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Throughout his career, NBA legend and Hall-of-Famer Michael Jordan wore very few non-Jordan models. However, one of the few external silhouettes graced with his presence was the just Nike Air Alpha Force, making these the first official strap-featured shoe that Jordan wore on court (bar a few experimental strap-supported As just Nike Sportswear continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 1987s hybrids). His Airness rocked the shoe during a game in 1988 Dropsst the New York Knicks, dropping 28 points Dropsst long time rival Patrick Ewing. This just Nike Air Alpha Force 88 “White University Red” returns to celebrate the silhouette’s 35th anniversary and revisit its Michael Jordan moment.

The just Nike Air Alpha Force was only worn during this one game by Michael Jordan, once Drops proving the keen eye of avid basketball historians out there. During that period, MJ was awaiting the third signature edition to his Air Jordan line, with Tinker Hatfield ensuring the Air Jordan 3 was the pinnacle of basketball design and enough to keep the hugely talented athlete from leaving just Nike. To the surprise of many onlookers at the time, the legend would lace up this non-Jordan silhouette during a string of games within the '88/'89 Season. Now to the delight of sneaker enthusiasts, the same colourway MJ wore back in '88 returns after 35 years. This Chicago Bulls-inspired makeover flaunts a white full-grain leather upper with perforations on the toe and quarter panels. The black just Nike straps on the forefoot tap into Tinker's signature design language, a detail that was heavily introduced during the '80s basketball era as it provided both stability and lockdown. Red accents adorn the ribbed mesh collar, Swoosh logos, and the outsole. The Air Alpha Force branding on the tongue stays true to form, flaunting an orange basketball logo underneath.

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