Jordan 1 Description
1985 was a great year, not only becau Michael Jordan was rookie of the year and played in the All-Star game, but becau the Air Jordan 1's were relead. MJ With Air Jordan IThe Air Jordan I was the first shoe to be worn in the NBA with multiple colors. Peter Moore was the man behind the Air Jordan 1 (and also helped design the Air Jordan II). When Michael Jordan first looked at the AJ I, his respon was "I'm not wearing that shoe. I'll look like a clown". With time, the shoe slowly grew on him.
Nike loved this idea so much that they encouraged MJ to wear the shoes, and Nike would pay the fees. In result, Nike gave the the Air Jordan 1 "The shoe banned by the NBA" label. There was 23 different color variations relead, and this is not including the three colorways of the Air Jordan I KO. Each AJ I shoe came with two ts of laces which matched the color combo.
The White/Black-Red and Black/Red Air Jordan 1's were relead as "retros" in 1994 right after Jordan announced his retirement and sold VERY poorly. So badly that many pairs hit clearance centers for $19.99 or less (today a brand new pair of the is worth $500+).
In 2001, Nike tried a cond round with retroing and the Air Jordan 1 was much more successful. The Air Jordan 1 was retroed in 14 total colorways from 2001-2003.
The Air Jordan 1 is a legendary shoe and is the holy grail of most sneaker collectors becau of its history and since it was the first Jordan shoe launched.
Jordan 2 Description
The Air Jordan 2 debuted in the 1986/1987 ason featuring a full length air sole and very supportive midsole. The Air Jordan 2 again stood out from all of the other basketball shoes with a faux lizard skin on the side of the shoe. The Air Jordan 2 also parated itlf from all other sneakers since it was made in Italy. The Jordan 2 was also
the only Jordan shoe to not originally be made in black. Successful Sneakers - Successful Season Along with great sneakers came great success on the court. While wearing the Jordan 2, Michael Jordan scored an average of 37.1 points per game and took his first of ven concutive scoring titles. Jordan also scored 40 points in 9 straight games during the ason and also put 61 up against Atlanta Hawks. Along with all the buckets came awards. Next to the Air Jordan 2 in his display ca, Jordan can place the slam dunk contest trophy, All-Star Game appearance, and was named to first team All-NBA.
Are they that different?! Like the Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan 2 had a horrible first appearance as a retro. The Air Jordan 2 was brought back in 1994 and 1995 and sold poorly. From discount racks at Footlocker to the back row at Ross, the shoes were abundant at pennies on the dollar. Following the trend of all other re-retros, the Air Jordan 2 was brought back again in its original color White/Black-Red in 2004 and sold quite well. The Air Jordan 2 was also the first retro Jordans to be made in a limited �player ex
clusive� colorway that was sold to the public. The Melo Jordan 2�s came out in April of 2004 with much success, lling out opening day. The Air Jordan 2 is a pretty tough find for the originals as well as the first retros. Due to its soft midsole, the Air Jordan 2 would crack very easily and either thrown out or demoted to grass cutting status. Every now and again a 1995 retro Air Jordan 2 will pop up; however, it is a rare find in brand new condition. If you are interested in getting a new pair of Air Jordan 2s, visit the Jordan relea dates page to stay current on retro Air Jordan releas.
The Air Jordan 2 made its first debut in 1986, (which was the white/red colorway) and the other three color ways relead in 1987. Designer of this model is Bruce Kilgore and Peter Moore, (both were dismisd from making any more AJ models after the II). In 1986-87 the Air Jordan II retailed at $105.00.
Air Jordan 2 II
The Air Jordan 2 high tops and low tops were very stylish, making them as popular as the AJ I (according to sales). All Original Air Jordan IIs were made in Italy. Air Jordan 2 II RetroRumor is after the Original Air Jordan 2 model the mold was either destroyed or was stolen. So when the Air Jordan II re-relead in 1994-95, Nike had to disct the Original pair, and when Jordan Brand re-relead the AJ 2 once again in 2004, they had to disct a pair of the 1994-95 retros. On the AJ II their was not a black color way produced, even though sketches and prototypes were put together. One of the most sought out pair of shoes is the Air Jordan II K.O. Very little are in existence, and also very few pictures are floating around.
In 1995 the Air Jordan 2 was re-relead in the high top version, as well as the lows. They had a price tag of $105.00 (same as the originals), but just like the Air Jordan I they did not ll well, hitting sales racks for $20. In 2004 the AJ 2 once again made an appearance, with a price tag of $110.00. Also in 2004-2005 the AJ II lows were relead, retailing at $100.00.
The Air Jordan II (2) was relead in 1986/87.
Michael scored an average 37.1 points per game in the 86-87 ason and became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to top 3,000 points in a ason. In November/December he scored 40 points or more in nine straight games. On April 16th he scored a total of 61 points against the Atlanta Hawks tting a new NBA record. Michael also played in the All-Star Game, won the Slam-Dunk Championship, and was named to the All-NBA First Team.
No black leather in Italy?
The Air Jordan II was designed by Bruce Kilgore and just as its predecessor (Air Jordan 1 (I)) it showed a great innovative design. The low-tops were very stylish, produced in Italy and were far from the ordinary basketball shoe.
Another retro tback
The Air Jordan 2 (II) Low 1995 - White - Red - Black were retroed in 1995 in limited quantities. Just like the Air Jordan 1 (I)�s they sold very poorly and were found on discount racks on Footlockers nationwide.
Jordan 3 Description
The Jordan 3 hit the streets in 1988. To follow up an incredible year the year before, a great pair of Jordan shoes was needed and fulfilled.
Hatfield takes command
The Air Jordan 3 was the first of 14 Air Jordans designed by Tinker Hatfield. The Jordan 3 also carried more of Jordan's name on the shoe since the man himlf was an active part of the design of the shoe. The shoe was the perfect example of Tinker's skill to blend fashion with function.
A first of many
The Air Jordan 3 broke ground for many different aspects of the Nike Air Jordan shoe line. First, the Air Jordan 3 featured the "Jumpman" on the tongue of the shoe. This silhouette of Jordan was to celebrate and commemorate his Slam Dunk Contest victory the year before. Every Jordan after the Air Jordan 3 features this Jumpman as a focal point of the shoe as well as became the new logo for the Air Jordan line. The Air Jordan 3
was also the first to feature a visible air unit. Lastly, the Air Jordan 3 featured elephant print on the upper. Though this material was only ud again on 1 other model, it t a standard that the Jordan shoes are as much fashionable as functional. The Air Jordan 3 also is one of the most famous shoes in the Air Jordan lineup. On many polls, the Air Jordan 3 finishes as the greatest sneaker of all time.
Marketing Monster
Nike created a personality ad campaign featuring the Mars Blackmon character who was created and played by famous director and actor Spike Lee. This campaign followed Air Jordan for a couple of years and is definitely one of the most appreciated Nike commercial ries through all time.
Retro blues and Retro boom
Surprisingly enough, the first time the Air Jordan 3 was retroed in 1994, the shoe had limited success. When the Air Jordan 3 was sold again as a re-retro in 2001, it was a different story. The shoe was relead in 4 re-retro colorways including 3 of the original 4 colorways except featuring a Jumpman on the back of the shoe instead of the famous "Nike Air" symbol. The Air Jordan 3 t the standard for all Jordan shoes to follow and is the biggest reason for success of the entire line. If you are interested in getting a new pair of Air Jordan 3s, visit the Jordan relea dates page to stay current on retro Air Jordan releas.
