Jordan shoes are one of the most mythical sports in history. The first Nike Jordan went on sale in 1985 with a high-top design to cover the ankle (a sensitive area in basketball). Yes, the Nike Jordan owes its name to the former basketball star Michael Jordan.
That multi-million dollar contract has never been repeated. While there have been numerous collaborations, none have involved such exorbitant figures for being a brand ambassador and creating exclusive Jordans.
In the last 20 years of Nike Jordan's history, only 4 great players have been brand ambassadors (Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook), but none have broken the mold with million-dollar contracts. Until now.
This young player hasn't even made his NBA debut yet and has already signed an unprecedented contract with the Jordan brand. Zion Williamson has signed a five-year deal worth $75 million.
Nike Jordan Zion 1, on sale for $120
The young Zion Williamson already has his own Nike Jordan with a spectacular design and that comes in 4 different colors, one of them glowing in the dark.
The four color combinations represent important aspects of Zion. For example, the black and white version, nicknamed "Gen Zion ," will also be available in pink as a tribute to his hometown, and the "ZNA" model in shades of blue and purple (there's a glow-in-the-dark version). And let's not forget the multicolored model with a black background featuring the Zion logo repeated throughout, called "Noah . "
All have a Z stitched on the left side, which, more than a mere punctual detail, helps support the fabric of the forefoot with the heel and ankle.
The Nike Jordan Zion 1 generation will be available on April 23rd on the official Nike website and at select physical stores for $120 (Gen Zion model). The remaining models will arrive throughout May.
- ZNA model on May 5, 2021 for $120. (The glow-in-the-dark version is $160.)
- Model Noah on May 19, 2021 for $120.
- Marion model on May 26, 2021 for $120.