The connection isn’t as neat as many other sneaker analogies we’ve made over the past few years, but it’s still clear to see that there’s some connection between 2011 and 2012 when it comes to Air Jordan Retro releases. The Air Jordan XII is playing the role played by the IIIs this past year, returning in a few of the OG colorways, while the Air Jordan X comes through as this year’s V, offering one of its all-time greats along with a smattering of new flavors. One such new look X even takes one of its key materials from last year’s ‘Wolf Grey’ AJ5, where a distressed suede was introduced that you’ll see in a slightly darker shade on this Ten’s eye-placket. We can end the linkage right there, because despite carrying a name borrowed from the AJXX that we also saw on a new III last year, this pair’s range of suedes and nubuck along with a lack of a strong accent color gives them an entirely distinct feel. Click through to have a closer look at these and stick with Sneaker News for word on the US release date. via Sneaker Hotline
Air Jordan X ‘Stealth’
Black/White-Stealth
310805-003