I am a pre Air jordan Collector. First pair was the Nike Sky Force. I've had Etonic, Fila, Puma, Pro ked, New balance, kangaroo, Brooks, Reebok, Adidas, Tiger( pre-acsics)and so many others. Air Jordan did it hard before it was cool. The right man and company at the right time. It will never...
Painted Air Ship is the correct answer. Surprised Nike has not retroed the first Nike shoe worn by MJ. He also had a black pair with red accents. The Air Trainwas also in this family. That shoe was worn by MJ in all white. Fabulous find.
D. Thompson wore Adidas at NC State. Legend is he was the first player to put a quarter on the top of the backboard.
In the image of Jordan blocking the shot on the square, he was wearing the Air Train or Ship. I always mix the two up. One had mesh, and Barkley wore them. The other Jordan wore...
This picture was from Sports Illustrated during the olympic trials of 1984. Jordan was the first to wear the Adidas Forum. At the time, a great shoe but alittle heavy for these days. He wore adidas because of his favorite player David Thompson. In "Come fly with me", you can see Jordan wearing...