(often debated as the "White/Infrared" or "Varsity Red" colorway).
After destroying his initial pair of cheap gym shoes during a match against Ryonan, Sakuragi visits a sports shop with his crush, Haruko Akagi. Enraptured by the presence of Haruko and oblivious to the value of high-end sneakers, he spots a pair of Air Jordan 6 "Infrared" Go to product viewer dialog for this item. sakuragi buying shoes
(Black and Red). This colorway is iconic not just in real life for being "banned" by the NBA, but also because it perfectly matches the Shohoku High School team colors. In a rare moment of respect, Sakuragi gives the owner 100 yen for these, which the owner accepts as a "sponsorship" for the budding star. Legacy and Real-World Impact (often debated as the "White/Infrared" or "Varsity Red"
This time, the owner recognizes Sakuragi’s growth as a player and gifts him the Air Jordan 1 "Bred" Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (Black and Red)
: The 30-yen detail is now a piece of anime folklore, symbolizing how Sakuragi's journey from a delinquent to a "dreamer" started with a literal steal. Hanamichi Sakuragi | Slam Dunk Wiki | Fandom