Sole Shots: Air Jordan VII Spotlight

by | May 6, 2011 | All | 3 comments

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII

words // Brandon Richard

The first colorways of the Air Jordan VII were released in late 1991. Inspired by Nike’s Huarache sneaker designs, the shoe was fairly simple in its construction, but made a bold statement with multicolor geometric patterns on the outsole and tongue, a fitting fashion statement for the times. Since then, the Jordan VII has been released in a wide variety of colorways, including the ‘Year of the Rabbit’ look that will be available on Eastbay tonight.

Like the Air Jordan 2011 of the same nickname released earlier this year, the YOTR Retro 7 isn’t only a salute to the current stage of the Chinese Zodiac, but a tribute to Michael Jordan being born in the Year of the Rabbit back in 1963. Styled after the famous original “Hare” colorway of the VII, the shoe features a white leather and light silver nubuck upper with celebratory red and metallic gold accenting.

With the Rabbits set to release tonight, let’s take a look at some Sole Shots featuring Air Jordan VII photography from members of the Sole Collector forum and beyond. Take a look at the photos and make sure you’re on Eastbay around midnight to pick up a pair of the newest Jordan VII colorway.

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 - Air Jordan VII - Air Butchie ProductionsAir Butchie Productions, Pasadena, California

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 - Air Jordan VII - chowfunchowfun27, Chicago, Illinois

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – dalazzDale aka dalazz, Trumbull, Connecticut

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 - Air Jordan VII - mjrod1985mjrod1985, Honolulu, Hawaii

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – SupaSupa aka flowrida, Teaneck, New Jersey

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – FIREPOWER23FIREPOWER23, England

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – G2C DesignsChris Morris, G2CDesigns, Wallingford, Connecticut

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – BryantDIGITALBryantDIGITAL, Lansing, Michigan

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – NikolasNikolas, New Jersey

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – air_maestroair_maestro, Poland

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – BaySav408BaySav408, Bay Area, California

Sole Shots: Friday May 6, 2011 – Air Jordan VII – quicksterPat Lauder aka quickster, Gilroy, California

If you’re interested in submitting your photos for Sole Shots, e-mail us at eastbaysoleshots@solecollector.com. Please include your name and location with your submissions. You also have the option of providing us with a link to your online photo album or website to link back to when we post your work.  You do not have to be a registered member of Sole Collector to participate.

3 Comments

  1. NDP
    NDP on May 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    That first FTLOTG VII is GREAT. The detail and depth of the photo is real sweet. One thing driving me crazy though — gotta clone stamp out that white spec just above the ‘9’ on the heel. A couple touches away from outstanding.

    Great entries from everyone else. I’ve always liked black shoes over white shoes, and yet my favorite VII is the Cardinal. These photos are giving me a new appreciation for the Bordeaux though.

  2. J2D3
    J2D3 on May 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    its JORDAN, what else can i say?

  3. Sn3aker_H0lic
    Sn3aker_H0lic on May 10, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    the 1st FLOG and the BIN23 are look awesome! great work on all these photos!