1997–98 Michael Jordan — Air Jordan Sneakers

Verified photo-match analysis documenting use during Game 7 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals versus Indiana.

Case File

CF-0005-AJ13-low-g7-1998

Classification

Game-Worn Sneaker Analysis

Opponent

Indiana Pacers

Game Date

May 31, 1998

Research Date

August 13, 2024

Status

Verified Photo-match

Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers

Evidence

Image Evidence

Michael Jordan wearing Air Jordan sneakers vs Indiana Pacers — May 31, 1998 — In-game evidence

Physical artifact of 1997–98 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

Outsole glue marks and pod distortion on left sneaker consistent across examined frames.
Creasing patterns consistent with the documented date span.
Right shoe creasing patterns verified against multiple examples, each presenting unique deformation.
Front right outsole shows two consistent imperfections where the outsole meets the leather upper.

Documentation

Provenance & Supporting Material

Provenance

This pair has passed secondary authentication and photo-match verification using our research.

Supporting Documentation

Letter of Authenticity: Yes
Source Material: Game imagery
Internal Reference ID: CF-0005-AJ13-low-g7-1998

Notes

This pair was worn during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 1997–98 season.

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