Air Jordan 1
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During Michael Jordan's first season in the NBA, he not only earned a spot with the Chicago Bulls, but also a sponsorship deal with Nike. It took Jordan some convincing to switch from Converse to Nike (the Chuck Taylor had been Jordan's favourite sneaker during college), however, the Air Jordan 1 blew his worries away in 1985.
The first sneaker that Michael Jordan wore was designed by Nike's former creative designer, Peter C. Moore. Jordan complained about Nike's thick soles and couldn't feel the court through them, so this was one of the first changes made.
Many of Nike's signature features were introduced in the Air Jordan 1. A compressed air pocket was placed in the heel for comfort and impact protection, and additional ankle support was also provided in the high-top padded collar.
The Air Jordan 1 is crafted with premium leather, nubuck, or suede uppers, with a perforated toe box for breathability, and a rubber outsole with a pivot point pattern for improved traction.