Quick Breakdown of the Air Jordan 6 Retro Travis Scott
Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship while wearing the Air Jordan 6. Designed by Tinker Hatfield and originally released in 1991, the Air Jordan 6 had five original colorways in its first run:
The original retail price on the AJ 6 was $125. It was revived in 2000 and brought back many times-in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020-through new retros and limited-edition collaborations.
- Black/Infrared
- White/Carmine
- White/Infrared
- White/Maroon
- White/Sport Blue
Commercial Success of the Air Jordan 6
During the 1991 Playoffs, Jordan wore the Black/Infrared colorway. The sneakers were advertised through a series of black-and-white commercials featuring director Spike Lee as the character Mars Blackmon. One of these spots included Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Little Richard as a genie who turns Mars Blackmon into Michael Jordan. The NBA superstar also wore the White/Carmine colorway in a popular Gatorade commercial that introduced the "Like Mike" theme song.
Rappers and hip-hop artists have also embraced the Air Jordan 6. In 2004, Kanye West wore the Black/Infrared AJ 6 in his All Falls Down music video. Other musicians who have collaborated on the shoe include Travis Scott and Macklemore, the latter having an exclusive, limited quantity run created for friends and family that never got released at retail.
Jordan 6 Retro x Travis Scott Olive 2019
In 2019, Houston-based rapper Travis Scott teamed with Jordan Brand, dropping the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 Retro. Scott debuted the retro version during a Super Bowl LIII halftime performance. Released in October 2019, the Air Jordan 6 Retro Travis Scott boasts a perforated nubuck and suede upper with sculpted overlays. Design elements unique to this classic Tinker Hatfield silhouette include a glow-in-the-dark translucent outsole, a small pocket with a snap closure at the collar, and Travis Scott's famous 'Cactus Jack' logo on the heel. Although olive green predominates, the shoe has hints of Black Sail and University Red at the heel counter, heel pull-tab, and Jumpman branding on the outsole.
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