J Balvin x Air Jordan 1 Release Date Delayed Due To Coronavirus

J Balvin's colorful Air Jordan 1 collab is the latest victim of sneaker release date delays.

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Sneaker release dates have been all out of whack over the past few weeks due to the Coronavirus. Of course, with stores closing down, there isn't as much of an opportunity for consumers to go out and buy goods. Sneakers fall into this trap and therefore, some of the biggest releases of the year have been delayed by weeks and in some cases, months. 

One of the shoes that are being delayed is a collaboration that no one knew was actually meant for the public. If you remember, J Balvin wore his very own colorful Air Jordan 1 at the Super Bowl. The sneaker had an interesting tie-dye aesthetic with plenty of textures and references to the artist. 

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While talking to Highsnobiety, Balvin revealed that the shoe had been planned to release to the public although the Coronavirus ended up getting in the way. Despite this, Jordan Brand still has plans to develop and release the shoe. According to Balvin, this could happen as soon as November, which is about seven months away.

Stay tuned for updates on this sneaker as we will make sure to bring you all of the latest updates, as soon as they become available.

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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.