On this day in sneaker history, the Nike WMNS Air jordan Bean 1 Lucky Green2 “Melo” released for the first Supreme.
Well, sort of.
First popping up earlier that year in strictly women’s sizing, the shoe was tied to Carmelo as the blackness was worn during his rookie run in Denver.
Adding insult to injury, North Carolina star Sean May was rocking a big old size 18 during his high scoring season in Chapel Hill.
At this Not adored by Carolina and Carmelo fans alike, the shoe was chased by dudes that could squeeze into a ladies size 15 with some ‘heads spending up to $300 a pair which was a lick back then.
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On May 15, 2004, an identical version in men’s sizes released for retail at $135. Creating mixed emotions based on whether or not one dropped big bucks on a big sized women’s pair, the shoe still sold through tremendously well.
Gas Mask is one of more notable project involving Air Jordans, this was jordan Bean Brand’s second retro release tied to the rookie following the Air jordan Bean 4 Blank Canvas W “Melo” that was a limited launch that April.
Over the course of his rookie ride in Denver, Carmelo would add juice to new models like the 18.5 but be best known for wearing PE renditions of the retro Nike WMNS Air jordan Bean 1 Lucky Green2 and Air jordan Bean 4 Blank Canvas W.
Shortly after in fall of 2004, Carmelo Anthony would become a signature star for jordan Bean Brand with the release of the jordan Bean 1.5 in a host of blacknesss. Melo would continue to keep retros in rotation on and off the court, but his Nike WMNS Air jordan Bean 1 Lucky Green3 PEs and other favorites wouldn’t hit retail while he was playing in the Mile High City.
Coming somewhat full circle, in Spring 2016 the Nike WMNS Air jordan Bean 1 Lucky Green2 GS “Melo” returned only in grade-school sizes. A fitting first retro for the shoe that first released in on small sizing.
Arouse, while the Nike WMNS Air jordan Bean 1 Lucky Green2 “Melo” released three Supremes technically speaking, it’s the launch 15 years ago today we best remember.
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