How Michael Jordan Changed Sneaker Culture in Chicago I Sole Origins

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Season 2 of Sole Origins is kicking off in Chicago! Find out how Michael Jordan and his brand influenced the a new generation of creatives in the city including Kanye West and Virgil Abloh. Don C speaks on how he became one of Nike's biggest collaborators and how sneaker boutiques like Leaders 1354 and Succezz changed the landscape in the area.
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@OldSchoolJules Жыл бұрын

I’m 44 but every 5 years or so I try and buy a pair of 3, 4, 5 and/or 11s. Those have always been the my favorites and brings back a sense of nostalgia.

@johnconway7484 Жыл бұрын

Same here, I. 42 and I'm no sneaker head but I try to spoil myself every couple years. Usually the ones or threes. Man, back in 96/97 I had a pair of low top Chicago 2s I loved them.

@paintballJohn2 2 жыл бұрын

Don C is just a dude I want to chill with for a day bro seems so down to earth.

@imricksboss 4 жыл бұрын

This hits different if you from Chicago.

@has3219 4 жыл бұрын

Im from Toronto I went to chicago 2 weeks ago. Amazing city man so much history. Wish I went to a cubs game at least. Not a lot of cities got that its such a big city but got a little town feeling. Idk how to describe it but I loved it fr. Definitely gotta go back there

@dariusmcintosh7108 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@cameronstrickland834 4 жыл бұрын

Everybody from Chicago always wants to take pride in Michael Jordan playing for the Bulls but he’s from here in Wilmington, North Carolina. His mom was born in Rocky Point, North Carolina which is the neighboring town to Wilmington. Wilmington and Rocky Point touch. His dad was born in Wallace, North Carolina which is an hour and a half away from Wilmington, North Carolina. Michael Jordan’s a North Carolina fan. UNC everything. He even said that it doesn’t matter what sport or anything he is UNC everything. Michael Jordan’s family moved from Wilmington, North Carolina up to New York for a couple of years before he was born and then moved back to Wilmington, North Carolina when Michael was only a few months old. He’s not a Chicago fan for anything and he’s not yours. You can take pride in your teams but Michael Jordan’s not yours to brag about. He still comes and watches us play high school sports, not just basketball, but all sports. I’m from Wilmington, North Carolina and I was born and raised here. I love this town and so does Michael Jordan. His mom has a house here at the beach.

@ARLOMINE69 4 жыл бұрын

Fax

@cal1535 4 жыл бұрын

Cameron Strickland deadass, you sound like a bitch💯

@crispysteaktaco 4 жыл бұрын

Glad complex did this, a lot of people don’t realize all the stuff that is popular today really stems from Chicago. Jordan’s? Chicago. Yeezys? Chicago. Off-whites? Chicago.

@BackseatJuice 4 жыл бұрын

More like... Jordan’s? Kanye. Yeezys? Kanye.. Off-whites? Kanye... 🐻

@geralt8394 4 жыл бұрын

How are Off-White and Yeezys from Chicago?

@fazeliphid1864 4 жыл бұрын

Hotel? Trivago

@FalconLover69697 4 жыл бұрын

@@geralt8394 I think what he was implying is that Kanye was pretty much raised in Chicago and likewise with Virgil.

@Dior444L 4 жыл бұрын

Marshall Cohen Carter because Virgil and Kanye where born in Chicago.

@rjgthuro 4 жыл бұрын

It's one thing to sell a ton of kicks, it's history when you create an invaluable industry, culture, and design ethos. We really owe them a tremendous amount of gratitude. Good work Complex

@Mikethenikeguy 4 жыл бұрын

Yo I feel the same kinda way. Born in 1984, watching all those championships, and seeing greatness before your eyes. I was in awe. Being 35 I still am rocking my Jay's. I'll never stop repping Chicago. I'm happy to always say "I'm from Chicago" Michael Jordan means everything to me. I'll never stop repping and rocking my Jordan's. Michael Jordan literally changed the game in every aspect of life. Nike wouldn't be anything if it wasn't for Michael Jordan, and Chicago.

@olographics 3 жыл бұрын

Proud to be at Chicago now, this great city open his arms for me and my wife and my mother before me more than 20 years ago and treated me like a native son, now my daughters are being born and raised in CHICAGO, couldn't be happier!!!

@edchiang 4 жыл бұрын

Man.. finally back. Love this series so much!

@brandnew341 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. This series is soooo goood

@Micvic79 4 жыл бұрын

Where my Chicagoans at!!!! 😎🤘

@medicmikerelf3309 3 жыл бұрын

Born In The Chi Aka Chicago The Best City In The World 🌎

@LucasTOrz 4 жыл бұрын

I do understand that you can make alot of money by selling sneakers but the level of enthusiasm from all these guys make me love more about sneakers

@Gentleman808 4 жыл бұрын

Just another feather that makes Michael Jordan the G.O.A.T.

@cactusjack2264 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan 2’s are underrated af, and they’re rare. Especially the OG colorway, I’m grateful that I own a pair of the OG 2’s.

@darnayblue3081 4 жыл бұрын

They’re not rare, they are the cheapest OG colorways around. That’s probably why Jordan Brand don’t show the AJ II the love and recognition it deserves. I definitely want both pairs of the OGs though.

@johnconway8199 3 жыл бұрын

I had a pair of low top 2s back in 96, fresh as hell.

@cactusjack2264 3 жыл бұрын

Darnay Blue lol, what? Jordan 2’s rarely ever release first off, and secondly the OG Air Jordan 2 were made in Italy like designer sneakers(which is the first time and only time a pair of Air Jordan’s were made anywhere other than Taiwan or China). So the Air Jordan 2’s are anything but cheap also considering how exclusive and limited they’ve been whenever they’re released. If anything these are the highest quality Air Jordan’s of all time. So your opinion is VERY wrong

@fernandoavilacastro4075 3 жыл бұрын

@@cactusjack2264 well if you check GOAT the AJ 2 is selling for like $190 in size 10 while 1, 4, 11’s are all at $400+ i like the jordan 2 but it is definitely cheaper than the other jordan’s

@hmolera 4 жыл бұрын

I was at ComplexCon Chicago this past weekend and I got nothing but love for the city.

@arturobaranda9871 4 жыл бұрын

I love the culture of Chicago and it’s fashion

@TheMode541 2 жыл бұрын

Great story, inspiring and im a small town guy from Oregon. We do have nike headquarters here, but its far away. I'm not big in sneaker culture by any means some days I rock aj1s other days cowboy boots. There is a great blending of style here

@stevencatolster47 4 жыл бұрын

The initial culture reached farther than Chicago. I'm included from the legions that followed from North Carolina! I'm from Cherokee North Carolina. Enrolled. My Uncle was the first Native American professor in Chapel Hill. When he came home, all he talked about was "this kid" that the Heels had was the best thing he'd ever seen! I was 7 years old in 1982. On the rez here, we had 21 channels of TV, one showed all the ACC games. For some weird reason, we also had WGN! Watching straight from Chapel Hill to Chicago!

@sbinex 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Welty should have been interviewed for this

@dikrankorik649 4 жыл бұрын

Roberto Ortiz but he is from NY right ?

@Dodgers_2 4 жыл бұрын

Roberto Ortiz 🌈 🤚🏽

@Rinneganlean 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that he's not into jordans or basketball sneakers these days.

@brockalbert5111 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan didn't change sneaker culture, he created sneaker culture.

@jstronberg87 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not.. 😂 u must be young af

@zabrak999 11 ай бұрын

And furthermore all over the country “, not just Chicago

@eliwenger5837 4 жыл бұрын

My man addicted to sniffing sneakers

@Ruben-lf1jc 4 жыл бұрын

Eli Wenger it’s a sneakerhead thing, it’s like buying a new home or vehicle. It’s new and fresh

@pasabalyemez1 4 жыл бұрын

Fake sneakers smell like cancer :)

@tully8142 4 жыл бұрын

don't act like you dont do it too.....shit, I do.

@davisj3920 4 жыл бұрын

My strange addiction

@erickeefe1504 4 жыл бұрын

It's the same as new car smell or even walking into a new build but takes you back to your youth

@wsgwerk713 4 жыл бұрын

i dont wanna do nothing in fashion and this is mad inspiring

@jay-dee-q4260 4 жыл бұрын

NY needs a part 2 and 3 so much sneaker history there - This was dope I didn't know some of this from Chicago

@AbeRo23 4 жыл бұрын

Complex killin it! Keep the dope shit coming!

@jonathandiaz75 4 жыл бұрын

All this information is on point best channel for sneakerheads

@UntiedHawaii 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me wish I was from Chicago.

@jayveasey 4 жыл бұрын

Hey #Ohana glad to see you here watching this vid! Lol I wish there was a way to cause I wanted to tag you in this and saw your comment scrolling down!

@bingevintage8124 4 жыл бұрын

Untied Hawaii just be proud of where you’re from it’s what it’s about

@showmeur_dick 3 жыл бұрын

If you weren't murdered, then a lot of your friends/family more than likely would've been. Chicago isn't the place you want to live, but we welcome you to come and visit anytime. 💉

@williamm402 3 жыл бұрын

Why?it would suck living there just get yourself some Jordan’s

@jussumrandom 3 жыл бұрын

IF YOU NOT FROM HERE... DON'T COME HERE!!!! ONLY DEATH HERE!!! YOU GOTTA HAVE PEOPLE HERE TOO VISIT...

@GoldenBoyOdongo 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! So glad this is gona be a full show on complex! Season 1 was 🔥.. didn’t know they’d come back with another!

@moshfequejahan3589 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan is a true ICON

@OscarStyles 4 жыл бұрын

Been in the shoe game decades. The shoe culture change my whole life honestly when nobody knew what retros was or Air Force history gladly I’m from Chicago

@maddymuhat8079 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan’s are the best, especially jordan 1’s.

@sydneywebb5633 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have the Jordan 1 mids and I love them

@bingevintage8124 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite Jordan but I feel that the mids sometimes don’t have the best color ways but I definitely would put the 3’s and 4’s up there too as the best jordan

@indicabadu5020 3 жыл бұрын

1, 4 and 11 the rest is 💩💩

@justinb954 3 жыл бұрын

and 2s

@StephenHSmith-mn4iq 3 жыл бұрын

@@indicabadu5020 cap

@mauriciorubschlager1901 4 жыл бұрын

Great documentary. Love how they focused on how each Jordan or Yeezy shoe has a story. One of the reasons why I got into the Jordans. Each shoe has a unique story. Lovin' the 312's. First time I've actually seen them. Also love how they emphasis that in Chicago we work together for a common cause, not against each other and try to cut each other's head's off. Chicago stand up!!!

@gabkoost 4 жыл бұрын

I love those docs because they are a great tool helping me justify to myself and my family all the money i spend on kicks. Now i want to buy another pair...

@jimmyjames5916 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, great interviews, great story telling and great editing. Looking forward to the next episodes 💪🏻🔥

@time2ballup566 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it came back! Worth the wait!

@Flvidity 4 жыл бұрын

So grateful for this series' return! keep it up Complex!

@peprally4295 4 жыл бұрын

This is dope... Also no one asked but, V-dot said the 350 was the first Adi with Boost technology but it was on the 2014 Crazy Light boost then more notably on the Ultra boost in Feb.2015.

@edgarsaucedo7248 4 жыл бұрын

Happy this series is back! Always great to hear this stories from legends

@jutopri 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a pair of 312's low Chicago colourway and they are FIREEE.

@soonjiek86 4 жыл бұрын

I love this series a lot...Thanks for season 2...

@jordandillon9130 4 жыл бұрын

Thankful for this series!

@arixjahonson2519 4 жыл бұрын

We need more videos like these. Good stuff

@unknownr8755 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan is forever be the GOAT The Real OGs knows that thing. Everybody loves the sneaker and the Art Of Fade Away. But No One Can Do It The Way MJ Does. 🔥

@highlikejordan1818 4 жыл бұрын

Facts. forever Jordan

@averyweber9416 4 жыл бұрын

Any young guy with a brain knows Jordan is better. Stats say so, rings say so, legacy says so.

@darnayblue3081 4 жыл бұрын

Avery Weber MJ my favorite player but rings nor stats say so. Bill Russell has the rings, excluding Phil Jackson who won most of his rings as a coach. Furthermore, Wilt Chamberlain is on the stat board more than any other player in NBA history. MJ definitely changed the game and influenced the modern game on and off the court, but let’s not act like other people can’t have opinions.

@howtodo6253 4 жыл бұрын

So good from you to be back man we were waiting for you!!!

@MrMotion30 4 жыл бұрын

Glad they shining light on my city all these guys are my friends ComplexCon this weekend baby!

@brendandegal9980 14 күн бұрын

Don C is like a Key and Peele character. I love it.

@poplifeworld6716 4 жыл бұрын

This show was AMAZING and INSPIRING! Rock On, Complex! Austin, Texas LOVES YOU!!!!

@danielalbertson1353 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I think Ye is so interesting love how his art centers around drawing you into the history of Mj fashion and Chicago. What an artist god bless everyone:

@sherrythomas77 4 жыл бұрын

You did that Complex I loved this... 🙂👍🏾❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@shevimiller9262 4 жыл бұрын

“I beat Jordan.......in ping pong” Don C

@raiderfrankdatank 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up, I always wanted the coolest shoes, but I couldnt. All I got were shoes from Payless. Finally in my 40s I can now get these.

@chocolatewheelchair Жыл бұрын

That's dope you appreciate them more now but as a kid would have loved them too

@forthel0vebasketball 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this!!!! Salute to you Chicago guys helping each out!!💯💯✊🏾

@RPerez6241 4 жыл бұрын

Dope Episode... Looking forward to what's next

@VeleVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE CONTENT I LIKE TO SEE COMPLEX

@thathomiejayr 4 жыл бұрын

Love this series for real! ✊🏽

@_AdrianD 4 жыл бұрын

Love this segment

@killthanos3288 4 жыл бұрын

This was very insightful thank you Complex.

@derrickbibbs1363 2 жыл бұрын

I’m Chicago everyday all day baby I got all these Jordan’s and the last dance 💃

@crs50 3 жыл бұрын

till the end of the world, nobody beats Nike Air Jordan Sneakers! Period!

@donvelino9776 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really lit video yow, no cap. Inspirational and motivational too.

@nugget.371 4 жыл бұрын

That Don C aj7 concept sound 🔥🔥

@tonyordonez5570 4 жыл бұрын

My first ever jordan was a FAKE Bred 1 from a Mexican style Mini Mall I was in the 4th grade. I felt so fresh on the first day of school with a pair tan colored pants. ALL SNEAKERS HAVE STORIES Fast forward like 6 years later I'm waiting for my big bro to leave early in da morning so I can put on his aqua 8s (with out him knowing) and walking home from school fast as fuc making sure I get home before he does so I can put dem back in HIS box

@yn1325 3 жыл бұрын

i did this with my older sisters jordans 🤣 always got caught for getting them dirty tho

@aaronsanders785 4 жыл бұрын

This is the content I look forward to from Complex

@NoLuv4Pablo 4 жыл бұрын

Yo Jordan really changed shoe game like this if true

@NoLuv4Pablo 4 жыл бұрын

In the 10 comment

@fredekrueger42 4 жыл бұрын

This was 🔥🔥 put some Respek on chi town

@Kevin-cy4qn 2 жыл бұрын

May 6th 1989 was my 11th b-day, & the 1st pair that I got on my b-day, instead of every Christmas. I'm sure that plays some small part as to why 4's r my favorite, but not really. I held out for the black pair, but I feel in love with the 4's the day they came out.

@jonathanking2971 4 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Phli Worldwide! I remember the harpers court location around the corner from Dr.Wax! Nicely done, Complex.

@pgkojo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this gave me a lot of insight

@GemsOfGemz 4 жыл бұрын

I remember going to the Chi just to visit the Leaders store back in 2007, fire.

@averyweber9416 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete of all time. Prove me wrong.

@gabrielserrano4328 4 жыл бұрын

Pele, Bolt, Sugar Ray Robinson, Ali, Phelps. Its these aliens that i believe r a lil more or just as great as an athlete as them

@averyweber9416 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielserrano4328 Mmm Bolt, Robinson, and Phelps didn't quite have the impact that Jordan did on ALL sports. Ali maybe, and Pele maybe since soccer is so beloved worldwide

@gabrielserrano4328 4 жыл бұрын

@@averyweber9416 defintitely Ali and Pele. Pele stopped a war as long as he was stepping on that countries land there was a ceasefire.

@NormalBoy. 9 ай бұрын

@@gabrielserrano4328wasn't that Drogba?

@Tmathis5455 4 жыл бұрын

So happy this series is back! 🙏🏼

@juancarlosguilbe8358 4 жыл бұрын

9th complex you’re the best yt Chanel ever

@SpiderKnife1 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Virgil. This was an awesome, educational watch. About to attempt getting my first Jordans with the Air Jordan 1 Low in a few hours. Whether I manage to get em or not, I appreciate them getting me to search and find this video.

@breeezy9330 Жыл бұрын

On god that smell of a brand new pair of Jays is indescribable 😂

@beachcity562 4 жыл бұрын

Chicago has big influence on fashion and sneakers culture I need to go over and hit those boutique stores... That's cool they help each other and are cool to this day some spots like where I'm from you can't get that type bond

@noddlelebowski1074 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a real good wave and culture, I would’ve really liken to have had some of those sneakers, if I wasn’t broke 😥

@chocolatewheelchair Жыл бұрын

I had zero pairs a year ago but then something happened and I have 3 now ❤ you can do it, too concentrate on the pairs and work ev day

@gravity__zone 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Chicago is a place to be 🤘🏾

@aldairramirez4058 4 жыл бұрын

Much needed installment.

@Manicle101 2 жыл бұрын

Being from Chicago this speaks volumes, even as someone who's not the biggest sneaker head

@LiamBrowningRacing 4 жыл бұрын

this is incredible

@hca2 4 жыл бұрын

aye i’m going to chicago in a few weeks. this was good to watch. gonna go to MCA for the figures of speech exhibition

@AnthonyWilliams_83 4 жыл бұрын

This episode is just in time for Complex Con in Chicago!

@WhatShallEyeDo4U 4 жыл бұрын

More Sole Origins, please.

@edwindiazjr2907 4 жыл бұрын

He took me back when he said Tony sports, wow they had best “Gym Shoes” in the city. Yes I said GYM SHOES. Not Sneakers

@djbhe 4 жыл бұрын

Gym Shoes!!! That's Chicago!!! We never called them sneakers in the 70's,80's & 90's.

@oganromero2061 4 жыл бұрын

312 legacy flip is dopeee!

@Nickyb40 Жыл бұрын

Al Capone “we Gangsta baby”. So 🔥

@abzanali7779 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Jordan was amazing. It does not mean we need to make these companies billionaires while we are poor and struggling.

@dennisokanya8391 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know much about shoes before this. Rest in power Kobe.

@pvang96 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see some real heads in the culture. Too many kids following only hype and roasting each others shoes nowadays..

@MichaelGarcia-lk6mi 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to the complex editor that cut it at 23:06 (Jordan 6 Rings)

@jdinsmore5403 4 жыл бұрын

May 7th Don C!! That’s history right there!

@coachskicks9964 3 жыл бұрын

Great info

@deemz312 2 жыл бұрын

Don C is such an amazing human

@sbcruz638 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see one of these on the d.c sneaker culture or maybe the d.m.v as a whole. (D.c,Maryland,Virginia)

@FlyGuyOnly773 4 жыл бұрын

Love my city of Chicago

@GTfromAG 4 жыл бұрын

Inspirational 💯💯💯

@christianholmes5419 4 жыл бұрын

SOLE ORGINS BACK FINALLYYYY LETS GOOOOOO

@dale25c 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLLLLLYYYY😭😭😭😭SEASON TWOOO

@futbol4981 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story

@raphaelferrer4344 4 жыл бұрын

great piece, but what about Saint Alfred and Uprise?!?!? Cory and Ty at Leaders always hooked me up back in the day.

@hendrixx6213 4 жыл бұрын

Don C is a legend

@azlanceli 4 жыл бұрын

Should've watched this episode before I left Chicago two days ago...

@zsac16 4 жыл бұрын

this is so dope