Someone please fly me to Japan to pick up a pair of these Ichiro Air Jordan 1's

By Chris Landers

September 13, 2019

Ichiro Suzuki retired from professional baseball back in March, but if you think that's made him any less of a globe-straddling icon, well, you and Michael Jordan are going to have some words. Behold, the Ichiro Air Jordan 1 player exclusive, now on sale in Tokyo:

An “Ichiro” Air Jordan 1 player exclusive exists over at TOKYO 23 in Japan. ?? pic.twitter.com/3GgzuuHrwu
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) September 13, 2019

Yes, airfare to Japan can be a little pricy. But consider: The high-tops. That sweet, sweet Mariners teal. The silhouette. Let's see how it compares:

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