andre ward retires boxing jordan brand | The Jordan XX8 SE UNC Camo Receives Small Hits of “Lightning”

Although the Jordan XX8 SE UNC Camo isn’t too dissimilar from its direct predecessor, the new silhouette is seemingly less coy about its heritage.

Inherently, the newest Nike React-cushioned sneaker features overt design references to the NIKE AIR JORDAN II RETRO CDP WHITE VARSITY RED. Launch colorways have delivered flair reminiscent of the Air Jordan 5 “Grape,” with the latest proposition employing the Air Jordan 4 “Lightning’s” color palette. Charcoal, white and light grey take over most of the mixed-materials upper, although a subdued yellow Infrared the mix across the suede paneling at the heel; right shoes feature a faint green. Synthetic reinforcement peeking out from underneath the forefoot overlay also indulges in the “Lightning”-like tone, but sole units forgo any yellow flair. Instead, the Nike React foam opts into an “aged” aesthetic accompanied by iii white rubber at high-wear zones.

Enjoy official images of the latest Jordan XX8 SE UNC Camo ahead, and anticipate pairs arriving to Nike.com soon.

For more options from Team Jumpman, check out the highly-anticipated Air Jordan 1 “Hyper Royal” set to arrive on April 17th.

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