Top 5 Jordan Sneakers
Michael Jordan was an influential athlete across all sports. Most even consider him the greatest basketball player of all time. I personally disagree, but I do agree that Jordan by far has the best sneakers of any professional athlete of all time. With his debut sneaker “The Air Jordan 1” releasing in 1985, Nike shocked the world and the NBA with a shoe that had no white in the design. The NBA banned the sneakers and were finned a total of $40,000. Nike, however, gladly payed the fine to pave the way for the future signature athletes and fashion on the court. Michael Jordan was an inspiration on and off the court. Fans would line up around the block for a pair of Jordans. MJ would go on to sell over 55 million pairs of shoes and counting, with director Spike Lee having a major impact on Michael’s sneaker success with the Nike commercials. The catch phrase “Be Like Mike” took Jordan from an NBA player to a superstar.
The Air Jordan 5, releasing in 1990 for $125, is one of the best Jordans ever released. The retail price today is almost double the original price. Jordan’s fifth sneaker is a very comfortable and stylish shoes for everyday activities. The shoe’s sleek look easily tops most of the other Air Jordans. Will Smith increased the shoe’s fame on “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” taking the sneaker to new heights the Jordan Brand had never seen prior.
The Air Jordan 13 is also one of Jordan’s best sneakers. The shoe is number four on the list because of how clean they looked on Jordan’s foot towards the end of his Bulls career. Personally I enjoy playing in the sneakers myself from time to time. It’s rare to find a retro Jordan that’s perfect to play in today’s modern basketball style. MJ’s first matchup against the late great Kobe Bryant were in these shoes. Kobe took a lot of inspiration from Jordan and would later be seen wearing Jordan PE’s during his sneaker free agency. This goes to show just how influential Jordan was in the fashion industry.
The Air Jordan 3, the sneakers Jordan won the 1988 dunk contest in, comes next. While Jordan was soaring through the air with his tongue out, these infamous sneakers were on his feet. Besides Jordan, these shoes are worn by many celebrities today such as Justin Timberlake and Eminem. These sneakers on pillows for your feet, but for Jordan clouds for his air. Ironically enough these sneakers are third on this list because of the heights at which these shoes have reached.
The Air Jordan 11 are Jordan’s second best shoe of all time. Besides the beautiful design of this shoe, their significance is even more iconic. These sneakers were featured in Michael Jordans 1996 “Space Jam.” This movie included many of the 90’s greatest basketball players and the “Looney Tunes” cast. In the movie, Jordan jumps from half-court for a dunk to seal the win against the Monstars. With the support of these shoes. He was able to soar through the air. No matter the colorway, the Jordan 11 is always ranked above other Jordan sneakers.
The Air Jordan 1 is not only by far the best Jordan sneaker, but the best sneaker of all time. Jordan’s first ever signature sneaker was ahead of its time. This sneakers go with any outfit and look amazing with pants or shorts. There are many different colorway but the “Obsidian” colorway displayed in the photo above is one of the best designs ever released. If one shoe could speak for the Jordan brand, it would be this sneaker.
