The Under Armour Micro G Bloodline Collection

There are few NBA players with as much swag as Brandon Jennings. (And I say this in a good way.) So you can understand how excited I am that his new signature shoe, the Under Armour Micro G Bloodline, drops next week. Inspired by his life story, each of the seven shoes in the collection represents a different stop on his distinct path to the NBA. Check ’em out:

The Bloodline

This lead colorway collects many details of Brandon’s path into one piece – the Bloodline is visually communicated through the red line fading from the TPU to the strap, while a call-out of Rowley Park is located on the strap. His path is also communicated through the sock liner that charts his path from Cali to Milwaukee. Wherever the next stop is on Brandon’s path, he never forgets his roots, his Bloodline.

Fifty-Fifty

The best NBA professionals have found balance in life. A player can’t always be on the court, and can’t play the game forever. With the birth of his son Legend, this shoe speaks to Brandon’s ability to achieve balance between basketball and family. The patent toe on this sneaker represents the polished veneer on his tough Compton game, and the soft white leather upper represents the high-energy, fun-loving personality that he shares with family and friends.

The Hunter

Milwaukee is the current pinpoint on Brandon’s path. There, hunting is more than a pastime…it’s woven into the fabric of the region. The Hunter vs. the Hunted is a play on BJ’s game. Players who want to take his spot hunt Brandon and, more importantly, Brandon is hunting everybody else! A camouflage upper and a blaze orange strap with a deer antler graphic make this shoe stand out on the court.

Roma

With the impending lockout, many NBA stars are entertaining offers to go overseas. Brandon can rightfully say, “Been there, done that.” This shoe represents Brandon’s year overseas with Italian club Lottomatica Virtus Roma. The Royal Blue, Red, and Gold ties are his former team colors and the strap displays a repeat representation of the Virtus logo.

Compton Red

Bright red screams “look at me!” What better way for Brandon to stop traffic than in this all red Bloodline, featuring a reflective mesh collar and a reflective strap with a custom graphic pattern.

Rowley Park

Brandon’s second home, Rowley Park is where “B” honed his basketball skills growing up. After travelling the world representing teams from Virginia to Italy, he never forgot where he came from. This summer, Brandon partnered with UA to refurbish three outdoor basketball courts, giving an opportunity to kids of the community to reach their dreams. The Classic Green colorway represents the surface of the court, while the strap features a street map of the surrounding neighborhood with one location called out: Rowley Park.

Compton Black

Roots run deep in Compton, Brandon’s beginning. “I go hard as the hood I’m from.” Nobody would ever question Compton’s toughness or Brandon’s hard work and dedication to become the best. The all-black colorway represents his West Coast roots and features a custom tonal graphic pattern throughout the upper and the strap.

For those looking to get their hands on a pair, the Micro G Bloodline collection drops on Nov. 4 at UA.com and retail stores for a suggested retail price of $109.99.

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