The Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘Banned’ pays homage to the renowned Black/Red AJ1 from 1985, often falsely associated with the shoe that resulted in Michael Jordan being fined $5,000 for sporting its distinctive two-tone design during NBA matches. (Truth be told, it was actually the Nike Air Ship that caused the trouble.) Staying true to its predecessor, this iteration features a leather upper adorned in a striking black and red color scheme. The color blocking remains faithful to the original, except for a touch of additional red on the shortened eyestay. Furthermore, the woven tongue tag replaces the classic Nike Air emblem with a bold red Jumpman icon.