With the polls open for both coasts of the Sneaker News March Madness Non-OG Air Jordan Tournament, it’s time to focus in on the sixteen Air Jordans appointed to the middle-regions of the field. We’ll start with the Southwest Regional, led by the Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’ at the #1 seed and solidified by two popular ‘Cool Grey’ renditions, the rarest Air Jordan Premio, and a slew of other hitmakers. The polls for the Southwest are now officially open so make sure you place your vote, and if you haven’t voted in the East or West region yet, we’ve got the direct links for you just below. Remember, the polls will stay open until 11:59 PM EST this Sunday, March 18th.
ROUND 1 VOTING
WEST Region
EAST Region
MATCHUP #1 – Arguably one of most coveted Retro releases of all-time is pitted against the $500-packaged Air Jordan IV ‘Thunder’.
[1] Air Jordan VI ‘Olympic’ vs. [8] Air Jordan IV ‘Thunder’
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MATCHUP #2 – While separated by four spots in seeding, there may be no other match-up as evenly squared as the Raging Bull V and Cool Grey IV.
[2] Air Jordan V ‘Raging Bull’ vs. [7] Air Jordan IV ‘Cool Grey’
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MATCHUP #3 – Classic ‘Cool Grey’ with a touch of orange, or the first-ever Air Jordan Retro colorway released for one of its prized athletes?
[3] Air Jordan III ‘Cool Grey’ vs. [6] Air Jordan II ‘Melo’
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MATCHUP #4 – The most limited Air Jordan Premio release goes head to head with one of the simplest yet most effective colorways of Air Jordan Retro history.
[4] Air Jordan IX ‘Premio’ vs. [5] Air Jordan VIII ‘Black/Chrome’
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