Michael Jordan | Shattered
Michael Jordan | Shattered
Lot Closed
December 3, 07:18 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
NIKE, NIKE AIR JORDAN 11, SIZE 13.5
Rubber, Leather, Cotton
1996
This style (Black and Red or ‘Bred’) was worn by Michael Jordan during the 1995-1996 NBA Playoffs and Finals, and are perhaps one of the most desired styles by sneaker collectors worldwide. This season would prove an iconic one for Michael, winning his fourth NBA MVP title (leading the Bulls to 72 wins), with an additional NBA Finals MVP title after the Bulls defeated the Seattle Supersonics in the Finals.
The 1995-1996 season was Michael’s first complete season back after spending time in professional Baseball, and yet still, Jordan led the league in scoring with an average of more than 30 points per game.
The sneakers themselves – designed by legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield – were created when Tinker realized that Mr. Jordan would roll his foot on hard cuts when playing. Hatfield took this opportunity to build a sneaker that would suit Michael with these difficult movements during gameplay. The patent leather on the uppers of the shoe additionally allowed Michael to wear the sneakers with a suit.
Both sneakers are inscribed “Best Wishes, Michael Jordan.”
These shoes are accompanied with an LOA from PSA/DNA, and a Letter of Opinion from MEARS Authentication, LLC, with an “Authentic” Final Grade.