Jordan Delta: a Top-of-the-Line Lifestyle Sneaker
Beyond the gym and the basketball court, sports shoes have conquered the street — even the office these days. The Jordan Brand has embraced this cultural shift, with "lifestyle" sneakers that offer hi-tech features leveraged from performance footwear, all while emphasizing style. The Jordan Delta, which first dropped in the spring of 2020, is one of these form-meets-function sports shoes. Designed for daily life rather than for a specific sport, it delivers a comfortable and supportive experience — but it also makes a fashion statement.
The Jordan Delta eschews the retro look that has become hip in the world of sneakers and sportswear. Whether in its low-top or mid-top version, it shows off a modern, even futuristic design. A deconstructed upper highlights layering and contrasts. Breathable mesh, diamond-grid textile, soft suede, translucent overlays and zigzag stitching create a unique, handcrafted look. Its bold colorways and high-profile collaboration with leading-edge menswear boutique UNION LA further enhance its forward-thinking vibe. It wouldn't be a Jordan sneaker without a Jumpman — branding on the Jordan Delta is minimal, but the iconic Jumpman logo appears on the tongue and under the sole. The Jordan Brand is part of the Nike family, and some versions of the Jordan Delta, such as the Jordan Delta Breathe, also display large Swooshes on the upper.
Jordan Delta: Collaborations, Colorways and Collectibility
There's nothing like a collaboration with a trendy designer to set social media abuzz and engage shoppers beyond the sneaker-obsessed community. Over the years, the Jordan Brand has fostered partnerships with exciting labels, teaming up with UNION LA to create Air Jordan 4 and Jordan Delta sneakers. Released in the summer of 2020, the mid-top UNION LA x Jordan Delta "Off Noir" (DA1951-001) has become this sneaker's most sought-after iteration on the secondary market. Notes of neon red and vivid royal blue pop out on a primarily black upper. It brings together suede, mesh, perforated leather and zigzag stitching to create a geometric, textured look. The UNION LA x Jordan Delta retailed for $160 and, in early 2021, it was selling on eBay for over $200.
The mid-top Jordan Delta's Storm Blue colorway (DC2130-006), which dropped in early 2021, was also a success. Its black and anthracite upper and dark blue accents are contrasted by a white midsole. The result is both futuristic and elegantly understated. The rubber outsole adds just a hint of a cool retro vibe. In early 2021, the resale value of these sneakers was in the $120 to $225 range.
Released in 2021 as a mid-top sneaker, the Jordan Delta's Hasta colorway (DC2130-300), displays different shades of blue, green and gray. The color scheme and pattern are somewhat reminiscent of camouflage prints. If the Jordan Delta Storm Blue is something royalty would wear onboard a spaceship in a sci-fi movie, the Hasta is something a general would choose. A touch of crimson on the tongue and a white sole brighten up these eye-catching sneakers. Their value on the resale market is close to their MSRP of $160.
The Jordan Delta Breathe is the franchise's latest offering — as the name suggests, this iteration focuses on breathability, which is enhanced thanks to a combination of natural and synthetic materials. This sneaker's most successful colorway for men is the White/Camellia/Tea Tree Mist/Guava Ice (CW0783-104) combo. Its resale value is close to its MSRP of $130.
The Tech White colorway (CW0783-100), released in 2020 and another men's exclusive, also does well on the secondary market.
Among the Jordan Delta Breathe's releases for women, the most coveted colorway is the Multicolor (CZ4778-900), with notes of vibrant purple, neon teal and pink, among other bright tones. In early 2021, it sold for up to $125 on eBay, close to its MSRP.
Engineered for Performance — and Everyday Life
True to the Jordan Brand's tradition of innovation and performance, the Jordan Delta offers some impressive hi-tech features. Chief among these is the full-length Nike React midsole. React foam, Nike's softest and most responsive foam to date, was created with basketball and running in mind. But you don't need to practice high-impact sports to appreciate its springiness. In a lifestyle shoe such as the Jordan Delta, the React foam guarantees all-day comfort, allowing a smooth transition between the basketball court and hip hangouts, between home and the track, and everywhere in between.
A padded collar, seamless interior and ergonomic tongue make the shoe even more comfortable, while a herringbone-patterned sole offers outstanding traction.
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