The Ultimate Timeline of Air Jordan Releases
Whether you’re into streetwear or you just wanna be like Mike on the court, a pair of Air Jordan sneakers is essential. Classic shoes like the Air Jordan I and memorable models like the Air Jordan XIII are all available for purchase from the popular consignment shop, KicksCrew. They've even got some of the super rare colorways you never thought you'd see twice.
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1985 - Jordan I - Varsity Red
The Jordan I sneaker, i.e. the original Air Jordan, was released during Jordan's rookie season. Jordan averaged 28.2 points per game and won Rookie of Year honors, but the Chicago Bulls lost in the first round of the playoffs.
2006 - Jordan VI - Defining Moments
Michael Jordan helped the Chicago Bulls win the first of three consecutive NBA titles while wearing the Jordan VI. Originally released in 1991, the sneakers also gained a bit of pop culture lore when they were featured in the 1992 film "White Men Can't Jump."
2019 - Jordan VI - Washed Denim
1992 - Jordan VII - Bordeaux
Jordan averaged 32.6 points per game the season these sneakers were released, and the Chicago Bulls won their second consecutive NBA championship. He also wore this specific colorway in the music video for Michael Jackson's 1991 hit, "Jam."
1992 - Jordan VII - Hare
1993 - Jordan VIII - Aqua
The last Air Jordan released before Michael retired for the first time in 1993.
1993 - Jordan VIII - Bugs Bunny
1995 - Jordan XI - Bred
Jordan wore this model on his way toward helping the Bulls win the 1995-1996 championship. He also wore them competing against the Monstars in the 1996 film "Space Jam."
2017 - Jordan XI - Win Like '96
1997 - Jordan XII - Flu Game
Fans of NBA classic films will recognize the Jordan XII from Michael's legendary "flu game" in the 1997 NBA playoffs. The recent ESPN documentary "The Last Dance" called attention to the fact that Jordan was actually suffering from food poisoning — not the flu — when he played 44 minutes and scored 38 points in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz.
2020 - Jordan XII - Indigo
1997 - Jordan XIII - Bred
Released in 1997, the Air Jordan XIII was worn by Denzel Washington's character in the film "He Got Game." Interestingly, Ray Allen, who played Jesus Shuttleworth in the film, was wearing the sneaker in real life when he broke the all-time record for made 3-point shots in a game in 2011.