Nike recently treated sneaker fans to the Air Raid Jungle Gym from 1993 (which we covered here at Sneakerjawns), and now we're getting the 2014 remake. The Air Raid brand has been building some steam this year with the Air Raid Low, Air Raid Jungle Gym, and Air Raid OG, and notably the Nike Air Max 1 featuring in the Live Together Play Together Pack with a Jungle Gym colorway. On top of that, the 90s silhouette is getting releases at the beginning of the year with the Air Raid 2014 remake and the Air Raid Ray Guns. The old silhouette is getting some attention from their makers, that is Nike, to give more variations to the classic style. The Nike Air Raid has much lore to it, designed by Tinker Hatfield as an outdoor counterpart to the Air Jordans, featured in commercials with Spike Lee, hence the Live Together Play Together ethos. The 2014 Black and White Air Raid is not as colorful as the jungle gym, but style doesn't always come with flare. Let's ...
Chicago red will always have a place in basketball sneaker culture due to windy city's dominance in the sport in the 90s, led by Michael Jordan. The Jordan brand hasn't shied away from reusing the iconic colors.
Although the Jordan name has perhaps diminished in recent years with the rise of the Lebron brand and name, it will likely last for years to come and Chicago red will maintain its iconic status.
The latest Jordan to feature the famed colorway comes to us from 1998. It's the Jordan Pro Strong. Note that this silhouette has had a couple of re-releases. The Pro is inspired by a more popular silhouette, the Jordan 13, which is apparent in a side by side comparison. It still has much to offer and the differences still make it stand out against the 13 as its own thing.
Let's take a closer look at the Jordan Pro Strong Chicago Red. The Jordan classic was a viable option for big men back in the late nineties, offering a durable and stable high top. The minimalist uppers feature smooth and tumbled leather, with tumbled leather overlaying the smooth leather.
Upon the toe box lies a red "S" with the white jumpman logo. The "S" may well mean "strong," which is also featured on the heel. "Jordan" runs all the way up the tongue. The red midsole and white outsoles look like a squiggly piece of abstract art.
This Jordan Pro Strong Chicago will launch this summer.
