| One of the main reasons behind the immense | | | | quality Italian leather and the overall design was |
| popularity of Air Jordans is that these shoes offer | | | | inspired from an Italian women’s boot |
| everything that any high-performance shoe should | | | | predominant in the 19th century. |
| and much more. Jordan shoes are probably one of | | | | Air Jordan III: The Air Jordan III series was designed |
| the few brands of shoes that have consistently | | | | by Tinker Hatfield and these Jordan shoes came out |
| performed since its launch in 1985. Today, the Jordan | | | | with a new “Jumpman” logo as well. Some of |
| brand of shoes not only cater to basketball players | | | | the other notable features of the Jordan III include a |
| but also to common people, teenagers, and players | | | | visible air / ventilation unit in the heel, use of tumble |
| from other competitive sports; thus widening its | | | | leather, and an elephant print trim. |
| market. Today, teenagers wear Jordans to flaunt | | | | Air Jordan IV: The Air Jordan IV shoes were |
| their fashion or for making a bold fashion statement. | | | | introduced in 1989 and were designed by Tinker |
| Although the first range of Jordan shoes launched | | | | Hatfield. This was the first of the air jordans released |
| were Jordan I but success started pouring in only | | | | globally. |
| from the Jordan III model onwards and since then | | | | Air Jordan V: Released in 1990, these air jordans |
| there has been no looking back. | | | | came out with a new innovation: clear rubber soles. |
| In total, till date, 23 Air Jordans series have been | | | | The Air Jordan V series are considered to be the |
| introduced. Here is a list of the different types of | | | | highest selling Jordan shoes of all time. The inspiration |
| Jordan shoes introduced so far: | | | | for the Jordan V was taken from the highly |
| Air Jordan I: This is the first of the air jordans and | | | | successful World War II fighter plane – Mustang. |
| were designed by Peter Moore. These Jordan shoes | | | | Air Jordan VI: The Air Jordan VI was released in the |
| were released in 1985 and were considered to be the | | | | latter half of 1990 and Michael Jordan actually went |
| greatest breakthrough in basketball shoes. The Air | | | | on to win the NBA championship wearing these |
| Jordan I came out in vibrant red and black color | | | | Jordan shoes. |
| combination. | | | | Air Jordan VII: The Air Jordan VII series of shoes |
| Air Jordan II: These air jordans were released only | | | | were introduced in late 1991 and shared many |
| after Michael Jordan completed his second year at | | | | similarities with its predecessor. |
| NBA. These Jordan shoes were made from high | | | | |
