Description

One of the most iconic sneakers of all time, the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” released in 2011 and is based off of the original Chicago Bulls-inspired colorway featuring black and Varsity Red. This 2011 version of the iconic Air Jordan 1 “Banned” or “Bred” colorway includes several subtle design details that reference its famous 1985 NBA ban for violating the uniform code. The shoe’s heel features a tonal red embossed X, the inner lining includes the date they were banned, and a special “Banned” message hits up the insole. This Retro Jordan 1 became the object of desire of sneakerheads around the world due to its legendary backstory. In 1985, Michael Jordan’s sneakers were “banned” by the NBA during his rookie season for not adhering to the league’s strict dress code. As the story of the Banned Jordans goes, Nike supposedly paid the per-game fines for Jordan to wear the black and red Jordan 1s.