Initially worn by NBA newcomer Michael Jordan during the commencement of the 1984 - 1985 season, the Nike Air Ship OG ‘Banned’ holds historical significance as it triggered the Chicago Bulls to incur a hefty $5,000 fine due to their violation of the NBA's stringent uniform regulations. Notably, this high-top silhouette was hastily concocted by Nike designers while the Air Jordan 1 was still in the developmental stages. Adorned in the iconic black and red color scheme, which would later become synonymous with the AJ1 upon its grand introduction in early ’85, the shoe seamlessly combines the upper of the Nike Air Ship with elements borrowed from the Nike Pro Circuit tennis shoe.