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Fashion and sports were fundamentally fused in 1984 with the release of Michael Jordan’s first signature Nike, the Air Jordan. Using the young, driven basketball phenom as a muse, legendary shoe designer
Tinker Hatfield revolutionized the footwear industry, a market now valued in the billions. At the time, signature shoes were rare, and Nike had not yet broken into the NBA significantly.
The marriage of Nike and MJ was the spark that would evolve into the wildfire that is the modern sneaker game. The marketing world was also turned upside-down when the rookie became the face of both a product and the brand itself, a
Strategy that resulted in the now-iconic Jumpman logo and its eventual splinter brand. Without the talent of Jordan and the innovation of Hatfield, decades of trends would be radically altered.
Before Michael Jordan, an athlete’s signature shoe was relegated to a niche market of fans, if it was available en masse at all. With Nike’s Air Jordans, every year a new model was redesigned and unveiled to unprecedented anticipation, creating a new model to obsess over annually.
In February 1990, the Air Jordan 5 was released on the precipice of MJ’s ascent into the stratosphere of professional basketball. As the Chicago Bulls seemed poised to take the top spot in the NBA away from teams like the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers, Mike’s stock was rising both on and off the court.
Later, in September of the same year, a rising star from West Philadelphia took his talents from the awards show stages to the small screen. As one half of the hip-hop duo
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Will Smith had captivated fans with his laid-back, fun-loving style that was the antidote for the gangsta rap blues.
As a model of 90s fashion, Will was seen sporting Jordan 5s more often than not. The show went on to be a smash hit for NBC, just as Michael Jordan’s Bulls dominated the NBA.
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Our product is guaranteed to keep your J’s crease-free for years, either with regular wear or in storage. Nobody wants to be seen wearing Air Jordans that look cheap or busted, so make Sneaker Shields a part of your routine shoe care.
Just as Will Smith once kicked up a pair of “Grape” Jordan 5s, modern sneakerheads can revel in the glory of the newest “Bel-Air” inspired pair of classics.
Throughout the Jordan retro-revival, variations on the original Cactus Jack Shop colorways have taken the OG and made it fresh again, which is precisely what Nike has done with the “Alternate Bel-Air.” The pair is perfect for dancing the Carlton or just kicking back, and they’re a slam dunk if you’re looking to flip flash for some cash.
With a retail price of $190, these retros are sure to fly off virtual shelves in no time, so whether you are a collector, reseller, or an everyday trendsetter, make sure to pick up some Sneaker Shields and keep your new J’s crease-free.
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