In years past, you would be safe in thinking that any shoe under the Air Jordan name was designed for the hardwood court. In 2026, this is not a safe assumption.

From football-inflected alterations in preparation for the World Cup to insane sandals, Jordan Brand has well and truly branched out, and the Nike Air Jordan Mule SE is undisputable confirmation.

Baring few, if any, signs that the design is rooted in Jordan DNA, the Air Jordan Mule SE is a women’s style that dropped midway through 2025 and hasn’t lost any of its impact in the past year.

We’ve already had animal-print iterations alongside slightly more toned-down versions, but the latest might be the most head-turning yet. Delivered in Anthracite/Metallic Silver, the Air Jordan Mule SE is a punky highlight for Spring/Summer 26.

Alongside the glossy leather upper, this drop features perforations in the toebox with metallic accents ranging from love hearts to flowers and stars.

When combined with the massive, layered sole unit, this detailing drills home a sense of rebellious punk style, meshing seamlessly with the patent leather construction.

While loafers seem to be taking over the world of sneakers too, this loafer-style mule definitely stands out against the pack. Although polarizing, there’s no debate that it’s original and attention-worthy.

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