1986–87 Michael Jordan — Air Jordan Sneakers

Verified game-worn sneaker analysis documenting use against the Milwaukee Bucks through comparative photographic and video review.

Case File

CF-0001-AJ-1987

Classification

Game-Worn Sneaker Analysis

Opponent

Milwaukee Bucks

Game Date

February 28, 1987

Research Date

November 13, 2024

Status

Verified Photomatch

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Evidence

Image Evidence

Michael Jordan wearing Air Jordan sneakers during game action versus Milwaukee — In-game evidence

Physical artifact of the 1986–87 Michael Jordan Air Jordan sneakers — Physical artifact

Summary

Findings Summary

Comparative image analysis identified multiple consistent wear characteristics between the examined sneakers and documented in-game photography and video.

Analysis

Identifying Characteristics Observed

Midfoot red piping stress distortion consistent across examined frames.
Creasing pattern consistent with the documented date span.
Creasing pattern cross-referenced against multiple examples, with each presenting a distinct piping crease.

Documentation

Provenance & Supporting Material

Provenance

This pair is accompanied by a Chicago Bulls floor pass dated and signed by Tim Hallam, Head of Public Relations for the Chicago Bulls.

Supporting Documentation

Letter of Authenticity: Yes
Source Material: Broadcast footage + period publication
Internal Reference ID: CF-0001-AJ-1987

The material presented here represents a curated sample of the comparative findings. The full analysis includes additional frame review and extended documentation.