New Jordans kick it old-school, salute originals

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The Jordan brand unveiled the Air Jordan XXXI in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, with the lead colorway giving a nod to the buzz that initially kickstarted the signature line.

The red and black colorway of the shoe is a tribute to the Air Jordan I, which debuted in 1985. It features elements of that shoe, including a leather upper, and is the first time the shoe has an Air Jordan logo and a swoosh since the original.

The “BANNED” wording at the bottom of the Air Jordan XXXI is a reference to the legend that gave the brand a defiant beginning. Nike

The Jordan XXXI will be available on Sept. 3 for $185.

On the bottom of the shoe is the word “BANNED,” a reference to the legend that gave the brand a defiant beginning.

On Feb. 25, 1985, then-NBA commissioner Russ Granik sent a letter to …

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