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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WOMEN’S AIR JORDAN 6 "MINT FOAM"

While the women’s sneaker community waits (impatiently) for unisex sizing to become the standard, we have the ever-growing category of women’s exclusives to celebrate. Though one doesn’t cancel out the other, there’s no denying that brands like Jumpman have been delivering quality drops in inclusive size runs. Thankfully, the idea of “shrink it and pink it” is nearly a memory, with brands tapping into elevated materials, story telling and resonating campaigns.

The forthcoming Air Jordan 6 “Mint Foam” joins two additional Fall 2022 women’s exclusives, the AJ5 Low “Arctic Pink” and the DIY-ready AJ4 “Blank Canvas.” All three models were officially revealed in late December, though the “Mint Foam” was teased in October by Instagram user @zsneakerdeadz. In early January, images of the model began circulating yet again, courtesy of @chickenwop_.

Finally, official images have landed, offering an up-close look at the forthcoming pair. The model comes in a premium leather upper in a blend of gray and white hues. The shoe’s titular shade lands on heel counters, midsole and rear Jumpman branding. Finishing touches include a chrome toggle and translucent outsole.

The Air Jordan 6 hit shelves in 1991. The silhouette cemented itself in basketball history as the shoe worn by Michael Jordan as he earned his first NBA Championship.

Official Images of the Air Jordan 6 "Mint Foam"

Jordan Brand‘s Spring 2022 collection is replete with striking colorways, and one iteration that’s geared towards the brand’s women’s demographic is the Air Jordan 6 “Mint Foam” colorway. This impending installment first surfaced at the top of the year via early imagery, but now we have a detailed look thanks to Nike loading up its official photos.

Design-wise, this pair for the ladies comes predominantly fitted with neutral tones, allowing its titular shade to play more of a supportive role. Premium leather makes up the high-profile silhouette, and it comes color-blocked with lighter gray toe boxes, tongues and perforated quarter panels while the overlays and collars balance things out with angelic finishes. A subtle-yet-luxe touch is found on the lace locks as they have been covered in chrome, and a tiny pop of “Mint Foam” appears on the lipped-out heel counters. Shifting the focus downstairs, the midsole unit is prepared with white and “Mint Foam” molds and comes stacked above the silhouette’s traditional icy blue outsoles.

Nike has always had an affinity for the “Carolina Blue,” the official Pantone of the University of North Carolina. Which also was, of course, where his highness started his career. The “UNC” color scheme has found itself donning some of Nike’s most popular silhouettes, from the Air Jordan 1 High to the Dunk Low.

The college-inspired classic Air Jordan 6 will be an easy winner. Not only because releases under the Jordan names which boasted the traditional blue and white colorway have all been huge successes, but also because the AJ6 is a classic of wearability.