Sole Shots: Grey Air Jordan Edition

words // Brandon Richard

Since the release of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan XI in 2001, grey-based Jordan shoes have arguably been the most popular drops of each year. The “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan Retro 5 that released back in May is probably the best non-original Jordan colorway we’ve seen release in years, but another heavy-hitter is due out tonight.

The Air Jordan Retro 3 dropped in a graphite and silver make-up back in 2007 that has been dubbed “Cool Grey,” but it’s tonight’s “Stealth” Retro 3 release that really has people talking. Accented by varsity red and black, the new retro evokes classic MJ Bulls style, while bringing an all-new look to the Jordan III series.

In celebration of tonight’s “Stealth” Air Jordan Retro 3 release, Sole Shots is showcasing photography of some of the best grey-based Air Jordans from years past. Let us know what you think about the photos and head over to the Air Jordan Retro 3 landing page for the always-popular countdown clock.

PBS The Photographer, Queens Village, New York

Ryan Sullivan aka h00p0h0lic, Seattle, Washington

Igor PlaiO, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

vicD_optic fuzz, Irvine, California

Air Butchie Productions, Pasadena, California

Raza Kazimi aka Itzraza786, Houston, Texas

Stephan Kuntze, Hamburg, Germany

BryantDIGITAL, Lansing, Michigan

Bjarne Kuhrt, Hamburg, Germany

FIREPOWER23, England

David Tufino aka WhoRyder, New York City

DrinkNike, Australia

Maleny Gomez Photography, Phoenix, Arizona

Pat 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.

16 Comments

mr 301 on September 2, 2011 at 6:44 PM

14’s stole the show..
Uncle on September 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

Great “Grey set of shots
ongitsnorie on September 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

nicely done
adiCT on September 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM

whats this pair “vicD_optic fuzz, Irvine, California” wearing?
Uncle on September 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Those are toddler CGs ^
MJSF on September 2, 2011 at 10:51 PM

nice cg pics yall.
no vert on September 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

No grey xxi’s?
Sn3aker_H0lic on September 3, 2011 at 4:06 AM

These are some amazing shots!
stillsippinslo on September 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM

SWEET set up! those gray retros have nam all over em!
pauly_d9 on September 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

GREAT SHOTS!!!
airbutchie on September 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

Grey LOVE!!!
Alex on September 3, 2011 at 5:04 PM

What about the 15s man?? Those are fire. Wont see anyone with them.
BRich on September 3, 2011 at 5:42 PM

^wanted to and would have loved to include them. Not a real popular subject for sneaker photography it seems.
csalinas on September 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

nice pictures
yungmj333 on September 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

what happened to the cool grey 9s????????????
Flop on September 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

YUP cool grey 9s are the best.. the 3s are dope.. the 11s are dope.. but the 5s are trash