A '90s original sneaker, the Jordan 6s graced Michael Jordan's feet duringAir Jordan Black Friday 2020the run-up to his first NBA championship and first NBA finals MVP. Inspired by the sleek, fluid design of sports cars, the Tinker Hatfield-designed Jordan Retro 6 introduced a reinforced toe cap and continued the icy sole tradition started by the Air Jordan 5. Released in multiple color ways, the Retro 6 shoes continue to reign supreme as a favorite among sneakerheads and casual-wearers alike.
After releasing at select European stockists earlier in July, Jordan Brand‘s 2020 Quai 54 collection has gained another member with the arrival of a second Air Jordan 6. ThisAir Jordan 6 Retro Quai 54 Sailnew makeup uses the same bold prints as its predecessors, but opts for a more colorful palette — one that’s in line with select pieces of apparel from the collection — for a lively summertime style.Uppers flip between elegant and flamboyant, mixing a supple sail leather build with vibrant prints on both the lateral and medial quarters.
This print is essentially a color-shifted take on the graphics used for the collection’s other Air Jordan 6 and Air Jordan 1 Low, thanks to a mix of purples, blues, oranges and browns. The left shoe retains standard Jumpman branding on the throat overlay and a Nike Air hit on the heel, whileAir Jordan Cyber Monday Dealsthe right shoe swaps both for Quai 54 graphics.More dashes of brown and purple are sprinkled around the lace toggle and heel tab. Three lace options are available as well: black, purple and red. Down below, sail midsoles with milky, opaque detailing, a clear Air Max cushioning unit and an outsole with a gigantic black Jumpman graphic round the look off.
The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 6 marks the third time the world famous rapper and Jordan Brand have partnered on an Air Jordan. Scott revisits earth tones as the centralNew Releasetheme of the “Cactus Jack” Air Jordan 6, just as he did with his first collaboration on both the high and low top Air Jordan 1 models. The upper part of the sneaker is comprised of an olive-based nubuck material with black detailing and contrasting red accents. An added stash pouch on the collar is reminiscent of the kinds of pockets that can be found on the side of cargo pants and military gear.