The Jordan Series.01 ‘Anthracite’ is part of a collection that includes two initial colorways designed for a low-profile lifestyle sneaker. This specific pair, known as the ‘Dear Mike’ version, is a homage to the young MJ and his competitive nature, influenced greatly by his older brother Larry. The upper of the shoe is made of monochromatic leather and suede, drawing inspiration from Michael’s ‘Black Cat’ persona. The Jumpman-branded tag on the tongue carries the inscription ‘Dear Mike,’ while the left insole displays a graphic that says ‘Swing for the Fences.’ The white rubber outsole features the marking ‘45/2,’ which represents Jordan’s jersey number as he chose 23, half of his brother Larry's 45, as a sign of his determination to become as successful as Larry.