Jordan Brand don unveil di Air Jordan 41, latest basketball shoe wey dem build for full-court domination. Di shoe na lighter and more responsive silhouette, wey dem design with insights from athletes at every level, including Michael Jordan, di professional and collegiate roster of Jordan Brand, and players from Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.
According to official release, di Air Jordan 41 dey mark evolution of Jordan Brand heritage style. E dey embrace future-forward approach wey dey push boundaries of innovation and expression. Di shoe get combination of lightweight materials and responsive cushioning, wey go help athletes own both ends of di court. Enhanced containment, traction, and breathability go make players remain agile, secure, and comfortable from tip-off to buzzer.
Di Air Jordan 41 go first drop for China on August 28 as limited release, and later go get global release. Di launch colorway na Ruby, wey dey inspired by Michael Jordan legendary three-peats for Chicago. Di shoe get gemstone theme, with upcoming colorways like Amethyst and Opal, wey dey follow MJ birthstone and alma mater.
Sarah Mensah, President of Jordan Brand, talk say: “Di Air Jordan 41 na statement about where Jordan Brand dey head. E carry forward legacy wey dem build on greatness, but dem create am for di athletes, whose culture and style of play dey define di future of di game.” She add say di shoe reflect dia commitment to pushing performance innovation with purpose.
Di 41 get new-to-Jordan nano print mesh upper, wey dem engineer to deliver lightweight containment and breathability. Di advanced woven construction help reduce weight while creating targeted structure. Leo Chang, Senior Creative Director for Basketball and Sport at Jordan Brand, explain say dem want create upper wey fit move with di athlete and feel lighter without sacrificing containment. E talk say di nano-printed mesh allow dem to engineer dat balance.
Underneath, di shoe feature full-length Zoom Strobel for underfoot responsiveness, ZoomX midsole for lightness and speed, and Air Zoom heel unit for enhanced impact protection. Di addition of di Air Zoom heel bag na because of Michael Jordan insights on di importance of defense and staying on your toes. Carbon fiber and TPU shank provide stability, plus full-length HART rubber herringbone traction pattern for rapid direction changes.
Jordan Brand athlete Napheesa Collier tok about di shoe: “Di Air Jordan 41 prepares me for every movement; e give me confidence for every cut, read, and possession. When you trust your shoes like dat, e make all di difference.” Paolo Banchero, another Jordan Brand athlete, say e love di 41 because e light and responsive, and e give am confidence to move how e want.
Di Shanghai launch event also make waves. San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero wear di shoe for di event. More than 20 qualifier cities across North America, Europe, and Asia take part for Saturday brackets. Di event na part of Jordan Brand effort to connect with young ballers. Two Filipino players compete, with Andwele Cabañero winning di Manila leg, and KJ Badajos win di girls championship.
Castle, wey Jordan Brand sign for October 2024, talk say: “Di 41 matches di way I like to compete. E dey built for players wey impact di game on both ends. I trust am every possession because e keep me feeling quick, connected, and ready to react.” Castle don also make name for imself, with Rookie of di Year award for April, averaging 14.7 points over 81 games. For di previous season, e average 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 68 games, and e lead San Antonio for assists.
Di Air Jordan 41 go retail for $205. Di Ruby colorway go first release for China August 28, before wider release for October 25, 2026. Di rest of di Gemstone Collection go follow after.
