Line up of Jordan shoes.

1. AIR JORDAN I
In 1984, after winning a national title at the
University of North Carolina and a Gold Medal at the
Olympic games in Los Angeles, Michael Jordan was
selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA
Draft. That year Nike also signed Michael to a five-
year endorsement contract worth a reported $2.5
million (plus royalties).
Release date; 1984
AIR JORDAN I
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AIR JORDAN II
Known for its Italian craftsmanship, the Air Jordan II
featured vast upgrades in quality from the Air
Jordan 1. A full length Air unit beefed up the
midsole to cushion Jordan's sore foot (he'd broken
it and missed much of the season) and the high-top
cut of the shoes provided great ankle support.
Embossed on the tongue, the Air Jordan Wings logo
played a more prominent role in the Air Jordan II.
Release date; 1987
AIR JORDAN II
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2. AIR JORDAN III
With buzz surrounding Michael Jordan and his
signature kicks, Nike looked to corporate architect-
turned-footwear-designer Tinker Hatfield to head up
the creation of the Air Jordan III.Hatfield's design of
the Air Jordan III was unique in several aspects: -
The Air Jordan "wings" logo was no longer present -
it was replaced by the newly introduced Jumpman
logo on the tongue.
Release date; 1988
AIR JORDAN III
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AIR JORDAN IV
Following the success of the III, Tinker Hatfield
delivered one of the most comfortable, most-loved
Air Jordans in the series, the Air Jordan IV. The
Jumpman logo made its second appearance on the
tongue but with the word "Flight" added below it.
Release date; 1989
AIR JORDAN IV
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3. AIR JORDAN V
In 1984, after winning a national title at the
University of North Carolina and a Gold Medal at the
Olympic games in Los Angeles, Michael Jordan was
selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls in the NBA
Draft. That year Nike also signed Michael to a five-
year endorsement contract worth a reported $2.5
million (plus royalties).
Release date; 1984
AIR JORDAN V
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AIR JORDAN VI
Known for its Italian craftsmanship, the Air Jordan II
featured vast upgrades in quality from the Air
Jordan 1. A full length Air unit beefed up the
midsole to cushion Jordan's sore foot (he'd broken
it and missed much of the season) and the high-top
cut of the shoes provided great ankle support.
Embossed on the tongue, the Air Jordan Wings logo
played a more prominent role in the Air Jordan II.
Release date; 1987
AIR JORDAN VI
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4. AIR JORDAN VII
In 1992, following the success of the Air Jordan VI
and Michael Jordan's first NBA Championship,
Tinker Hatfield continued his innovation in the Air
Jordan line with the Air Jordan VII which was
inspired partially by West African Tribal culture and
partially by the Nike Huarache basketball shoe line.
The AJVII had a more colorful, more minimal and
more lightweight design than previous Air Jordans.
Release date; 1992
AIR JORDAN VII
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AIR JORDAN VIII
Unique to the upper of the Air Jordan VIII is a color
splash on the heel/outsole and lockdown straps
embossed with the number 23. The padded high-
top cut returned to the Air Jordan line. The popular
inner booty sock liner also made its return. A circular
carpet-like Jumpman logo appeared on the tongue
of the AJ VIII a nice touch to a well-crafted shoe.
Release date; 1993
AIR JORDAN VIII
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5. AIR JORDAN X
Michael Jordan returned to the NBA on March 19,
1995, against the Indiana Pacers. He wore the
"Chicago" colorway of the Air Jordan X.The Air
Jordan X's design was very simplistic. The original
"steel" version was designed with a stitched toe
piece. Michael didn't like the toe piece, so all
subsequent colorways of the AJ X had a clean toe
cap.
Release date; 1995
AIR JORDAN X
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Release date; 1994
AIR JORDAN IX
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AIR JORDAN IX
Still, the Air Jordan basketball shoe line moved
forward. Tinker Hatfield once again designed the AJ
IX, with a graphic design assist by Mark Smith. And
although MJ never wore the original Air Jordan IX
on the basketball court, the shoes could be seen on
the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center
in Chicago. (Jordan wore the Air Jordan IX baseball
cleats during his brief minor league baseball stint in

6. AIR JORDAN XI
Thanks to great performance coupled with an
innovative design, the Air Jordan XI (particularly the
Concord colorway) is one of the most-loved sneakers
ever. Sole Collector magazine voted the XI the top
shoe of all time. Tinker Hatfield's design for the
Jordan XI featured patent leather for the first time on
a basketball shoe. The upper was constructed of a
polymer? coated, thin nylon ballistic mesh material.
The collar and tongue were padded for max ankle
comfort.
Release date; 1996
AIR JORDAN XI
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AIR JORDAN XII
Tinker Hatfield and Michael Jordan collaborated to
create the durable, stylish Air Jordan XII as a follow-
up to the XI. The XII had a full-length carbon fiber
shank like the AJ XI. The XII introduced full-length
Zoom Air cushioning to the Jordan line.
Release date; 1997
AIR JORDAN XII
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7. AIR JORDAN XIII
For the 1997-1998 season, designer Tinker Hatfield
inspired by Michael's cat-like play drew up the AJ
XIII. (He didn't realize Michael's friends had already
nicknamed him "The Black Cat.”) The hologram on
the upper resembled the eye of a panther and the
outsole had a paw-like design. The XIII featured heel
and forefoot Zoom Air, a Phylon midsole and
podular tooling, making it one of the most
comfortable Air Jordans in the series. A carbon fiber
midfoot shank and asymmetrical collar were also
featured on the XIII.
Release date; 1998
AIR JORDAN XIII
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AIR JORDAN XIV
Nike designers Tinker Hatfield and Mark Smith
teamed up once again for the Air Jordan XIV worn
by Michael during the 1998 Finals, it was the last
shoe he wore as a Chicago Bull. Jordan hit the
infamous "last shot" against the Utah Jazz while
wearing the Black-Red colorway. Seven years later,
many Brand Jordan athletes wore the Retro version
of the XIV on the court when shoes were hitting at
retail. The idea for the XIV was modeled after
Michael's love for cars, inspired specifically from a
Ferrari.
Release date; 1999
AIR JORDAN XIV
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8. AIR JORDAN XV
Michael Jordan announced his retirement after the
1998 season, and designer Tinker Hatfield was once
again challenged to design a shoe that MJ would
never wear on the court. Hatfield found inspiration
in the X-15 fighter plane from the 1950s, which at
the time set numerous speed records.
Release date; 2000
AIR JORDAN XV
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AIR JORDAN XVI
Smith took inspiration from marching boots, high-
performance automobiles and architecture. The
upper of the Air Jordan XVI was built with lightweight
mesh and included a full-length inner booty. The
shoe had a patent leather toe rand. The full-grain
leather and breathable mesh upper could be covered
by a unique removable shroud that allowed the Air
Jordan XVI to transition from an off-court shoe into a
game shoe. The shroud featured a magnetic
fastening cover for added lockdown.
Release date; 2001
AIR JORDAN XVI
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9. AIR JORDAN XVIII
Senior Footwear Designer Tate Kuerbis was named
as the designer of the Air Jordan XVIII. Most of the
inspiration for the XVIII design came from the high-
end automobiles: sleek racing lines, F1 race cars
and race car driving shoes. Fine Italian dress shoes
also inspired the stitching on the Air Jordan XVIII
outsole.
Release date; 2003
AIR JORDAN XVIII
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AIR JORDAN XVII
Smith had a couple of inspirations for this shoe.
About the time sketching for the AJ XVII started,
musician Michael Phillips was signed by Brand
Jordan. Smith adopted the smooth lines and flow of
a jazz solo as the theme of the AJ XVII. Smith also
incorporated the fine details of an Aston Martin car
and the outsole design was said to have come from
a golf course Michael played.
Release date; 2002
AIR JORDAN XVII
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10. AIR JORDAN XIX
Senior Designer Tate Kuerbis headed the Air Jordan
XIX design with support from Jason Mayden, Wilson
Smith III, Josh Heard and Suzette Henri. Using the
deadly black mamba as a design source, the AJ XIX
featured lightweight, supportive Tech Flex material
on the upper to create the lightest, most breathable
Air Jordan to date. Tech Flex made the Air Jordan
XIX flexible without sacrificing support or comfort.
Release date;2004
AIR JORDAN XIX
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AIR JORDAN XX
The Air Jordan XX featured a breathable sphere
lining, an integrated midfoot support strap, a
floating ankle leash and an internalized impact
distribution plate. The hidden lacing system and
midfoot strap offered a lockdown performance fit.
Independent Podular Suspension, a free-moving
targeted cushioning technology, was introduced in
the Air Jordan XX.
Release date; 2005
AIR JORDAN XX
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11. AIR JORDAN XX2
The super advanced F-22 Raptor fighter jet served
as the inspiration for the D'Wayne Edwards as he set
about designing the Air Jordan XX2. The sharp lines
of the XX2's upper were patterned after the sharp
maneuverability of the F-22, and the shoe's efficient
sculpted design and a stable extended heel counter
made it lightweight and supportive, similar to the
fighter jet.
Release date; 2007
AIR JORDAN XX2
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AIR JORDAN XXI
The XX1 featured a seamless diamond quilted
bootie, super-clean upper and a lower foot air
grille. The double-lasted Phylon midsole provided
a low profile feel and a carbon fiber shank plate
allowed for maximum midfoot and arch support.
Possibly the most innovative component of the AJ
XX1 was the evolution of the Independent Podular
Suspension technology the wearer of the XX1
could choose between Zoom Air or encapsulated
Air cushioning in the heel.
Release date; 2006
AIR JORDAN XXI
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12. AIR JORDAN 2009
Following the Air Jordan XX3, Brand Jordan continued
the iconic Air series but transitioned away from the
numbered system. After the XX3, the Air Jordan game
shoe was named after the year it was released. Senior
Footwear Designer Jason Mayden was given the task
of designing the Air Jordan 2009. Focusing on MJ's
defensive game, Mayden drew inspiration from the
sport of fencing where skill, strategy and athleticism
are key to success. The design is influenced by the Air
Jordan I and the use of panache leather goes back to
the style of the Air Jordan XI.
Release date; 2009
AIR JORDAN 2009
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AIR JORDAN XX3
Michael Jordan made 23 one of the most famous
numbers in sports history, and it made sense that
the Air Jordan XX3 was the most anticipated
sneaker in footwear history. Tinker Hatfield returned
to lead the design, and his take included new
technology and craftsmanship to deliver a timeless
addition to the Air Jordan line.
Release date; 2008
AIR JORDAN XX3
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13. AIR JORDAN 2011
Air Jordan 2011 design veterans Tinker Hatfield and
Tom Luedecke joined creative forces once again to
create the Air Jordan 2012. The pair drew inspiration
from the dancing shoes of the 1920s and '30s, when
jazz music was all the rage. The people who danced
in these wingtip shoes were considered bold,
confident and youthful, just like the AJ 2012.
Release date; 2011
AIR JORDAN 2011
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AIR JORDAN 2010
Continuing the unique style of the Air Jordan line,
Hatfield and Smith went with a clear window on the
side of the shoe meant to symbolize looking inside
of Michael Jordan and his game. The midsole
features a uniquely hidden quote from Michael. The
asymmetrical collar makes a return to the Air Jordan
line with a higher medial side of the collar and the
lateral side dropping lower than normal.
Release date; 2010
AIR JORDAN 2010
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14. AIR JORDAN 2012
Air Jordan 2011 design veterans Tinker Hatfield and
Tom Luedecke joined creative forces once again to
create the Air Jordan 2012. The pair drew inspiration
from the dancing shoes of the 1920s and '30s, when
jazz music was all the rage. The people who danced
in these wingtip shoes were considered bold,
confident and youthful, just like the AJ 2012.
Release date; 2012
AIR JORDAN 2012
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AIR JORDAN XX8
The latest installment in the legendary Jordan Brand
lineup, designed by Tinker Hatfield and released in
February 2013, featured all the cushioning and
stability technologies one might expect from
Jordan's flagship model. But it all lived behind a
shroud, enabling the wearer to decide just how
much to reveal.
Release date; 2013
AIR JORDAN XX8
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15. AIR JORDAN XX9
Released in September 2014 to honor the Year of
the Goat, the Air Jordan XX9 was the lightest ever
created in the AJ line and mixed premium
elements of aesthetics and technology. The
revolutionary upper consisted of a performance-
woven single piece, designed to eliminate
excessive layering. This finish allowed a wide-open
design canvas, which debuted – and continued in
some colorways – with an oversized Jumpman
logo.
Release date; 2014
AIR JORDAN 2014
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