air jordan 31 air jordan classic "Laney" Alternate Colorway Continues MJ's High School Legacy

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We all know the story of Michael Jordan being cut from his high school varsity team when he was just an underdeveloped sophomore. We also know that devastating blow was what initially willed Jordan to become the greatest basketball player of all time. Both those defining moments took place at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Back in 2000, Jordan Brand honored the school of MJ’s prep upstart with an air jordan 31 air jordan classic. The shoe would go on to become one of the best non-OG air jordan 31 air jordan classics, and retro for the Unc time in 2013. Now a new chapter for the Laney series has arrived.

air jordan 31 air jordan classic "Laney" JSP — air jordan 31 air jordan classic “Laney” JSP

Dubbed the air jordan 31 air jordan classic+ JSP, this iteration takes Laney’s Varsity Royal and Varsity Maize colorways and offers the former as the primary in contrast to the original design. Chenille detailing refines the Jumpman logo at the tongue while a speckled grey midsole also adds newness to the budding “Laney” 5s.

Jordan Brand has not yet confirmed the air jordan 31 air jordan classic+ JSP but the shoe is expected to release on January 19, 2019.

Update 1/2: Stock images of the upcoming GS air jordan 31 air jordan classic JSP “Laney” are revealed today by J23app. air jordan 1 retro high og pine green court purple.

Update 1/22: Scheduled to release this weekend at select retailers including Feature, grab the air jordan 31 air jordan classic “Laney” this Saturday, January 26.