The Air Jordan I makes number four on my list not for looking good, but for the story behind them. At the time of release in 1985, the NBA disallowed excessive shoe color. Nevertheless, Jordan still wore them at Nike’s request, and the league fined him 5 grand every time he did, which was all the time. Since the controversy and flashiness helped sell a gazillion pairs, Nike graciously paid Jordan’s fines. Form over function, baby.
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July 14th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Definitely the best Air Jordon’s! The reflective tongue was also one of its highlights! However, clear rubber soles were quite slippery if not perfectly clean.
Thanks for the flash back!