Banned Bred 1s

Did you know in the 1980s when Michael Jordan first entered the league, these AirJordan 1s were banned? The NBA implemented a league-wide rule that required all players to wear sneakers that were mostly white and color-coordinated with their team’s uniforms.

These Bred AJ1s didn’t adhere to the shoe color criteria.

So every time Jordan stepped foot on the floor in these, the league would charge him a $5,000 fine, earning them their nickname “Banned Bred 1s”