In 1985, Nike and designer Peter Moore teamed up with a rookie from the University of North Carolina to create some of the most iconic basketball shoes ever. The Air Jordan 1 was Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe. Jordan laced up the Air Jordan 1 during his rookie and injury-shortened sophomore season, and then again […]

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The Air Jordan 13 was the last shoe that Michael Jordan would lace up as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Released for the 1997-98 season and designed once again by legend Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan XIII is regarded as his best designed signature shoe. Tinker took inspiration from Jordan’s nickname “Black Cat” to […]

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The Air Jordan 12 was released in 1996, when the Air Jordan brand became an official Nike subsidiary. Tinker Hatfield designed the new model of MJ’s signature line producing a very sturdy and durable Basketball shoe, inspired by the “Rising Sun” of Japan. The most memorable Air Jordan 12 is the black and red colorway, […]

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The Air Jordan 11 debuted in 1995 and has been one of the most desired Air Jordans ever since. The Air Jordan 11 provided a new classy design featuring patent leather, which made it possible to wear the shoe even with a business suit. Apart from that, the carbon fiber spring plate in the icy […]

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The Air Jordan 5 hit shelves in 1990, maintaining the mesh side panels introduced on its predecessor, but taking another bold step with its look — including the first appearances of a translucent sole on a Jordan signature sneaker. Tinker Hatfield drew inspiration from World War II-era fighter planes when he implements the infamous “shark-teeth” […]

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The Air Jordan 4 was released by Nike Sportswear in 1989 for the first time and designed by Tinker Hatfield. The Basketball in which Michael Jordan won its next Scoring title featured an Air Unit in the heel and straps on the sidepanel for increased ankle support. After Spike Lee took part in the Air […]

Read More → The Air Jordan 4 was released by Nike Sportswear in 1989 for the first time and designed by Tinker Hatfield