{"id":435298,"date":"2015-03-05T16:33:50","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T21:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=435298"},"modified":"2024-03-22T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T16:21:44","slug":"jordan-dub-zero-throwback-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/jordan-dub-zero-throwback-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Dub Zero: Throwback Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Backstory of the Jordan Dub Zero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2005, things were a bit different for the Jordan Brand as Michael Jordan<\/a> delved deeper into his final<\/em> retirement and subsequently became\u00a0a bit more removed from the newer generation of NBA fans. However, with a formidable roster of talent including Carmelo Anthony and Ray Allen, the Jordan Brand seemed poised to properly celebrate the 20th signature of the Air Jordan lineage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the impending release of the Air Jordan XX, which would ultimately celebrate the illustrious career of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan collection. A\u00a0hybrid would spawn, which happened to become the Jordan Dub Zero<\/a>, and would\u00a0ultimately celebrate the legacy of legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legend also has it that the original name of the Jordan Dub Zero was the Jordan Decoy as the shoe was designed to keep hackers and imitators from discovering the very top-secret Air Jordan XX design prior to its formal launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year In Review: 2005<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before venturing\u00a0deep into the history of the Jordan Dub Zero, it is imperative to understand the time in which this model was initially released, back in 2005. First and foremost, the New England Patriots cemented their dynasty of the early 2000s as a victory in Super Bowl XXXIX captured their second consecutive Lombardi trophy and their third Super Bowl title in four years. In addition, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the defending champion Detroit Pistons in the 2005 NBA Finals and the Christopher Nolan-era of the Batman trilogy began with the theatrical release of Batman Begins<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First colorway introduced of the Jordan Dub Zero on June 18, 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Dub Zero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned previously, the Jordan Dub Zero was a commemorative model looking to pay homage to the legendary Air Jordan lineage, as well as celebrate the work and legacy of Tinker Hatfield<\/a>. Constructed with a mid-cut variation, the Jordan Dub Zero incorporates distinct features from over eight different Air Jordan silhouettes, five of which Jordan captured NBA titles in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n