Jordan 6 retro GMP

A Look at the Jordan 6 Retro GMP

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 GMP 2012

Released during the 2012 Olympics, the Jordan 6 Retro GMP is part of the Golden Moments Pack. This colorway consists of a white leather upper with metallic gold lining, shoelaces, and midsoles. Gold details are also at the heel pull tab, embroidered Jumpman on the heel, and the branding on the tongue. The upper has perforations to increase breathability. An American flag is imprinted on the footbed, and the outsoles feature sections of translucent rubber. Slight hits of red appear at the heel and bottoms of the shoes. For cushioning, the Jordan 6 Retro GMP uses PU foam midsoles and Nike Air units. The Air units are in both the forefoot and heel.