Tinker Hatfield Remembers His First Air Jordans, Too

Tinker Hatfield has a “My First Pair” story like everyone else. The longtime design legend was with Nike before a certain lanky guard from North Carolina came around, and he enjoyed a front row seat to the start and early years of the Air Jordan line. Then, in 1987, he took it over and the rest is history in every facet of the word.

Tinker talks about his first Air Jordan sneaker – any guesses? – in this short clip from Jordan Brand’s new #WEAREJORDAN campaign, which encouraging fans around the world to share their personal experiences with their first Air Jordan sneakers.

Watch now.

Tinker’s first pair of Js were far from his last. Share the story behind your first pair using #WEAREJORDAN. https://t.co/wbdsoWsah0

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) June 2, 2015