Nike Air Jordan Retro 1

The Air Jordan 1 (I) Retro Alpha - University Blue / White - Black was released on June 2nd 2007 along with the Air Jordan XX2 Omega. Alpha which means beginning, fits perfectly with the Air Jordan 1 (I) since they are the first edition in the Air Jordan Line. The concept of this particular model is brilliant, with the illustration on the quarter panel, which has not been seen before on the Air Jordan Line. The picture shows a young Michael shooting a jumpshot in his North Carolina uniform. The shoe is bright and is definitely a head turner anywhere it goes.

The Air Jordan 1 was released in 1985 kicking off not only the greatest legacy in sneakers, but also the greatest legacy in basketball history.The first round, third overall pick, Michael Jordan, was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft. Before landing in the NBA, Michael Jordan had a resume that no other player could touch. Jordan excelled in college basketball at North Carolina and helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games.Wearing the Nike Air Jordan 1, Michael Jordan soared in his rookie year. Jordan earned a spot on the All-Star team, finished third in scoring (28.2 ppg), brought back the Bulls back to the playoffs, and not suprisingly was Rookie of the Year.Nike, a brand having troubles breaking into the basketball market, saw the potential in Michael Jordan as a player as well as a marketing icon and was immediately signed.