Shoes | Sakuragi Buying

The shop owner, a sneaker collector himself, is horrified when Sakuragi "buys" the personal pair for a mere —essentially pocket change—treating it like a second-hand bargain. Despite the owner's tears, he allows Sakuragi to take them, seeing the raw passion the boy has for the game. The Upgrade: Air Jordan 1 "Bred"

: 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 sakuragi buying shoes

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. The shop owner, a sneaker collector himself, is

(often debated as the "White/Infrared" or "Varsity Red" colorway). Hanamichi Sakuragi | Slam Dunk Wiki | Fandom

(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

Sakuragi eventually wears out the Jordan 6s due to his intense training and a growth spurt that makes the shoes too small. He returns to the same shop owner, who is now resigned to Sakuragi's antics.

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.