By Zac Clark
See the issue: October 2009

Performance meets style with the elegant Jordan Melo M6, the sixth edition of Carmelo’s signature line.

The M6 is Melo’s lightest shoe yet, thanks in part to an innovative concept known as monocoque design, a technique borrowed from high-performance automobiles to construct the body of the shoe as a single unit. The result: the most lightweight and responsive Melo shoe on the street.

“A lot of people don’t realize how light 14.2 ounces is,” Carmelo says. “The next lightest shoe was my first, the Melo 1.5, and the M6 is way lighter than that.”

Increased responsiveness comes from the Zoom Air unit at the forefoot and the dual-padded internal fit system, adding extra lockdown and comfort.

Keeping things lighter—and cooler—is mesh paneling along the quarter, which acts as a venting panel for enhanced breathability. Its clean and polished look is reflected on the shoe’s shimmering overlay, which connects the Jumpman and Melo signature logos.

On the M6’s outsole, you’ll find the characters AU 79/08, a reference to the atomic number for gold—a tribute to Team USA’s gold medal in basketball at the Beijing Olympics. As Carmelo says, “You play according to what’s on your feet. If you’ve got ugly shoes, then you’re gonna play ugly.”

Versatility was another characteristic Melo wanted for the M6. “I wanted a lifestyle shoe kids could wear to school and then be able to practice in after school,” Carmelo says.

Available in October for $120, the M6 will come in a gang of team colors. Take it from the man himself: “You will be cool if you wear my shoe.”

 
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