Oct. 18 is a special day in Air Jordan history, it being the date on which Michael Jordan infamously broke the NBA's uniform guideline rules in 1984 and started the myth of the "Banned" Air Jordan 1. To celebrate the anniversary of the day in 2016, Jordan Brand is restocking the sneakers and opening up a special store dedicated to the coveted colorway.
On Twitter, Jordan announced a store opening at 10:18 a.m. at 108 Wooster St. in New York City.
In addition, Foot Locker is bringing the sneakers back at select locations. Per tweets, the sneakers are available at House of Hoops Yonge St. in Toronto and at the new Foot Locker at 112 W 34th St. in New York City. It appears that the latter will also have a new colorway of the Air Jordan 31 and an early offering of the "Black Toe" Jordan 1.
Today we celebrate @Jumpman23 heat inspired by the one that started it all. Available now here.
📍112 W 34th New York, NY pic.twitter.com/oh16emVqQM
TODAY the @Jumpman23 BANNED 1’s return to celebrate the birth of defiance. Available @footlockercad
📍#HouseofHoops Yonge St/Yorkdale Toronto pic.twitter.com/nKEJTzbwVd
UPDATE 10/18: There are also early pairs available in Chicago.
Celebrate the day that started it all. Today only the @Jumpman23 Black Toe 1 & Chicago XXXI drop here:
📍N Riverside Park Mall, Chicago IL pic.twitter.com/xpsBhGIhTd
Today, celebrate @Jumpman23’s history in the city where it all started.
📍 32 South State St., #Chicago, IL pic.twitter.com/xu3SxSJ8md
