Nike Jam “Metallic Silver/University Red/Black” FN0314-005

In case you missed the news, breakdancing is sadly out of the spotlight just as quickly as it entered. Following an “all press is good press” showcase in Paris this Summer, the sport will be absent from the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Despite the IOC’s decisions, the Swoosh’s embrace of breakdancing, the Nike Jam, lives on.

Notably, the silhouette has been relatively scant after a duo of colorways landed during the games. This edition marks just the fifth edition we’ve seen so far, including the Futura collab that added high-heat energy around the model.

Perhaps the retro sensibilities on display with this “Metallic Silver” Nike Jam portend how it can shift from a sport-specific proposition to a broader lifestyle one. The titular chrome overlays, mesh foundation, and suede eye-stays align well with the trends that have propelled kicks like the New Balance 1906R, Vomero 5 and GEL-Kayano 14 to the forefront of sneaker culture.

Only time will tell if that bet pays off, and all we can do is wait for more specific launch info on the Nike Jam “Metallic Silver.” Look for this pair hitting shelves as we close out 2024 — the typical women’s sizing and $120 retail price are expected.

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.