Nike Air Jordan Set of Two Original Wristbands (1985)

In 1984, Nike gave Michael Jordan his own signature line of shoes and clothes, which was pivotal in Michael agreeing to sign with Nike. It was the first time the brand did anything like this, and it paved the way for many of the player collaborations we now see. The term “Air Jordan” was coined by Michael Jordan’s agent David Falk. David apparently came up with the name because Nike shoes had air in the soles and because, of course, Michael Jordan played basketball in the air.

Offered in this lot is a set of two original 1985 Air Jordan Wristbands, one featured in a ‘Carolina’ blue, and the other in a ‘Bulls’ red. An Air Jordan wings logo, embroidered in white, is featured on the ‘Carolina’ blue wristband. The ‘Bulls’ red wristband features the logo embroidered in Black.