Eddie Jones in his Jumpman Swift 6 PE (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Jumpman Swift 6 enhanced Brand Jordan\u2019s overall selection of footwear and served as a viable and affordable alternative to the more expensive signature Air Jordan model.<\/p>\n
Weighing 15.7 ounces, the Swift 6 signified the gradual shift towards lightweight, low-cut, and low-profile Nike hoops shoes characteristic of the early 2000s.<\/p>\n
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Extremely well made and designed, the sneaker featured the latest basketball technology available including a Phylon midsole, a soft, full-grain leather and suede upper, forefoot Zoom Air with encapsulated heel air sole units, TPU shank plate, herringbone traction, and included a stretch-zip shroud-like attachment, hallmarks of a stable, well-cushioned, low-profile hoop shoe made for guard play.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the letters \u201cEJ\u201d appear along the lateral aspect, a tribute to the player who wore them. Multiple original colorways released back in the day as well including black\/white-Atlantis – a colorway also worn by Vancouver Grizzlies guard, Mike Bibby – as well as white\/black-ozone.<\/p>\n
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Two decades later, the Jumpman Swift 6 Retro takes flight, featuring high quality construction in near-OG correct form, a pair which recently had been spotted on the NBA hardwood, worn by Michael Beasley.<\/p>\n
Once again, synthetic nubuck is used on the toe while a Phylon wing is incorporated on the medial and lateral sides for lateral support, design cues which also pay tribute to the Air Jordan 15, another underrated and polarizing late ’90s Jordan shoe.<\/p>\n
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The Swift 6 has maintained its allure, appeal, and mystique particularly for old school basketball enthusiasts, hardcore Jordan fans and Jumpman collectors.<\/p>\n
However, time will tell whether the retro release will allow this under-the-radar, low-key, yet high-performance Jumpman silhouette to re-assert itself as a staple in the Jumpman collection in the modern sneaker era.<\/p>\n
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The Jordan Jumpman Swift 6 is available now at Finish Line.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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