Released precisely one year ago, the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” was one of the biggest releases of 2011. Outfitted with premium black and red leather, this limited release appeared with special “x” markings throughout as an ode to David Stern?s decision to fine MJ for rocking his new signatures on the court. This release only dropped at select Nike Factory stores, which created mass hysteria in the sneakerhead universe. Certainly one of the highlights of 2011, this iconic silhouette and colorway headline today’s “In Retrospect” column.
Were you one of the few sneakerheads able to cop the Air Jordan 1 “Banned”? How does this particular rendition of the Air Jordan 1 compare to past?releases? Lastly, was this one of your favorite releases of 2011? Let us know in the comment section below.
