Features of the Jordan 6 Retro Black Cat
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.
Black Cat was one of Michael Jordan's earliest nicknames, and it has inspired several colourways. The Jordan 6 Retro Black Cat has a predominantly black colourway with white hits at the midsole. It was released on December 30, 2016. The upper is made of leather and has perforations at the collar, side panels, and toe. PU foam midsoles and Nike Air units work together to deliver responsive cushioning. Nike Air is in both the heel and forefoot with a visibility window at the heel. There are two different types of rubber used for the outsoles that increase traction. These sneakers also feature a reinforced toe box and a moulded heel tab.
