Melo M11 'Jordan Family'
716227-101 White/Black-Gym Red
$160.00
01/03/15 Jordan Melo M11 'Concrete Island'
716227-413 Blue Graphite/Black-Game Royal-Metallic Silver
$160.00
01/10/15 Air Jordan 4 Retro LS
314254-107 White/Legend Blue-Midnight Navy
$190.00
1/10/15 Air Jordan XX9
695515-001 Black/White-Dark Grey-Gym Red
$225.00
01/15/15 Air Jordan 1 Retro High Strap
342132-002 Black/Gym Red-White
$125.00
01/17/15 Air Jordan 4 Retro Girls
C Black/Fuchsia Force-Flash Lime
$140.00
01/19/15 Air Jordan XX9 BHM
727133-110 White/Black
$225.00
01/19/15 Air Jordan 1 Retro High BHM
579591-010 Black/White
$130.00
01/24/15 Air Jordan 7 Retro
304775-107 White/French Blue-University Blue-French Grey
$190.00
01/24/15 Jordan Dub Zero
311046-007 Wolf Grey/University Blue-Classic Charcoal-White
$160.00