How much are shattered backboards?
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Asked by: Josh Kalbach
How much is Shattered Backboard?
$160
The Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” is an orange and black version of Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe. It is inspired by the uniform colors worn by MJ in 1986 when he shattered a glass backboard while dunking in an Italian exhibition game. The shoe released on June 27th, 2015 for an MSRP of $160.
How do you tell if your shattered backboards are real?
How To Legit Check Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard 3.0?
- Verify the overall shape.
- Inspect the Swoosh shape.
- Check the size tag.
- Notice the Air Jordan logo.
- Authenticate the Nike Air tongue tag.
- Make sure the heel has a signature “hourglass” shape.
- Pay attention to the foootbed stitching.
- Examine the tag on the shoebox.
What material are shattered backboards?
Nylon: The tongue on the “Shattered Backboard” lows is made up of the traditional nylon material that we’re used to. It’s has a nice look and feel, but seems slightly stiffer that the High OG’s tongue material.
Why is Shattered Backboard orange?
Shards of glass rained down onto the court and the nearby players, forever changing the way Europeans perceived the game of basketball. Inspired by the orange jerseys worn by the players that day, Jordan Brand’s new colorway was created in honor of that earth- (and backboard-) shattering moment.
Did Michael Jordan break a backboard?
Perhaps his most famous would be the Bulls’s 1997 trip to Paris but one that doesn’t get talked about enough is his game in Italy on August 26, 1985. It was a Nike exhibition game in Trieste and MJ got a full head of steam, going coast-to-coast before raising up and dunking the ball, resulting in a shattered backboard.
How do Jordan 1s fit?
The Jordan 1 has a narrow fit at true to size whether the cut is high, mid or low. Jordan 1 lows don’t have the ankle support of the highs, but fit about the same as far as width and length. The Jordan 1 low definitely has less to it overall and might feel as though it has a roomier fit than the AJ1 high.
How can you tell if Jordan 1s are fake?
Check the Font On Your Jordan’s Tounge Label.
The outer tag and the common issues with the swoosh. 2. The inner tag detail and wording. Looking at the front label, you can see clearly on the fake version that the swoosh has a waviness to it, a common pattern amongst fake Jordan 1’s.
How can you tell a fake Jordan 1 shattered backboard?
The letters and the swoosh have a vibrant orange color on the original tag, while they have a faded-out look on the replica. Letters should not be as large as shown on the bottom picture and the spacing between the text and the edges of the tag have to be bigger too. The swoosh also has a different shape.
Why did Jordan shatter the backboard?
On August 1985, after Jordan’s season with the Chicago Bulls, he played an exhibition game in Trieste, Italy. The absolute highlight of this game was Michael Jordan’s dunk. So powerful that Jordan shattered the glass of the backboard. ‘Shattered Backboard’.
When did Jordan wear shattered backboards?
In 1985, Michael Jordan participated in a Nike-sponsored exhibition game in Trieste, Italy. He scored 30 points and even shattered the backboard with a powerful dunk.
Will shattered backboard release again?
Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Shattered Backboard’ Debuts August 26th
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Shattered Backboard’ will release during Summer 2021.
When did the shattered backboards 5 come out?
UPDATE 8/27: Detailed photos of the Air Jordan 5 “Shattered Backboard” releasing September 25th. Check out the looks below via Chris Colgan. UPDATE 6/17: Jordan Brand has officially unveiled the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 5 as part of their Summer/Fall 2021 lineup.
