The Air Jordan 2009 was designed by Jason Mayden and was the first Air Jordan model named after the year of its release rather than its numbered system. Inspired by Jordan's defensive focus, the shoe incorporates Articulated Propulsion Technology used by Paralympian runners.

We discuss every model of Nike Air Jordan since its inception in 1984. Not many people back in 1984 knew what a fresh-faced NBA rookie by the name of Michael Jordan was truly capable of. Nike though, somehow seemed to have the inside scoop. When they signed MJ, he was coming off the back of an incredible first season with the Chicago Bulls.

The AJ IX became the first Air Jordan that the man himself would never wear in competition. Though, ironically, it's the AJ IX that's depicted on the statue of MJ outside the United Center in Chicago. Nike built the AJ IX's upper with leather, nubuck, and mesh.

Oct 8, 2023 · Referred to as the Air Jordan 2009, the first Jordan Brand shoe to adopt the year as a model, the AJ XXIV was designed to be a basketball kick that was more original than other sneakers that were in existence at the time.

The Air Jordan VIII was the first in the line to feature a polycarbonate torsion plate, a full length Air sole, durabuck uppers, anti-inversion cross-straps, and the inner sleeve of a Nike Huarache shoe.

The 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 response was “I’m not wearing that shoe. I’ll look like a clown”.

They were a sneaker of many firsts: the first Air Jordans to feature the Jumpman logo, the first Air Jordans Tinker Hatfield designed, the first Air Jordans with a visible Air-Sole unit, and the first Air Jordans to feature elephant print.

Sep 20, 2024 · A history and timeline of the Air Jordan 1, including its debut, first rereleases, and more steps in its iconic journey.

Jan 11, 2022 · There were 2 versions of the first jordans, i.e. the red white and blacks (shown above, first picture) and the red and blacks (not shown). Jordan would usually wear the latter with his away/road uniform, but very seldom wore the former.