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Netflix’s “The Last Dance” celebrates the most documented NBA season of the biggest basketball’s star Michael Jordan, and also illustrates the birth of Jordan Brand through MJ’s style on and off the court.
The series documents a specific period of the NBA history, in particular pays homage to MJ’s past, ascent and future, and to all the shoes that have accompanied his career.
From the first Air Jordan 1 Banned to the international brand, The Last Dance promises to give an unprecedented look at the people, stories and sneakers that made the Jumpman a global phenomenon.
Below is a list of the most memorable shoes that MJ wears throughout the series.
MJ wearing the Air Jordan I Dunk Sole Hybrid in 1986 / (Right) Air Jordan I Dunk Sole Hybrid in Atlanta
True to his playoff promise, MJ returned from injury with the goal of leading Chicago to the postseason. Avoiding all analogies made by management, it’d be MJ who, as seen in the documentary, handed out headaches to opposing defenders in an unreleased Air Jordan I Dunk Sole Hybrid.
A young MJ takes it all in while wearing the AJII White/Red in Portland
By the time MJ was wearing the Air Jordan II, the entire league was on notice. The Last Dance shows the young star, already an NBA All-Star, continuing his climb to MVP and champion ranks in his second signature shoe (seen above in White/Red).
MJ shoots a free throw in the AJIII White/Cement in Seattle in 1988 / (Right) MJ gets back on defense in Sacramento, on February 1, 1988, while wearing the AJIII White/Cement
MJ wore the Air Jordan III White/Cement during the famous 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The documentary shows MJ’s ascent in the league, epitomized by the AJIII.
MJ races up the court in Houston while wearing the AJIV White/Cement Grey in 1989
In a flurry of documentary highlights, MJ wore the Air Jordan IV White/Cement Grey during Chicago’s 1989-90 regular season run, a couple of months ahead of The Shot.
MJ catches his breath while wearing the AJIV Black/Cement Grey during the 1989 NBA All-Star Game in Houston
The Air Jordan IV Black/Cement Grey graced MJ’s feet when he hit The Shot. Before MJ downed Cleveland in the Air Jordan IV, he debuted the new shoes in Houston at the 1989 NBA All-Star Game
MJ catches his breath while wearing the AJIV Black/Cement Grey during the 1989 NBA All-Star Game in Houston
MJ wore the Air Jordan V Black/Black-Metallic Silver during a devastating defeat in Detroit. However, he also had plenty of good memories with this AJV, as he also wore it in one of his most beloved videos.
Film still via ESPN / (Right) A signed pair of the Air Jordan V White/Grape Ice-New Emerald
Famously worn by MJ on a cereal box, he also wore the Air Jordan V White/Grape Ice-New Emerald at practice. Look closely, and you’ll see the Chicago coach giving instructions while wearing the Air Jordan IV Black/Cement Grey.
MJ looks to attack in the AJVI Black/Black-Infrared on June 7, 1991 in Los Angeles
Defeating his childhood hero, MJ took home his first-ever NBA title in the Air Jordan VI Black/Black-Infrared. The above photo shows a determined MJ wearing the AJVI during the 1991 NBA Finals.
Left) MJ surveys the court wearing the AJVII Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux during the 1992 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando / (Right) Film still via ESPN
The Air Jordan VII Black/Light Graphite-Bordeaux is best known for being worn by MJ during the 1992 NBA All-Star Game. As the documentary reveals, MJ also broke out this unique take on the AJVII in practice during the first three-peat.
MJ wearing the AJVIII Black/Black-True Red on June 9, 1993 in Phoenix
MJ captured his third straight NBA title in the Air Jordan VIII Black/Black-True Red. The shoe appears in the documentary during the team’s earlier championship run.
Film still via ESPN / (Right) Air Jordan XI Concord
MJ is best known for wearing the Air Jordan XI Concord throughout the illustrious 72-10 season. In preparation for his last season in Chicago, the documentary shows MJ practicing solo in the famed sneakers for his Bulls finale. In that scene, the logo on MJ’s shorts represents the first stages of Jordan Brand tagging.
A close-up shot of MJ’s AJXII White/Varsity Red-Black during a game in Phoenix
MJ wore the Air Jordan XII over the course of the 1996-97 season and in pursuit of his fifth NBA title. The documentary shows MJ competing in a regular season game during the 1996-97 season with the AJXII White/Varsity Red-Black on his feet.
MJ wearing the Black / True Red AJXIII in Salt Lake City on June 5, 1998
On the road to his sixth championship, the documentary shows MJ keeping his most colorful teammate on track. Staying true to his team tones, MJ wore the Black/True Red Air Jordan XIII in the 1998 NBA Finals.
The 2020 Nike Air Ship from the “New Beginnings” Pack
During his rookie season ascent, MJ wore a Nike Air Ship PE with “Nike Air” heel tagging that foreshadowed his own line taking flight. In the documentary, MJ wears both the White/Red and Black/Red, particularly in scenes playing against Milwaukee.