Stealing the thunder was the introduction of the “Black Grape” V that same year. When the “Grape” Vs returned in 2013, they didn’t come alone. Fans were for the first time over the palette and overdosed on nostalgia by the time these came back even if sneakerheads still loved the shoe.īlame the snapback craze then, but now most of us wish we still copped a pair. Liken it to the return of the Ultra Boost OG or Flyknit Trainers in recent years: yeah, they’re still a classic, but who’s wearing joggers now? The “Grape” Vs in 2013 occupied a similar space. While the widespread availability of the “Grapes” was by and large a good thing and no one regrets having a pair now, by 2013 the Hornets hues had more or less been done to death in the world of streetwear and sportswear. After years of rumors of a “Laney/Grape” Pack, the celebrated sneaker everyone wanted but no one could get in 2006 was back on shelves as a general release.Īll good, right? Well, mostly yes. Air Jordan V Grape Retro – 2013īy 2013, the Air Jordan V “Grape” was finally back for the second time ever in retro form. While the Fusions don’t see the range of endorsement as other pairs on this list, they were worn by the late, great Kobe Bryant when visiting Kanye West at a studio session for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The Air Jordan V Fusion was among the boldest, bringing back the “Grape” colorway. Other designers at Jordan Brand ran with the concept, combining many an AJ upper with that of an AF1 sole. Polarizing, popular and perhaps ahead of its time, the concept of combining Air Jordan uppers with that of Air Force 1 DNA was that of Dolce. What he’s less known for is pitching Michael Jordan on the concept of Fusions. Marc Dolce is best known for reviving the Penny Hardaway line years after Anfernee’s retirement before heading to adidas to open up the Brooklyn Farm. Getting “Grape” Vs in 2006 was a major W that few could claim.
The fact that they were an OG colorway gave them credit with way back collectors while the ‘90s nostalgia of the Hornets hues was a must for fashion forward kids. Certain retro Jordan releases could be tough to get in the mid-2000s, but the “Grape” Vs truly took the cake.Īs streetwear was steering to pop colors and Jordan collectors were tired of wearing black and red every day, the “Grape” Vs suddenly spoke to everyone. Like many re-releases of the mid-2000s, the “Grape” Vs ditched all Nike Air notation for that of Jumpman logos and Jordan text. Ironically, this second shot at the purple pair proved sour grapes for many as these were truly tough to get. Despite being an original colorway, the “Grape” V retro released as a LS or Lifestyle launch, making them more limited in production and allocated to only major markets and esteemed accounts. Launching in the Fall of 2006, the “Grape” Vs were wanted by all and available to few. It would take 16 years for the “Grape” Vs to receive the retro treatment. Worn on Wheaties boxes by Mike and on the silver screen by Will Smith, the “Grape” Vs defined the vibrant, hip hop flavor of the ‘90s right as the decade started. Inspired by Mike’s home state Hornets who just began hooping in Charlotte, the team’s purple and emerald hues highlighted the Air Jordan franchise for the first time. Never to be worn in game by Michael, the “Grape” Vs were ironically the most playful. Coming off a summer of lifting weights with Tim Grover, the AJV was Tinker Hatfield’s weapon of choice for the retooled MJ. In 1990, the Air Jordan V introduced a more advanced, more aggressive, more technical signature shoe for a meaner and leaner Michael Jordan. From the OGs to the “Purple Grapes” about to hit, see all the retros, flips and Fusions in between in a timeline history of this classic color story. This week, the AJV sees a familiar favorite amplified in the form of “Purple Grape” release.Ī flip on the OG “Grape” Vs from 1990, the emerald and purple pantone sees the latter hue amplified all over the upper for an even louder look.ĭropping 30 years after the “Grape” Vs first graced the feet of sneakerheads, the fruity theme has come back many a time in many a fashion. After that, a “Top 3” version followed that paid tribute to the silhouette’s original colorways. Since then, the shoe has returned with Nike Air branding in the famed “Fire Red” rendition that Mike wore when he hit Cleveland for a career-high 69 points. The Air Jordan V has seen a renaissance as it turns 30, returning in OG styling and collaborative fashion with the help of heritage and Virgil Abloh.įor All-Star Weekend, Abloh deconstructed the AJV with his trademark DIY delivery.
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