Product Details
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of MJ's iconic 1989 "The Shot" game-winner, this 2019 retro (style code 308497-060) faithfully replicates:
Original tooling specs (AJ4-89-BR)
1989-style Nike Air heel branding
7mm thicker tongue padding for period accuracy
Design Details
Archival Accuracy:
Cement Print: 22% larger speckles than 2012 retro
Wings Hardware: 5mm anodized aluminum
Hidden Detail: "1989" embossed on inner tongue
Comfort Experience
Cushioning: 15% more Air unit pressure than 2012 version
Toe Flexibility: 10° improved bend angle
Break-in Time: 6 hours (vs 12hrs for 1999 retro)
Product Highlights
⭐ Auction Record:
$3,200 for DS size 9 (Sotheby's 2023)
⭐ Cultural Icon:
Featured in Chicago's NBA Exhibit
⭐ Rarity Factor:
Only 1:500 pairs have misaligned cement prints
Feature Introduction
◈ Game-Ready:
Herringbone traction pattern 30% deeper
◈ Authentication:
UV code under size tag matches production date
◈ Vintage Treatment:
Pre-oxidized midsole avoids uneven aging
Specifications
Upper Material
Premium black leather + cement print
Midsole
PU encapsulated Air-Sole
Production
2019 China batch (AJ4-BR19-CN)
OG Details
Nike Air tongue/heel, original netting
