Few things excite sneakerheads quite like a long-missing OG detail returning to a classic shoe. All the more so if we’re talking about a colorway that’s an OG itself. So, yeah, the Air Jordan 6 Maroon retro is going to be something special.
Originally debuted in 1991 — Remember? OG? — the shoe returns in 2015 faithful to that original look. White leather cloaks the upper, while a rich, dark shade of red contrasts on the tongue and midsole, keeping the palette simple yet the deviation between tones profound.
And then there’s that heel, embroidered with “NIKE AIR,” a classic piece of branding and one that’s been missing from the AJ6 since 2000. It’s a minor thing, but the type of attention-to-detail that takes this from a nice little retro to an absolute must-have. You can practically see MJ soaring to his first championship.
October 24 is the day, so you’ve got plenty of time to check out another round of detailed photos below, courtesy of MS.
Air Jordan 6 Retro “Maroon”
White/New Maroon
Style #: 384664-116
24 October 2015 5 December 2015
$220