EBAY OPENS “THE ’85 SHOP” FEATURING THE GREATEST COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL AIR JORDAN 1S EVER ASSEMBLED

by John Russel Jones Apr 05, 2023

Today, eBay announced the launch of The ’85 Shop: a new retail pop-up store opening in Chicago that honors the birth of the Air Jordan 1 and its rise to dominance in the sneaker wars of the 1980s. Widely considered “the sneaker that started it all,” the origin story of the Air Jordan 1 – told in the just-released film “Air” – is celebrated in eBay’s ’85 Shop. The shop features a complete collection of original Air Jordan 1s in every colorway and a never-before-released Air Jordan 1 sample, alongside other iconic sneakers of the era like the Puma Clyde and Adidas Forum.

At eBay’s The ’85 Shop, shoppers have the chance to own some of the most iconic kicks in basketball history, including vintage and game-worn pairs, rare retros and coveted collabs.

“The Air Jordan 1 changed the shoe game forever and ushered in the modern era of sneaker culture,” said Garry Thaniel, Global GM of Sneakers at eBay. “The ’85 Shop gives the community the chance to celebrate one of the most iconic and enduring sneakers ever created, and even own a piece of history.”

The ’85 Shop was curated in partnership with several of eBay’s top sneaker sellers, including Jordan Geller of ShoeZeum and SoleStage.

The ’85 Shop was curated in partnership with several of eBay’s top sneaker sellers. Jordan Geller of ShoeZeum provided many of the shoes and memorabilia that were featured in the film, while SoleStage curated an offering of modern Air Jordan 1s – one of the top selling sneakers on eBay – in retro colorways, as well as reissues of classic basketball sneakers.

Among the most unique items available at The ’85 Shop are numerous pairs of original sneakers and memorabilia from the era – each used in the production of the recently released movie “Air”.

Sneaker enthusiasts and collectors are invited to visit The ’85 Shop in person and online at eBay.com, to shop:

  • A complete collection of original 1985 Air Jordan 1s in every colorway
  • A mint-condition 1985 Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” sample
  • Original Nike sneakers from the period used as props in the film “Air”
  • Vintage, game-worn pairs, including the Puma Clyde and Adidas Forum High
  • Coveted retro styles from Jordan Brand, Nike, Adidas and Converse
Widely considered “the sneaker that started it all,” the origin story of the Air Jordan 1 – told in the just-released film “Air” – is celebrated in The ’85 Shop.

The ’85 Shop & Auction Details

Shoppers can visit The ’85 Shop (1045 W Fulton Market in Chicago) on April 6 and April 7, 11 am to 6pm CT.

The 10-day online auction will commence on April 5 at 11am CT at ebay.com/the85shop.

Sellers @shoezeum and @solestage will also go live on eBay from the store starting at 8pm CT on April 6, giving enthusiasts and collectors everywhere the chance to shop the collection.

For more information on the auction and The ’85 Shop, follow @ebaysneakers on Instagram and Twitter.

Image, top: Open in Chicago April 6-7, eBay’s The ’85 Shop honors the birth of the Air Jordan 1 and features the greatest collection of original Air Jordan 1s ever assembled.