32 South State

Everyone was nice and able to find someone to help us easily. The store is nice and clean. The employees are nice. Will return definitely. Didn’t buy anything cause they didnt have the size we needed. But will return. They did offer to ship but we are going out of town so needed it now.

Long time Jordan fan and I’m from Chicago went to the Jordan store today and was very disappointed they didn’t have a very good selection there retro game is lame fight club in LA and New York kill this place. Step your game up Jordan store disappointing very Chicagoin

Similar to other Unilocalers, I arrived here with high hopes only to be disappointed. Considering this store is hyped as all things Air Jordan (a museum of sorts…#fromchicagoforchicago) it failed to deliver in my opinion. While it does contain some history on Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan brand, in the end this is a tourist trap aimed at selling gear.
Starting with the positives: The store, which is a partnership with Footaction, features a hand painted mural of MJ’s infamous dunk from the free-​throw line. The painting is actually of the dunk that occurred during the 1988 NBA All-​Star weekend held in the late/​great Chicago Stadium which makes for a nice touch. Some other interesting parts of the store include a few displays areas reliving other key moments of MJ’s career along with the history of the ‘Air Jordan’ shoe which is captured on a couple of walls. There are other pieces of art that help to add a unique touch to 32 South State Street. As to be expected, the Jumpman logo can be found in many places including on the exterior of the store.
Another positive feature is Station 23 which is located on the floor above the retail store. Station 23 is a training lab which can be accessed by elite high school athletes from the community to support them in elevating their game to the next level. It was created with MJ’s intense commitment to training and features workout sessions from some of the top trainers in the Chicagoland area. As I stated above, it’s only open to elite athletes from the local community and is not accessible to the general public.
Now for the not so positives and there are really only a couple. The first being the retail store seems to have too many sales associates. It felt like every 2 minutes or so one would approach me asking if they could help me. And heaven forbid if I was actually looking a specific item, then the questioning was «what size do you need that in». While I don’t appreciate having to search for a sales associate, I do not enjoy the constant presence of them either. Adding to that, I was hoping to see some unique Jordan gear. While there were a few pieces most of it seemed to be the standard stuff that can be purchased at most stores carrying Nike products.
All in all, I’m glad I stopped in and checked out the store as it was on my to-​do list. That said, I doubt I’ll return anytime soon. Been there, done that.

Good concept bad execution. I went here on Saturday and the nostalgia factor is nice it’s set up like a hip upscale shoppe but that’s about it. I wanted to buy up the store only to realize there’s not a whole lot to buy. Granted I figured there wouldn’t be a bunch of Jordan 11s around but I did expect to see a lot of just Jordan gear which I saw few and very far between… Too much lifestyle stuff not enough actual normal wearable gear… Was very disappointed by the experience, if you want to get Jordan clothes you’ve never seen before stick to eBay… If you want to see a cool sign and some Jordan memorabilia come to this place other wise save your time and money

Great customer service. Should be on the bucket list of every Chicago native. It is like a temple of Michael Jordan connected to a modern Foot Action store. A must for anyone who considers themselves a «Sneakerhead» or just a fan of The Jordan clothing brand.

Not overly impressed with this store. Drove about 45 minutes to check it out and it was very small with a tiny selection of merchandise. I was hoping for much more options and was let down. Hopefully this store will come around.

Ask for André he’s a great personal shopper. Very knowledgable about the products they sell.

Big disappointment. I went around 11 am to avoid crowds. I got attacked the second I walked in. There isn’t a lot of Jumpman merch to choose from. I wet into the other room with Nike branded stuff and the second I picked up a shirt to look stupid was accosted by a salesperson. Do you want to buy that? I can ring you up right now! Clearly paid on commission. I’ll never go back.

I went there expecting to enjoy the history of my favorite basketball player. I was horrendously mislead.
I waited in line for almost a half hour amidst sneaker heads trying to re-​up only to re-​sell. Finally when getting in the store we were assigned a «personal shopper» but it was really just a young man who seemed like he was trying to hustle us into buying the store. It felt like he was stalking us around the store as he had something to say about anything my eyes lingered on for over 5 seconds.
Anybody who expects to go there and enjoy the great history of Michael Jordan’s relationship with the Bulls and the city of Chicago will be sorely disappointed. You will be rushed around the store with a sales «associate» nipping at your heels and if you’re anything like me you will be more excited to leave than you were to visit in the first place.
Disappointed.

I really have nothing bad to say about this place. Its hard to walk in and not cop something. The staff is friendly and courteous. I’ve gotten hold of some great finds and re stocks here. You should check it out.

Yes, I camped out here for about 24 hours and still ended up being like 200^th in line. I had to check out the surprise restocks for the «brand new» Jordan only store-​even though technically Flight 23 was at one point the same type of store (they are both run by Footaction).
Being the ones that stayed overnight they gave us special pins and doughnuts before the store opened which was nice. The line wrapped around the building so it was hard to ensure people weren’t cutting-​I just wished that security gave us numbered wristbands to ensure the line was in order. Unfortunately, being 200 something meant that we were not able to secure any of the high demand releases (Retro Jordan Don C 2s, OVO 10’s or Chicago 1s). However I still bought an exclusive tee shirt for the store along with the «this store only» retro Jordan 23 and Shattered Backboard 1. This store was on my bucket list and it was a good visit-I’ll never camp out again for shoes however! The only other thing that took away from the experience was that they rushed you through the store so I forgot to take pictures…
This store from now on will be getting all the hot releases in Chicago. The two nights before the store officially opened there were VIP events which I’m sure will continue on in the future. Also, there is a basketball gym inside but the only way you can check it out is if you are invited-​bummer.

What can I say? This is the premier place to buy Jordans. From Chicago for Chicago is right. Essentially, this is the brand store you’d expect from the all time great.
There’s exclusive models and colors, a cool court upstairs, and a great appreciation of the brand by employees.
Hope to find new kicks here constantly!

If you’re a MJ fans you need to get your body in the store. Amazing selection on shoes and apparel.

I don’t know what I expected, but whatever it is or whatever it was, this bold, brand spanking new store that SUPER FANS camped out — some since early Tuesday, to be the first to buy a pair of his new iconic gym shoes; was okay, but certainly not worth a several day camp out on State Street, Chicago.
Yeah, the styles of shoes, many and most for several hundred bucks a pair, were eye-​catching and unique, to say the least. Still, not worth plucking down a lot of dough for a pair of workout shoes.
Some of the artwork featured by local artists was cool, but also very pricey. If one could take a Nike t-​shirt out of TJ Maxx bag, and display it in this new store, the allure would be all there. While each guest was allowed to buy up to 4 pairs of shoes, I wasn’t tempted to buy a single pair. While eye catching, much of the allure was the new store aroma and the new store itself, with bigger than life-​size pics of MJ himself. The execution of MJ’s new flagship store is a cool place to look around inside and admire the 3 story architecture, but I think that’s all that’s really necessary from a shop that’s all MJ.

Michael Jordan may no longer play the game, but his influence and mystique still holds sway over many, especially in this town.
Part retail mecca, part museum, and all awesome, 32 South State Street is everything an MJ fanatic could ask for. With the latest and greatest merch from the Jumpman brand and a unique décor inspired by one of the greatest athletes ever, it’s definitely worth an excursion, if not your paycheck.
Welcome back home, MJ.