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Sneakers Release – Jordan 7 Retro SE “Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi” Men’s & Grade School Kids’ Shoe Dropping 10/22

Oct 13, 2022

The Jordan 7 Retro SE “Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi” men’s and grade school kids’ shoe drops October 22 at Hibbett | City Gear.

Hand holding Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi"

Can you believe it’s the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 7? Not one to miss an opportunity to celebrate, Jordan Brand is capitalizing on this big event with a few new colorways.

Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi" heel side by side

One of these new colorways is the AJ Retro 7 SE “Afrobeats.” If you’re not in the know, Afrobeats is a style of West African music that spread from places like Nigeria and Ghana. It combines the musical stylings of fuji and highlife with UK beats and American jazz, soul and funk for a truly unique percussive and rhythmic sound.

Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi" stacked on records

Vanchetta Tan covers the majority of the shoe, including all of the overlays and branding that’s usually in an accent color. The high ankle features a Jumpman soaring toward the tongue, along with geometric shapes along the heel.

Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi" heel

Black laces pop against the lighter satin tan of the tongue. The tongue branding is another splash of color, with white, black, purple and gold chevron shapes. You’ll see this motif repeated again on the ankle padding at the heel. Speaking of the heel, a tan ventilated heel tab helps you pull these shoes on and off with ease. Beneath that, bold Nike Air branding stuns in black embroidery.

Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi" side stacked

What makes this shoe really pop, however, is the small accents on the midsole. Purple and yellow mountain peaks jut out of the black base at the forefoot and heel, making it look like a party’s about to happen. Flip the shoe over, and you’ll see that the party is in full throttle, with an outsole featuring gold, purple and red cut out shapes. A purple Jumpman soars through it all in his eternal leap toward the basket.

Jordan 7 Retro SE "Vachetta Tan/Black/Taxi" side record player

Since these shoes take their inspiration from funky music, it’s best to channel your inner song when wearing these. Embrace the Afrobeats style with patterned joggers in bright colors. You might even consider an African-inspired button-up shirt paired with sunglasses to look like you truly belong on the scene.

Feel the rhythm with the AJ Retro 7 SE “Afrobeats.” Let these kicks dance their way into your closet when they drop on October 22 in men’s and grade school kids’ sizes, online and at your local Hibbett | City Gear.

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