Air Jordan 6. This shoe, released in late 1990 and designed by Hatfield, was Jordan’s first NBA championship shoes. They were retired in 2000 and 2008.
The major addition to this edition was the rubber tongue with grab holes to aid the wearer when pulling the shoe on in a hurry. This version also cleverly incorporated a "23" into the design, a feature barely noticeable in the black/black colourway.
Further information
- A mistake in the design of the retro version of the VI meant that the colours of the midsole on the black/black/red colourway were reversed. Although manufacturers quickly corrected this, some dud pairs were released and can now fetch upwards of several hundred dollars.
