Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Midnight Navy Infrared' IQ5706-400

The Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 Retro “Midnight Navy Infrared” (IQ5706-400) brings the Awake NY collaboration to the Air Jordan 6 Retro lineup. Explore the edition details and listed sizes below, followed by the design story behind the original Air Jordan 6.

Product details

• Collaboration: Awake NY x Air Jordan
• Model: Air Jordan 6 Retro
• Edition: Midnight Navy Infrared
• Style code: IQ5706-400

Listed size options

Listed sizes range from US 4 / EU 36 to US 11 / EU 45, including US half sizes. Select a size to check availability.

Air Jordan 6 design heritage

Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the original Air Jordan 6 debuted in 1991 as the sixth signature basketball shoe in Nike's Jordan series. Michael Jordan wore the model during the Chicago Bulls' first NBA championship run that year, marking the beginning of the team's championship dynasty.

Inspired by Jordan's favorite Porsche sports cars, the original silhouette emphasized streamlined lines and a sense of speed. Its defining elements included:

• Tongue openings: Two round openings designed to help with putting the shoes on and taking them off, inspired by a sports car steering wheel.
• Rear pull tab: A rubber heel tab inspired by a sports car's rear wing, designed to assist entry. The original series background also described its role in Achilles tendon protection.
• Air cushioning: Visible Nike Air at the heel and embedded Air cushioning in the forefoot.
• Rubber outsole: A combination of semi-transparent and solid rubber, balancing traction and visual appeal.

These historical details describe the original Air Jordan 6 series, rather than confirming the release date or exact construction of this Awake NY collaboration edition.