Nike has put given both the Air Max 1 and Zoom Pegasus 1 the “Familia” treatment this year as part of its annual Latino Heritage Month collection, and Jordan Brand is narrowing its focus to Mexico for a “Día de Muertos” Air Jordan 1 celebrating Day of the Dead.
The Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 “Día de Muertos” is light on color but heavy on intricacy with its faux-worn treatment with floral embroidery pulled from Day of the Dead motifs. Beneath the Swoosh near the lateral heel, you’ll also find metallic gold embroidery featuring a skull with headdress — furthering the theme of a relic from a Mesoamerican civilization.
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Contrast stitching appears throughout the sneaker, while the midsole fades from black to “Pale Ivory” as it moves from toe to heel. These two colors are the primary ones featured on the AJ1 Zoom CMFT 2, but the tongue features a darker shade for its worn treatment.
The Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 is a modernized version of the seminal Air Jordan featuring Formula 23 foam for increased comfort. There are also a few aesthetic tweaks, most notably a Swoosh that’s inset with stitched outlines instead of a raised panel. The silhouette typically makes use of suede, although it appears an exception has been made for the “Día de Muertos” version with smooth leather more akin to the regular Air Jordan 1.
The Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 “Día de Muertos” is reportedly slated for an Oct. 21 through the SNKRS app. Pricing is set at $125, with sizing exclusive to women.
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