Air Jordan 6 Retro OG 'Carmine' (2021)

The OG. The Carmine. The Championship Shoe.

The Air Jordan 6 Retro OG 'Carmine' (2021) is one of the most important Jordan retros of the modern era — the return of the original 1991 colorway, the one Michael Jordan wore to his first NBA Championship, built to OG specifications for the first time in years. White and carmine red on the AJ6 silhouette is not just a colorway. It is the colorway. The one that was there at the beginning of the dynasty.

Style number CT8529-106.

The Carmine AJ6: Where the Dynasty Began

Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan 6 'Carmine' during the 1990–91 NBA season — his fifth MVP campaign — and closed out the Los Angeles Lakers in five games to win his first championship. The white and carmine red colorway was present for every step of that run: the regular season dominance, the Eastern Conference Finals, and the moment in June 1991 when MJ finally held the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The 'Carmine' is not one of many significant AJ6 colorways. It is the significant AJ6 colorway. Every other AJ6 retro exists in its shadow.

What You're Getting

• Upper: White leather with carmine red overlays and tonal accents — the original 1991 'Carmine' color story in OG construction
• OG Construction: Built to original 1991 specifications — material quality, construction details, and proportions faithful to what MJ wore on the court
• Tongue: Molded pull-tab in the 'Carmine' colorway — the AJ6's most distinctive design detail as Hatfield originally intended
• Cushioning: Visible Nike Air unit in the heel for responsive, all-day comfort from the 1991 original
• Outsole: Icy clear rubber outsole with herringbone traction — the signature AJ6 detail in its original form
• Style Code: CT8529-106

Why the OG 'Carmine' Is Non-Negotiable

There are Jordan retros, and then there are OG retros. The difference matters. Standard retros reproduce the colorway. OG retros reproduce the construction — the materials, the proportions, the feel of the original. The 'Carmine' OG is the closest thing to owning the shoe MJ wore in 1991 that retail can provide. For collectors who care about fidelity to the original, it's the only version of the 'Carmine' worth owning. For those approaching the colorway for the first time, this is the definitive introduction to one of the most historically significant shoes ever made.

OG retros of the 'Carmine' AJ6 represent the highest standard of Jordan Brand retro production. CT8529-106 in limited quantities — secure your size today.