Michael Jordan's first sneaker is now a piece of golf footwear. Nike Golf is borrowing the silhouette for this, an Air Jordan 1 golf shoe that mostly keeps the original's upper intact while introducing Free-inspired spikes to the outsole.
The shoe is fully waterproof and features more cushioning around the ankle than a standard pair of Jordan 1s for added support.
Jordan himself has been known to enjoy the links, so this porting of his footwear off the basketball court isn't a stretch. According to Gentry Humphrey, who now serves as VP of footwear for Nike Golf, Jordan actually first started golfing the same year his signature shoe debuted.
"MJ introduced his provocative style of play to professional basketball in 1984, and the Air Jordan 1 shocked the world at the same time," said Humphrey. "Interestingly, Michael started to take up the game of golf in 1984, the exact same year Nike started to develop the Air Jordan 1."
The Jordan 1 golf shoe ($200) will be available beginning on Feb. 10 in the two colorways seen here.
