Welcome to THE GAME PLAN, a new section on DimeMag.com where we collaborate with CHAMPS SPORTS to bring our readers the best one-stop head-to-toe collections for ballplayers nationwide.
Next up: The latest collection to hit the Game Plan pulls from the grape heritage of the Jordan Brand. Originally inspired by the Charlotte Hornets‘ classic colors in the early ’90s, the grape colorway first appeared on the iconic Jordan V. The grape made a bold divergence from the traditional, red and black colorway that made the Jordan V a standout among the most legendary sneakers of our time, while still carving out its own place in sneaker lore.
The Jordan V grape colorway also served as the inspiration for other daring color cues on later Jordan models like the ‘Aqua’ VIII and ‘Concord’ XI. Check out the full slate of head-to-toe grape selections at your local Champs Sports on April 17th.
Here’s the gear:
Shoes
Jordan Flight Club 91 – ‘White/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ – $140
The grape colorway of the Jordan V transcends the original line of traditional Jordans. This flight ’91 gives us a good vision of what a grape-inspired VI would look dripped in grape ice and new emerald.
Jordan SC-1 – ‘White/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ – $120
The grape SC-1 is a lifestyle shoe, inspired by the Jordan Retro III with a basketball/skate feel. The high cut top gives us a nod to the shredders while the sole pays homage to the ballplayers.
Jordan 1 Flight Mid – ‘White/Black/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ – $100
Made to mirror the Jordan Retro 1 (without the Swoosh), the Jordan Flight 1 Mid is an ode to the original while drawing from the branded Jordan line. Taking cues from the Jordan 4, theis colorway gives a nod to the Jordan V while paying homage to the original.
Jump to the next page for the apparel hookup…
Apparel
MJ AJ5 Pocket Tank – ‘Grape Ice/White/New Emerald’ – Style #534756-560 $34
A ballplayer’s spring gear starts with tanks and slides.
MJ AJ5 Archive Tee – ‘White/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ Style #597977-100 $34
‘Black/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ Style #597977-010 $34
Brought back from the depths of Nike’s archives, this tee is an original piece from the Retro V ‘Grape’ collection. The AJ5 Archive Tee brings us back to the 90’s as Jordan drops an encore presentation of the original tee to rock with the ‘Grape’ infused J’s.
MJ AJ5 Grapes Tee- ‘White/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ Style #534802-100 $34
Check out the new school version of the ‘Grape’ tee that links back to history of Jordan V.
MJ AJ5 Archive Jacket – ‘Grape Ice/New Emerald’ – Style #: 519609-560 $120
This is literally pulled straight from the closet of MJ himself. This archive jacket is a Jordan OG piece that transforms from a jacket to a “vest.” So MJ.
MJ Action Lay-up Short ‘New Emerald/Grape Ice’ – Style #: 404355-560 $42
Any ballplayer worth his weight has at least one pair of Jordan shorts in his rotation. Almost as classic as the shoe (and colorway) itself, Jordan shorts continue to be the game’s most versatile off-court/on-court piece.
MJ Action Shot Short – ‘New Emerald/Grape Ice’ Style #: 323616-317 $55
Another variation of the grape short, this lifestyle piece pays homage to the V. Like a quick cross-over switch up the pace and turn the heads of the competition with these Jordan shorts.
Accessories
Sock Collection – Jordan Elite Performance Sock- ‘New Emerald/ Grape Ice’ $16
Jordan Striped Elephant Crew Sock- ‘Elephant/Grape Ice/New Emerald’ $12
Look good, play good … every ballplayers’s mantra. Kick it on the bleachers or the court with some grape-inspired socks.
MJ Hat Collection – Includes:
Jordan Poster Snapback- Style #: 542426-571, $30
Jordan Snapback- ‘New Emerald/Grape Ice’ Style #:513405-377
Jordan True Fitted- ‘Grape Ice/New Emerald’ Style #: 507942-571
This spread of grape Jumpman hats gives a nod to the origination of the logo while showing current iterations. Dive deep to make it true head-to-toe hookup.
Hook it up at Champs Sports
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