The Nike Air Jordan 6 is one of many iconic styles designed by Tinker Hatfield, the brain behind the Air Max 1. Already working on Jordan 3 and 4, he consulted with Michael and received feedback from consumers. See which ones can improve the performance of your shoes. Michael wanted a clean, single-piece, reinforced toe box. The large pull ring with a pull hole on the tongue was meant to make the shoes easier to put on, a problem Michael once had with his NBA size. Other technical improvements are also included, but the shoes must also look important. For inspiration, Hatfield envisioned the fluid lines and bold shapes of African tribal art, the result of which was a unique shape with coverings and color blocks on the midsole.