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A Celebratory Air Jordan 7!
To celebrate its 30th birthday, the classic Air Jordan "Cardinal," which originally debuted in 1992, is making a fourth appearance here in 2022. It's no secret that this classic has always been a favorite amongst OG sneakerheads, and this fall it will look to garner the attention of newer sneaker enthusiasts as well.
Colorway, Design & Materials
Expected to be exactly identical to the original, the “Cardinal” colorway will be dressed in a White, Black, Chutney, and Cardinal Red color scheme. The upper features an all-white leather makeup with a chutney Jumpman logo on the lateral side of the ankle and pull tab. Cardinal red appears on the lining, and on the decorative accents on the midsole, followed by a Black outsole that finishes off the design.
Release Date and Pricing Info.
You can expect the 2022 Air Jordan 7 Retro "Cardinal" to release on December 17, 2022, in adult sizing at select retailers for a retail price tag of $210 USD. You can expect these to be widely available across the globe. If you’re ready to purchase now, you can pick up an authentic pair on GOAT or Flight Club.
The Air Jordan 7 debuted in 1992 in five colorways:
Bordeau (shown above)
Hare
Raptor
Olympic
Cardinal
The AJ7 featured an inner bootie made of neoprene and a geometric tongue decoration deeply influenced by West African tribal culture. Except for the ‘Olympic’ colorway, which featured Jordans’ ‘9’ jersey number from the 1992 Barcelonan Olympics, the AJ7s featured a triangle on their heels that had the ‘23’ marking.