Streetwear label CLOT has once again teamed up with sportswear giant Jordan Brand to launch the CLOT x Air Jordan Delta 2 'Flint,' a new sneaker that reimagines the iconic Delta 2 model via a futuristic lens.
Not only does the CLOT Delta 2 serve up a future-forward take on the classic Jordan silhouette, but it simultaneously pays tribute to the Air Jordan 13 by incorporating the original model's 'Flint' colorway. As a result, the sneaker comes dressed in a white, navy, and flint color scheme while also incorporating a dimpled mesh upper. Other notable features of the new sneaker include a CLOT-branded hangtag and jade graphics.
"I thought working on this silhouette would be a nice break from doing performance-related sneakers, especially with the Jordan brand. A lot of people are buying sneakers and leaving them at home. I want to make a sneaker that people use," said CLOT founder and Creative Director Edison Chen.
Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
The CLOT x Jordan Delta 2 'Flint' Borrows from the OG Air Jordan 13
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