A Ma Maniére Is Releasing Its Air Jordan 3, Nike Air Max 95 and Air Force 1

A Ma Maniére’s Latest Drop Has Me Feeling Some Type of Way

I still remember camping out overnight for my first pair of Jordans back in the early 2000s. My buddy Jake brought a camping chair that kept collapsing, we subsisted on gas station hot dogs, and I swear the temperature dropped to what felt like absolute zero. All that suffering for a pair of sneakers! Was it worth it? Absolutely.

That’s why I’m practically vibrating with excitement about A Ma Maniére’s upcoming “For The Love” collection. If you’ve been following my sneaker journey over the years, you know I have a soft spot for thoughtful collaborations, and James Whitner’s luxury boutique never disappoints.

A Three-Headed Monster of a Collection

Let’s talk about what’s dropping on March 29, 2025, shall we? A Ma Maniére is blessing us with not one, not two, but THREE silhouettes that honestly have me reconsidering my monthly budget.

First up, the Air Jordan 3. Good lord, these are beautiful. They’ve taken a white leather upper (buttery soft, I’m guessing) and added these faded black suede overlays that just scream sophistication. Then there’s these muted blue accents that tie everything together. I can already feel my wallet getting lighter just thinking about them.

I haven’t been this excited about a Jordan 3 since… well, probably since last year when I swore I wouldn’t buy any more sneakers. We all know how that turned out. My closet is basically a fire hazard at this point, but hey—life’s short, buy the shoes.

The “Hand Wash Cold” Duo

The other two offerings in this collection fall under what they’re calling the “Hand Wash Cold” series. As someone who has accidentally shrunk more than one “dry clean only” sweater in my lifetime, I appreciate the laundry reminder built right into the name.

The Air Force 1 comes in all black, which is giving me strong “I’m a grown-up now” vibes. It’s like the sneaker equivalent of buying a nice watch or learning how to properly iron a shirt. The kind of shoe you could wear to a nice restaurant and not have the server judge you (unlike when I wore my neon yellow runners to my cousin’s wedding—still haven’t lived that one down).

Then there’s the Air Max 95 in this gorgeous black and violet colorway. The 95 has always been a sleeper hit in my collection. Not as flashy as some others, but the comfort level is unmatched for all-day wear. I once walked what felt like the entire perimeter of Chicago in a pair, and my feet were surprisingly okay afterward.

More Than Just Sneakers

What I’ve always appreciated about A Ma Maniére releases is that they’re never just about the shoes. There’s always a deeper message, and the “For The Love” collection is no exception. This drop celebrates unity and purpose—something we could all use a little more of these days.

To highlight this message, they’re launching a multi-city activation called Maison Maniére. I’m not entirely sure what that entails, but based on their previous events, it’ll be worth checking out. Last time they did something similar, I waited in line for two hours but ended up meeting this older gentleman who had been collecting sneakers since the 80s. He showed me photos of his collection on his phone, and I’m pretty sure I drooled a little.

The Inevitable Dilemma

Now comes the hard part: which pair to try for? In a perfect world with unlimited resources and extremely good luck on raffle day, I’d go for all three. But let’s be real—these will sell out faster than concert tickets to whatever artist my teenage niece is obsessed with this month.

My strategy? I’m putting all my eggs in the Jordan 3 basket. Those white and black beauties with the blue accents are speaking to me on a spiritual level. I can already picture wearing them to brunch and casually positioning my foot so they’re visible in any Instagram stories.

The release date (March 29, 2025) is already marked on my calendar, my phone, and I may have mentioned it to my girlfriend about fifteen times too many. “Yes, honey, I know it’s the same day as your cousin’s baby shower. But this is IMPORTANT.”

Will I be successful? The sneaker gods are fickle. But one thing’s for sure—like every other time I’ve fallen in love with a collaboration, the thrill of the chase is half the fun. Even if I end up striking out, I’ll enjoy every minute of the anticipation.

See you in the virtual line, sneakerheads!