Mansory BSTN GT XI

The world’s sexiest lawnmower

That’s an interesting go-kart…

This, my friend, is no go-kart. It’s a Nike Air Jordan ride-on lawnmower, courtesy of an absurd collaboration with a very leftfield connection to the sport of basketball. But to hell with it – it looks absolutely mega and we’re wondering whether it can be used as a glorified mobility scooter for popping to the shops. You know, like in the Goldie Lookin’ Chain video for Guns Don’t Kill People, Rappers Do.

Seriously, though – why?

The designer of the Air Jordan XI, Tinker Hatfield, was inspired by a ride-on lawnmower. So German car-modding company Mansory has got together with sporting goods seller BSTN to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic shoe that Michael Jordan wore to win the 1995-96 NBA Championship. Oh, and he also wore them in the movie Space Jam, released that year.

Does Mike mow his lawn with this?

No idea. But Mansory does make ripped golf caddies like the Currus and Off-x too, and we know MJ loves a high-stakes round or two… Anyway, the BSTN GT XI is very much a lawnmower, and one that’s a cut above the rest thanks to carbon body parts plus a lavish leather-carbon seat and steering wheel. Silver touches are there to denote the traditional colour of a 25th anniversary.

Go on then, what’s the damage?

Well, given Mansory is usually associated with making Porsches, Ferraris and Bentleys even more luxurious, you can expect it to run into the tens of thousands – and that’s if they’ll actually sell you one, as it’s supposedly a one-off (though everything has its price). Alternatively, we suggest you buy a robo-mower and a pair of Air Jordan sneakers, and sit back to watch The Last Dance instead.

THIS RIDE-ON LAWNMOWER MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NIKE AIR JORDAN XI