HBCU Honored With Exclusive Player Edition Jordan

Due to such a low volume of pairs that will be circulated within the Howard University program, the Howard Jordan 4 PE could fetch a significant markup down the road when any pairs surface.

The design itself needs no real explanation if set within a wide consumer release. The white outsole, white laces, paired with a dark upper that is 3 different shades of navy blue, with gold logos and a specialty “Howard Bison” gold tag to replace the typical Nike tag sells itself. However, there has been some concern voiced by the Howard University fanbase suggesting the design is more understated than it should’ve been. Claiming there could have been more done to highlight the culture of Howard University.

While the two-tone navy blue does fit with the program’s logo branding, the absence of red beyond being hidden on the underside of the tongue is noteworthy. Many PE’s over the years have had heel logos, tongue logos or even specialty insoles that allow for more freedom with logos and messaging. A logo, whether readily seen or strategically hidden involving some details that are specific to Howard University or HBCUs in general would have been an interesting tribute.

While this Howard University PE shoe would sell out in under a couple minutes if set as a wide consumer release, it is and will only be exclusive to players and staffers within the Howard University Basketball program. This exclusive Howard release has been widely reported as “Spring 2025” and most likely intended for the 2025-26 College Basketball season.