Jordan 6 FAQ
Are Jordan 6 Comfortable
The Jordan 6 are extremely comfortable thanks to its foam midsole construction and clear air-sole unit.
Are Jordan 6 true to size?
Yes, the Nike Air Jordan 6 does fit true to size.
What year did the Jordan 6 come out?
The Air Jordan 6 originally released in 1991.
What was the first colourway of the Jordan 6?
The first colourways to release of the Jordan 6 were the Nike Air Jordan 6 "Carmine", "White Infrared", "Black Infrared", "Sport Blue" and "Maroon".
Today, Jordan Brand has expanded its AJ6s lineup, with the "UNC', "Toro Bravo" and "Yellow Ochre" releases particularly popular among sneaker enthusiasts.
The sneaker Jordan wore to win his first championship
History of the Jordan 6
After Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship in 1991, fans of the Chicago Bulls star sought after the sneakers he wore during that historic season, the AJ6.
First came the Air Jordan 6 "White Infrared", seen on the feet of His Airness during the 1991-1992 regular season.
The silhouette accompanied the GOAT in 1991 for the All-Star Game, the playoffs and the championship against the LA Lakers, all while wearing the "Black Infrared" Jordan 6.
For The Opening Night ring ceremony, Jordan debuted the Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" and later included them in his sneaker rotation during All-Star Weekend in Utah.
The Jordan 6 "Carmine" was initially released to the public in a limited run of just 5000 pairs.
In 1991, the Air Jordan 6 "Sport Blue" and "Maroon" were released, but neither was worn on the National Basketball Association court by Michael.
In honour of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Nike released the Air Jordan 6 "Olympic", featuring a white, varsity red and navy colourway. The iconic USA colour scheme was retroed in 2012 for the London Olympic Games and has made a return in 2024 for the Paris Olympic Games, now with updated technology.
Collaborations and new arrivals
The Air Jordan 6 collaborated with artist Travis Scott, debuting in 2019 with an Olive colourway and later released in 2021 in a British Khaki hue. These Jordan 6 Travis Scott sneakers are crafted from a combination of leather and suede, featuring a unique hidden compartment at the top of the ankle cover, which is accessed by a zipper. To top it off, the soles of this collaboration feature a unique glow in the dark effect, making them stand out even more in low-light settings.
Artists like Nas and Chris Brown are just two of the many celebrities who have been spotted rocking and showing off their AJ6s.
With fresh hues like the Jordan 6 "Cool Grey" and Jordan 6 "Aqua," sneakerheads are excitedly waiting for the next big release.
To this day, the Air Jordan 6 remains a timeless staple in Australia for every Air Jordan enthusiast, continuing to create history from its early days to the present.
