Followers of the Air Jordan 10 have had it tough these days. It’s been 5 years since Jordan Model final dropped an AJ10 (the SoleFly “tenth Anniversary”) and 7 years because the final retro of an authentic colorway. However that drought is lastly ending in 2025 because the Jumpman is rewarding everybody’s persistence with retros of two OG colorways: the “Metal” and “Shadow.”
Kicking off the silhouette’s long-awaited return is the “Metal Gray” colorway, first launched in 1994 and retro’d twice through the years (2005 and 2013). This was MJ’s first signature shoe to launch throughout his first retirement from the NBA, when he stepped away from basketball to pursue a profession in baseball.
The 2025 model of the Air Jordan 10 “Metal” will keep true to the unique 1994 launch, full with the toe cap overlay that solely appeared on the shoe’s first manufacturing run. Because the story goes, MJ missed his conferences with Tinker Hatfield whereas he was away enjoying baseball. When he lastly obtained to see the AJ10 in-hand, he wasn’t feeling the additional layer of leather-based on the toe, however at this level it was too late, the pairs had already been manufactured. This toe cap was faraway from all future manufacturing runs, creating the cleaner look that MJ envisioned. Over 30 years later, the toe cap makes its return to the Jordan 10 as a tribute to Tinker Hatfield’s authentic design.
The Air Jordan 10 “Metal” is slated to drop on August 2nd by way of SNKRS and choose retailers. Seize an early look under and keep tuned to Trendy Notoriety for updates on this pair in addition to the upcoming “Shadow” colorway.
Air Jordan 10 OG “Metal”
Shade: White/Black-Gentle Metal Gray
Fashion Code: HJ6779-104
Launch Date: August 2, 2025
Worth: $210 USD
