Where to Buy Jordan Brand's First Skate Shoe
Jordan Brand has much more to offer than just retro Air Jordans or the latest performance basketball shoe. The label has dipped its toes into the lifestyle realm for decades, but 2025 marks the first time they’re tapping into the gritty nostalgia of late-'90s and early-2000s teenage suburbia. Enter the Jordan Session, a skate shoe-inspired lifestyle model that draws from the energy of garage bands, thrifted fits, parking lot kickbacks, and the DIY spirit that defined a generation of suburban youth.
Embracing the imperfections and character that come with wear is at the heart of the Jordan Session. The low-cut silhouette features a mix of suede and leather across key areas, including the toe, foxing, and tongue. Meanwhile, quilted quarter panels and breathable ballistic mesh provide texture and functionality. Exposed IP foam along the collar and tongue evokes early-2000s sneaker tech, but reinterpreted with modern comfort. A rubber cupsole offers the kind of durability made for skating curbs or stomping through house shows.
Altogether, the Session speaks the design language of old-school Jordan models while subtly rebelling against them — a sneaker that feels nostalgic yet intentionally not precious. It’s simple, beatable, and designed to look better the more you wear it.
In a market where sneaker prices often climb into triple digits for even the most basic lifestyle silhouettes, the Jordan Session keeps things grounded at just $95. And considering the model is attempting to capture the youth, this price point couldn’t be any better. Just think back to the days as a teenager; it’s not that easy to get mom or dad to cough up triple digits for a pair of shoes that you’ll likely end up beating into the ground quickly.
Below, we’ve rounded up all of the Jordan Session colorways available now on Nike’s website.
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