Jordans to Have this Spring

As winter (if we can call it that this year) begins to wind down the thought of fresh kicks paired with warm attire starts to bring smiles to sneakerheads across the globe.  With plenty of Jordan releases set to come out between now and summertime it can be hard to wade through the sea of speculation surrounding which releases are must haves.  These are a few pair that I can guarantee you'll find in my collection by summer:

Jordan IV Retro White/Cement:

Due out this Saturday (2/18/12) the Air Jordan IV is the MUST have this spring.  One of three original colorways the IV was available in, this shoe is an instant collectible.  Having been retroed only one other time in 2000, you can bet that these will be an extremely hot ticket.  Classic white sneakers with a unique "cement gray" accent help these shoes stand out and work with nearly anything you may choose to wear with them.  If you plan on getting 'em you better be in line a few hours before the stores open because I promise you're not the only one waiting on these.

Air Jordan V.1 Hazelnut/Team Red

Out since last month, the Jordan Retro V.1 in Hazelnut/Team Red is a classic looking shoe that is probably off the radar of most sneakerheads.  A reconstruction of the classic Jordan I this shoe combines a sole one could compare to a pair of Vans with an upper that could easily be likened to a pair of Nike SBs.  The result is a clean, slightly conservative, sneaker that most people wouldn't associate with the Jordan brand.

Air Jordan Retro XII Cool Grey/Team Orange

 

Originally released in 1997, the Air Jordan XII is one of the least flashy J's out there - that is until now.  Having sported mainly conservative colorways since its release the XII is getting a fresh and eye catching makeover this May.  Such a secret project that no official photos have even been released yet - so the exact day of release is still being hashed out.  The Cool Grey/Team Orange look will be a perfect colorway for summer and a release that sneakerheads could easily look back on as a sleeper.