After its debut in 2002, the Jordan Nu Retro 1 went into a two-decade-long hibernation, emptying up the spotlight for the Jumpman’s series of “Air” variants to shine. However, it seems like the silhouette is ready to make some Nu-ise in 2022, especially since it has reappeared in a Chicago colorway on Lakers star Russell Westbrook at this year’s Nike’s Just Do It Day.

Known as the cross between Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 2, the now obscure model is oft recognised by its side panels, which swaps out the usual profile Swoosh with a debossed but cut off “Wings” logo. Other retro design elements include unstructured collars and modified sole units with a semi-translucent panel. This is a slight deviation from the original sole, which sported a mustard yellow panel instead. Though that has been changed, the model’s OG Chicago colorway is faithfully transferred onto the retro-ed leather silhouette, with the “Black” and “University Red” following the “Bred” colorblocking at the forefoot.

Though no concrete release details have been attached to this reprint, it is expected to arrive in the late end of 2022. Speculated retail price rests at US$110. While you wait, why not check out official images at the slider gallery?

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