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Sneakers Release – “University Blue” UNC-Inspired Jordan 1 Retro High OG Drops 3/6

Feb 23, 2021

After hyping up these sneakers over the past year, the “University Blue” or “UNC” Air Jordan 1 High OG is finally coming to Hibbett | City Gear on March 6. What’s so special about these sneaks? For starters, they hearken back to Michael Jordan’s college playing days in Chapel Hill at the University of North Carolina and feature a sophisticated blend of smooth and supple leather materials in a wicked retro colorblocking.

Jordan 1 Retro High OG "University Blue" White/Black/University Blue Basketball Shoe

Get your hands on these collector’s must-have UNC-themed Jordan 1s in their regal Carolina Blue, white and black colorway when they drop on March 6 in unisex adult, infant, preschool and grade school kids’ sizes.

A white leather base forms the sneaker’s upper, flecked with the signature breathable perforations that play along the toe box. Carolina Blue overlays set the stage for this boldly colorblocked sneaker, with fresh black accents rounding out the palette.

Jordan 1 Retro High OG "University Blue" White/Black/University Blue Basketball Shoe

While they nod toward Jordan’s formative playing years, the AJ 1 High OG also serves as a poignant reminder that this Peter Moore-designed shoe has serious staying power. Whether you’re wearing them as court shoes or lifestyle kicks, the “University Blues” deliver comfort by way of the padded ankle collar and encapsulated Air cushioning. Jordan Brand has been synonymous with quality from the get-go, which is apparent in the flawless stitching that outlines the overlays and the midsole to the thick, durable upper material and the solid rubber cupsole.

Black extends to the ankle piece, laces, Wings logo and side Swooshes. A Carolina Blue outsole features the Air Jordan collection’s signature flex grooves and pivot points strategically placed for exceptional traction during power plays and playground games.

Jordan 1 Retro High OG "University Blue" White/Black/University Blue Basketball Shoe

Purchase a piece with Jumpman history when you cop the latest UNC “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG sneaker in unisex adult infant, preschool and grade school kids’ sizes, available at at Hibbett | City Gear on March 6.

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