The Evolution of Jordan Shoes: A Chronological Journey through History

"Air" Jordan 1 (1985)

• Origins: Created for Michael Jordan's rookie season with the Chicago Bulls after he was banned from playing in Converse.
• Design: High-top silhouette with red and black "banned" colors, inspired by the Chicago Bulls' team colors.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, leather upper, wings logo on the ankle.
• Price: Originally $65.
• Legacy: The shoe that launched the Air Jordan brand and became an instant icon.

Air Jordan 2 (1986)

• Design: Lower-cut silhouette with faux lizard skin and Italian leather.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, adjustable ankle strap.
• Price: $100.
• Legacy: A more luxurious and versatile design than the Jordan 1.

Air Jordan 3 (1988)

• Design: High-top silhouette with elephant print on the toe and mudguard.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, adjustable ankle strap, Jumpman logo on the heel.
• Price: $100.
• Legacy: Considered one of the most iconic Jordan shoes, worn by Jordan during the "Dunk Contest."

Air Jordan 4 (1989)

• Design: Mid-top silhouette with a mesh upper and plastic wings.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, visible Air unit in the heel, lace loops on the tongue.
• Price: $110.
• Legacy: Popularized by Spike Lee in the film "Do the Right Thing."

Air Jordan 5 (1990)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a rubber outsole inspired by fighter jets.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, reflective Air logo on the tongue, clear sole.
• Price: $125.
• Legacy: Widespread popularity and considered a collector's item.

Air Jordan 6 (1991)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a molded polyurethane midsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, adjustable ankle strap, Jumpman logo on the heel.
• Price: $125.
• Legacy: Recalled by Jordan during his Bulls' first championship.

Air Jordan 7 (1992)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a neoprene sock liner and ankle strap.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, carbon fiber spring plate, glow-in-the-dark outsole.
• Price: $140.
• Legacy: Known for its unconventional design and limited availability.

Air Jordan 8 (1993)

• Design: Mid-top silhouette with a synthetic upper and adjustable ankle strap.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, cross straps on the upper, Jumpman logo on the tongue.
• Price: $140.
• Legacy: Associated with Jordan's retirement from the NBA.

Air Jordan 9 (1993)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a patent leather upper and a lace cover.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a neoprene inner sleeve, a hidden Air unit in the heel.
• Price: $160.
• Legacy: Released after Jordan's return to the NBA, featuring a design inspired by golf shoes.

Air Jordan 10 (1994)

• Design: Mid-top silhouette with a synthetic upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $160.
• Legacy: Notable for its durability and comfort, and worn by Jordan during the 1996 NBA Finals.

Air Jordan 11 (1995)

• Design: Mid-top silhouette with a patent leather upper and a carbon fiber spring plate.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a clear sole, a Jumpman logo on the heel.
• Price: $170.
• Legacy: One of the most popular and iconic Jordan shoes, associated with Jordan's second "three-peat" championship.

Air Jordan 12 (1996)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $180.
• Legacy: Released after Jordan's retirement from the Bulls.

Air Jordan 13 (1997)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $190.
• Legacy: Released during Jordan's second retirement from the Bulls.

Air Jordan 14 (1998)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $190.
• Legacy: Released after Jordan's return to the Bulls for the 1995-96 season.

Air Jordan 15 (1999)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released during Jordan's time with the Washington Wizards.

Air Jordan 16 (2001)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released after Jordan's retirement from the NBA.

Air Jordan 17 (2002)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released two years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 18 (2003)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released three years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 19 (2004)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released four years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 20 (2005)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released five years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 21 (2006)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released six years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 22 (2007)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released seven years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 23 (2008)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released eight years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 24 (2009)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
• Legacy: Released nine years after Jordan's retirement.

Air Jordan 25 (2010)

• Design: High-top silhouette with a leather and nubuck upper and a rubber outsole.
• Features: Air-Sole cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate, a clear sole.
• Price: $200.
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