The Air Jordan brand is one of the most popular and successful brands of basketball shoes that the world has ever seen. The brand was introduced to the world on 1985 for Micheal Jordan who is quite possibly the greatest hoops star of all time. Since 1985, the Air Jordan brand has introduced a new model of their basketball shoes every year. The 1st release of Air Jordan shoes (aka 'Jordans') were known as the Air Jordan I (1). The styles go from 1 to 23 (I to XXIII) and continue with the models 2009 and 2010. Micheal Jordan wore the # 23 for part of his basketball career, which was the reason why the models only go up to 23 and then continue in a different format. There are hundreds of styles of Air Jordan shoes, all with their own unique design. Every Air Jordan Shoe model has its own interesting facts. Below is one quick and unique fact about each Jordan Model.
I - First model released for Micheal Jordan in his NBA rookie season. II - Stood out from all of the other basketball shoes with a faux lizard skin on the side of the shoe. III - First of many Jordans to be designed by Tinker Hatfield. IV - 1st to be publicly released. V - First in the line to have a clear rubber sole. VI - Designers gave the shoe reinforcement around the toe. VII - This was the first Jordan model not to have a Nike logo on it. VIII - Earned the nickname "Punisher" for its super traction and support. IX - A special cleated version of the Air Jordan 9 was created for Micheal Jordan's new baseball career. X - The first release since Micheal announces his retirement from basketball. XI - .A terrific design and the return of the clear rubber sole are reasons for its success. XII - Partly inspired by the Japanese Rising Sun flag. XIII - You may not be able to tell by just looking at it, but this design was inspired by a panther. XIV - Metal lace tips are a notable first-time feature on this model. XV - Tongue of the shoe has a 'sticking out' style to resemble the classic images of MJ with his tongue sticking out while he played. XVI - Featured a unique gaiter/shroud that covers the shoe and that can be removed to give the shoe a brand new look. XVII - First shoe released since Jordan's 2nd return to the NBA playing for the Washington Wizards. XVIII - Design was partly inspired by a race car. XIX - Inspired by the most dangerous snake on earth, the Black Mamba. XX - During its marketing campaign, "Welcome to the future" was a major slogan for the Jordan 20. XXI - Popular for its simple and clean design. XXII - The Jordan 22 was another shoe with a cool design inspiration, this time it was an F-22 fighter jet. XXIII - This was a landmark edition for the shoe due to the fact that it was #23 in the Jordan line which was the same number that Micheal wore through much of his playing career. 2009 - First model not named in numerical order. 2010 - 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan brand. Other models from the line include the Dub Zeros. The Dub Zeros were released in 2005 and are a collection of many different shoes in one. They feature the best pieces of the most popular models.
The models of Air Jordan shoes that have been recreated for sale to the general public are called 'Retro' models. To many people, these basketball shoes are collectors items. Whether you wear them or collect them, the Air Jordan brand of shoes is always a top choice for shoe buyers worldwide. The shoes alone can become a fashion statement. The Air Jordan brand has shoes for everyone.

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