With the all-but demise of the “pack release,” there simply aren’t a ton of instances where we can celebrate absolutely everything that the Jumpman has in its arsenal. The Jordan “Space Jam” collection has unexpectedly done just that, certainly speaking to high-heat endeavors across the Air Jordan 11 and Air Jordan 9 , but also recruiting some of the subsidiary’s more low-key peers at the same time. From the Jordan Trunner O/S to the Son Of Mars Low, it feels like every hybrid, bring-back, or re-cut has a place in the festivities, helping provide a new spotlight on Mars Blackmon’s signature.

Given that new opportunity, the Jordan Son Of Mars is switching its focus from the planets to the podium, unveiling a new “Gold Tongue” colorway that steadily balances darkened overtones and championship edge. The collision of the AJ3’s, AJ4’s, AJ5’s, and AJ6’s hallmarks across the body are here united in black nubuck, perfect for the colder months ahead.…