You Have Another Shot at Copping the "Shattered Backboard" Air Jordan 1

Official release details of the Air Jordan 1 Retro "Shattered Backboard" have been unveiled.

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Air Jordan 1s releases have been amongst the most anticipated drops of the year and the upcoming "Shattered Backboard" edition is no different. 

As mentioned on Foot Locker's release calendar, the Shattered Backboards are slated to hit both Foot Locker online and select retail locations beginning this Saturday, June 27. For those not familiar with the inspiration behind the shoe's name and colorway stems from a 1985 Nike exhibition game played in Italy in which Michael Jordan shattered the backboard while completing one of his signature dunks. A graphic print on the shoes insoles further communicates the story and video of MJ's dunk can be seen in the YouTube vid below:

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The shoe carries an official colorway of "Black/Starfish/Sail" along with a retail price of $160. While the release appears to be quite accessible, be rest assured that these will not be an easy cop.

UPDATE (7/2, 10:45 a.m.):

If you missed out on last weekend's drop, there's still another chance to lock down a pair of "Shattered Backboard" 1s. DTLR will be releasing stock online today at 2 p.m. EST via an Instagram exclusive link. This could very well be your last shot at these, so plan accordingly. 

 

Check the link in our bio Thursday at 2pm EST as we will be providing an Instagram exclusive link for our loyal followers who want to get their hands on the Air Jordan 1 - Shattered Backboard. #DTLR #YFYL #BackAtDTLR

A photo posted by DTLR (@dtlr) on Jun 29, 2015 at 11:08am PDT


UPDATE (6/26, 6:24 p.m.):

The "Shattered Backboard" Air Jordan 1 will not be available at NikeLab 21 Mercer tomorrow. 

UPDATE (6/22, 5:38 p.m.):

Nike is using its new in-store launch system to release these 1s.