Jordan 6 Retro

Various contrasting colors come together on this Jordan 6 Retro to create a compelling sneaker. This is evident on the rubber outsole, whose heel is capped in a deep shade of mauve known as Bordeaux and whose toe is black. This latter piece extends back through the middle of the foot, running between two semi-translucent sections that cut in from each side of the forefoot on the way. Another segment like these two moves across the heel, its edges similarly jagged. Meanwhile, a radiant golden yellow Jumpman resides below the arch of the foot, which is the only area that remains smooth as the rest of the outsole is covered in circular grip formations.

The partially see-through bits of the outsole then wrap up into the midsole, creating a broad edge around the clear window in the heel, which shows off the Air cushioning that supports the wearer from within. There is another pocket of encapsulated Air in the forefoot, though this one is entirely hidden. Black layers have been stacked atop the translucent parts of the midsole as well as the toe, and the rest of this polyurethane feature comes in a dapper gray known as Light Graphite.

Luxurious nubuck then fills out the upper, forming the large heel panel in black and the dynamic sidewall overlays in the same dark tone. Beneath these latter panels, the Light Graphite nubuck of the flanks and toe is visible. Perforations mark several of the sneaker’s features, including its Light Graphite sides, the Bordeaux part of the tongue and the humps that protrude protectively over the ankles. These last ones are much larger than the others, bringing even more breathability here. Bigger still are the two windows set into the Dark Grey tongue, whose upper edge is lined with Air Jordan text in embossed letters that mingle together to create an offbeat design detail.

The shoe’s padded inner lining is dark in tone, but the insole and the back of the tongue have been decorated with a lively pattern that incorporates Bordeaux, blue and yellow hues to eye-catching effect. A black Jumpman has been printed onto the insole in a move that has been repeated over much of the outer. Another of these logos has been sewn into the center of the heel above the word “Air”, with a Bordeaux pull tab conveniently placed above this fine embroidery at the edge of the collar. A third black Jumpman has then been woven through the Bordeaux lace covering, before the last one of these leaping emblems appears contrastively in black upon the yellow face of the lace toggle to cap off this memorable sneaker.