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- His favorite shoe at the time was actually Adidas, but the brand told him they just couldn't make a shoe work at that time. Jordan's agent, David Falk, wanted him to go with Nike, which at the time was known more for track shoes, but Jordan wasn't interested. So Falk, appealed to Jordan's mother, Deloris.
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Nothing quite beats the original Air Jordan 1 — the shoe “banned” by the NBA and the sneaker that started sneaker culture. And that’s why Jordan Retro 1s are still immensely popular. Today, they come in various colorways — including the red, black, and white design reminiscent of Michael Jordan’s early basketball career.
Jan 5, 2024 · Michael Jordan wears the Air Jordan 1 High “Black Toe” in a 1985 game. Original (or “OG”) Colorways The Air Jordan 1s original run featured the most colorways of any sneaker in the...
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May 18, 2020 · Episode five delves into the history of the Air Jordan, some of the most famous footwear in history. How the Air Jordan Was Created The shoe was born after a deal signed in 1984.
- 1984-85 Nike Air Jordan I
- 1986-87 Nike Air Jordan II
- 1988 Nike Air Jordan III
- 1989 Nike Air Jordan IV
- 1990-91 Nike Air Jordan V
- 1991 Nike Air Jordan Vi
- 1992 Nike Air Jordan VII
- 1992 Nike Air Jordan VIII
- 1993 Nike Air Jordan IX
- 1994 Nike Air Jordan X
The great-great-grandfather is the Air Jordan 1. The OG. Just like Jordan in his first season in the NBA, this sneaker set the world alight. And still does to this day. MJ himself wore Converse throughout his college career and was more drawn to adidas before signing with Nike. It took incredible design by Peter Moore on this shoe to convince him t...
Removing the Swoosh was a big call by Nike, but it paid off as they moved swiftly into forming a fresh brand for the game of basketball. Nicknamed ‘The Italian Stallion’, the Air Jordan 2was the only one to be produced in Italy. It brought a newer, more modern shape to the court, moved the ‘Wings’ logo to the tongue and switched the original colour...
The third iteration of the AJ brought a new design mind into the fray, the aptly-named Tinker Shoefield. Not Shoefield, we meant Hatfield. He was a tinkerer though as will be seen over future years. As he was aiming to leave Nike, the Air Jordan 3reportedly changed Jordan’s mind. Could this have been the reason the new ‘Jumpman’ logo was added? He ...
Coming in a choice of 4 original colourways, this model was the first to be released to the global market. The beginning of a ginormous, well-oiled, money-spinning machine for Nike and Jordan. Another sneaker in the collection that profited from product placement, the Air Jordan 4appeared in the popular Spike Lee movie ‘Do The Right Thing’ and ceme...
By this point, MJ was well and truly established in his no.23 vest for the Bulls. It was time for Nike to add his iconic number to the shoe. With a reflective tongue, translucent sole and lace locks, the Air Jordan 5was a bold look to add to the collection. But, we knew Tinker Hatfield was capable of changing it up. He even added breathable mesh si...
This was the last ever shoe to feature the Nike Air logo. It’s also a culturally important sneaker, as MJ was wearing the black/infrared colourway when he helped sink the LA Lakers in the NBA finals of 1991, winning his first championship and second 'Most Valuable Player' accolade in the process. Arriving in 5 original colourways, the Air Jordan 6h...
A total refresh of style from Nike’s main man, Tinker Hatfield. Jordan was dominating in the NBA but that wasn’t as important as starring alongside Bugs Bunny in a TV commercial. Which actually happened. Early thinking for ‘Space Jam’ by any chance? Nike could never be accused of missing a marketing trick, creating a unique Olympic colourway for Jo...
Their second release in a year, this one was timed to coincide with the new 1992-93 NBA season. Nicknamed ‘The Punisher’, this shoe gave unprecedented levels of traction, helping its wearer pivot quicker and sharper on the court. Like MJ needed any more help... Whilst the Air Jordan 8was a heavier shoe than previous models, it had a more futuristic...
If you haven’t watched ‘The Last Dance’, spoiler alert. MJ, whilst still the best player in the league by a country mile, decided to retire from basketball at only 30 years old. This is the first time His Airness wouldn’t wear an AJ release on the hardwood. Inspired by baseball cleats that Jordan wore with bat in hand as a junior, ironically a game...
Another shoe that missed plenty of Jordan’s slam dunking action, he was instead hitting home runs for the Birmingham Barons in the USA's minor baseball league. Think of it like Neymar quitting PSG to play minor counties cricket. Bizarre. Clean lines and lateral shapes were the ingredient of this sneaker, built as a tribute to the man himself. Jorda...
Apr 5, 2023 · The revolutionary filmmaker was a cultural icon and a fan of Michael Jordan, so he approached Nike with the idea of a series of commercials featuring the player. The resulting campaign, known as “It’s Gotta Be the Shoes,” featured Jordan and Lee in a series of humorous and iconic advertisements that helped to establish the Air Jordans as ...
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May 3, 2020 · Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 1 in the 1985 Dunk Contest. Image via Getty/Andrew D. Bernstein. He may not have donned it for actual games, but Jordan did wear the original black...
Apr 3, 2023 · When Michael Jordan made his NBA debut on October 26, 1984, the budding basketball legend wore a pair of white and red sneakers. According to Nike, they were the now famous Air Jordan 1, Jordan’s first-ever signature shoe. But they weren’t, and an auction held by Sotheby’s in 2021 proved so.
