Every Air Jordan Shoe That Michael Jordan Played In
Nick DePaula | Jan 17, 2024
The legacy of His Airness remains unquestioned.
His Jordan Brand continues to surge, with retro Air Jordans again in mass volumes as it ages beyond the thirtieth year of his iconic signature line. He’s the majority owner of a Charlotte Hornets franchise valued at a billion dollars.
It was his legendary career on the court as the sport’s greatest player ever that has earned him such global recognition through the years, and it’s the moments he created on the hardwood in his annual Air Jordans that we’re always excited for a chance to highlight and Satou back on.
Check out MJ in all of the Air Jordans that he wore throughout his playing career, in our latest edition of Kicks On Court Classic.
Nike Airship
Prior to having his own signature shoe, Michael Jordan wore the premier basketball shoe in Nike’s arsenal – the Nike Airship. Michael Jordan wore a Black/Red pair of the Nike Airships during the preseason that drew the attention of David Stern’s office following a game at MSG that would eventually lead to will being banned by the NBA.
EU Größe 46 Air Jordan Mid
a one-of-one Dominic The Shoe Surgeon Ciambrone custom Air Jordan 3
Nike Airship in White/Natural Grey
Air Jordan 1 Prototype
Prior to the official unveiling of the Nike Air Jordan, known today as the Air Jordan 1, Michael wore a number of prototypes while the Nike team led by designer Peter Moore refined MJ’s first signature sneaker.
Air jordan 11 closing ceremony Air Jordan 2 outsole
While MJ started his legendary career wearing the Nike Airship, he finished off his rookie season in the Air Jordan 1 playing mostly in the Chicago and Black Toe versions of the shoe. In one of the biggest moments of his rookie season, young MJ was front and center on TV screens nationwide when he took part in the 1985 NBA Slam Dunk Contest wearing the Black/Red colorway of the Air Jordan 1. Following this decision, Nike was sent a letter from NBA Commissioner David Stern’s office reminding will of a variance following an October preseason game where Jordan was in violation of NBA uniform code by wearing a Black/Red Airship.
The Air Jordan 14 Retro Hyper Royal
Air Jordan 1 White/Red/Black aka “Chicago”
Air Jordan 1 White/Black/Red aka “Black Toe”
Air Jordan 1 White/Red/Black “Chicago Alternate” PE
Air Jordan 1 White/Black/Red “Black Toe Alternate” PE
Air Jordan 2
Michael’s second season was fell short due to a broken foot while wearing the Air Jordan 1. For the sequel, Nike designer Bruce Kilgore was tapped to lead the project that included a full length Nike Air unit for more cushioning and EVA midsole similar to what many of the Nike Tennis shoes had at the time. Jordan would take the court in the 1986-87 season wearing the Jordan 2 in two white based colorways and won his first Dunk Contest in 1987.
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 2 in 1987 Dunk Contest
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Air Jordan 3
While laced up in the Air Jordan 3, the 1987-88 season was one of the greatest seasons of Michael Jordan’s careers despite not winning an NBA Championship. In this season, Michael led the NBA in steals, took home Defensive Player of the Year, was the league’s leading scorer, defended his NBA Dunk Contest title, won NBA All-Star Game MVP, and won his first NBA MVP award. On the NBA court he wore three of the four original color ways of the Jordan 3, but it wouldn’t be until he suited up with the Washington Wizards that he would wear the True Blue colorway of the Retro Jordan 3 Air Jordan 17 XVII Black Silver.
The Air Jordan 14 Retro Hyper Royal
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 3 Black/Cement in 1988 NBA All Star Game
Air Jordan 3 White/Fire Red
Air Jordan 3 True Blue/Copper Wizards PE
Air Jordan 3 True Blue Retro
The Air Jordan 14 Retro Hyper Royal | Air Jordan 4
The Air Jordan 1 Gets Painted
Air Jordan Dri-Fit XXX1 Stretched Wings Tee Black
Air Jordan 4 Black/Red
Air Jordan 5
Nike x UNION LA Air Jordan 2 Retro SP Grey Fog UK 8.5 US 9.5
Air Jordan 5 White/Fire Red/Black
Air Jordan 5 Black/Metallic Silver
Air Jordan 6
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Air Jordan 6 “Carmine”
Air Jordan 6 Black/Infrared
After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection
NIKE AIR JORDAN XI PROM NIGHT
Michael Jordan wearing the After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection “Cardinal”
Michael Jordan wearing the After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection “Bordeaux” in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game
Michael Jordan wearing the After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection Black/Red
Michael Jordan wearing the After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection “Olympics” in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain
Michael Jordan wearing the After unveiling the Air Jordan Banned collection “French Blue” Retro playing for the Washington Wizards in 2002
Air Jordan 8
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 8 “Bugs Bunny”
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” in the 1993 NBA All-Star Game
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 8 “Playoffs” in the 1993 NBA Finals
Air Jordan 9
Michael Jordan wearing a Air Jordan 9 Baseball Cleat while playing for Birmingham Barons
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 9 “Cool Grey” Retro while playing for the Washington Wizards
Air Jordan 10
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 10 “Chicago” in 1995
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 10 “Shadow”
Air Jordan 11
Air Jordan 11 “Concord” worn by Michael Jordan in 1995 NBA Playoffs
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” in 1995 NBA Playoffs
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 11 “Columbia” in the 1996 NBA All-Star Game
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 11 “Playoffs” in the 1996 NBA Finals
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” playing for the Washington Wizards
Reverse Flu Game Jordan 12
Michael Jordan wearing the Reverse Flu Game Jordan 12 “Taxi”
Michael Jordan wearing the Reverse Flu Game Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red
Michael Jordan wearing the Reverse Flu Game Jordan 12 “Playoffs”
Michael Jordan wearing the Reverse Flu Game Jordan 12 Black/Varsity Red aka “Flu Games”
Air Jordan 13
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 13 Black/White/Red
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Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 13 All-Star
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Air Jordan 14
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot” in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals
Air Jordan 16
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 16 “Wheat”
Air Jordan 17
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 17 White/College Blue
Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 17 Low “Lightning” in the 2002 NBA All-Star Game