An understated color palette first seen on the AJ7 makes its way to the silhouette MJ won his first NBA title in.

Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Bordeaux'

Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 6’s release in 1991 was the first sneaker informed by MJ’s love of cars—but certainly not the last. While Ferraris would go on to inspire the Air Jordan 14, the Black Cat’s own Porsche 911 made its presence known in his sixth signature sneaker. The silhouette’s prominent heel tab quickly earned comparisons to a spoiler, while the dynamic, zig-zagging upper conveyed a sense of speed.
The Air Jordan 6 originally arrived in five colorways, including&nbsp;'<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-6-retro-infrared-2014-384664-123">White Infrared</a>' and '<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-6-retro-black-infrared-384664-060">Black Infrared.</a>' While both were worn by MJ during the 1991 NBA Finals, it was the black version on his feet during the series-sealing Game 5. This made 'Black Infrared' the obvious choice when Jordan Brand retroed the AJ6 for the first time in 2000. Since then, numerous retros, new colorways and even a low-top model have been introduced to the storied franchise.
Enter the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Bordeaux,' an iteration that borrows the color palette of the Air Jordan 7 'Bordeaux.' Although the AJ7 'Bordeaux' only saw NBA playtime in the 1992 All-Star Game, it found an unexpected platform in a music video for the other MJ—Michael Jackson. The Greatest of All Time appeared in the understated colorway opposite the King of Pop in “Jam,” introducing the model to legions of music fans.

While primarily black and grey, 'Bordeaux' featured deep red accents, nodding to the wine produced in France’s famed wine-growing region, in addition to hits of blue, green and yellow. Released in 1992, the colorway returned 19 years later in <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-7-retro-bordeaux-2011-release-304775-003">2011</a> as a retro and again in <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-7-retro-bordeux-304775-034">2015</a>.
In 2021 'Bordeaux' returns once again, this time arriving on the Air Jordan 7’s predecessor, the Air Jordan 6. The muted color palette is visible throughout, from the upper’s neutral grey base and black overlays to the Bordeaux accents on the molded heel tab and neoprene tongue. Blue, green and yellow accents make their way to the silhouette as well, seen on the lace lock, inside of the tongue area and rubber outsole.
Releasing September 4, 2021, the Air Jordan 6 'Bordeaux' brings together disparate stories for the silhouette’s 30th anniversary, introducing a sneaker that’s at once brand-new and familiar.
The <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-6-retro-bordeaux-ct8529-063">Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Bordeaux'</a> is available on the app and GOAT.com

The Air Jordan 6 Retro  'Bordeaux' Borrows an Iconic Colorway to Move Forward

MJ’s fourth signature silhouette returns with a twist on a 1999 favorite.

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