The new Air Jordan XXXII

Nike just presented yesterday at Lingotto in Turin the new model of the most iconic shoe of their stable: the Air Jordan XXXII. It is not by chance that they picked Turin and the Lingotto for the presentation: the all-new Air Jordan XXXII, a shoe inspired by the essence of the Air Jordan II, but filled with its fair share of more-than-meets-the-eye tech. The Air Jordan II was famous for its sophisticated Italian look as it is for its innovative sole unit. Similarly, the new Jordans XXXII have an Italian vibe thanks to the Corsa Rossa coloration - as well as the most Jordan black Brend - and they could claim one of the most innovative technologies in the shoe world.

While the Air Jordan II’s luxury leathers, textures and shaping most evidently express craft, what’s underfoot best explains the shoe’s true place in the Jordan evolution. At the time, the sole unit, which relies on a direct-injection PU, required Italian ingenuity — and subsequently brought Nike a step forward in footwear design and engineering. Similarly, the Air Jordan XXXII benefits from a deep Nike mastery in proprietary knits for the first-of-its-kind Flyknit upper with high-tenacity yarn.

The mind behind the shoes is Tate Kuerbis, who designed the Jordan XVIII, XIX and XXXI, clearly knows his fair share of Jordan lore, and knows how important is the performance aspect of the shoes. The Air Jordan XXXII’s Flyknit upper propels a new level of performance and comfort for on-court shoes. More flexible than any previous Jordan upper, the XXXII’s knit structure reduces stiffness at the forefoot and modernizes the moccasin-like toe box of the Jordan II. The digital craft of the knit is balanced by a more traditional application of a molded leather or suede at the heel counter — a feature that underscores a level of sports luxury that’s been tied to Jordan DNA since the II. These characteristics make the shoe perfect for the NBA, the league with the highest physicality of the planet. The first ambassador of the new Air Jordan XXXII will be the last season's MVP Russel Westbrook, who is gonna wear them in the Chinese preseason tourneè.

The Air Jordan XXXII will be available in the Corsa Rossa edition by September 18th, and in the berd edition by 18th of October.