There’s a lot of info about Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand that should surprise you. After all, it’s impossible to become a billion dollar brand without running into some interesting junctions along the way! This list of 25 amazing Jordan facts compiled by Kicks Deals touches on some of the more interesting facts of Jordan life, including his affinity for Converse and adidas prior to signing with Nike, his personal favorite models, and much more. Check out Kicks Deals for the feature in full and let us know what surprises you the most.
In an interview with Cigar Aficionado back in 2005, MJ admitted that he had never even worn a Nike sneaker prior to signing with them in 1985.
Despite his long-standing relationship with Nike, Converse and adidas were actually MJ’s favorite kicks during his days at UNC.