Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High Banned Real Banned (2011) 432001-001

Brand: Jordan Brand
Year of Release: 2011
Condition: Deadstock, insoles are a bit dirty, from trying on once or twice. Check all pics for condition, comes complete in Original box.  
Additional Information: An iconic pair, the real BANNED from 2011; comes OG all down to the original receipt from the outlet store. See below the history of this release.

Please check all pictures before purchase. No refunds on vintage/used pairs.

One of the most iconic sneakers of all time, the Air Jordan 1 "Banned" released in 2011 and is based off of the original Chicago Bulls-inspired colorway featuring black and Varsity Red. This Retro Jordan 1 became the object of desire of sneakerheads around the world due to its legendary backstory. In 1985, Michael Jordan’s sneakers were "banned" by the NBA during his rookie season for not adhering to the league’s strict dress code. As the story of the Banned Jordans goes, Nike supposedly paid the per-game fines for Jordan to wear the black and red Jordan 1s. Although the Bred colorway of the Jordan 1 had released in 2009, the Banned 1s became the talk of the sneaker community because they featured the original "Nike Air" label on the tongue, along with an "X" on each heel. The insoles read, "On October 18th, 1985, They Were Thrown Out Of The Game." Even the box that came with the Banned 1s was unique to this Jordan release. In addition to the design details and timeless colorway, the Banned Jordans were made of a high quality leather that made other releases of the era look basic. The Air Jordan 1s were also unique because they released exclusively at Nike Outlets on a Wednesday, not your typical Saturday release, and were marked "B-Grade" -- which usually means a cosmetic defect of some kind. However, in this case, the impressive quality had the sneaker world thinking the B stood for "Banned." If you’re lucky enough to have grabbed a pair at retail, you made a good investment.

Jordan 1 (1984-1985)

It all starts here. A legendary franchise, as both a high performance footwear line and as cultural icon, is launched – the Air Jordan 1. So revolutionary for its day, they are banned by the NBA for violating its “uniformity of uniform” rule. Jordan wears them anyway, incurring a $5,000 fine per game. Likewise, MJ unveils his revolutionary style of play to the league and world at large, making his first All-Star game appearance, earning Rookie of the Year honours and inspiring Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird to observe one performance as “God disguised as Michael Jordan.”