Jordan Brand has had another solid year of sneaker releases thus far, retroing a number of classic Js such as the "Flu Game" Air Jordan 12s and the "Black/Metallic Silver" Air Jordan 5s while also debuting new colorways like the "Navy/Gum" Air Jordan 11 Low and the "Los Angeles" Air Jordan 10.
The best part about each of those sneakers is that they were available in both men's and grade school (GS) sizes so nobody was left out.
However, in addition to all of the men's sneakers that Jordan Brand has released in 2016, they've also released a plethora of kicks that were dedicated strictly to the GS sizes.
In some instances, these GS Air Jordans were available up to a size 9.5, so some dudes were still able to squeeze into a pair but all of the other fellas were shit out of luck. And we're not talking about the traditional GS Air Jordans that are fuchsia and pink, we're talking about colorways that would've easily sold out had they released in men's sizes.
Looking back at each of the GS Air Jordans that have released so far this year, as well as what's in store in the coming months, we've compiled our Top-5 GS Air Jordans of 2016 that should be released in men's sizes- because we're greedy and it's never enough.
Air Jordan 12 GS "Barons"
The year of the Air Jordan 12 has been a doozy, and Jordan Brand is going to continue that trend with this dope GS release next month.
Adding to the ever-growing list of 2016 Air Jordan 12s is this "Wolf Grey" rendition which should be a nod to Michael Jordan's baseball career, specifically his stint with the Birmingham Barons; the Double-A affiliate of the White Sox.
Just like some of the other "Barons" Air Jordans, the 12s are built on a white tumbled leather upper with grey overlays and hits of black on the eyelets, branding and mudguard.
Unfortunately, the kicks will only be available up to a size 9.5 because someone at Jordan Brand wants to troll all of the male sneakerheads out there.
If you can fit into a size 9.5 or smaller, mark your calendars for August 13th- the kicks will retail for the GS-friendly price of $140.
Air Jordan 10 GS "Heiress"
Jordan Brand released an exclusive "Heiress" Pack a few months ago in May, and it features this never before seen Air Jordan 10 which was a special release for the women.
Now it's not like there was any shortage of Air Jordan 10s this year because Jordan Brand released a ton, including the new school "City Pack," but it still stings that these beauties weren't available for sneakerheads of all sizes.
For the ladies out there who missed out, you can still grab a pair here for right around the retail price of $150.
Air Jordan 5 Low GS "White/Metallic Silver"
Last year Jordan Brand released the crispy "White/Metallic Silver" Air Jordan 5 in sizes for the whole family.
The icy kicks returned in April of this year, although in low top form and this time around, for reasons we can't comprehend, the company decided to cap off production at a size 9.5.
The Air Jordan 5 Low isn't nearly as appealing as the original high-top version but they're still a release that would've done numbers had they released in men's sizes.
Select sizes, including a 9.5, are available right here.
Air Jordan 12 GS "University Blue" aka "Melo"
Jordan Brand finally released the highly sought after 'Melo' Air Jordan 12 in May, but they shut out all of the dudes who wear a size 10 or larger. Of all the GS releases in 2016, this may be the one that is the most baffling.
The white and baby blue Air Jordan 12s, which strongly resemble the classic Carmelo Anthony PE from 2004, were inexplicably drawn up as a grade school only release so unless you could get away with pulling out the insole and squeezing into a 9.5 you were tortured at the sight of these hitting on retail shelves.
Air Jordan 5 GS "Cool Grey"
May of 2016 was a huge month for grade school specific Air Jordans and this "Cool Grey" rendition of the Air Jordan 6 is one of which that should've seen a wider release.
Of course, the GS Air Jordan 6 silhouette looks less appealing than the men's version but there's no denying this neutral black/grey colorway would have looked pretty sweet on a men's sized version.
This isn't necessarily my favorite look for the Air Jordan 6 but it's definitely a colorway that could have been well served as a release for everybody.
