1's are #1 for me...
these (OG 1 colorways in general really) are the most iconic of all shoes to me cuz these are the first shoes i really remember seeing, paying attention to, and having as a kid (wish i still had my little kid pair, would be so cool to still have them)...
but prolly more importantly, they changed everything... they broke the rules, and led to shoe endorsement deals for basketball players and athletes in general, bringing so much more money and creative shoes into fruition...
they are a staple of the entire 80's culture, and it's hard to imagine what the world would be like without the 1's and MJ teaming up with nike.
in relation, today i was asked to sell one of my DS pairs of banned 1's for Tom Brady to wear in a Paramount Pictures film, for a scene that's gonna be based in the 80's... they said he and his agent specifically asked for the banned 1's cuz they have the best leather and nike air. thought that was crazy they were that specific, but cool as hell.
after a long convo on the phone, there might be a lot more opportunities for me with Paramount, and even some big sports event DJing gigs thru the sports agents they work with (they mentioned the next super bowl)... they are recommending me and putting me in touch with some people to make some stuff happen... today was a good day... all cuz of the banned 1. haha!