Air Jordan 1 "Shattered Backboard 3.0" Gets Updated Leather: Release Info

Jordan Brand is coming with some heat this month.

BYAlexander Cole
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If you're a big fan of the Air Jordan 1, then you probably know all about the "Shattered Backboard" colorway. The shoe is meant to commemorate the jersey Michael Jordan wore during a charity game in Italy where you guessed it, he broke the backboard. These colorways have always been a mixture of black, white, and orange and tend to be incredibly limited and desired. 

Now that we're in October, there is a real appetite for orange sneakers and Jordan Brand is coming through with some spooky shoes of their own. This time around, they are changing up the "Shattered Backboard" formula with the 3.0 version which can be found below. The latest images are courtesy of Shoe Palace and show off some of the finer details of the sneaker. For instance, we see the orange toe box, back heel, and Nike swooshes. Perhaps the biggest change in comparison to some older photos is that the leather looks different. Instead of being crinkled, the leather looks like a simple patent leather material.

For now, these are slated to release on Saturday, October 26th for $160 USD. They will also be dropping in Grade School sizes for $120 USD. Let us know what you think about the new photos and whether or not you plan on copping.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.