Tracing back to the source.
A legendary brand was born. It is not only a shoe product with excellent functions, but also a cultural symbol.
At that time, it was a revolutionary product, which was once banned by the NBA for violating its "dress code".
Michael went his own way and still appeared on the court wearing it, and was fined as much as $5,000 per game.
At the same time, Michael Jordan made his mark in league and international competitions, made a wonderful appearance in the first All-Star Game, won the reputation of newcomer of the year, and was dubbed "the incarnation of God-Michael Jordan" by legendary Boston Celtics star larry bird.
Air Jordan Ⅱ:1986-1987 (19861month)
86 -87 was a breakthrough year for Jordan, and his scoring record began to soar.
On the All-Star weekend, Michael won his first dunk championship and his first scoring champion.
Average 37. 1 minute, becoming the first NBA player to score 3,000 points in the whole season after wilt chamberlain.
Accompanying his brilliant achievements is a pair of embossed leather sneakers made by Italian shoemakers.
Air Jordan Ⅲ:1987-1988 (1988 February)
Through breakthrough innovation and perfect appearance, Tinker hatfield dedicated his first pair of sports shoes to everyone.
This shoe exposes Nike Air and decorative synthetic leather folds.
Another iconic design element is the introduction of the classic "Flying Man" logo.
In this season, Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon first appeared in Nike's TV advertisement, attracting many followers.
Jordan also caused a sensation because of his first NBA MVP, defensive player of the year and another dunk title.
In an interview with SLAM magazine, Jordan called AJ ⅲ one of his favorite items.
According to the audience's vote of ESPN TV in 2005, this shoe was rated as the greatest sports shoe in history.
Air Jordan Ⅳ:1988-1989 (1989 February)
With breathable mesh inner pad, super stable lace and extraordinary cushioning sole, Tinker hatfield designed a sneaker with fluidity, rhythm and elegance.
Michael's series of gravity-subverting dunks give the sneaker practical significance, and the special tongue makes "fast" become the symbol of this sneaker.
Spike eulogized the role of AJ Ⅳ again in the movie "Do the Right Thing". Slick Rick, a rapper, said he planned to put the rest of the 2006 vintage basketball shoes in his pocket.
After AJ Ⅳ was introduced, the AIR JORDAN series was really recorded in the dictionary of modern culture.
Air Jordan v:1989-1990 (1990 February)
The locking fit of shoelaces is enhanced, and the reflective tongue and transparent rubber outsole enhance the grip effect. Michael Jordan and hatfield once again surpassed the design of basketball shoes with these innovative elements.
Michael tried on his sneakers against Cleveland and scored 69 points in one fell swoop, winning the scoring title for the fourth time with an average of 33.6 points per game.
The design of this sneaker is inspired by the Mustang fighter during World War II, and the shark tooth pattern of the fighter can be seen on the side of the midsole.
Air Jordan ⅵ:1990-199 1 year (1991February)
After seven years in the league, Michael led the Chicago Bulls to win the NBA championship for the first time, and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers led by Magic Johnson with a brilliant record of 4-/kloc-0-.
This is the "torch handover" moment from Show Time ruling dynasty in 1980s to MJ and Bull dynasty in 1990s.
During this period, he won the fifth scoring title, the second most valuable player in the league, and the most valuable player in the NBA All-Star Game and Finals again.
Air Jordan VII:1991-1992 (1February 1992)
The word "comfort" has been given a new meaning by Air Jordan VII, which is equipped with a neoprene insole with a combined structure.
At the same time, bulls played a leading role in 199 1-1992 season. As always, Michael redefined basketball and turned the basketball court into his personal show.
What is an "extra program"? "His aerial nature" brought this year's idol the second championship ring and the sixth scoring title. What's more, as a member of the legendary American basketball team "Dream Team", he entered Barcelona and won the Olympic gold medal.
Air Jordan VIII:1992-1993 (1993 February)
Air Jordan ⅷ is the first sneaker made of leather with reverse lapels, and it is also equipped with Velcro straps and thick padding to improve support and stability.
Ⅷ There are only three different color combinations, which are the most popular sports shoes in this brand series.
Michael's performance in the 1993 finals was in full swing, setting a record for the highest score in the finals. In the game against the Suns, he averaged 4 1, paving the way for his third consecutive championship.
Air Jordan VII:1993-1994 (1February 1993)
After nine years of careful carving, this minimalist classic product has been created, and logo and languages of various countries have been designed on the outsole of sneakers.
Michael participated in the design, and he couldn't put it down, but it wasn't the first time he wore it to the competition.
The launch date of this sneaker was June 1993 1 1, that is, one month before "Flying Man" retired, that is, after he won championship trophies and numerous individual awards again and again.
Michael Jordan began to pursue his childhood dream and began his minor league baseball career.
Naturally AJ ⅸ sneakers were redesigned into baseball spikes.
Air Jordan X:1994-1995 (19941month)
This is Jordan's comeback sneakers.
Michael returned to the basketball court from the baseball field, and his first feeling about this basketball shoe was deja vu.
Facing the media all over the world, Jordan only said, "I'm back." AJX is equipped with a full-palm Nike Air air cushion, a full-grain leather upper and elastic shoelaces. The outsole of sports shoes records Jordan's honor and special experience from 1985 to 1994. When it is shown in different cities in the United States, it contains the theme color of each city.
Air Jordan:1995-1996 (1October)
This sneaker is a classic, and Michael thinks it should bring a "formal image" to the stadium. This insight is the source of inspiration for this sneaker.
He wore this sneaker during the season from 1995 to 1996 after his full comeback, which quickly made it the most popular sneaker in the AIR JORDAN series.
Another bold innovation is AJⅶ' s first use of patent leather as a material in sports shoes, as well as carbon fiber elastic support plates known as "secret weapons" and polymer-coated uppers that can prevent stretching or deformation. Together with Michael Jordan, he won 72 victories and his fourth NBA title this season.
Jordan became the second player to win the most valuable player title in the regular season, all-star game and finals in a single season.
Air Jordan:1996-1997 (19961month)
The first AIR JORDAN sneaker with Zoom Air technology, which makes the sneaker have the characteristics of light shock absorption and quick response.
Jordan wore these sneakers and scored 38 points against Utah Jazz, including a three-pointer in the countdown. At that time, he was ill and had to leave the court with the help of teammate scottie pippen.
Air Jordan I:1997-1998 (19971month)
Ultra-light weight and ultra-fast response are the characteristics of I, the design inspiration comes from cheetah, and of course, it also comes from Michael's extremely strong desire to win and his agile skill as a civet cat on the court.
I is equipped with a circular zoom Air cushion, which imitates the unique "flying man" holographic image of leopard eyes, and the carbon fiber elastic support plate can adapt to strenuous exercise.
In the sixth game of this season's finals against Utah Jazz, Jordan performed his most famous shooting stunt.
(In fact, he is wearing Air Jordan V sneakers released early in this game.
The bull finally won the championship, winning it for three consecutive years.
Chicago became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive championships twice.
Air Jordan V:1998-1999 (199810 month)
AJ V is another leap in innovative design and engineering. The luxurious vehicle with excellent performance, full-grain leather material and Zoom air cushion, plus the central air hole, increase the air permeability of the sneakers.
Michael loves cars, so AJ V used his big toy Ferrari M550 sports car as design inspiration.
Today, due to Michael Jordan's brilliant achievements, V sneakers have been upgraded to classic shoes, and have been rated as the most comfortable Jordan sneakers by many collectors and sneaker experts.
Air Jordan XV:1999-2000 (199965438+February)
The upper is made of special materials and aerodynamic design. The design of XV sneakers is inspired by two flying objects: Michael Jordan and X- 15 jet fighter.
After XV, you can clearly see a row of numbers, 23, 6, 15, which respectively represent Michael Jordan's jersey number/championship number/air Jordan model.
Although Michael never appeared in the competition, the design of this sneaker proved to be as popular as ever.
Air Jordan Xⅵ:2000-200 1 year (February 2006 54 38+0)
AJXⅵⅵ combines the most coveted features of AIR JORDAN series products and highlights the theme of "transformation". The toe cap is more square, the exposed air cushion reappears in rivers and lakes, and there is a unique detachable shoe cover, which makes X ⅵ change from casual sneakers to competitive shoes.
Xvi's outstanding performance and unique design are based on automobile, architecture and Michael's career transformation, that is, from a player on the court to the president of basketball affairs department of Washington Wizards.
Air Jordan VII: 20065438+0-2002 (February 2002)
Jordan comeback shoes (comeback).
Michael expected that he would fight again on his beloved court, so he devoted himself to the design of X ⅶ.
X ⅶ is the most expensive sneaker in AIR JORDAN series. The design of this shoe is inspired by jazz-solid sole material provides a stable foundation, dynamic materials and a lot of room for improvisation.
In Washington, Michael's heroic game reminded people that he can still dunk.
He scored the 30,000th point of his career against the Chicago Bulls, where he used to play.
X ⅶ sports shoes are packed in metal shoe boxes, and a CD introducing the development process of Nike Air Jordan Xⅶⅶ is presented with the shoes.
The 18th issue of Jordan Airlines: 2002 -2003 (February 2003)
This sneaker introduces another innovative design.
This is the first basketball shoe with integrated upper in AIR JORDAN series. Patented carbon fiber comfort control support plate and double-layer Zoom Air technology provide superior support and cushioning.
Inspired by the design of Italian sports cars with great tension and elegance, AJX sets a new standard in function and technology for all sports shoes that pursue Excellence.
Michael wore these sneakers in his last NBA season and all-star game.
On April 6th, 2003, after playing the last game, Jordan bid farewell to the basketball court for the third and last time.
Jordan Airlines Issue 17: 2003 -2004 (February 2004)
Although Michael Jordan finally retired, he did not stop making his own contribution to the Air Jordan series of sports shoes.
AJ 19, inspired by the deadly black mamba snake, is the most shining, flexible and breathable pair of AIR JORDAN sneakers.
The characteristic of AJ 19 is that the upper adopts FLEX technology. This lightweight, flexible and breathable design provides special protection for the instep during exercise.
AIR JORDAN XX: 2004 -2005 (February 2005)
The 20th anniversary edition of Michael Jordan made its debut, congratulating the most successful basketball shoes in history.
In order to commemorate this historical moment, TinkerHatfield re-entered the design process of XX. This basketball shoe, which carries scientific and technological innovation, also expresses praise for Michael's basketball career and prospects for the future of basketball.
Part of the low-cut design was inspired by motorcycle racing shoes, and the laser engraving details of the upper marked a milestone in Michael Jordan's life and career.
The outsole is equipped with a unique I.P.S (Independent Polyester Bearing Column) cushioning system. The distributed 20 Phylon bearing columns can compress and disperse vibration and energy, which is helpful to achieve the effect of rapid response and meet the highest functional requirements of basketball games.