The Air Jordan 6 “Olympic”

USA Basketball is competing for the Gold this summer in Paris. Names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant will be competing against the best in the world at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Jordan Brand is honoring the Olympics by bringing back a classic from its retro vault, The Air Jordan 6 “Olympic.”

Olympic

The Air Jordan 6 “Olympic” is a classic sneaker and is returning for the 2024 Olympics. The shoe debuted in 2000 in honor of the 2000 Sydney Olympic games. It has a patriotic color scheme that includes White, Varsity Red, and Midnight Navy. It is the perfect shoe to represent Team USA.

VI

The Air Jordan VI was designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield and was released in 1991. This is a special Air Jordan sneaker because Michael Jordan won his first championship while wearing the Air Jordan VI. The VI is one of Jordan Brand’s most iconic styles. It continues to resonate with sneakerheads and is still getting retro releases to this day. Virgil Abloh, a renowned designer and fashion icon, once said that the Jordan 6 is his favorite shoe.

Tinker

Thanks to Tinker Hatfield, the VI was filled with notable design elements. Hatfield partially based the design of the Jordan 6 on MJ’s love of cars. That automobile inspiration would continue with future Air Jordan sneakers. There is a rubber tongue with finger loops and the VI also came with lace locks. It had a heel tab and an inner booty sleeve as part of the design.

Roll

Tinker was on an unbelievable roll in 1991. He was consistently creating some of the most iconic sneakers Nike and Jordan Brand have ever released. The true genius of Tinker Hatfield was that he could mix revolutionary aesthetics with top of the line performance. It is one of the main reasons why his shoes are still so adored today. Tinker has a knack for making shoes that work equally well on and off the basketball court. It is why you still see players in the NBA today wearing the Air Jordan 6.

1991

The Air Jordan VI had an original retail price of $125 when it dropped in 1991. It was originally available in five colorways. The White and Black colorways are of course beloved. The “Carmine” colorway is an iconic Air Jordan model. The “Sport Blue” and “Maroon” are not as celebrated but are colorways fans know and appreciate. Originally, the company did not make any low versions of the VI. The Jordan Brand released low versions of the VI in 2002.

Shoe Palace

The Air Jordan 6 Olympic returns to Shoe Palace this August 3.

Men's SKU: CT8529-164

Grade school SKU: 384665-164

Preschool SKU: DV3605-164

Infant toddler SKU: DV3606-164

 

- Adam C. Better