Engines Idling: A Jordan Dub Zero ‘Motorsport’ Sample Emerges

cutting-room floor is crowded with oddballs, and the Dub Zero ‘Motorsports Laser’ sample is another one for the pile – more curiosity than classic.

The Dub Zero first hit shelves back in 2005 as a Franken-monster of Air Jordans past, stitching together the sole unit, the heel tab, panelling and laser-etched graphics. Some loved it, some hated it, but nobody could deny its sheer audacity.

This new sample doubles down on that DNA, fusing the clean black-and-white blocking of the Air Jordan 6 ‘Motorsport’ with the etched-up flamboyance that made the OG Dubs pop. The mudguard comes dressed in a smooth tumble, while the upper gets blasted with laser artwork like a tattoo sleeve on overdrive. Flip the tag and you’ll spot ‘SP25’ stamped inside – a dead giveaway this was pencilled in for a Spring ’25 rollout before it was quietly punted into the archives.

The Air Jordan 6 ‘Motorsport’ holds a unique spot in Jumpman lore. Released in 2010, the pair was created to celebrate motorcycle racing team, which competed in the mid-2000s under the ‘Michael Jordan Motorsports’ banner.

The shoe carried a clean, race-ready aesthetic: a crisp white leather upper with black overlays and hits of 'Varsity Red' on the tongue and heel tab. Unlike many Jordan 6 colourways that leaned into bold palettes, the ‘Motorsport’ kept things sharp and monochrome, mirroring the sleek look of a racing suit. While not as hyped as the OG 6s, the pair has built a cult following over the years, both for its unusual backstory and its ties to MJ’s off-court passions.

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