Air Jordans are popular sneakers made by Nike with Michael Jordan’s signature. They have been released in 21 different styles, paying homage to Jordan’s career and often styled in red and black to match the Chicago Bulls’ colors. The collaboration also includes sportswear and accessories.
Air Jordans are sneakers manufactured by Nike under the signature of National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Michael Jordan. They made their debut in 1985, and there have been a total of 21 different styles in the original series released up to the year 2006. When Michael Jordan was in his prime, Air Jordans were the best-selling athletic shoe brand, and they continue to be a extremely popular shoe.
Nike’s signature “swoosh” appeared on the side of early Air Jordans, and later styles featured Michael’s “jumpman” symbol, depicting Michael soaring toward the hoop as only he could. These shoes were most often styled with red and black as a recurring and often predominant color scheme to coordinate with the Chicago Bulls’ team colors. In the 2001-2002 season, Michael came out of short-term retirement and played for the Washington Wizards. The Air Jordan XVII and XVIII were the first Air Jordans to appear in blue, paying homage to Michael and his newly acquired colors.
Each new Air Jordans design paid homage in some way to the current state of Michael’s career. Some were designed to address comfort or support issues Jordan had playing on the court, and others were designed for his other athletic endeavors, including baseball and golf. They have always been primarily designed as a mid-height or high-height athletic shoe, not a low-heeled tennis shoe, although there are more varied styles today. Backed by the quality of the Nike brand, Air Jordans not only became a men’s fashion statement, but were also often purchased by high school sports teams in colors corresponding to their own school colors.
In addition to the original series of 21 Air Jordans released to date, there are other models including retro versions and Jordan sneakers in various styles and colors. The Jordan and Nike collaboration also has a line of Air Jordan sportswear and accessories.
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