{"id":472800,"date":"2015-11-26T21:26:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T02:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=472800"},"modified":"2019-01-23T02:03:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T07:03:41","slug":"the-15-retros-were-most-thankful-for-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/the-15-retros-were-most-thankful-for-in-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Retros We’re Most Thankful for in 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh what a year to celebrate sneakers. While artist collabs and progressive sportswear have been the rampant waves all of 2015, we’ve still got love for good, old fashioned retros. Heritage and history over storytelling or even innovation, shoes of the re-release variety have always served as time machines for old head collectors and a window into the past for younger peers, bringing about fond memories when seen on feet or just randomly in the shelves of a store.<\/p>\n

Focusing only on OGs, previously unreleased PEs and all other shoes making their second round, check out the 15 retros we’re most thankful for this year.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 1<\/h2>\n

By all accounts, the Air Jordan 1 isn’t going anywhere. Dropping in low top, Pinnacle and hybrid fashion in 2015, we most importantly saw the return of two OG highs. The famed “Chicago” colorway and never-before-retroed “UNC” take brought it back as far as possible, highlighting the start of the iconic athlete and famed franchise. Will the AJ1 continue to shift shape in 2016 or could metallic team takes continue the OG onslaught? At this point we’re down with both.<\/p>\n

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Reebok Question<\/h2>\n

The Reebok retro vault has been mined of most its gems, but the Vector hit us with a heater this spring in the form of the Reebok Question “Green Fifteen”. Paying homage to the 15th Anniversary of Michigan State’s 2000 National Championship run, the Flintstone pantone brought about memories of Mateen Cleaves and company, seeing another heritage hoops PE hit retail in 2015.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 4<\/h2>\n

The remastered retro campaign kicked off in somewhat odd fashion by bringing back a handful of the first non-OG Air Jordan releases. The “Oreo” and “Columbia” 4s ushered in a new era of quality (and price point) while also paying homage to the new tones that set off the retro+ trend. Well made and ultra wearable, we hope to see sought after releases like the “Cool Grey,” “Classic Green” and “Lightning” 4s follow in their remastered footsteps.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 6<\/h2>\n

photo by Kixsquare<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

At this point in time, few Bulls-era Jordans have alluded a retro release. The Air Jordan 6 White\/Maroon has been atop that short list for years and in 2015 they’re finally coming back. What’s better? Nike Air branding on the back. As some shoes have made the retro or revamp round one too many times, these prove holding out and waiting has its perks, too.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Mowabb<\/h2>\n

photo by Wish ATL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While retro basketball dominated the heritage scene in 2015, ACG maintained in the mix with OG takes on the Nike Air Mowabb. Tan and brown colorways proved hearty enough for the fall but funky enough to wear year round, carrying the utility, innovation and personality that have kept them a cult classic for all these years.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 13<\/h2>\n

2015 is the year PEs turned GR, and no, that’s not a bad thing. The Air Jordan 13 Chris Paul PE proved that the best way to build buzz for an archived silo isn’t always a high profile collab but rather some careful crate digging. Word is the “Home” Hornets rendition is also on the way, let’s see some Ray Allen joints drop in 2016.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 11 Low<\/h2>\n

In both patent and IE form, the Air Jordan 11 Low proved well received in 2015. On the shiny side, we saw the first ever release of MJ’s “Playoff” 11 Low PE as well as the re-release of the acclaimed GS “Citrus” colorway. On the elephant end, the “Cobalt” IEs proved to look just as good this year as they did the two times before, while unarchived “Referee” sample also proved official.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Force 1 High Remastered<\/h2>\n

photo via Sole Collector<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Some say the Air Force 1 never left, but the Highs certainly came back in a big way in 2015. Using remastered materials and OG colorways, the AF1 made moves all throughout the calendar year. What’s even better? The “Color of the Month” Pack will continue into 2016.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 7<\/h2>\n

You might not see an Air Jordan 7 on the year-end #NK50 list, but that doesn’t mean the Huarache assisted AJ had a bad year. On the contrary, the remastered returns of the “Hare” and “Bordeaux” colorways brought a second retro chance at two of the most revered OG iterations. On top of that, the “French Blue” 7 return gave shoppers that passed on the ’02 release in favor of the “Raptors” a second chance at this cool colorway.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 8<\/h2>\n

The “Playoff” and “Bugs Bunny” 8s have already gotten plenty of burn in retro life. That’s why the third drop of the “Aqua” 8s and the second release of the “Chrome” colorway are all the more sweeter. Dropping in the holiday season, this warm, bulky silo will sure wear well through the winter.<\/p>\n

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Nike’s ’90s Basketball Onslaught<\/h2>\n

Seemingly out of nowhere, Nike Sportswear flooded the market with awesome OG hoop shoes from the ’90s. KG sigs, Jason Kidd favorites and Pippens came back out for the second time, while the “Cobalt” CB 94 proved the first retro release for said style. On top of that, Lakers fans were treated to PE Huarache and Uptempo launches inspired by the likes of Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher. If all that wasn’t enough, NikeLab went way, way back, bringing out both the Vandal and the Bruin in surprise fashion.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 10<\/h2>\n

#45 tagging added more intrigue to the “Double Nickel” drop of the Air Jordan 10. Hey JB, can you remaster the “Shadow” 10s and bring back the “City” series while you’re at it? Oh, there is a new City Pack coming in 2016…<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 14 Low<\/h2>\n

photo by Wish ATL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Back to school, the “Laney” Air Jordan 14 Lows proved more impactful than scattered silos of the same theme, appearing progressive when placed next to 1s and 5s. First released around the turn of the century, this OG colorway came back for the first time in 2015, making us hope that more 14 and up models will see support in 2016.<\/p>\n

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Nike Tennis Honors the Legends<\/h2>\n

Tennis silos really hit fever pitch in the last few years, but 2015 still proved strong. The Nike Air Flare, Nike Air Tech Challenge III and Nike Air Oscillate reignited the Agassi vs. Sampras rivalry, best displayed by the campaign at Kith.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan XX<\/h2>\n

Was the Air Jordan XX retro run in 2015 a smash hit? Nah, but it was far from a flop. Whether it be patent leather or relative familiarity, the AJXX saw a retro release that wasn’t just post-Bulls era, but also post-Wizards. Does this mean 16s, 17s, 18s ect. aren’t far off? We sure hope so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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