A Review of the 2014 White/Infrared Air Jordan 6.

Last weekend, Jordan brand kicked off the 23rd year of the Air Jordan 6 by dropping two colorways of the celebrated high-top. The first was the Infrared 23, which keeps with the dominantly red makeup we've come to see from the "Raging Bull" 5s and the "Toro Bravo" 4s. The second one was the White/Infrared Air Jordan 6, which was the first colorway to release when the shoe originally made its debut in 1991.

Really digging the box.

The 6 is revered in the Air Jordan line because it was the shoe that MJ was rocking when he won his first NBA, capping off a year where he also won the scoring title and the league MVP award.  Now I was a year old in 1991 so it's safe to say I was pretty oblivious to all this history as it unfolded. But thanks to this year's release, I've got myself a tangible link to the start of one of basketball's bygone eras.

Upon first glance, I immediately had to compare it the original release. In terms of shape, the 2014 release is as close to the OG as it can possibly be. The shoe's defining elements have been faithfully recreated - visible air soles, the Porsche-inspired heel tab, and the two-holed rubber tongue that's been ripped off by a lot of other sneakers ever since.

The only point of contention most sneakerheads have with this year's release is the infrared color of the midsole. A lot of internet chatter bemoans it for being a little too pink. However, if you compare the 2014 model to both the 2010 retro and the 1991 original, you'll find that the infrared of this year's release comes closer to the OG's color than the last retro did, and I think it looks all the better for it. So you might want to think twice about calling it "Infrapink".

Overall, I think the sneaker is a solid first salvo in a year that's gonna be peppered with hot 6s. I'm sure heads are already chomping at the bit to pick up the Carmines in May, as well as the Black/Infrared version that's a favorite of Kanye West. Congrats to everyone who scored a pair on release day! But if you're looking to pick up a pair, I suggest going up a half a size than what you normally wear. Happy hunting!