Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alternate UNC" Set To Release In 2021

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This Air Jordan 1 colorway is an homage to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

If you are a fan of Michael Jordan, then you know exactly where he went to college. Jordan was a legendary player for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels as he won the team a National Championship back in 1982. Over the years, Jordan Brand has paid homage to the Tar Heels with numerous powder blue Air Jordan colorways. Perhaps one of the most infamous "UNC" colorways is the powder blue and white Air Jordan 1 which has seen a few retros over the years.

Now, it appears as though an "Alternate UNC" model is coming to the masses in the early stages of 2021. Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we now have a fresh look at what these kicks will look like, in the form of a photoshop rendering. As you can see, the overlays and outsole are powder blue while the side panels and toe box are white. From there, we have black laces and a black Nike swoosh which is a feature we didn't see on the original UNC model.

Stay tuned for updates on these kicks as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest information. Also, let us know in the comments below if you plan on copping these when they drop.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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