One of the hottest launches of the year, the Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard, launches this August 23 at Shoe Palace. You can learn about the anticipated release below.
Shattered Backboard
Inspired by the jersey MJ was wearing when the backboard shattered in Italy. The shoe features soft tumbled leather.
The summer after Michael Jordan amazed everyone in his rookie season, he played in an exhibition game in Italy. During the game, he dunked so hard he shattered the backboard. The Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” is inspired by that cult favorite moment in time.
The shoe originally released in 2015 and is one of the most popular colorways that has been released recently. It is a fan favorite that is not part of the OG AJ 1 set of releases. The high-quality materials used and the focus on a new story helped the release become iconic.
The 1 That Started It All
The Air Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore and was released in 1985. The release was tied to Michael Jordan’s rookie season in the NBA.
The design of the Jordan 1 was rather simple and consistent with the other basketball shoes of the era. The Jordan 1 lacked the sophisticated technology that the Jordan Brand would be known for with later installments.
Nike was dedicated to giving Michael Jordan his own shoe and brand to grow with. That commitment is clear when you view the shoe’s distinctive logo. Moore designed a wings symbol, a precursor to the Jumpman logo, which was placed on the upper ankle of the shoe.
Flight
Peter Moore was inspired by flight when it came to designing the Wings logo. Obviously, flight made sense when you are talking about “Air Jordan.” Moore was thinking about what the logo should look like while on an airplane.
He was deep in thought when he spotted a little kid who was wearing a pin on his shirt. The pin was a pair of captain wings. Moore then started sketching the Wings logo. He added the basketball to make it uniquely Air Jordan.
A Legend
Peter Moore made many contributions to the sneaker world outside of the Air Jordan 1. But due to the sheer impact of the Air Jordan line on the industry, that will be the thing he is always remembered for.
In 2022, Peter Moore passed away. When people look back at the legacy of the Air Jordan line and the industry, Moore is a name that is often forgotten. His impact on the Air Jordan line and the industry is legendary.
Shoe Palace
One of the hottest launches of the year, the Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard, launches this August 23 at Shoe Palace.
- Adam C. Better
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