Air Jordan

The famous sneaker collection Air Jordan

There brand Jordan was created by the famous basketball player Michael Jordan and by theEquipment manufacturer Nike : this emblematic Chicago Bulls player has skillfully combined his business with his sporting skills. THE brand shoes Jordan are known and recognized for their retro design and comfort. The sneaker brand, after having convinced athletes and sneakersaddicts, has also attracted many brands, which has given rise to several collaborations. In this section, we therefore invite you to (re)discover the history of this successful brand and its multiple collections.

It is impossible to separate history from collection Air Jordan from its co-creator, Michael Jordan. It all started in the 80s: while Nike is gaining ground on its market, the brand decides to speed things up by offering Jordan to associate with her. Indeed, given the growing popularity of basketball at the time, working with a player like Michael Jordan was definitely a great opportunity. After being approached several times by Nike, the athlete ended up agreeing to join forces with the equipment manufacturer, although he was, at the time, more attracted by the band Adidas. It is therefore in this context that the brand's first shoes were created: they were in fact presented in 1982, during the All-Star Game. From the outset, the first Nike Air Jordan cause a sensation. Since that day, the collections have followed one another, the models of Jordan reinvent themselves, are reissued. At the same time, the player's popularity skyrocketed.

THE brand shoes Jordan are characterized by the Jumpman logo, the famous Wings and by their varied colors. They were, for the most part, designed by great designers such as Peter Moore, Bruce Kilgore, Rob Strasser or Tinker Hatfield. The very specific materials used for the design of the sneakers Jordan are also part of their deep identity.

In short: after having conquered sports, community trainers and personalities, the brand Jordan continued to delight its fans by offering several other collections, and it is precisely these that we will now focus on.

The famous Air Jordan 1 High available in version Mid And Low

Released in April 1985, the Air Jordan 1 High was the brand's very first model. This pair of shoes red and black in color was designed by Peter Moore. If this model was a great success, it is partly thanks to Michael's refusal Jordan to comply with certain rules on the ground. Indeed, although the NBA had prohibited the player from wearing his Air Jordan 1 on the floor, the player continued to put on his favorite pair every match. An offense which cost the athlete dearly: each time he defied this ban, the basketball player had to pay a fine of 5,000 dollars. It is therefore with this rebellion movement that the first Air Jordan. It is also this event which allowed Nike to highlight its pair of sneakers and to present it as the incarnation of opposition and power. So far, several versions of this iconic model have seen the light of day.

The iconic collection Air Jordan 1 High

As its name suggests, the collection Air Jordan 1 High features a high ankle construction. There AJ1 High has been reissued to give life to different models such as the Air Jordan 1 High OG Denim, one of Nike Air Jordan 1 High the most popular in recent months. Of course, several dozen Air Jordan 1 risers have also been added to the catalog Jordan over the years. All of the pairs of Jordan 1 High have the same characteristics: leather base, high collar, side swoosh, Wings and branding Nike Air.

The famous range Air Jordan 1 Mid

There Air Jordan 1 Mid is a reissue of the first AJ1. And although it has the same design as the high version, we notice that unlike the Air Jordan High, the pass of the Jordan Mid stops mid-ankle. Since 2020, the collection Jordan 1 Mid is particularly talked about thanks to its models of trainers trendy and its very colorful pairs like the Air Jordan 1 Mid Taxi or even the Air Jordan 1 Mid Light Cardinal.

The collection Air Jordan 1 Low

This reissue of the Air Jordan 1 is available in a low version. There collection Nike Air Jordan 1 Low features a standard structure and synthetic leather upper. THE side swoosh and the Wings are still present on the Jordan 1 Low. The insole of the latter is made of textile, while the outsole of theAir Jordan 1 Low is made of rubber. Finally, as indicated in the name of the pair, the Nike Air Jordan 1 Low rests on a low structure, as can be seen on the Air Jordan 1 Gold SE.

Enter here Air Jordan 1 and the Air Jordan 15: the flagship collections

The designers of the Jordan brand were and remain full of imagination: they are at the origin of dozens of collections, including very different models, both in structure and design. So let's go for a quick overview of the collections Jordan who left their mark on the community trainers.

The collection Air Jordan 3

Let us first note that the shoes of this collection were the first to display the Jumpman logo. This model has also truly marked the history of Jordan. We owe the very particular aesthetic of the basketball Air Jordan 3 to designers Spike Lee and Tinker Hatfield, and it was the latter who had the idea of inserting an air bubble at the back of the Air Jordan 3. Their official release took place in January 1988.

The collection Air Jordan 4

THE trainers Air Jordan 4 were designed by Tinker Hatfield and released in February 1989. This is also the famous pair worn by Michael Jordan when he made the famous “The Shot” over player Craig Ehlo. There Jordan 4 is characterized by a robust appearance, itself embodied by a side TPU cage. Today, the Air Jordan 4 are among the most popular pairs in the community trainers.

The collection Air Jordan 5

This is the fifth pair of Jordan of the brand. This rather atypical version is adorned with “shark teeth” as well as a futuristic-looking sole. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 5 was released in February 1990, but continues to appeal, particularly with its multiple reissues which adapt to the current era.

The collection Air Jordan 11

For the creation of Air Jordan 11, and with the aim of creating the best trainers, Tinker Hatfield set out to find THE ideal design as well as premium materials (leather, carbon fiber, etc.). There Air Jordan 11 was released in 1995 and quickly achieved the expected success.

The brand's successful collaborations

After conclusive results with Nike, L'sign of trainers Jordan wanted to work with new personalities and streetwear brands. In this context, new collaborations were born. Among the best known, we find the one with Off-White and the Jordan x Travis Scott.

The collaboration Off-White X Jordan

This collaboration with the brand Off-White created by Virgil Abloh in 2013, begins with the reissue of the Air Jordan 1. The Air Jordan 5 Off-White or even the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White Chicago, from the “The Ten” collection.

The Travis Scott Jordan

The brand Jordan also collaborated with famous Houston rapper Travis Scott. Among the models resulting from this collaboration, we can cite the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Travis Scott Cactus Jack or Travis Scott x Air Jordan Olive. The latter has a high upper in olive green suede. The sole and tongue are black. It also has some red accents on the Jumpman, the back strap and the lace-lock.