Overview of the 1991 Jordan 6 OG Infrared Sneakers
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 colourways in its first run:
The original retail price on the AJ 6 was AUD 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 colourway. The trainers 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 colourway 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.
The Air Jordan 6 Infrared sneakers were released on February 1, 1991. The design of the Air Jordan 6 was originally inspired by Jordan's German sports car. These are the shoes Michael Jordan wore while winning his first NBA championship in 1991. The Air Jordan 6 OG Infrared silhouettes feature a sleek, nubuck leather upper and a black and red colourway. The black upper has perforated panels with white inner-lining at the ankle, midfoot, and forefoot. These 1991 OG Jordans are fitted with a neoprene lace pocket, a Jumpman x Nike Air lace lock, and a black tongue with Jordan branding. The underfoot features a black midsole fitted with Infra-Red accents, a visible Air unit at the heel, and a translucent rubber outsole. The heel features a black, extended spoiler with an Infra-Red accent and Nike Air branding.
