The UNC basketball program prepares for a tough test against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium as sneakerheads around the world prepare for the equally tough test of securing the new Air Jordan 6 “UNC”.
The latest North Carolina Tar Heels-inspired gear has arrived, as Nike is set to drop the Air Jordan 6 “UNC” on Saturday. We’ve seen a number of Jordans over the years that have donned the colors of the Hall of Fame’s namesake college, but these might be the most popular yet.
The Air Jordan 6 is the shoe Michael Jordan wore during the 1991 NBA season when he and the Chicago Bulls won their first of six titles in eight years. This particular reincarnation of the Air Jordan 6 features the White and Carolina Blue colorway UNC fans are used to seeing on similar sneakers.
The high-top sneaker features a retro Nike tag on the heel that reads “quality products inspired by the greatest basketball player of all time” and a Carolina Blue Jordan logo on the sole. It has an incredibly sleek design for a shoe that has its roots in the early 90s.
Unfortunately, this shoe can be difficult to find and it might be a bit pricey even if you do. Nike recently confirmed that the shoe will not be sold on SNKRSas most of the supply was bought in a surprise drop on Monday February 21 at a retail price of $210.
Nike fans and collectors may have to turn to the secondary market to get theirs, as retail stores may also be in short supply. So go ahead and grab yours fast, or bet and be prepared to pay a hefty price for what is bound to be the hottest shoe of the season.
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