The Grail Report #7: Banned Lows, Best Jordan 11s, Best Everyday for 2026


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THE GRAIL REPORT

Issue #7 • Friday, December 12, 2025

Welcome to issue #7! This has been a fun newsletter to curate and create, but I’m curious to how you feel about it. If you read this, please hit reply and give me some feedback about what you like or don’t like about The Grail Report and how we could improve it!
FIRST LOOK at the 2026 “Banned” Air Jordan 1 Low OG ❌❌

FIRST LOOK at the 2026 “Banned” Air Jordan 1 Low OG ❌❌

X • 12/9/2025

Releasing in mid-May, the upcoming "Banned" Air Jordan 1 Low OG is a throwback to the iconic colorway that started the entire Jordan brand legend, bringing back that classic black and red aesthetic in a low-top silhouette. I love a sneaker with a story, and the "banned" Jordan 1 High is one of the best stories in all of sneakers. What other famous Jordan 1 High will we see in the more popular low model next?

Jalen Hurts Brought Out The Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” Cleats

Jalen Hurts Brought Out The Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” Cleats

X • 12/9/2025

Jalen Hurts knows how to make an entrance, showing up in a cleats version of the about to release Air Jordan 11 "Gamma". While they lose on the field to Oregon Duck alum Justin Herbert and the Chargers, Hurts had the sneaker of the game on.

Every Air Jordan 4 From 1989 to 2025

Every Air Jordan 4 From 1989 to 2025

YOUTUBE • 12/9/2025

DJ from the DNA Show on Youtube put together this video of every major Jordan 4 color way over the last 26 years. It's a great trip down memory lane, but perhaps I've got recently bias as I really like a lot of the last few year's releases.

Redditor Picks Up The Kith X New Balance 990

REDDIT • 12/8/2025

Redditors are going wild for this classic New Balance 990 made as a collaboration with Kith. While not historically being a New Balance guy, sneakers like this are getting more closer to giving it a go.

Top 10 Every Day Sneakers for 2026

Top 10 Every Day Sneakers for 2026

YOUTUBE • 12/7/2025

While this is The Grail Report so you'd think we'd focus on grails only, we all need those every day sneakers you aren't afraid to get dirty or need something quick and easy to run errands in. Seth Fowler breaks down some of the top choices from Nike, New Balance, Brooks, Adidas, and Jordan brand.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green 2025

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green 2025

YOUTUBE • 12/8/2025

The Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green brings a fresh colorway to a classic silhouette, blending the iconic molded design with a deep green finish. This version gives me mallard Duck vibes, so I would have loved to see this as the 2nd Oregon Foamposite this year after the Mummy Foamposites that Oregon Football wore to the game against Penn State.

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Should The Sneaker Match the Shirt?

Should The Sneaker Match the Shirt?

REDDIT • 12/9/2025

Not literally as the picture suggests, but I generally like to match my sneakers with my other colors either fully or in a subtle way. While I respect those who can pull off the sneaker that really pops in color or stands out, I always feel like a clown when I do it. What do you think?

Wale and Nike are dropping a special GT Future release this weekend only at Foot Locker

Wale and Nike are dropping a special GT Future release this weekend only at Foot Locker

INSTAGRAM • 12/9/2025

Rapper Wale's collaboration with Nike brings a unique twist to the GT Future silhouette, making for a limited release that sneaker fans will want to check out. The Foot Locker exclusive drops this weekend, promising something special for collectors who appreciate artist-driven design. The "Future" is definitely a fitting name for this sneaker.

Jordan 4 A Ma Maniere Dark Mocha Isn't a Fan Favorite

Jordan 4 A Ma Maniere Dark Mocha Isn't a Fan Favorite

INSTAGRAM • 12/9/2025

The latest A Ma Maniere Jordan 4 that's dropping this week is getting a mixed review online. Many are saying these will be under retail right away, which might be right, but I personally think they are a great looking sneaker. I love the muted colors on A Ma Maniere collaborations, and love the quality. I'll cop for under retail for sure.

New “Sail” Levi’s x Jordan 3 Spotted

New “Sail” Levi’s x Jordan 3 Spotted

INSTAGRAM • 12/9/2025

This Levi's collab is looking promising - denim vibes meets classic AJ3 silhouette. I like this pair more than the dark pair Spike Lee wore outside at the Knicks game even though his looked more like jeans than these do.

The Latest Air Jordan 11 “Mojave” has made it on our list for the best Air Jordan 11s of all time list

The Latest Air Jordan 11 “Mojave” has made it on our list for the best Air Jordan 11s of all time list

INSTAGRAM • 12/8/2025

The Air Jordan 11 "Mojave" is a standout colorway that brings some desert-inspired style to an already legendary silhouette. I’m normally not a big purple guy due to the Washington Huskies being a rival, but I will admit these are deserving of making an all time list of Jordan 11s.

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