Jordan Brand pays tribute to Carmelo Anthony’s Baltimore roots with Old Bay-inspired Nike shoes-Denver Post

Baltimore has played a major role in the life of Los Angeles Lakers striker Carmelo Anthony. After moving from Brooklyn to West Baltimore at the age of 8, Anthony said the city helped shape the person he is today.

Jordan Brand decided to pay tribute to Anthony’s build in Baltimore with Air Jordan 1 Low “Baltimore Crab” PE. This low-top sneaker is designed to represent the 10-time All-Star’s love of the city, crabs and his favorite spice, Old Bay, according to a Nike press release.

The orange overlay is meant to represent the color of a crab, while the brown tongue and toe box represent the Old Bay spices.

The shoebox draws inspiration from the Old Bay spice container while highlighting Anthony’s accolades, such as his three Olympic gold medals, the 2003 NCAA Championship title with Syracuse, and his countless NBA All-Star appearances.

“Some good variations for over 16 years” is also found on the insole and box, along with the various teams he has played in his 16 seasons, the release continues. The side of the shoebox shows Anthony’s career statistics.

The Air Jordan 1 Low “Baltimore Crab” is a one-on-one shoe and will not be released to the public.