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Nike and Jordan Brand celebrated her amazing feat by creating a special sneaker collection in her honor consisting of the NikeCourt Flare and Air Jordan 1. Both colorways of the NikeCourt Flare are inspired by the colorblocking on the Air Jordan 1, one pays homage to the original ‘Banned’ Air Jordan 1 colors, while the second (a black and pink version) takes cues from Serena?s 2016 on-court attire in NYC. Both versions are adorned with the iconic Air Jordan Wings logo on the collar. The celebratory pack also includes the Air Jordan 1 Serena Williams, complete with Serena?s personal logo on the tongue and heel.
The NikeCourt x Jordan Brand commemorative box is adorned with Jordan’s iconic Jumpman on the left lid and Williams’ “SW” logo on the right. Beneath each lies graphics which underscore the two champions’ shared athletic achievement. Under the Jumpman lies the number ’23,’ the symbolic tie between MJ and Serena. Additionally, six words (one for each of MJ’s championships) ? creative, determined, innovative, classic, performance and stylish ? appear as reminder of both athletes’ winning mindset. Beneath Williams’ logo is a flowing pattern highlighting her career. It is intentionally unfinished, allowing for Serena’s drive for continued success.
The NikeCourt WMNS Flare AJ1 ?Serena Williams? will release on January 30th on Nike SNKRS in the U.S., Western Europe and Japan. The Air Jordan 1 High Serena Williams will release on January 30th on nike.com in the U.S. only.
via: Nike
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