Jordan Brand x Converse “30 Years of 23” Pack

After getting a first look last week, we finally get to see what Jordan Brand and Converse cooked up in the lab. And as I guessed, the Converse Pro Leather Mid is the silhouette of choice.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s historic game-winning shot during the 1982 NCAA Championship game, Jordan Brand is hosting a special online auction for the iconic shoe that he wore in that game. Only 30 packs were created, and 23 of them are being auctioned online through eBay starting today to support the James R. Jordan Foundation.

As you can see, each pack comes in a deluxe hardwood box and includes a pair of the Converse Pro Leather Mid in White/Valor Blue and an original North Carolina jersey. Each shoe is hand-signed by MJ himself, and is laced with details that are unique to that magical night. The collar is accented with gold lace tips and the Athletic Navy colored sockliner features the UNC practice logo on the left and the Jumpman logo on the right. The phrase “30 Years of 23” is woven on the outside of the tongue, while the pack number is sewn on the inside. As a tribute, Jordan Brand will deliver seven of the packs to individuals connected with Michael and this iconic basketball moment.

Appearing on the top of the box is a gold Jumpman badge in honor of winning and excellence. The interior of the box is lined with Valor Blue fabric paying homage to the practice shorts Jordan wore under his uniform in the NBA. Underneath the fabric, a cut-net rope pull-tab leads to a mounted jersey equipped with a Jumpman logo and the pack number. A piece of acrylic featuring the Jumpman, practice short logo and the phrase “30 years of 23” separates the jersey from the shoes.