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In 1985, NIKE signed a contract with Jordan and began to create a series of basketball shoes for him, Air Jordan. When NIKE signed a contract with Jordan, it was still a small company. No one may have thought that this signing would change the fate of NIKE and even the structure of the entire sports industry. There is also an interesting episode about this signing. At first, Jordan wanted to sign with Converse because Jordan had been wearing Converse basketball shoes while representing North Carolina in the NCAA competition, but Converse did not pay attention to it. Converse must be so angry that he will vomit blood when he sees NIKE becoming more and more popular day by day. Finally, in 2003, Converse was acquired by NIKE.
Description: Air Jordan I. Released in 1985. It is already a very distant thing, and not many people may be familiar with it. However, if you have watched "Slam Dunk", I believe you will be familiar with it. Yes, this is Sakuragi Hanamichi's second pair of basketball shoes (Sakuragi wore red and black). At that time, he spent 100 yen on the basketball shoes that Jordan wore during his rookie season. They were banned by the league from the beginning of their release. , because the Bulls coach at the time did not allow Jordan to wear these shoes because they were inconsistent with the team's uniform color, and David Stern even issued a fine to Jordan, the first time was $1,000, and the second time 2,000 US dollars, until the last 5,000 US dollars per game, which finally led to the crazy buying of AJ1. Nike thus shook Converse's position in basketball shoes for the first time. AJ1 uses white, black and red colors and a hard rubber outsole. It does not have any technological content. In fact, this pair of shoes is very bulky, but it is the beginning of an era.
Air Jordan II. The simple design is the main reason why many people are obsessed with it. The winged basketball logo has been moved from the upper to the tongue. The technological content of this shoe is still low, and it is still a hard wear-resistant outsole, but the materials used in the upper are much more sophisticated. This shoe made its debut in 1986.
Air Jordan III. Officially launched in 1987. This is truly the first generation of Air Jordan Shoes. Nike uses visible air cushions for the first time, located on the rear sole of this shoe. This is also the first time that the Jordan series uses the Jumpman logo. Since then, this logo has been officially used on various Jordan Brand products: Air Jordan IV. Officially released in 1988. The most eye-catching thing about this shoe is its upper: the dynamic Jumpman logo and the handwritten word "Flight" are full of jumping. It was this ingenious design that saved Nike and the Jumpman brand because the sales of AJ2 and AJ3 were not very good. Configuration: rear palm air cushion, forefoot cushioning rubber.
Air Jordan V. Officially launched in 1989. Reflective materials were applied for the first time, and Nike's newly developed cleanable mesh and soles were used. This shoe follows the technology of AJ4 in terms of function, and is more modern and beautiful in appearance. The jumping stripe design on the outside of the forefoot and the Jordan logo on the tongue add a lot of color.
Air Jordan6 is different because of the Bulls' championship in the 1990-91 season. AJ6 first proposed the concept of rubber shoelace elastic buckles in design. This elastic buckle was very popular at the time. The designer applied it to the shoelaces of AJ6. It can easily tighten the shoelaces and has a good effect. decorative effect. The then-advanced translucent rubber sole was used on the sole to enhance grip. If you look closely, you will find the word "23" hidden on the shoe body. 2 is the large pattern composed of support strips on the side of the upper, and 3 is the bottom pattern on the outside of the sole.
Air Jordan VII. Launched in 1991. Jordan's boots from the 1991-92 season. Because Jordan won the championship wearing this pair of AJ7s at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, it is particularly rare in the Air Jordan series.
The appearance of AJ7 is somewhat similar to that of AJ6. The biggest feature is that there are many colors. It adopts the shoelace fixator design that was very popular at the time, with built-in air cushion in the back palm. There is the word 23 on the heel. The sole is composed of various geometric patterns. The Jumpman logo on the upper adds a lot of color to the whole shoe.
Air Jordan VIII. Launched in 1993. AJ8 embodies the design philosophy of the time that focused on technology. AJ8 has made major breakthroughs in design. The most prominent one is the cross-glue design of the upper, which enhances the stability of the upper. The midsole draws on the design ideas of running shoes, greatly reducing the rubber material and reducing the weight of the shoe. The tongue is made of towel material and the Jumpman logo. The abstract paintings on the sides of the heel and the middle of the sole add some artistic color. Jordan suddenly announced his retirement after three consecutive championships this year. Many fans thought he would never return to the court, so they decided that the AJ8 would be the last pair of shoes Jordan wore on the court. As a result, the AJ8 also set a sales record for Nike in 1993. . Because AJ8 was launched before Jordan retired for the first time, it has special significance in the Jordan series.
Air Jordan IX. Launched in 1994. In July 1993, Jordan chose to retire due to the huge shock of his father's murder and feeling that his basketball career had reached its peak and he should retire. In order to fulfill his father's wish, Jordan joined the baseball league, because his father's favorite sport during his lifetime was baseball. So Jordan put on the uniform of the Chicago White Sox and began his baseball career. Since he did not participate in the NBA game in the 2003-04 season, the AJ9 became the only pair of Air Jordan series basketball shoes that Jordan did not wear on the court. However, Jordan wore AJ9 in the movie "Space Jam" in which he starred, and another pair was AJ11. When Jordan retired in 1994, people all had a question: Will the Jordan series continue? Nike still launched this shoe as scheduled. The design of AJ9 reflects more global thinking, because at this time, Jordan was not only a hero worshiped by Americans, but also made fans all over the world fascinated by his superb skills. The trapeze logo on the heel is placed together with the earth for the first time, symbolizing the trapeze flying over the entire earth. The patterns on the soles express the meaning of the world in English, Chinese and Japanese respectively. Chinese is the world. AJ9 is intended to allow people to still recall Jordan's flying figure when they can't see him. There is not much innovation in technology: there is still a built-in Air sole air cushion, and there is a protruding part on the edge of the forefoot to increase stability. It is worth mentioning that at that time, Jordan's jersey in the baseball league was No. 45. Nike issued a special limited edition of 45 pairs of 9th-generation baseball shoes with "No. 45". It is estimated that these shoes have become sky-high prices now. At this point, we have truly entered the golden heyday of Jordan basketball shoes
Air Jordan X. Launched in 1995. "I'm back", after 17 months, Jordan returned to the basketball court, and the whole world trembled a few times because of the flying man. The launch of AJ10 coincides with the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Jordan series. It also marks the birth of a sports brand myth. There has never been a series of players in history that can last for such a long time. The most special thing about AJ10 is its sole, which records Jordan's honors and special experiences in the 10 years from 1985 to 1994, making people once again respect the flying man. Some traces of modern sneakers can be seen in the design of AJ10. 1995 was the peak of sports shoe design concepts. AJ10 looked more concise. There was not even a single Jordan or Nike logo on the upper. The Jumpman logo was only on The sole and heel appear. In terms of technology, it still uses a built-in air cushion, the shoelace buckle adopts an elastic band design, the shoelaces are still round, and a hanging ring for lifting shoes is added to the heel. In addition to Jordan, many stars including Pippen were wearing this pair of shoes
Air Jordan XI. Launched in 1995. AJ11 is not only the masterpiece of the Air Jordan series, but also has a profound impact on the entire Nike basketball shoes and the entire basketball shoe industry.
AJ11's breakthrough use of patent leather as the upper material made it a special symbol of high-end basketball shoes. At the same time, for the first time, full-length built-in air cushion technology is used, and a full-length carbon fiber support plate is used in the midsole, making the entire pair of shoes reach the highest level of shock absorption. (The built-in air cushion may be too soft for inside players, but for guards and small forwards, this kind of shock absorption is just right. The comfort and quick response on the field are no less than any pair of full-length zoom technology shoes.) The outsole of the shoe is made of Crystal rubber compressed from artificial rubber, the entire sole is transparent and extremely beautiful. The body of the shoe is made of mesh fiber, which greatly reduces the weight of the entire pair of shoes. AJ11 is the lightest model in the Air Jordan series. The development of AJ11 for the Air Jordan series, and even the entire basketball shoe, is by no means as simple as a classic. We can think that AJ11 is the watershed between old-style basketball shoes and modern basketball shoes, and the most important milestone in the history of basketball shoe development
Air Jordan XII. Launched in 1996. Another classic in the Jordan series. The biggest feature of this pair of shoes is the use of the unique DURABACK material, combined with the natural leather upper, the entire pair of shoes achieves maximum stability. DURABACK can prevent ankle sprains when landing, and the shoe body is lightweight. It is said that At that time, Jordan's requirement was to feel like bare feet when wearing them. AJ12 is also the first pair of Jordan shoes to use full-length zoom air cushioning. All subsequent Jordan shoes use zoom air. This kind of air cushion is characterized by being thin, tough, and very close to the ground. It absorbs force and rebounds quickly, providing sustained force for players to run quickly and continuously bounce. At the same time, it still uses a full-length carbon fiber support plate, which can reduce the burden on the knees
Air Jordan XIII. Launched in 1997. All signs indicate that the 1997-1998 season will be Jordan's last season in the NBA, so fans are frantically collecting anything related to this great man. At this time, Nike officially separated the Jordan trademark from Nike as an independent brand and became an independent subsidiary, which is to form a relatively independent brand. The launch of AJ13 is particularly important. The designer was inspired by the African cheetah. The shape of the sole is like the sole of a cheetah. The most noteworthy thing is the holographic laser icon located on the outside of the upper, including: a basketball and the number 23. , trapeze logo. This has become a highlight of AJ13. In terms of technology: full-length zoom air, the midsole still uses a large area of ??carbon fiber material to provide good support and stability. The upper is composed of genuine leather, synthetic leather and nylon cloth, which reduces weight while providing better toughness.
Air Jordan XIV. Launched in 1998. Do you remember that night? On June 14, 1998, in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Jazz, Jordan intercepted the ball from Malone and dropped it at the feet of this giant who stood at the top of basketball. The design of the AJ14 was inspired by Jordan's Ferrari sports car and was based on real things. The approach that inspired the design would have a profound impact on subsequent generations of Jordan footwear. This time the logo combines the characteristics of Ferrari and Jumpman, as well as the iconic air vents of Ferrari sports cars that excite fans and fans alike. This design located in the midsole not only provides good support and stability, but also makes fans excited. The more mature full-length zoom air technology makes the cushioning performance even better. The outsole made of abrasion-resistant rubber and a full-length herringbone pattern provide good traction and traction. The weight of AJ14 is also the lightest since AJ11. No matter what, AJ14 carried such an unprecedented swan song, and we will never forget that scene.
Air Jordan XV. Launched in 1999. Jordan is gone, stepped down from his altar, and turned into a 36-year-old man strolling on the golf lawn. But people's enthusiasm for the Jordan series of basketball shoes remains unabated. The design of the AJ15 is derived from the F-15 fighter jet.
The biggest feature is an unusual tongue. The tongue is not close to the upper but opens forward. People immediately think of Jordan's tongue that can never be put in his mouth. The entire pair of shoes uses a shoe cover design to make it easy to put on and take off. For the first time, rattan braid is used as the upper material, showing a unique level of craftsmanship. On the heel of the shoe, there is a row of numbers, which are 23 (jersey number), 6 (6 championships), 15 (15th generation), and the sole is a Jumpman logo and the words 2.17 (Jordan’s birthday). In terms of technology: the full-length zoom air provides good shock-absorbing performance, the front and rear palms are widened in two places, and the mid-palm support tray brings more stability. AJ15 is a shoe that Jordan has not worn since AJ9. However, because Jordan wore a replica version of AJ9 in later games, AJ15 is the only pair of Air Jordan series basketball shoes that Jordan has never worn in official games
Air Jordan XVI. Launched in 2001. Although Jordan left the court, he still could not be separated from his beloved basketball, so he became the owner of the Wizards, and the myth of the Jordan series of basketball shoes continued. When you first see AJ16, you will feel a sense of déjà vu. The patent leather toe is from AJ11, the visible air cushion and mesh material are from AJ5, and the translucent outsole is from AJ6. The important thing is that this is not a simple imitation, but a bolder innovation and continuation of these classic designs, the most important of which are the detachable magnetic shoe cover design and the new Blow-molser Air cushion. The design of the removable magnetic shoe covers is very clever. Removing the shoe covers reduces the weight of the AJ16, increases breathability and flexibility, and is more suitable for playing ball. The AJ16 with shoe covers has a very strong overall feel, has a novel appearance and is full of fashion. It's like an athlete who was racing on the field just now puts on a crisp suit and shuttles between office buildings in the blink of an eye. If you look carefully, you will find that the Jordan word on the outside of the midsole is composed of 16 patterns, and there is also a 3/4 palm window air cushion on the midsole, which is actually to match the Blow-molser Air cushion in the midsole. Adding another layer of the same gives a great overall look. Technology: The upper made of mesh material, suede and genuine leather has better breathability and toughness. The thickened design of the shoe mouth makes the shoe close to the ankle and obtains an excellent wrapping feeling. The full-length carbon fiber support tray Strong and stable, the Zoom Air cushion in the forefoot and the Blow-molser Air cushion in the back have a good sense of speed and cushioning. At the same time, it reduces the height of the shoe to a certain extent, making the sole closer to the ground and obtaining the best field feel.
Air Jordan XVII, released in 2002. The design of the AJ17 is inspired by jazz and the British Aston Martin car of pure aristocratic origin. The first impression of AJ17 is that of luxury. The metal shoe box is equipped with an embossed Jumpman logo. It is the first time in the history of sports shoes that the design of the shoe box has been so radical. AJ17 is destined to be different from other Jordan series shoes. Sure enough, the price has reached 200 US dollars, reaching the peak of the price of sports shoes. AJ17 continues the shoe cover design of AJ16. There are two rows of shoelace holes on both sides of the upper, and the outer shoelace holes are used for buckle shoe covers. The material is made of fabric materials with excellent toughness and synthetic leather. In terms of technology: the Zoom Air cushion in the forefoot is paired with the new Blow-molser Air cushion in the rear palm, the lightweight Phylon midsole, and the full-length TPU support tray, all of which make the AJ17 excellent in performance. In the middle of the shoe, the looming Jumpman logo in the blue TPU layer and the Jordan word on the silver heel stabilizer bar are classic designs that combine performance and appearance
Air Jordan XVIII. Launched in 2003. In the 2002-2003 season, Jordan repeatedly emphasized that this was the last season of his career. Due to injuries and age, it was time for the veteran player to make an accounting for his career. He also knew that AJ18 would be his last pair of boots to compete on the court, so Jordan was personally involved in the AJ18 plan from beginning to end. If AJ17 shows Jordan's kingly style and aristocratic temperament.
Then AJ18 interprets the maturity and wisdom of a 40-year-old man. The whole piece of suede covers the shoe body, and there are no stitching marks on the upper. Coupled with the hidden shoelace system, the upper has an excellent overall feel. The design of the shoe tongue is quite innovative. The top of the shoe tongue is connected to the upper skin of the shoe with a strong magnet, which ensures the integrity of the shoe body and hides the shoelaces. The tongue and both sides of the ankle are designed with metal mesh material, which provides good support and ventilation. The thickened design of the shoe mouth and the application of Lycra fabric bring more comfort. In terms of technology: the full-length Zoom Air cushion, the independent Zoom Air cushion unit in the back palm, the lightweight Phylon midsole, the full-length TPU support tray and the new CCCP technology make the performance of AJ18 reach the peak of the Jordan series. AJ18 is the last pair of shoes Jordan wore on the court. It reaches the extreme level of the Air Jordan series in terms of performance and appearance.
Air Jordan XIX. The black mamba is the most venomous and fastest snake in the world living in Africa. This is the design inspiration of AJ19. The black mamba snake can chase its prey at speeds of up to 19km/h. Once a person is bitten by it, the fatality rate is nearly 100. If the design concept of AJ14 is a metaphor for the speed and agility of the Black Panther, then the AJ19 can be said to have absorbed the physical fitness of the black mamba snake and its toxicity that causes opponents to die and survive. Two different animals are completely metaphors for Jordan. In terms of style on the court, AJ19 is based on snakes, so it is full of snake spirit. The most unique design of this pair of shoes is the woven snakeskin-like shoe covers on the surface of the sneakers. Starting from AJ16, the laces of Jordan shoes are always covered by something, and AJ19 is no exception. The uppers are basically covered by plastic braid. Different from the previous three generations, the concept of AJ19's cover has been completely refreshed. Because the plastic woven fabric draws on the design of snakeskin, it will not produce more wrinkles during exercise and affect the feel of the foot. The entire shoe cover will automatically twist with the deformation of the foot. The hard plastic fiber that makes up the shoe cover will The toughness of the shoe prevents the upper from exaggerated deformation, which not only protects the upper of the foot from excessive deformation and injury, but also does not hinder any reasonable movement of the user's foot during exercise due to its own toughness
Air Jordan XX. It exudes a strong retro style, and is simple and fashionable. The whole shoe looks heavy, but smooth. If you look at the details, you can find that the shoe body has a distinct sense of patchwork. The ankle part has the shadow of Hurache 2K4, and the shoe body seems to be borrowed from the Jordan II. The design of the modern era, the double Velcro is inherently repetitive, and the heel part has elements of the PUMA shoe retro series. The upper style (SAMPLE) is the most eye-catching part. An upper with a laser pattern is difficult to see if you look closely. It is found that there are almost all the shadows of previous Air Jordan series shoes on it, including Jordan 45, and even the classic Ferrari logo on AJ14 is laser scanned on the shoe
Air Jordan XXI. This is another pinnacle work in 2006. It continues to use the IPS air cushion of AJ20, and adds an extra layer of ZOOM on the back palm. The sole uses a spiral pattern and a double-layer pattern, which has a super anti-slip effect. AJ21 is designed based on the legendary blackjack and has a large area of ??carbon plate. The appearance design of the AJ21 basketball shoes continues the simple divisions of the Air Jordan series. The entire pair of shoes is full of streamlines. The higher ankles and inner boots can provide good protection for the ankles. The midsole of AJ21 uses a large area of ??carbon plate and reduces the outsole material in the arch of the foot to reduce weight and provide good balance. AJ21 allows fans and shoe fans to experience the charm of Air Jordan's latest generation sneakers for the first time
Air Jordan XXII. Released in 2007.
The appearance design of AJ22 gives people a sense of familiarity - yes, this is because the appearance design of AJ22 is very similar to a previous sneaker called Nike Jumpman J'Madness, and the design focus is also arranged The design concept of the heel part of the sneakers is also a design strategy of attracting people's attention with a simple design style, but the difference is that the detailed design of AJ22 is more refined than that of Nike Jumpman J'Madness.
：Air Jordan XXIII. From Rucker Park to the Boulevard, from Hollywood to Wall Street, Air Jordan series basketball shoes have always been the most popular luxury sports basketball shoes. Sneakerheads hail this sneaker as the driving force behind the "sneaker collector" collecting community. After 22 improvements of sports shoes, Jordan Brand launched the well-deserved "greatest basketball shoe in history", and Air Jordan XXIII once again became the center of the world's attention. Tinker once said that the AJ22 has been designed in advance, and we must leave sufficient time to design and develop the AJ23. Originally, the number 23 was an extremely special number for Jordan himself. Full-length Zoom Airsole unit provides excellent cushioning. The shoe bone supporting plate made of carbon fiber material increases the structure and support of important parts. Excellent performance TPU insole adds stability and support. Get the soles of the player's feet as close to and feeling the court surface as possible. The shoe bone supporting plate is directly inserted into the TPU insole mold, and the TPU is directly molded on the entire supporting plate. This is the most efficient manufacturing process because it increases durability, reduces waste, and reduces the use of solvent-based adhesives. This is an innovation in functional footwear. The advanced cushioning system includes a low-cut IPS system with a larger cushion in the heel, combined with a low-cut modified IPS in the forefoot. It is lightweight at 15 ounces (about 425g) and has one of the smallest midsole thicknesses among basketball shoes (heel 19mm, forefoot 9mm). The outsole has MJ's fingerprint friction imprint. There is MJ's signature on the toe of the shoe. There is MJ’s thumbprint on the back of the tongue lining. Precise stitching reveals the deerskin stitching on the outside of the heel. The hand-crafted MJ stitching pattern highlights exquisite details and functional gray/white/blue colorways. It is a limited edition and will be released in limited quantities on January 25th. Available in Nike stores in large cities, each store is limited to 23 pairs. The white/red/black color scheme is the All-Star version, which will be launched on February 16. The all-black color scheme is a public release version and will be available on February 23. Inside information from the Nike store clerk, the all-black color scheme will not exceed 1,500 pairs. There are rumors that this will be the last pair of newly designed Air Jordan series basketball shoes. In the future, NIKE will only launch new color matching versions of the Air Jordan series every year.