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Air Jordan xi This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield. When the shoe launched, Michael Jordan (retired from basketball by then) was with the Birmingham Barons in baseball’s minor baseball leagues. Hatfield designed the sneaker waiting for Jordan to come back and hoping he would play in them. The ballistic mesh upper of the sneaker was meant to make the Air Jordan XI lighter and more durable than past sneakers. Further changes came with the use of a carbon fiber spring plate in the translucent “frosty” outsole, giving the shoe better torque when twisting on the court. The highlight and arguably best-known aspect of the shoe is its patent leather mudguard. Patent leather was lightweight compared to genuine leather and also tended not to stretch as much – a property to help keep the foot within the bounds of the foot bed during directional changes on the court. The patent leather gave the XI a “formal” look. When this shoe released, some wore this model with business suits instead of dress shoes. field Nike discouraged Jordan from playing in them, They were produced, he couldn’t resist. Also noteworthy, Jordan violated league dress code by wearing the shoes.

Since bursting onto the basketball scene in 1996, the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low Men’s Shoe has been one of the most beloved Jordan designs ever. Signature details and Nike Air cushioning combine for the ultimate fusion of style and comfort. The Air Jordan XI lent MJ’s return a touch of class. Its patent leather shine spoke of aerodynamics while embodying an informal elegance. It was an instant favorite among players and it made blockbuster appearrance in the animated classic, Space Jam.

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Field Nike discouraged Jordan from playing in them, They were produced, he couldn’t resist. Also noteworthy, Jordan violated league dress code by wearing the shoes, as his teammates wore all-black shoes. It wasn’t the first time Jordan had run afoul of NBA footwear rules, having broken them with his very first signature shoe in 1985. He was fined $5,000 for not following the Bulls’ colorway policy with the AJ XI. After the fine, Nike made him a pair of the shoes in a black/white/concord colorway for the series against Orlando; Jordan wore Penny Hardaway’s signature black Nike Air Flight shoes for Game 3 while said colorway was under production.

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he Air Jordan III was designed in 1988 by Tinker Hatfield, works for Nike as a designer for stores and offices. By that time Michael Jordan was ready to leave Nike, but the Jordan III changed his mind. It was the first Air Jordan to feature a visible air unit on the heel, the new Jumpman logo, an elephant print trim and tum leather to give it a luxury look. The Air Jordan III was also famous for the humorous ads depicting film director Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon, the character he played in his film She’s Gotta Have It. This campaign was known as “Mars and Mike”, which was one of Nike’s most successful advertisement campaigns. These were the first Jordans to feature the “NIKE AIR” logo on the back. These were said to be Jordan’s favorite shoes, he wore them during the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and many other events in his basketball career. The Jordan III’s had poor sales when first reintroduced in 1994. On their second reintroduction in 2001, they sold well.

jordan shoes COLLECTION Air Jordan (sometimes abbreviated AJ) is an American brand of basketball shoes, athletic, casual, and style clothing produced by Nike. Founded in Chicago, Air Jordan was created for Hall of Fame basketball player and six-time NBA Finals MVP Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls. The original Air Jordan sneakers were produced exclusively for Michael Jordan in late 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985. The shoes were designed for Nike by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore.

Nike featured director and actor Spike Lee in ads for the AJ IV. Lee had featured the shoe in his movie Do The Right Thing. Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan IV when he made “The Shot,” a series winner in Game 5 of the 1989 NBA First Round between the Chicago Bulls.

The Air Jordan VIII was released to coincide with the 1992–1993 NBA. The eighth model of the Air Jordan was noticeably heavier than its predecessors. The Air Jordan VIII model became known as the “Punisher” because of the advanced basketball ankle support and enhanced traction. This shoe contains a full length air sole, polyurethane midsole, polycarbonate shank plate, and two crossover straps (for added support and more custom fit). The shoe was retro-ed in 2003.

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In 1989, Nike released the Air Jordan IV to the public. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, it was the first Air Jordan released on the global market. It had four colorways: White/Black, Black/Cement Grey, White/Fire Red and Off White/Military Blue.

The Air Jordan XVs were released in 1999–2000. Reggie Miller wore it during the 2000 NBA Finals.

This was the first shoe after Jordan’s retirement. The design of the XV’s originated from the aircraft prototype X-15, which was developed by NASA during the 1950s. The sides of the XV were made from woven kevlar fiber. The Jordan XVs were the first Air Jordans to be negatively received in a while (the last being the Air Jordan 2s), because the quality on the Jordan shoes was bad.

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Air Jordan (sometimes abbreviated AJ) is an American brand of basketball shoes, athletic, casual, and style clothing produced by Nike. Founded in Chicago, Air Jordan was created for Hall of Fame basketball player and six-time NBA Finals MVP Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls. The original Air Jordan sneakers were produced exclusively for Michael Jordan in late 1984 and released to the public on April 1, 1985. The shoes were designed for Nike by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore.

air jordan The first Air Jordan was produced for Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and designed by Peter C. Moore. The red and black colorway of the Nike Air Ship, the prototype for the Jordan I, was later outlawed by then-NBA Commissioner David Stern for having very little white on them (this rule, known as the “51 percent” rule, was repealed in the late 2000s. After the Nike Air Ship was banned, Michael Jordan and Nike introduced the Jordan I in colorways with more white, such as the “Chicago” and “Black Toe” .

They used the Nike Air Ship’s ban as a promotional tool in advertisements, hinting that the shoes gave an unfair competitive advantage. The Air Jordan I was originall released from 1985 to 1986, with re-releases (known as “retros”) in 1994 to the present. Along with the introduction of the Retro Air Jordan line ups, the brand has elevated to a household notoriety with star-struck and unique limited relea es.

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his model was designed by Tinker Hatfield. When the shoe launched, Michael Jordan (from basketball by then) was with the Birmingham Barons in baseball’s minor baseball leagues. Hatfield designed the sneaker waiting for Jordan to come back and hoping he would play in them. The ballistic mesh upper of the sneaker was meant to make the Air Jordan XI lighter and more durable than past sneakers. Further changes came with the use of a carbon fiber spring plate in the translucent “frosty” outsole, giving the shoe better torque when twisting on the court. The highlight and arguably best-known aspect of the shoe is its patent leather mudguard. Patent leather was lightweight compared to genuine leather and also tended not to stretch as much property to help keep the foot within the bounds of the foot bed during directional changes on the court. The patent leather gave the XI a “formal” look. When this shoe released, some wore this model with business suits instead of dress shoes.

AIR JORDAN XI The sneakers were only samples in 1995 when Jordan decided to come back to the NBA. Hatfield and Nike discouraged Jordan from playing in them, but once they were produced, he couldn’t resist. Also noteworthy, Jordan violated league dress code by wearing the shoes, as his teammates V wore all-black shoes. It wasn’t the first time Jordan had run afoul of NBA footwear rules, having broken them with his very first signate shoe in 1985. public at the end of 2000. The colorway was changed for the public release because the concord purple had looked like royal blue. Jordan wore the Air Jordan XI on the way to helping Chicago Bulls claim the 1995–96 NBA Championship. He also wore the XI white Columbia colorway in the 1996 NBA All-Star Game and was selected MVP of the game. The shoes received more media exposure when Jordan wore the Air Jordan XI model in the 1996 animated movie Space Jam.

These shoes were eventually in 2000 and re-released in 2009 with the nickname “Space Jams.” The concord purple was changed to royal blue for the released versions of the shoe. It was retro’d in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006–2018 and 2019. The Air Jordan XI is the most popular Air Jordan in the series and has released almost ritualistically every December since 2008, selling out in minutes.

30+ SPORT SHOES jordan shoes COLLECTION The success of the Air Jordan I ecouraged Nike to release a new Air Jordan in 1986 for the new basketball Designed by Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore, the Air Jordan II was unique in that it was made in Italy. In early tests, MJ actually wore a prototype that fused the upper of the original dan with the being designed for the new model.

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Since his game-winning shot that brought championship glory to North Carolina, Michael Jordan has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness. He took the court in 1985 wearing the original Air Jordan I, simultaneously breaking league rules and his opponents’ will, while capturing the imagination of fans worldwide.

vast grey MJ himself prophesied that when it launched, brides and grooms would walk down the aisle wearing the AJXI. And he was right. the first performance basketball shoe to look as good with a ball gown as it did balling out, the AJXI continues to make a statement everywhere it shows up. This latest women’s edition swaps out the shoe’s traditional FVpatent-leather accents with a metallic shimmer, adding a new chapter to the design stories that make the AJXI a footwear legend.

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air jordan vi ORIGINAL RELEASE 1996

DESIGNER Tinker Hafield

color White / Black - Taxi

original price $135

The Jordan brand became official as a Nike subsidiary with the release of the Air Jordan 12.

Jordan’s 1996-97 season is one for the history books. In Game 5 of The Finals, MJ put on a legendary preformance, scoring 38 points, grabbing seven rand handing out five assists while suffeing a 103-degree temperature against the Utah Jazz. MJ would mately lead his team to yet anoher tiltle. Similar to MJ’s enduring drive, the technology and construction of the Air Jordan XII helped solidify it as one of the most durable Air Jordans of all time. And like Micheal’s own style, the design of the shoe communicated a bold and striking elgance

The predominantly leather sneaker turned to the Jordan 2’s faux lizard skin for its mudguard and a design inspired by the Japanese flag’s rising sun. Jordan won his fifth title with the Bulls in the 12, which made the black/red colorew legendary for his performance in game 5 of the NBA finals, often referenced as the “The Flu Game.” The Air Jordan XII is the twelfth Air Jordan sneaker and released in 1996. It was designed by Tinker Hatfield and the design was spired by the ‘Rising Sun’ of Japan. The most memorable Air Jordan XII is the ‘Flu Game’ Black/Red color, which Michael wore during the 1997 NBA.

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ORIGINAL RELEASE 2016

DESIGNER Tinker Hafield

color White / Black

original price $165

First rumored back in February 2020, the Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” finally returns tomorrow, February 13th. Although the two-tone sneaker has retroed before (in 2008 and 2014 to be exact), the colorway has never reissued with original “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel. Tomorrow’s release, however, ends a 30 year dry-spell as it features NIKE, Inc.’s pre-Air Jordan logo in the titular “Carmine” hue. As on the original, suede across the upper, as well as detailing on the tongue and heel pull tab, also indulge in the rich red tone.

Remaining components on the fan-favorite Jordan 6, including leather paneling, synthetic materi around the collar and the sole unit, divvy up a “White” and “Black” makeup that is surely to transport many enthusiasts to Michael Jordan’s 1991-92 NBA season. The Carmine 6s arrive to Nike SNKRS tomorrow, February 13th. As you wait to try your luck, enjoy some more images of the retro ahead. For more confirmed Jordan release dates, the Jordan 3 “Cool Grey” returns on 12th.

hile the Air Jordan II’s luxury leathers, textures and shape most evidently express craft, what’s underfoot best explains the shoe’s true place in the Jordan evolution.

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At the time, the sole unit, which relies on a direct-injection PU, required Italian ingenuity and brought NIKE, Inc. a step forward in footwear design and engineering.

Air Jordan XXXII In the history of the Air Jordan lineage, there’s always been a balance between innovation and style. For instance, the Air Jordan II is as famous for its sophisticated Italian look as it is for its innovative sole unit. The lightweight nubuck and mesh-filled cutouts of the IV displayed swagger, but were chosen more for inherent performance benefit. And the decision to use a patent-leather upper for the XI was a first choice as much for the material’s resiliency as it was for its suitready vibe. The list goes on, through the all-new Air Jordan XXXII, a shoe inspired by the essence of the Air Jordan II, but filled with its fair share of more-thanmeets-the-eye tech.

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Air Jordan 34 “Eclipse” Release Date: 11/07/19 Color: Black/Metallic Silver-Black Style #: AR3240-001 Price: $180

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Air Jordan 34 Eclipse First unveiled by Jordan Brand in September, the next Air Jordan 34 is the simple “Eclipse” colorway next week. This pair takes on a minimalistic look, with a black-based textile upper contrasted by a white heel counter and four Jumpman logos printed on top of one another. The shoe’s standout feature is the Jordan Eclipse Plate found at the center of the white midsole, as well as a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot for explosive movements on the court.

The Air Jordan VI has been retro-ed many times since its original release in 1991.

Jordan Air Latitude 720 March 12, 2019 - The women’s-exclusive Jordan Air Latitude 720 continues the Jordan Brand Flight Utility silhouettes. It features a textile upper with bootie construction, straps inspired by the Air Jordan VIII and an Air-Sole containing more than 70 percent recycled manufacturing waste. The Jordan Air Latitude 720 launches globally beginning July 6 February 14, 2021 The deconstructed, DIY approach of the Nike x READYMADE Blazer Mid transforms Nike’s earliest basketball shoe. It features a thinner, longer, half-stitched Swoosh, pulled from the logo’s 1971 version, and the layered upper nests a splotched foam beneath angled leather side panels. The result is an aesthetic that shows off the Japanese brand’s core design values and subtly catches the nostalgia of the brand’s founder, Yuta Hosokawa.

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Ordan Air Latitude 72 Women’s Shoehonor the past with the future of air. Boasting a bold 72 Air unit, the Jordan Air Latitude 72 offers 36 degrees of cushioning and then some. This attention-grabbing, AJ 8–inspired shoe is a celebration of ‘9s Jordan heritage, big-time Air and street-ready comfort. The Height of ComfortThe textile, synthetic leather and/

or synthetic upper with an extra-long inner sleeve offers lightweight, snug comfort.Big, Bubbly AirA 72 Air unit delivers bold cushioning by running the length of the outsole for bouncy comfort. Heritage DesignCrisscrossing straps are inspired by the Air Jordan 8 and offer stability and a secure fit. This design detail is based on the ‘9s-era shoe that commemorates MJ’s 3rd consecutive championship title.

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The Air Latitude 720 by Jordan is a very comfortable shoe that’s great for everyday activities as it provides long-lasting comfort. The shoe fits like a glove and has stretch laces and toggle closure that allows adjustments for a perfect snug fit. It comes in multiple colorways and is a versatile sneaker you can pair with any casual or sporty outfit.

AIR JORDAN SHOES Air Jordan (sometimes abbreviated AJ) is an American brand of basketball shoes, athletic, casual, and style clothing produced by Nike. Founded in Chicago, Air Jordan was created for Hall of Fame basketball player and six-time NBA Finals MVP Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls