Jordan

Air Jordan 1 Low

Air Jordan 1 Mid

Jordan's sneakers, much like himself, arrived on the scene with an immediate bang. When he stepped on the court in the <a href="https://stockx.pvxt.net/aby1N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OG Black &amp; Red colorway</a>, Jordan violated the NBA's uniform policy and earned himself a recurring $5,000 fine for each time he laced them up on the floor. Today, the silhouette remains atop the list of one the most popular and highly-coveted kicks in the game.

Air Jordan 1 High

Drawing inspiration from World War II fighter planes, Tinker made the bold design choice of placing “shark-tooth” shapes on the sneaker’s midsole - creating one of the silhouette’s most distinct features. A definite classic in the sneaker world, Jordan’s fifth signature silhouette is also recognized for its reflective tongue and translucent outsole.

Air Jordan 5

Brought to life by visionary Tinker Hatfield, the AJ 3 was Michael's sneaker of choice for his '88 Dunk Contest victory when he famously took flight from the free throw line and shocked the world. This sneaker's unique style and versatility lends itself to becoming a true classic which sneakerheads flaunt both on and off the court.

Air Jordan 3

Originally released in 1986-87, the Air Jordan 2 was designed by Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore. Handmade in Italy, the AJ 2 boasted premium Italian leather, faux lizard skin, and signature Nike Air cushioning. Unlike its <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jordan 1 predecessor</a>, the Air Jordan 2 did not feature Swoosh branding. Instead, Nike branding was paired with the Air Jordan Wings logo, separating it from the rest of their basketball line.The Air Jordan 2 was the final signature Air Jordan sneaker to feature the Wings logo as it was replaced by the iconic Jumpman logo that we all love and cherish, with the debut of Tinker Hatfield’s <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Air Jordan 3</a> in 1988. The Wings logo laid dormant for many years but has been resurrected on various models, such as the Air Jordan 31, and Nu’ Retro Air Jordan 1 Low. Produced in the least amount of colorways for any Air Jordan launch, the Air Jordan 2 originally came in white/black and white/red only, in high-top and low-top iterations.When Michael Jordan retired from the NBA following the 1993-94 NBA season, Nike re-released the Air Jordan 2, with the AJ 1 and 3 following suit. Only the original white/black colorway returned, but it did release in high and low-top form. 2004 would mark the first retro run for the Air Jordan 2, spanning three high-top and two low-tops, with two more lows, one for men and the other for women, in 2005. The AJ 2 got its second retro run in 2010, and then returned once more in 2016.The Air Jordan 2 has been released sporadically over the past 5+ years, mainly coming in special edition colorways or collaborations. While Virgil Abloh and his Off-White imprint marked the comeback of the AJ 2, it wasn’t until Holiday 2022 when it would have another GR (general release) run, going well into 2023. To this day, the Air Jordan 2 is still arguably the most underrated sneaker of all time.

Air Jordan 2

Air Jordan 9

Air Jordan 6

The Air Jordan 4 (IV) was the second <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Air Jordan</a> designed by legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield and was debuted by Michael Jordan during the 1989 NBA All-Star Game in Houston. MJ would go on to wear the AJ 4 throughout the entirety of the '88-'89 NBA season. While "His Airness" didn't win a title in the Jordan 4, iconic moments like "The Shot" where MJ eliminated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs in a pair of Jordan <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4/air-jordan-4-retro-bred-2019-308497-060" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4 Breds</a> and the shoe's feature in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" catapulted Nike's Jordan line to meteoric heights.&nbsp;Nostalgia aside, the Jordan 4 didn't introduce any new technology from its Jordan 3 predecessor. That said, its streamlined design not only made it a lighter shoe, but paired with Hatfield's unique "Wings" lacing system, appealed aesthetically to the masses and made the sneaker popular both on and off the court. Four OG colorways released between 1988 and '89 -&nbsp;the Bull's-inspired <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4/air-jordan-4-retro-bred-2019-308497-060" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bred</a> and <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4/air-jordan-4-retro-fire-red-2020-dc7770-160" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fire Red</a> along with the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4/air-jordan-4-retro-military-blue-2012-308497-105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Military Blue</a> and <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4/jordan-4-retro-white-cement-2016-840606-192" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Cement</a>. Fast forward to today, the sneakers popularity persists, though now worn almost exclusively as a "lifestyle" sneaker. While the OG colorways remain some of the most popular, Jordan Brand have kept things fresh with collaborations with the likes of KAWS and Virgil Abloh's Off-White.&nbsp;Originally retailing for $110, the Air Jordan 4's retail price has increased through the years and now has a sticker price of $200 for mens, $160 for GS, $90 for PS, and $70 for TD. Find all the Jordan 4's past and present on Sole Retriever today!

Air Jordan 4

Allowing for a bold choice both on and off the court, Tinker’s 1995 design of the Jordan 11 truly represents the model’s sheer versatility and unparalleled uniqueness. Whether you’re lacing up for a game of fives or selecting your outfit for your sister’s wedding, the AJ 11 is always a good choice.The Jordan 11 is one of the most modern renditions of the shoe and boasts the highest price tag.The most iconic release of this model was the "Concord" which came out in 1996 and was worn by Michael Jordan on his return to the NBA from his brief stint playing Major Leage Baseball.<img src="https://soleretriever.s3.amazonaws.com/air-joran-11-concord-on-foot-jordan.png" alt="Air Jordan 11 Concord on Michael Jordan">

Air Jordan 11

Air Jordan 12

Air Jordan 13

Air Jordan 14

Air Jordan 2 Low

Air Jordan 23

Air Jordan 16

Air Jordan 19

Air Jordan 18

Air Jordan 17

Air Jordan 20

Air Jordan 15

Air Jordan 35

Air Jordan 34

Air Jordan 32

Air Jordan 30

Air Jordan 22

Air Jordan 21

The Swoosh has produced some of the most iconic silhouettes ever with world recognized names like the Air Force 1, Cortez and Nike Blazer.

Nike

adidas

Jordan Brand, a subdivision of Nike, was created by lifelong Swoosh athlete, Michael Jordan, in 1997. It started out as a way for Jordan to expand his image and brand. The <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-13">Air Jordan 13</a>, along with new silhouettes, dubbed “Team Jordans” were among the first releases from Jordan Brand. As JB was looking to expand, it signed its first athletes which included NBA stars Ray Allen, Vin Baker, Derek Anderson, Eddie Jones, and Michael Finley. It would then go on to expand its roster, not only for the NBA, but also across various sports with athletes such as Derek Jeter and Randy Moss, and collegiate teams such as the St. John’s, Cincinnati, and North Carolina A&amp;T. 

For the Air Jordan line, it all began in 1984 with the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-1">Air Jordan 1</a> and continues to this day with signature sneakers released annually, worn on-court by current Jordan Brand athletes. <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-1">Air Jordan 1</a> through <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-12">12</a> were released under the Nike umbrella, while the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-13">Air Jordan 13</a> to present have been under Jordan Brand. In 1999, after Michael Jordan retired for the second time, Jordan Brand began retro-ing classic Air Jordans, starting with the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-4">Air Jordan 4</a>. To date, <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/nike-air-jordan-1">Air Jordans 1</a> thru <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-23">23</a> have all been retro-ed at some point, although models <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-15">15</a> through <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/jordan/air-jordan-22">22</a> have only seen a handful of re-releases with the majority of them only happening in 2008 during the Air Jordan Collezione “Countdown” Pack series, which featured two Air Jordan’s packaged together which signature numbers when added together equals the number 23 (ie 1/22, 3/20, 6/17, 11/12).

While Michael Jordan finally stepped off the court professionally, for good in 2003, his presence is still felt today. A global phenomenon, Jordan Brand is a billion dollar brand, growing each and every year. Jordan’s cultural significance continues to grow and his status as the greatest basketball player of all time is cemented in history, as are his signature Air Jordan sneakers.

Alongside the reinvented Nike SB Dunk, Nike Skateboarding also launched three new silhouettes: the Nike SB Angus, Nike SB FC and Nike SB URL along with another redesigned basketball sneaker, the Nike SB Delta Force. Over the past 20 plus years Nike SB has become a force to be reckoned with in the skateboarding & streetwear community.

Nike SB

While the New Balance 574 model is the brand's everyday go-to, its 900 series is highly regarded as its most popular. Various brands and labels have collaborated with New Balance throughout the years such as: Concepts,Stray Rats, Aime Leon Dore, JJJJound, Casablanca and more. They continue to pump out quality collabs through impressive storytelling.

New Balance

Yeezy is an all-encompassing fashion label founded by Kanye West once he struck a deal with adidas to work on footwear in 2015. Debuting with Yeezy Season 1, this was the beginning of a multi-billion dollar empire that now encompasses technology and industrial design while still focusing on footwear and apparel. While many think of Yeezy as an adidas brand, Kanye owns 100% of the brand Yeezy, so if he were ever to decide to part ways with The Three Stripes he could continue to release products with the moniker.

While his journey into the fashion industry began way back in 2004 with an F&F adidas collab, Kanye truly began to make waves in the sneaker world once his Air Yeezy silhouette was released with Nike in 2009. Fast forward past their tumultuous breakup and Ye was back with The Three Stripes under his newly founded label, Yeezy. Iconic releases popped up in the early years of the partnership with adidas including the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/yeezy-boost-750">Yeezy Boost 750</a> and <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/adidas-yeezy-boost-350">Yeezy Boost 350</a> (V1 & V2). These beginning stages saw staggered releases in ultra-limited quantities with rumors that the original Yeezy 750 “Light Brown” only had about 10,000 pairs hit the market, though as time passed, pairs became accessible and fulfilled Kanye’s promise of “Yeezys for everyone.”

Notable models from the brand include the dad-shoe-inspired <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/adidas-yeezy-700">Yeezy Boost 700</a>, designed by the “Godfather of Dad Shoes” Steven Smith, and the retro-built <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/yeezy-500">Yeezy 500</a> that utilizes the same adiPRENE+ sole that adidas Kobe sneakers used when he was signed to The Three Stripes. While these fall under the contemporary design language that Yeezy was known for in its early years, recently introduced models like the <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/foam-rnnr">Yeezy Foam RNNR</a>, <a href="https://www.soleretriever.com/sneaker-release-dates/yeezy/yeezy-boost-380">Yeezy 380</a>, and <a href="">Yeezy Slide</a> take on a much more futuristic, organic design that has truly separated the brand from others in the industry. 

As of late, Ye (FKA as Kanye West) has had a rocky relationship with his partner adidas, from accusing them of stealing his designs to stating that they have made decisions for Yeezy without his approval. For the time being, we should still see plenty of new colorways, models, and more from adidas Yeezy, a partnership that has reshaped the sneaker industry in many ways.

Yeezy

With plenty of classics and collaborations under its belt, Reebok remains a mainstay in streetwear fashion to this day.

Reebok

Vans is still going strong today with its classic silhouettes ranging from the Old Skool to the Sk8-Hi.

Vans

The brand’s prowess is evident with its recent crossing over to fashion with the support of high profile celebrity endorsements from Justin Bieber, Post Malone, KFC and more.

Crocs

Since its inception, Asics has been at the forefront of running footwear. The first shoes to use the silicone cushioning material αGEL (Alpha Gel), which cushions the feet from impact debuted in 1986 with the now classic GT-II and Freaks a silhouettes. Those footwear lines still continue to this day with updated technology for the runner of today.

Asics

BAPE’s first footwear release came in 2000 with the Bapesta. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Nike Air Force 1 silhouette. After the release of the A Bathing Ape Bapesta, BAPE has gone on to produce other silhouettes such as: the Roadsta, Sk8 Sta and Sta 93. Nearly thirty years into the game, BAPE is still one of the most iconic streetwear labels and has collabed with everyone from adidas to New Balance.

Bape

2013’s signing of Steph Curry enabled the brand to enter the basketball sneaker world and Curry’s signature sneaker continues to be the brands top selling line.

Air Jordan 9 Sneaker Releases

Brands

Popular brands

Nike

adidas

Jordan

Nike SB

New Balance

Yeezy

Reebok

Vans

Crocs

Asics

Bape

Under Armour

Current sneaker raffles

Popular models

Latest

News

Social

Sole Retriever