Ebay launched The 85 Shop – a new retail pop-up store in Chicago that pays homage to the Air Jordan 1. It recognizes Air Jordan’s rise to dominance in the sneaker wars of the 1980s and features a complete collection of original Air Jordan 1s in every colourway, and a never-before-released Air Jordan 1 sample, with other sneakers of the era like the Puma Clyde and Adidas Forum.
Garry Thaniel, Global GM of Sneakers at eBay, said The Air Jordan 1 changed the shoe game forever and ushered in the modern era of sneaker culture. The shop gives the community the chance to celebrate one of the most iconic and enduring sneakers ever created, and even own a piece of history.
The 85 Shop was actuated in partnership with several of eBay’s top sneaker sellers like Jordan Geller of ShoeZeum. The 85 Shop features a complete collection of original 1985 Air Jordan 1s in every colorway, a mint-condition 1985 Air Jordan 1 Chicago sample and original Nike sneakers from the period used as props in Air, and vintage. It also features game-worn pairs, including the Puma Clyde and Adidas Forum High, as well as coveted retro styles from Jordan Brand, Nike, Adidas and Converse.
