Michael Jordan's sneakers have been banned in his own arena. The Chicago Bulls revealed an addition to its Jordan statue Monday evening, as black boxes censor the sneakers in promotion of the forthcoming Air Jordan 1 High "Bred" release.

Air Jordan 6 OG “Infrared” sneaker was first released in 1991. This shoe was on Michael Jordan’s feet when he won his first NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls and Jordan Brand play off the 1985 'banned' moment with a creative stunt involving Michael Jordan’s statue at the United Center.

Are you ready to dive into the world of one of the most iconic Air Jordan sneakers ever? In this video, we break down the top Air Jordan 6 Retro sneakers, from classic colorways like the Infrared and Carmine to limited-edition collaborations like the Travis Scott.

Nike has put black bars over Air Jordan 1 sneakers on its website to celebrate its iconic commercial from 40 years ago.

Basketball fans and sneakerheads heading to the United Center in 2025 might do a double-take when they enter the atrium and see the famous Michael Jordan statue. The sneakers on MJ’s statue have been completely blacked out (solid black squares over the feet).