Air Jordan Retro 1 Armed Forces Detailed Look
Apr 21, 2008 | Comments 18
Late next month, Jordan Brand is set to release a two sneaker tribute to James Ronald "Ronnie" Jordan. Ronnie Jordan, Michael Jordan's older brother, served 31 years in the Armed Forces, 1 more year than the required serving time as he chose to accompany his brigade through a 1 year tour of duty through Iraq. At the time of his retirement, Ronnie held the rank of Command Sergeant Major of the 35th Signal Brigade, the Army's only airborne signal brigade. His rank is the top job for an enlisted signal soldier.
To commemorate Ronnie Jordan's time of service, Jordan Brand created the Armed Forces Pack. As part of this pack, Jordan Brand is set to release two pairs of Air Jordan Retro 1s. The first "Armed Forces" Air Jordan Retro 1 features a Dark Brown Nubuck/Light Brown Pebbled Leather upper with a frayed Army Green Canvas swoosh. The color choice was selected to mirror the colors on a soldiers uniform. To commemorate, Ronnie's rank, Jordan Brand placed an embroidered rank emblem at the outer heel of the sneaker. The rank emblem closely resembles the rank emblem Ronnie held but was slightly altered to respect the Armed Service and the soldiers that obtain the rank.
The "Armed Forces" Air Jordan Retro 1 is scheduled to release in late May in the States and has already released overseas.
For more on the "Armed Forces" Air Jordan Retro 1, [watch the KATC StockRoom for April 2008]
Tech Info:
05/24/2008 Air Jordan 1
325514-231 MDM Brown/Urban HZ-Hay-Anthracite
$100
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TRASH!
FRESH WRONG TIME THOUGH SHOULD COME OUT IN FALL NOT SUMMER!!!
YO THIS IS A SOLID TRIBUTE FOR REAL. A SHOE WITH A MEANING BEHIND IT. RESPECT TO MICHAEL'S BROTHER -- 31 YEARS FOR UNCLE SAM AIN'T NO JOKE.
I AM COPPIN THESE!!!
these are fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
FRESH I'M COPPING..RESPECT TO RONNIE JORDAN!!!
PEACE & BLESSINGS!!!
These are pretty fly (and better looking than the others), but like B.E.Z. said, wrong season. Definitely a fall shoe. And LOL @ XG saying they're trash... riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!
btw... I bet if this theme was used on a Dunk SB people would LOVE that, but on a Jordan I, it's "trash." LOL
xg ur a clwon u no nothing about sneakers...these are ****** crazy kid....im copin two pairs one to wear and one to put away in respect of michaels brother...tssss crazy
Nice!
fits the concept nicely
I agree, definitely a fall colorway, but I'm coppin' regardless. Love the concept.
FIRST OF ALL, EVERYONE WHO SAYS THEY'RE BUYING THESE TO TRIBUTE MJ'S BROTHER IS RIDICULOUS, YOU'D BE BETTER OFF JUST CLAIMING YOU WANNA SUPPORT THE TROOPS, I MEAN WHO THE HECK IS JORDANS BROTHER? AND AS FAR AS THEM BEING A FALL RELEASE, MAYBE, BUT IMMA BE ROCKIN THESE HARD THIS SUMMER WITH SOME CARGO SHORTS AND A BUCKET HAT.
13th!!!!!
Joints is dope, imma cop
YOUUUUUUUUUULLLLLL!!!!
DEEEZ IZ ALRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT. THE OTHER JOINTS IZ WAY BETTER
All Jordan's are wack except the 1s. These kix are the truth. Big Ups to Michael's brother.
All Jordan's are wack except the 1s. These kix are the truth. Big Ups to Michael's brother. Yes
yo **** you XG! these are hot. respect to Ronnie and the troops. more companies should do tribute stuff for the military. if Jordan really wants to commemorate the troops he should send a pair to any soldier and marine overseas who wants a pair for free. perfect release date in the States. right around Memorial Day. already ordered me a pair of the brown and green on eastbay.
Crazy....Hot...Fire