The Grimm Gala Colourway Releases on the Jordan 10
"I'm back." With those words in 1995, Michael Jordan ended his brief retirement and stepped back on the court to dominate again. Fans worldwide were elated, and MJ quickly returned to top form donning the Air Jordan 10 in the Chicago colourway. The number 23 was gone, replaced by 45, but trainer heads knew the AJ 10 was a number worth owning.
The Story Behind the Air Jordan X Design
Although MJ never wore the previous iteration, the Air Jordan IX, on the court, they were designed while he was still suiting up as a Chicago Bull. Air Jordan designer Tinker Hatfield, who led the creations of the Jordan III through IX models, wanted the post-retirement X to signify a highlight reel of Jordan's most significant achievements from each of his seasons in the NBA. Like banners hanging from the rafters, the AJ 10's sole featured ten milestones representing Jordan the man and Air Jordan the shoe:
- 85 ROOKIE OF YEAR
- 86 63 POINTS
- 87 SCORING TITLE
- 88 DUNK CHAMP
- 89 ALL DEFENSE
- 90 SCORES 63 POINTS
- 91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 94 BEYOND
The Grimm Gala released as one of the darkest colourway debuts on the Air Jordan 10 silhouette. This upper is entirely black, starting at the midsole and working up to the toe, side panels, and heel to the heel tab, laces, eyelets, and tongue. The inner sock liner features a black and dark grey pattern, and a Grimm Gala logo is stamped in black on the medial side. A black outsole offers added traction and grip on slick surfaces with its tread. White strips on the bottom tread serve as the only detour of colour from this entirely black release.