MIKE & NIKE

The Money Shot!!

2011-02-02T03:46:00.000-08:00

The MRMAR23 Michael Jordan Game Worn Player Exclusive Collection.

This collection consists of all Michael Jordan game worn or issued shoes. Almost all the pairs are autographed and have proper tagging and letters of authenticity. This has become the center piece of my memorabilia room with hard wood flooring and a Chicago Bulls logo centered. This collection has been the hardest thing to amass and I am very proud to say that I have met many people along the way and made many friends. Its now time for me to enjoy this and I hope you will to.

SEE MORE OF THIS COLLECTION: WWW.MRMAR23.WEBS.COM

1985 Air Jordan I Red Velvet!

2010-07-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

So this past weekend I got married..... Finally. The night went great and was topped off by my wife treating me to this custom made Air Jordan I, made out of fondant and inside was red velvet cake with a cream cheese filling.!!! That shit was off the hook! It looked so good I felt bad eating it!

Warning FAKE Michael Jordan X 45 Player Exclusive on EBAY

2010-07-16T04:59:00.000-07:00

This is a shame.

I have been collecting Michael Jordan Game worn and Player Exclusives for some time now and I have about 15 pairs. Those of you that know me, know how dedicated I am to my collection. That being said I was looking on ebay and came across this. LINK BELOW.

FAKE AIR JORDAN X ON EBAY

This pair is 1000% fake. At first glance it does look pretty good, but the maker (LU) fails AGAIN. This pair is a doctored pair of regular released Air Jordan X's in the white/red colorway without the 45, these pairs were sold to the public in 1995. The tagging on this pair was altered and renumbered to have a specific coding which would have been present on a real pair, also added was the 45 stitching on the uppers. The 45 X was worn by Mike in his comeback in 95 and was worn for about 10-12 games.

This pair has a value of 5,000-12,000 depending on the province and authencity. The last thing I would like to see is anyone get scammed. I have all the proper proof and picture comparisons needed to show and validate that the pair on auction is fake. I will not post any of these, in not wanting to provide better pictures for the person (LU) making these to better his replicas and scam more people.

I hope this helps someone in the end and I hope no one falls for this.

Best Regards
MRMAR23

I'm Baaaccckkkkkkkkkkk........

2010-07-03T03:10:00.001-07:00

Today I had some free time, so I will be updating my website again with some new photos. Here's one of them for now. 1989 Air Jordan IV Military Blue I have had a few pairs of these over time but this by far is the cleanest I've ever seen 100% deadstock, no yellowing or cracking.

Be sure to check the site!

www.mrmar23.webs.com

A Four-Five Orgy!

2010-03-28T02:23:00.001-07:00

A little love for the alternate number.

MRMAR23.COM....UPDATED!!!!!

2010-02-21T05:28:00.000-08:00

Some of you guys have been asking for me to give my collection website an update and also what other AJ's I had, well i fianly had some time. I still have a ways to go but I added about 10 new pictures in the Original Air Jordan page. I will also be adding about 5 new Michael Jordan Player Exclusives this week. I hope everyone enjoys the updates! Sorry it took so long.

www.mrmar23.com

(A peak into the vault)

My New Years Resolution.

2010-01-22T02:38:00.000-08:00

FIND THIS PAIR!

MJ XI low Player Exclusive

(I know it will probably be impossible, but one can hope!)

A Jordan Christmas.... 1985 vs. 2009

2009-12-25T04:35:00.000-08:00

Time for us and Nike to get into the Christmas spirit. Nike always really knew how to draw interest in the AJ line right from the start, and as we can see still does a great job at it today.

December 2009.

Nike's Lebron and Kobe puppets are the best thing I've seen since the Penny campaign and the Spike and Mars campaign. Great Idea and mad funny.

December 1985.

A young MJ vs. Santa in Air Jordans was the big talk in december 1985, if you look closely at MJ he is wearing the special make up version of the 85 AJI you can almost see its cut lower in the ankle unlike the released version that went on sale.

On that note here is a little Christmas gift for myself.........

1985 Air Jordan I TYPS Player Sample, Autographed.

(low cut ankle support and tumbled leather.)

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS

A trip down memory lane.

2009-12-16T16:43:00.001-08:00

Every once in a while I get bored and I go through and look at random oldschool pictures. I've saved so many over the many years and I thought it would be cool to take a trip down memory lane and break some pics out. I'm sure some of you guys have seen these, but maybe some haven't so enjoy. I'll try to do this every once in a while so everyone can get a chance to see them. It brings back alot of memories, from collectors to og stuff to old ebay auctions.

Have fun!!!

Time to move. volume 1.

2009-12-06T02:09:00.000-08:00

Time to move these...

1995 Og Air Jordan X (chicago) sz 10 with box, near deadstock.

"SOLD"

If interested get in contact with me.

mrmar23@aol.com.

In honor of Mike.

2009-11-13T13:51:00.000-08:00

Lebron James announced yesterday that he will change his number at the end of the year in honor of Michael Jordan. He states that no one in the NBA should wear the #23 again.

Thank you Lebron!

Now that's the way it should forever be remembered!

1988: Michael Jordan silenced the critics!!!!

2009-11-11T01:54:00.000-08:00

1988 The year EVERYONE took notice, Michael Jordan proved to all critics that he wasn't just someone that can dunk. He now had outside range and the best D in the NBA! As well as the first AJ design that changed the way we viewed sneakers and introduced us to Tinker and a model that is still #1 when it comes to AIR JORDAN's..

TOP 3

2009-11-03T15:18:00.000-08:00

These are my Top 3 Air Jordans of all time. Each pair to me has a ton of history behind it.

I'm sure many people have different opinions on which model they like best, but I bet at least 1 of these is in your top 3.

1. 1985 Air Jordan I (black toe)

2. 1988 Air Jordan III (black/cement grey)

3. 1996 Air Jordan XI (concord)

Bonus Pic! 2 is better then 1.

The Thrill of the HUNT!!!

2009-10-17T01:55:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share with you guys my recent pick up. I have been chasing or shall I say hunting this pair in complete perfect condition since day 1 of me collecting.

As we all know this pair was the first ever color way produced of an Air Jordan model, so for me this is where it all started. This pair has a certain mystique about it, as from the information gathered on it is that it was made in very small quantities or limited numbers and that it was scraped after that for the general release colors we have come to know......The 1985 Air Jordan I in Red/White/Black

A.K.A THE BLACK TOES!!!!

BONUS SHOOT!!! DOUBLE VISION!!!

New Pick Ups!

2009-10-09T02:31:00.000-07:00

Got some new stuff in... I always love picking up a new Air Jordan I.

Fuel for Air Jordan

2009-09-24T05:10:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I just sit around and look at random MJ stuff, always looking for rare finds and cool stuff. Well, Today I found this Mcdonalds commercial that ran in 1984-85. What's extremely rare about this one is Michael is wearing the original make up of the Air Jordan I (prototype) the Black Toe version, but if you look closely you will see that it has an all black tongue which would mean that this pair probably has no wings logo and "AIR JORDAN" in text on the collar. This shoe is super rare as we all know the limited production model that released has the white tongue with the wings logo on the collar. What some people would do to own this pair! AMAZING!

Inside Nike Campus (behind the swoosh)

2009-09-19T13:58:00.000-07:00

A behind the scenes look at the Air Jordan display that is inside the walls at Nike Campus. I'm amazed at the condition of all these, the AJ II,III,IV are pristine for being over 20 years old. Every pair in this display is an original Jordan and is signed by the man himself. Pictures courtsey of "Ambulacralgruve"

Old to The New!

2009-09-17T04:31:00.000-07:00

This morning I felt like breaking these out........

And it got me thinking about the OG, So... I broke them out for a quick look!

Check out that tumbled leather and thin cement print......Damn!!!

Nothing like.."The Old to the New"...

Two Artists, One canvas.

2009-09-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Shepard Fairey meets Michael Jordan.

The G.O.A.T. & The Greatest Honor of All Time!

2009-09-11T13:11:00.000-07:00

Today is the Day! Congratulations to the man who electrified the NBA, the man who did what no other will ever do again, the man who showed us he can fly and the man we all LOVE!

Michael Jordan is the Greatest Of All Time and Tonight he will be remembered for ever. Welcome to the Hall of Fame Mike.

Now lets reminisce a little, the good ole days!

Weekly Watchers

2009-09-09T08:59:00.000-07:00

The shoe game is real slow as of late not much to really see aside from retro after retro and 1,000 different colorways of overdone retros, but every once in a while something decent will pop up on ebay. This week a few nice pairs were up heres my favorites. (all auctions have ended)

Carmelo Anthony Player Exclusive (game worn)

really nice looking pair, the color combo looks great together.

The early years....

2009-09-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

1983 Michael Jordan's First Sports Illustrated Cover...

The first of his fifty-six cover appearances came on the November 28, 1983 issue, as MJ led the NC Tarheels' to dominance of the NCAA with his friend and teammate Sam Perkins.

Michael Jordans first shoe of choice....

This particular pair has been game worn and dual signed. What makes it even more special is the very rare signing of the #23, which MJ rarely ever did. This pair was auctioned off in 2005 and went for about 5k! I have never seen another since!

MJ's John Hancock.

2009-09-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

I have been watching MJ since I was a little kid at 11 years old in 1988. I have always had Air Jordan's and I've always been in awe of him. I have grown to love his signature and how it progressed over time into what we have today the UDA style (which in my opinion is boring). So overtime I have saved many MJ sigs from his early days, pre NBA and pre UNC. These are pretty cool and vintage looking.

SWEETNESS!!! Walk in the Shoes of a LEGEND

2009-09-02T16:36:00.000-07:00

I know the name of the blog is Mike & Nike, but Today I woke up and I was feeling a chill in the air.... made me think football season is upon us. It made me also think of what it was like to watch the greatest running back play and I miss those days! The high leg kick, the stiff forearm, the head down plow to let you know I'm coming through! No one did it like him. Rest in Peace SWEETNESS!

SLAM Presents JORDAN A Hall of Fame Tribute

2009-08-31T01:57:00.000-07:00

We all know this year is a big year for MJ fans and anyone in the MJ world. Slam is the first of probably many magazines that will be showcasing MJ and having an issue dedicated to the G.O.A.T. and his induction to the hall on Sept 11th. That being said I always love an MJ magazine, I'm just tired of seeing the same pictures, the same shoes, the same stories. Im hoping someone gets it right and gets creative.So far from what i can see the cover art looks good, The story headlines look good , now lets hope the inside is good!

The cover.

MJ in the 1988 dunk contest.

DJ A.M. an OG Sneakerhead passes. R.I.P

2009-08-29T11:55:00.000-07:00

I don't really have much to say about this, but if some of you don't know DJ AM was one of the first Niketalkers, and an OG head himself. Adam Michael Goldstein was 1/4 of the classic AMC crewon NT back in the day. He was also a pioneer on the decks my man put it down and created the DJ styles of today for many young guys and girls coming up and doing there thing. My condolences to his fam and friends. Rest In Peace!

Always representing where he came from!

The original "AMC CREW".

some randoms.

the early NT days.

Homey had a lot of love!

REST IN PEACE!

Nineteen Eighty Five

2009-08-27T04:27:00.000-07:00

Michael J. Fox showed us the future in a Delorean.

Rocky was the one man army in Vietnam.

Then he went to Russia and took on the Hulk.

Then we some some real shit.

No cameras, no movie sets and no special effects, just a pair of Nike's.

Michael Jordan showed us he can fly.

The 1985 AJI Black toe's

Heaven is made of leather and rubber.

2009-08-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

Now this is a what I call a "Timeline"!!!!!!!!

Not this garbage that they put on display for Michel Jordan's induction into the Hall of Fame.

Nike should be ashamed of themselves. A wall full of wack ass retro's.

The Warmup

2009-08-18T03:38:00.000-07:00

The MJ legacy continues with yet another great piece.
This warmup is probably the nicest of all the MJ warmups I've seen. This particular suit was worn in 90-91 season and was the first shooting shirt to have "Jordan" on the back along with his "23". I could imagine rocking this with some white and fire red og v's!!!

Grey Flannel HOF Auction.

2009-08-13T16:09:00.000-07:00

AS we all know this is the year that Michael Jordan gets Inducted into the Hall of Fame. OnSeptember 10-12 we will see history being made. This will be a moment that we will remember and relive with our kids, as we watch the greatest player of all time get honored.

To some of us this is also a time to see some great memorabilia pieces being sold or displayed as it nears induction time. To start things off GFC has put together some great stuff in there upcoming Basketball HOF Auction (MJ's first ever game worn jersey, last shot backboard, scorpions full uniform and cleat, and some game worn Air Jordans). As for me it will be a chance to obtain (hopefully) some items I have been missing. To the other collectors, GOOD LUCK!

1984-85 game worn rookie jersey, signed "MY VERY BEST MICHAEL JORDAN" (possible first game ever). This is absolutely amazing, to even get a chance to see a piece this special is simply great . What I would give to be rich for a moment just to have a chance at it!!

1994 Michael Jordan Scottsdale Scorpions Game-Used Complete Road Uniform with Spikes, Batting Gloves, Cap & Wrist Band.

Back in the day!!! 1988

2009-08-10T09:07:00.000-07:00

Thats me in 1988 wearing OG Air Jordan III's in True Blue.

I was 11 years old and rocking my first AJ's ever!

1988 AJIII True Blue

My first Jordan, The AJ III 1988

2009-08-09T11:10:00.000-07:00

What a year this was 1988! Look at the cement on the boxes, almost as sexy as the cement inside. (wanna see inside?!)

My First Post.

2009-08-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

I was bored today so I decided to start a blog, snapped this pic with my iphone. "A look into my Stash!"