Air jordan i
The Air Jordan I released in 1985. During the 1985-1986 season, Michael Jordan was named an All Star and Rookie of the Year. He brought his team to the NBA Playoffs and had a historic performance against the Boston Celtics. He scored a playoff high 63 points in these shoes.
The Air Jordan I were designed by Peter More. The NBA banned the Air Jordan I from being worn in the league, as it went against the traditional all white shoes worn at the time. That is how these shoes received the nick name "Banned". MJ wore the shoe anyways and was fined $5,000 for every game he wore them. Nike gladly payed the fines. Air Jordan I has been the most reproduced Air Jordan.
The Air Jordan I were designed by Peter More. The NBA banned the Air Jordan I from being worn in the league, as it went against the traditional all white shoes worn at the time. That is how these shoes received the nick name "Banned". MJ wore the shoe anyways and was fined $5,000 for every game he wore them. Nike gladly payed the fines. Air Jordan I has been the most reproduced Air Jordan.
Air JORDAN III
MJ defied critics who said he was only an offensive player by winning Defensive Player of the Year and being the first ever to do so and lead the league in scoring. In these shoes, MJ scored a stadium record 56 points against Philadelphia's star power foward. He also won another Slam Dunk Title in these shoes.
The Air Jordan III featured a number of innovations, like the shoes elephant print and its visible air unit on the heel. Tinker created the elephant print to accommodate MJ's wish for an animal print on his shoes. Also the shoe had introduced the Jumpman logo. The shoe was released in 1988.
The Air Jordan III featured a number of innovations, like the shoes elephant print and its visible air unit on the heel. Tinker created the elephant print to accommodate MJ's wish for an animal print on his shoes. Also the shoe had introduced the Jumpman logo. The shoe was released in 1988.
Air jordan iv
In the 1989 Playoffs, MJ had the Air Jordan IV on his feet while hitting "The Shot" over Craigh Ehlo. The Air Jordan IV could also be seen in classic Spike Lee Mars Blackmon commercials and in the movie Do the Right Thing.
The Air Jordan IV introduced Nubuck to the Air Jordan line. The shoe also featured a plastic-coated mesh to reduce the shoe's weight. This was the first Air Jordan to be marketed globally.
The Air Jordan IV introduced Nubuck to the Air Jordan line. The shoe also featured a plastic-coated mesh to reduce the shoe's weight. This was the first Air Jordan to be marketed globally.
Air Jordan vi
MJ has done many things in these shoes. He won his first NBA championship in these shoes. He juked out two defenders on the baseline and hammered down an emphatic dunk over Patrick Ewing. MJ executed a spectacular layup by switching the ball from his right hand to left hand in midair in game 2 of the NBA finals against Los Angleles.
The AJ VI were release in 1991. The shoe was designed by Tinker Hatfield. The heel tab of the shoe was designed to look like the spoiler on MJ's slant-noised Porsche.
The AJ VI were release in 1991. The shoe was designed by Tinker Hatfield. The heel tab of the shoe was designed to look like the spoiler on MJ's slant-noised Porsche.
Air jordan x
MJ wore the AJ X for his first game after coming out of retirement. MJ scored 55 points against the New York Knicks and had a crafty game-winning pass. He returned wearing number 45, the number he wore in baseball.
The AJ Xs sole contains MJ's accomplishments.
85 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
86 63 POINTS
87 SCORING TITLE
88 DUNK CHAMP
89 ALL DEFENSE
90 SCORES 69 POINTS
91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
94 BEYOND
The AJ Xs sole contains MJ's accomplishments.
85 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
86 63 POINTS
87 SCORING TITLE
88 DUNK CHAMP
89 ALL DEFENSE
90 SCORES 69 POINTS
91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
94 BEYOND
air jordan xi
In 1996, MJ returned back to number 23. This season was MJ's first full season back from retirement. Chicago went a historical 72-10 in the regular season, and ended up the season with the best record ever at 87-13. Jordan added another ring to his collection.
Tinker Hatfield designed the Jordan XI. He found inspiration for the shoes from a rugged lawnmower with protective wrap-around bumper. This is the most popular Air Jordan shoe.
Tinker Hatfield designed the Jordan XI. He found inspiration for the shoes from a rugged lawnmower with protective wrap-around bumper. This is the most popular Air Jordan shoe.
Air jordan xiii
In these shoes, MJ had another great performance. Against the Hawks, MJ scored 12 of his teams last 15 points and hit a last second shot to secure the win.
In 1997, Jordan became its own brand under Nike and because this, released the AJ XIII, AJ Team and AJ Trainers.
The AJ XIII were designed by, yet again, Tinker Hatfield. The shoe was inspired by a black panther. The sole of the shoe resembles a black panther's paw.
In 1997, Jordan became its own brand under Nike and because this, released the AJ XIII, AJ Team and AJ Trainers.
The AJ XIII were designed by, yet again, Tinker Hatfield. The shoe was inspired by a black panther. The sole of the shoe resembles a black panther's paw.
Air Jordan xv
This was the first Air Jordan shoe after MJ's retirement. The shoe was inspired by the X-15 air craft created by NASA. The tounge of the shoe was inspired by MJ always sticking his tounge out during games. The shoes was released in 1999. Tinker designed the shoe.
The AJ XV featured a woven Keplar upper. The design of the shoe is very unique. Other shoes that contain a woven Kevlar upper are LeBron 9s and Nike Free Powerlines.
The AJ XV featured a woven Keplar upper. The design of the shoe is very unique. Other shoes that contain a woven Kevlar upper are LeBron 9s and Nike Free Powerlines.
Air jordan xvi
The Air Jordan shoe featured another innovation. The AJ XVI had a magnetic Jordan Shroud. It flipped the shoe from a street shoe to a game shoe. The shoe was released in 2001. It was designed by Wilson Smith.
Air jordan xix
The AJ XIX was released in 2004. The upper part of the shoe was made of Material ConneXion, called Tech Flex Upper, which is used for protecting PVC pipes. For this reason, the sleeving does not stretch. The shoe did not require laces. It is the lightest pair of Air Jordans ever made. The shoe was inspired by a snake.
Air JORDAN XX
The AJ XX is equipped with an IPS (independent Podular Suspensiuon) cushion. The shoe had a laser etched design representing over 200 immortalized symbols of Jordan. The shoe contained a strap create a tighter fit for the shoe and increased support.
Air jordan xx8
The AJ XX8 are the latest Air Jordan. They have not yet been released.The AJ XX8 features a Jordan Flight Plate that maximizes responsiveness of the shoe's Nike Zoom units. The shoe can be worn two ways, zipped up or zipped down. The logo when the shoe is zipped down is a new Air Jordan logo. This shoe is extremely creative.