The Air Jordan 1 Mid GS “Michael Jordan’s Playground” Honors The 1991 Feature

A Zack Snyder production informs a new grade school design.

Andrew Rizzo March 21, 2024

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Jordan Brand designs draw from a myriad of cultural touchpoints, many of which center around Jordan’s cinematic appearances.

Before “Space Jam” became MJ’s most notable flick, he appeared in Zack Snyder’s debut feature titled “Michael Jordan’s Playground” in 1991. The movie follows a kid who doesn’t make his high school basketball team but continues to practice until one day, he meets Michael Jordan at the playground and everything changes.

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Now, Jordan Brand uses this landmark to inform the design of a new Air Jordan 1 Mid in grade school sizing. The “Michael Jordan’s Playground” sign that appears in the movie is displayed prominently on the heel, matched by distressed green and red suede to evoke the look of well-loved basketball kicks. Multi-colored Wings and Jumpman branding channels the design language of the 90s on the eyestay and tongue, respectively, while the rest of the upper takes black leather.

While no release date has been set at the time of this writing, best estimates peg this pair for a Summer 2024 drop. In the meantime, enjoy official images below and keep a close eye on our Jordan Release Dates 2024 page for updates.

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Grade School Air Jordan 1 Mid "Michael Jordan's Playground"

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RELEASE DATE: 2025

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.