Jordan Brand and Carmelo are taking things back to where their relationship started: the 2004 Jordan Melo 1.5. Now that the shoe is back on Melo’s feet in OKC, it will be getting new builds.
The Jordan Melo 1.5 was designed by former Jordan Brand designer D’Wayne Edwards, the founder of PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy. It mixes elements from the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 2 to create something unique for Anthony.
According to Bleacher Report, the new Melo 1.5 SE has gotten an upgrade to premium materials, a better fit, and alterations to the Melo logos at the ankle. The original shoe featured full-length Air cushioning, so expect that this time around.
The build pictured here is the Melo 1.5 ‘Hoodie Melo’, and it is dressed in a triple black colorway. The standout feature is the reverse tech fleece-like material used at the heel and “headband” that represents the interior of a hoodie. “XLT,” Melo’s hoodie size, hits the lateral collar.
The Jordan Melo 1.5 ‘Hoodie Melo’ will see a limited release on May 1 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, according to Bleacher Report. It will be available in both men’s and grade school sizes, but no pricing information has been announced.
For detailed performance information check out Nightwing2303’s Jordan Melo 1.5 Performance Review.
Source: Bleacher Report / Images via US11
Melo’s line has been great to me in the past starting with my first at the m8 and m8 advanced. Sad to see it end but it was starting to go astray a bit with the last model. The Melo 8-10 were beasts with comfort, cushion, and traction. M8 were great for outdoors too.
I must say the demise of the Melo Line was that it didn’t gain much attention probably due to Melo not being a hot commodity as much as John Wall. the Melo in my opinion has been pretty consistent in terms of overall quality in comparison to other signature sneakers. on the otherhand, the current shoes seems to suffer more in terms of quality be it due to minimizing costs or going futuristic.
Those are great points. I’m looking forward to things being taken to basics by more brands and built upon from there. Some smaller brands like Q4 are doing that now and I hope that consumers take notice not only to give the “little guys” a try but to force the shift back to what matters. Traction in 2018 should absolutely never be an issue. Fit can vary from foot to foot but durability also needs to be better controlled. This cutting corners thing and putting out clearly inferior products even in comparison to what you yourself used to produce (looking at Nike & Jordan brand by extension) is mind blowing and insulting. I need to pick up a pair of Q4’s shoes myself after reading NW’s review. I can’t just talk the talk.
I do hope that more brands do that to force the big brands to head back to that direction or atleast make an effort. not just the typical AF1, Jordan 1, Chucks, and Stan Smiths releases but Basketball sneakers. while I still do like the idea of owning the classic Fila 96 and Converse React, my mind is that hopefully L.A. Gear would re-release the Mailman’s Catapult. I’m still waiting for those and I think the brand would as they gain some relevance again.
except the BrandBlack Knockoffs.
What do you think updated fit will mean for wide footers? Still TTS? I want them but I don’t want them to be too tight