Quick Facts
- Awake NY is dropping an Air Jordan 6 collab with multiple shades of pink
- This pair goes alongside a Midnight Navy colorway featuring similar colorblocking
- Multiple releases will take place in August, including a drop at the Park Jam with Jordan on August 22, an EQL raffle on August 23, and an in-store release on August 24
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After streetwear label Awake NY brought energy to the “one before the 1,” the Jordan Air Ship, Angelo Baque’s NYC-based brand has become a frequent collaborator with Jordan Brand. Last year, they dropped one of the best Air Jordan 5 collabs with a two-pack of colorways, one in black and racer blue and a second pair that was on the shortlist for Sneaker of the Year awards, the Pink Ice rendition. This color palette theme continues with Awake NY’s Air Jordan 6 collab, as after we got a look at a black-and-blue Awake NY Jordan 6, Imran Potato has revealed the pink colorway for this project.
Just like its black and blue counterpart, the Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 Retro Playful Pink uses a split upper, placing lighter tones on the front half and brighter shades in the back. A light pink hue is used on the overlay around the midfoot, with a slightly more vibrant pink shade used on the toecap and tongue. The plastic midfoot cage, which contains Awake NY’s baroque “A” logo, is done in a semi-translucent pink, contrasting the hot pink shade used on the heel and collar.
Hits of Infrared 23 land on the lace lock, the heel spoiler, and the Nike Air text on the heel. Underfoot sits a black midsole with Infrared 23 accents, almost like the iconic Infrared AJ 6, while a semi-translucent rubber runs up from the outsole to encapsulate the Air unit in the heel. Interestingly, the midsole is also identical to the other pair in the collection.
The Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 Retro Playful Pink will have multiple releases in August, including a drop on the 22nd at the Park Jam with Jordan, an EQL raffle on August 23, and an in-store release on August 24. Retail is set at $230. Check below for a first look at the collab colorway, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for updates on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker world.
Images via imran_potato
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