Designed for unbeatable performance and style, jordan shoes always incorporate the latest nike technologies. The philadelphia 76ers and the most audacious process in the history of professional sports yaron weitzman. Before the air jordan, all basketball shoes were white. In reality, nba commissioner david stern banned a similar black and red shoe that predated the aj i for violating the leagues uniform policy. Moisturewicking liners in jordan basketball sneakers work to lift perspiration from your foot. The complete history of the air jordans i xx8 complex. This simple statement only begins to describe the sheer magnitude of the changes that were about to occur to the sport of basketball and to. In 2011, the brand released a black history month bhm air jordan iii colorway in. The following individuals are designers for each jordan shoe. Tinker hatfield returned to lead the design, and his take included new technology and craftsmanship to deliver a timeless addition to the air jordan lineage. Jordan retro 1 shoes air jordan sneakers finish line. Nike committed to creating a separate brand with michael jordan, spurring a legion of historic styles that began with fresh and inventive colorways inspired by the superstars own background.
A detailed coloring book for adults and kids retro jordan volume 1. The history of michael jordans banned sneakers complex. Shop the latest selection of jordan shoes at foot locker. Air jordan shoes refer to the line of sneakers created for and endorsed by basketball superstar michael jordan. Falk wanted a signature shoe called the michael jordan. This simple statement only begins to describe the sheer magnitude of the changes that were about to occur to the sport of basketball and to the athletic footwear industry once michael jordan entered the league.
Find this pin and more on shoes by richelle london. It could be said that michael jordan was the genesis of basketball as we know it today. Next to each pair is nikes motto for the shoe if any and the year in which they debuted. Advertising cookies of third parties collect information to help better tailor advertising to your interests, both within and beyond nike websites. Retro models in iconic colors are sure to add to your collection or stand out on your feet when you step out, breaking necks everywhere you go. In the summer of 1984, michael jordan s agent, david falk, met with nike executive rob strasser. The air jordan xi concord returns in its original form for the first time.
The encyclopedia of air jordans is well represented with over 0 clean shots of models ixx9 and a foreward by dedicated air jordan collector of over 700 pairs, jumpmanbostic. Along the way, he redefined basketballs relationship to style, the sports connection to youth. A detailed coloring book for adults and kids retro jordan volume 1 paperback february 23, 2017. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Buy products related to jordan shoes 23 products and see what customers say about jordan shoes 23 products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Social media cookies offer the possibility to connect you to your social networks and share content from our website through social media. Consider the closure system of your shoes when making your purchase. This is a list of all of the jordan retro basketball shoes from 1 23. The air jordan 1 has been a cultural phenomenon since its inception, and continues to find new methods of expression, including the updated air jordan 1 retro high flyknit. When it launched in 1985, the air jordan 1 made immediate history and changed the shoe game forever. Since the original debut of the air jordan 1 in these popular basketball shoes.
Heres everything you need to know about the air jordan 1, including brand history, past releases, hyped collaborations and a list of retailers. Soon after michael jordan debuted the air jordan i. Shoes were just shoes for the first 80someodd years of the 20th century. This book is special, because to my knowledge it is one of few books about air jordan sneakers. A detailed coloring book for adults and kids retro jordan volume 1 by anthony curcio feb 23, 2017. Product title nike men jordan phase 23 2 basketball shoe cementgr. Air jordans, jordan retro shoes history sneakerfiles. Jordan basketball shoes are designed with advanced lockdown support. As legend has it, the iconic sneaker series almost never lifted off. Bruce kilgore and peter moore, air jordan 3 air jordan 15.
Both michael jordan and his first air jordan shoe burst onto the nba scene in flashy fashion in 1985. The air jordan i was the first shoe to be worn in the nba with multiple colors. Wall art painting print sneaker michael jordan shoes fashion aj history air max on canvas poster home decoration for living room. Did you own a pair of these shoes when you were young. History of flight an animated history of nikes air jordan shoes, 19842015. And the air jordan i was banned by the nba, at least according to nike lore. Nike air max history timeline 19872014 a3 poster sneaker trainer print. Choose from a wide variety of jordan shoe styles, from the latest jordan sneaker designs to retro versions like the jordan 1 or jordan 11 in classic and updated colorways.
Air jordan 11 concord official release date and images nike news. Then in the mid1980s, nike released a pair of shoes featuring a certain extarheel. Shop the latest selection of baby jordan shoes at foot locker. The encyclopedia of air jordans is a 10x8 inch book filled with history, sneaker profiles, information, photos, archives, price guides, ogs, retros and practically all uptodate information of air jordans 129. Since michael jordan made 23 one of the most famous numbers in sports history, it made sense that the air jordan xx3 would be one of the most anticipated sneakers in footwear history. The popularity of the shoes namesake, michael jordan, already had begun. Modern sneaker culture had its roots in the air, the original air jordan that released in 1985 beside cool converse. The history books will tell you mj lost that years playoff series. Air jordan 1 i history 1985 was a great year, not only because michael jordan was rookie of the year and played in the allstar game, but because the air jordan 1 s were released. Shop air jordan 1 shoes for men, boys and girls, and be sure to explore the complete collection of jordan retro shoes for the latest styles and colorways of jordan classics.
Check out the latest innovations, top styles and featured stories. The myriad stories and randomness made me want to do this documentary. Nike processes information about your visit using cookies to improve site performance, facilitate social media sharing and offer advertising tailored to your interests. Relive the air jordan collection through the years as a part of bleacher. As of 2009, new designs continue to be released by jordan brand, a subdivision of nike. Below is a look at each and every pair of air jordan shoes released by nike, a total of 34 in all not counting the many colorways and variations. The line of shoes was first made available to the public in 1985 and new designs continue to be produced for sale today as of 2009 despite michael jordan s retirement from the game of. Lets see how much you know about the brand by taking this test. The air jordan s were unique in that nike released new designs annually. Original sneakers were used for sport on the tennis or croquet courts. The nuances of that answer lie in the strength of the shoes historical context.
Few shoes in the 30plusyear history of the air jordan line are as infamous as the black and red air jordan 1. Encyclopedia of air jordan sneakers by jay lawrence. Air jordan 1 retro shoes a rulebreaker from the start, the iconic nike air jordan retro 1 made waves when jordan sported them on the court in 1985. With roots in the university of oregons running team, knight and bowerman launched nike and built the swoosh into a highprofile brand synonymous with sneakers, athletic apparel, and the sports lifestyle, with help from the air jordan line along the way. Sport a pair of jordan shoes both on and off the court. Find the hottest sneaker drops from brands like jordan, nike, under armour, new balance, and a bunch more. And given the history of michael jordan s shoes, i wanted to explore the consumer side, the historical side, the legacy side. Suffice it to say, jordan didnt listen and thusly, the great basketball shoe boom began. Jordan wore the shoes despite the requirement and the subsequent fines he was forced to pay only helped to market the shoes. In 1964, founders bill bowerman and phil knight turned their blue ribbon sports venture into the nike we know today. Welcome to the largest collection of air jordans in the world. Jordan basketball shoes best price guarantee at dicks. Elon musk wore a custom made tesla air jordan 1 that was a birthday gift from one of his friends. Whether it was the jordan 1 getting banned, mj dunking from the foul line in the jordan 2, or making us believe he could fly in the air jordan 3, our memories our filled with air jordan history.
Discover the story behind the iconic shoes and find original, retro and unreleased colorways. No matter if youre looking for jordan basketball, training or lifestyle gear, the official jordan store has it all. Nike mens air jordan 6 retro toro infrared 23black leather basketball shoes size 10. Stay up to date with jordan new releases, designed to take your performance to the next level on and off the court or check out retro shoe styles like the jordan 1 or jordan 11 for classic and iconic looks. Throughout a fiery and storied career, the tireless mj overcame his hurdles, soaring above challenge after challenge to realize the unexpected. Air jordans have been an intricate part of the sneaker game since they were first introduced in 1985. Internal sock liners conform to the shape of your foot and help enhance your shoe s fit. Learn the history and origins of the air jordan collection. Air jordan is a brand of basketball shoes, athletic, casual, and style clothing produced by nike. Shop for popular air jordan editions at foot locker. The most comprehensive guide to the air jordan legacy from 1985 present. Brash and bold, the finegenerating sneakers marked a new beginning for hoops footwear, seamlessly merging oncourt performance with street style. These shoes were exclusively produced for michael jordan by nike and have been produced under his name over the years that followed. In the late 1800s, tennis shoes often went by the name plimsolls because, like the plimsoll line on a ships hull the line where water cannot go higher similarly, the shoe couldnt get wet past its rubber outsole.