Jordan Trunner
via Nike
In the world of professional sports, style trends usually follow a predictable, wallet-punishing pattern. A superstar wears some unobtainable, thousand-dollar sneaker with a high-profile 5th Avenue fashion house like Tiffany, Hermes, or Louis Vuiton, and the rest of us just sigh and ogle at the ‘fits from afar.
Nike, however, is doing something sensible with the brand-new Jordan Trunner O/S, now available for $115 on Nike.com.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was spotted in them the other week. Nice head-nod from a certified leader.
Jahmyr Gibbs — the Detroit Lions’ explosive rookie running back and the newest face in the Jordan Brand family — is rocking them, too. It’s not a coincidence that Nike is attaching itself to a running back with soaring fantasy stock, folks. There’s a lot of common sense brewing here, especially since running is “having a moment” in general, and the Jordan brand is ready to capitalize on it with an affordable option.
Since signing with Jordan at the start of the season, Gibbs has been a blur on the field, living up to his nickname, “Sonic.” And yes, fantasy owners, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, the Chiefs game last week was rough. Holding a stud like Gibbs to a measly 7.5 points is an outlier, a statistical blip in an otherwise dominant season. The man is a certified RB1, and a bounce-back game against the Buccaneers would be a good look at the right time.
But while his stat line took a rare dip, his off-field footwear game remains elite and attainable.
I’m sorta stoked on the Jordan Trunner O/S because it’s some break-the-bank collector’s item. It’s the modern evolution of a classic trainer, built for guys who actually move. With breathable mesh and flexible suede on the upper and a soft, responsive foam underfoot, this sneaker is about comfort and style.
It’s a practical, sharp-looking sneaker… and it won’t require a second mortgage.
For a young star like Gibbs to embrace it sends a clear message. He’s got the on-field electricity and the off-field savvy to match.
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