Throwback Thursday - Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG
 With the Carmine Air Jordan 6 making a comeback later this month, I thought it was time they deserved to get some shine on Throwback Thursday. The Air Jordan 6 is a legendary sneaker for a number of reasons. The sneakers were the third Air Jordan designed by Tinker Hatfield and though it was the last shoe to have clear soles (before returning on the Jordan 11) it was a first for many other things seen on Air Jordans.
The sole of the Jordan 6 was the first to feature the Jumpman in rubber. The Jumpman was present on the Jordan 5, but underneath the clear sole. The Jordan 6 was also the first of many to feature a non-traditional tongue with a neoprene sock style tongue. The Air Jordan 6 was also the first to have a tab on the back of the sneaker to easy the wearer to put their foot into the shoe. But most important of all, the Air Jordan 6 was the first shoe MJ won an NBA Championship in. It has taken Jordan Brand 17 years to bring back this classic. May 24th is the date circled on many Jordan head’s calendars when the Carmine Jordan 6 comes back in the 17/6 Countdown Pack. Take a minute to browse all of the photos we posted of the original Carmines after the jump. |
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Air Jordan 6 Carmine OG - Throwback Thursday
Michael Jordan wearing Carmine Jordan 6 while guarding Charles Barkley
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cant wait to cop my two pairs!
Comment by AT0 — May 1, 2008 @ 11:33 pm
still fresh even with cracked sole n paint..lol
naw but nice detail pic
Comment by monsterfresh — May 1, 2008 @ 11:39 pm
^ what kills me is that the midsoles were PERFECT 3 or 4 years ago when I got them. Since I purchased them I have moved my collection 6 times and with each move something ALWAYS cracks. I don’t think a single pair of my OG DS Jordans from VI and lower are in uncracked condition anymore
Comment by Nice Kicks — May 1, 2008 @ 11:53 pm
ok Matt you need to chill. This is like 5 or 6 weeks in a row of straight heat!
Seeing these makes me want the retros SOOOOOO badly. May 24th my life will be complete.
Comment by Mikes 'n Nikes — May 2, 2008 @ 12:12 am
That’s what I’m talkin about! Great Throwback!
Comment by hated on — May 2, 2008 @ 12:13 am
The cracks suck but on the real these are still super fresh. Its not like you’d wear them anyways so a few cracks don’t really bother me.
So Matt, what other OG VIs do you have? I remember that a pair of the white/infrareds were in a photo from ages ago.
Comment by sneakFREAK — May 2, 2008 @ 12:14 am
Thursday is the best day of the week!
Comment by so fresh — May 2, 2008 @ 12:15 am
these are FIRE!
Comment by Jordans — May 2, 2008 @ 12:29 am
man, i cant get em this time. i just dont want to buy packages for a shoe i want, and a shoe i dont. not this time. im good till the 12-11’s. i wish these would’ve came back as 1 pair, but oh well
Comment by bkbigjay — May 2, 2008 @ 12:33 am
^ give me an email. I wouldn’t mind another pair of XVIIs.
Comment by Nice Kicks — May 2, 2008 @ 12:50 am
these are my fav 6’s colorway
Comment by flyasthesky — May 2, 2008 @ 1:01 am
1 of the all time great jordans
Comment by solesaved — May 2, 2008 @ 1:08 am
This is a great post. I am going to assume that when these come out I will be seeing them all over NYC.
They are bold and look good. I remember back in the day that I almost got them but took them back cause I didn’t have anything that matched… on sale too for 79.99 in Kings Plaza Footlocker (or some sneaker national chain) I guess they were on sale cause not too many people bought them or they just made too many (it was like almost a year after they originally came out).
Now I wish I kept them.
I never knew the history behind them either as being the first playoff win. Maybe I should try to get these, bu I just don’t want the 17’s. There cool and all, but the 17’s in black suede is not what I wish to see.
Comment by PhilWil — May 2, 2008 @ 1:19 am
YES!!! YES!!!! YES!!!!CANT F***NG WAIT!!! TWO PAIRS! 1 TO STOCK…1 TO ROCK U DIG?!
Comment by THE REALLEST — May 2, 2008 @ 1:55 am
F**k I can’t wait for these!!!!
I’ve been saving my money for a while now!!!!
I better not sleep on these!!!
Hey Matt, I’m not liking the 17’s that much!!!!
I see you wouldn’t mind having another pair,Are you iterested!!!! E-mail me or leave a measage on my page!!!
Comment by Dani@23 — May 2, 2008 @ 2:33 am
ima def cop that pack. i like both the shoes comin out in it so it will be a deal!
Comment by YouKnow — May 2, 2008 @ 5:59 am
you know whats crazy is that the carmines are so ridiculously hot and rare that they aren’t bootlegged. every other memorable jordan is but the VI carmine.
Comment by TJ — May 2, 2008 @ 6:16 am
actually all jordans are bootlegged pretty much, i kno a guy who jus bought some of deez, but they are bootleg
Comment by Dee — May 2, 2008 @ 6:56 am
i still have my baby carmines
Comment by raheem shabazz — May 2, 2008 @ 8:37 am
Carmines are Classic, Good pics Matt even though the cracked midsoles hurt. I like how many people are copping 2 pairs. A pair to wear and a pair to stare. All the countdown packages seem to be one weak shoe, one strong shoe (except 11/12). I wish they were all strong shoes. This seems to be the first package that has come out that is close to that.
Comment by TASJ7045 — May 2, 2008 @ 10:26 am
Damn Matt, how much $$$ did it cost you to get your hands on these??
Comment by mikeydaflyboricua — May 2, 2008 @ 10:27 am
these are nice I must copp fo-sho…
Comment by abelino — May 2, 2008 @ 10:44 am
“Damn Matt, how much $$$ did it cost you to get your hands on these??” - mikeydaflyboricua
It was back in 2004 or 2005, but they set me back $450 with shipping. Just for kicks i looked at what a non cracked pair goes for and makes me really wish that I took better care of them during all of the moves
Comment by Nice Kicks — May 2, 2008 @ 11:15 am
I wouldn’t mind getting a pair of the 6’s but I’m not really feeling the 17’s so if anybody wanna make a deal just holla at me plzz
Comment by kicks_aholic — May 2, 2008 @ 11:42 am
It times like this im glad I work for Nike and get my stuff HALF off the retail price, might just have to grab 2 or 3 sets for myself, lol.
Comment by sshuskerfan — May 2, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
NICE!!! THOZ ARE DOPE.. MOST COPP 2 PACKS FOR ME YA’LL DIGGGG!!!
Comment by JORDAN_CRAZY — May 2, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
Double up
Comment by johnny — May 2, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
I can’t wait for this Saturday…..I love this Saturdays J’s Yeah!!!!!!
Comment by Air Jedi — May 2, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
can’t wait for these sexy shoes!!!
Comment by pek — May 2, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
i cant believe these are being retroed. is this a dream?? this is just too great to be true. ahhhh carmines!!! AND THE OLYMPIC 6’s.
Comment by richay — May 2, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
my grail shoe…can’t wait…2 pairs
Comment by Chick_mag_nick — May 2, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
im in love with these shoes i want them now!!!
Comment by Princess Jaz — May 2, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
these r amazing
Comment by greenmaker24 — May 3, 2008 @ 9:49 pm
yo matt
what size r they?
Comment by raheem shabazz — May 3, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
hey matt, interested in a pair of og september blue 6s sz11.5 ? gimme a shout wit ur email n i will send u pics if ur interested. thx.
Comment by tin man — May 4, 2008 @ 12:45 am
^ Tin Man, I just bought a pair of September Blues
I will give you a shout tomorrow though.
raheem, I think they are size 9 or 9.5 (on the road traveling at the moment)
Comment by Nice Kicks — May 4, 2008 @ 1:54 am
Any word on if it’s going to say Nike Air on the back or have a Jordan symbol? I hope Nike Air….
Comment by Doc Harlemday — May 4, 2008 @ 2:22 am
^^ Jumpman Air on the back, of course. I don’t remember the last time “Nike Air” was on Jordan shoes instead. Can’t wait to copp this pack!
Comment by TechNutt — May 4, 2008 @ 3:14 am
yo matt, you shut it with the D-Rob pumps, the Shaq’s, and the Ewings a few weeks back.
Why don’t you complete the whole Big Man Center concept by profiling what Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Alonzo Mourning wore. That’d be really tight.
Comment by kream — May 4, 2008 @ 10:26 am
oh and i’m sorry if that comment had nothing to do with the Jordan Carmine’s.
Comment by kream — May 4, 2008 @ 10:28 am
I can’t wait till the pack drops !
Comment by Jo Jo — May 4, 2008 @ 11:44 am
Doc, they have the jordan with the air under it.
Comment by scribbles23 — May 4, 2008 @ 3:33 pm
i cant wate for thes to come out
Comment by sexy — May 4, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
HAVE U SEEN THE OLYMPIC 6S THE COLOR IS A RAINBOW THEME.NOT GOOD GO TO 23ISBACK.COM.SO YOU CAN SEE THE PIC NOT FEELING THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by RSAN — May 5, 2008 @ 7:43 am
i jus nutted
Comment by regthagreat13 — May 5, 2008 @ 9:49 am
this is hysterical….my brother is named carmine and these kicks come out on his birthday, im coppin these kicks
Comment by sp0imez — May 5, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
cant wait till da pack comes out
aye when i get dem im sellin da 17’s anyone want dem?
Comment by deeznuts — May 5, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
one of the dopest Jordan in 08, actually one of the best i think
Comment by Brooklyn — May 5, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
these are so tuff im gettin them but the olympic VIs are white red yellow green and blue with a black tongue
Comment by southease — May 5, 2008 @ 8:26 pm
GOT MY PAIR PUT ASIDE FOR ME FOR THE 24TH. WILL WEAR THEM ONCE OR TWICE THEN PACK EM UP FOR A YR OR SO.
Comment by LIONHRT — May 5, 2008 @ 9:54 pm
MAY 24TH.. CARMINES!!!!!!!!!! 17′S AINT BAD EITHER BUT THESE WILL BE MY BEST SHOE HANDS DOWN.. I JUS HOPE ALL THE MIKEHEADS GET EM BEFORE THE BUMS DO.. GOOD LUCK ON THAT DAY MIKEHEADS!!!!
Comment by CMILLZ — May 6, 2008 @ 9:01 am
THIS IS A VERY NICE SHOE…DEEZNUTS I WANT THOSE 17S HOLLA AT ME MARKELSMITH3430@HOTMAIL.COM
Comment by mark — May 6, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
i want this package but I dont want the seventeens I’m a size 5 (big kids)anybody want them holla at me
Comment by mizzred — May 8, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
Words cant describe these they are TOUGH AS HELL I cant sleep on these definite cop the best package this year so far next month will be fire to with the hare 7’s and the darth vader 16’s those are a must cop too.
Comment by devin — May 9, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
Now, this is what it is , this is what i’m talking bout, These are so Fly!!!!!!!
Comment by Littlejohn — May 10, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
dis is my favriot colorway!!!!!!! i lov da 6s
Comment by brando — May 11, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
did people see 106&park on friday terrents had deas on and day look o so clean!!!
Comment by brando — May 11, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
these are serious heat but o man will there be lines…i hate how jordan keeps releasing these in packages….i only want the carmines..any one want 17’s?
Comment by soleful — May 11, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
peoples just to inform u .
if u dont like the whole package and
only wish to get one pair
(like i do with this package)
you can split up buying it with someone who
would want the pair you dont want.
for example in men sizes who ever wants
to keep the box with
the pair they buy pay more,
but im my casinario i only have to pay $100
cuz im a size 5y and
im going to spilt with a friend
or u can just split the box(
if u kno how to or else you will break it && thats not good)
Comment by kathybby — May 12, 2008 @ 9:16 am
Yo you think some type of moisturizer will help prevent them cracks. For real yo like some damn petroleum jelly B!!! Or do they make some real ish for that?
Comment by SneakerHead — May 12, 2008 @ 8:58 pm
*tear*
I remember a girl having these back in the 6th grade. She was pretty much the only person I remember having them, because they were sold out everywhere.
I ALSO remember my mom saying she’d buy me the white/maroon VI’s and she NEVER did.
So you think I’m gonna miss out on THESE, NOW?
F–K NO!
Comment by Darneezy — May 13, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
sucks about the cracking dude.
Comment by anthony W — May 14, 2008 @ 5:51 am
I’M GETTN THEEZ ON MAMAz!!!!!!!!!!
THOSE 6′z R HARD N THA 17′z iZ AiGHT….
Comment by Loui$ Ca$tillo — May 14, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
cant wait to pick these up
Comment by titus00 — May 14, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
this is probably going to be the craziest pack in my opinion the only competitors are the 3 & 20’s or the 11 & 12’s this is what ive been waiting for. i just pre-ordered them and i split it with my bro we are the same size and we each get a pair. cant wait till saturday.
Comment by steve — May 19, 2008 @ 10:31 am
for people to say that the J’s got cracks in them.. its because you dont take good care of your J’s. it order for it not to get cracked or the bottom not to turn yellow.. you keep in the box so it stays fresh or if anything .. keep em on ice
Comment by NewNew — May 21, 2008 @ 8:36 am
the reason why you got cracks on them and the bottom turns yellow .. its probably because you dont take good care of them and you wear them out too much. in order for the J’s to stay fresh.. keep them in the box or better yet.. keep em on ice ;).. but im coping the J’s this saturday. =) cant wait!!!
Comment by NewNew — May 21, 2008 @ 8:40 am
How Much Will These Cost After Tax??????? Please let me know
Comment by .tino — May 21, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
i just got my coundown pack yesturday carmines are fire!!!!!!!!!!!by the way if you live in boston its $310.00 retro 1s are i got both pairs to!!!!!
Comment by RSAN — May 22, 2008 @ 9:45 am
If any1 intrested im sellin carmines 4 $30
Comment by deeznuts — May 23, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
These are lower cut than the retroes, I saw from another post. And on the inside of the retroes, there’s black where there’s white on the OG’s. Inside as in outside inner midsole.
Comment by DeceasedSole — May 27, 2008 @ 10:45 am
olympics r better
Comment by bigpimpin — June 6, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
hottt i got my pairs
Comment by bene34 — August 5, 2008 @ 8:51 pm