The Nike Jordan Air Ship PE SP Awake NY is a collaboration between Jordan Brand and Awake NY, an apparel label known for its New York City-inspired designs. This collaboration pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s birthplace and celebrates the sneaker MJ wore before the Air Jordan 1. The "SP" in the sneaker’s name stands for "Special Product," indicating that this version of the Air Ship is made with the highest quality materials in the NikeLab. The upper features premium leather in Sail with University Red snakeskin details, wrapping around the ankle cuff and heel. It also includes a special box, paper, red laces, a Jumpman keychain, a sticker, and an airship booklet. Experts appreciate the branding details, including co-branding on the tongue and the ‘A’ stitched across the toe overlay. Released on March 9th, 2024, it retailed for $150. Additionally, the collaboration celebrates the undeniable link between MJ's birthplace and the evolution of Jordan Brand. This edition mixes Sail leather upper with University Red snakeskin accents and includes a Metallic Platinum Swoosh over a University Red Swoosh, enhancing the design depth. The Awake NY x Jordan Air Ship PE SP 'University Red' showcases Angelo Baque's vision of the vintage '80s hoops shoe, featuring an off-white leather upper with a metallic silver Swoosh and crimson snakeskin accents, rounded out by a durable tan rubber outsole.