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Air Jordan XI

The Air Jordan 11 are loved by many sneaker enthusiasts and are always a sell out.

Michael Jordan was now back in the NBA, and the Air Jordan XI was his shoe for the 1995-1996 season. But before MJ wore the model, Tinker had to design them.

Tinker Hatfield thought that Nike should pull out all the stops and make a shoe out of materials that had never been used in a basketball shoe. At first, Tinker was thinking of using some high-end nylons, but good thing he changed his mind. Tinker wanted the AJ 11 to look like a convertible, with a shiny body, so that is why the Air Jordan XI had patent leather.

Not only was it the patent leather on the AJ XI made them special, but the addition of a lightweight Phylon midsole with a full-length Air-Sole unit and full-length carbon fiber plate, as well as being supportive. But sadly, there were some defects in them.

For the look of the shoe itself, Tinker was (like always) thinking of some inspirations. If you're an artist, then anything can inspire you, so when Tinker saw a yellow lawn mower you wonder how he fit that into the Jordan 11. According to Tinker: Air Jordan XI History There are designers out there designing lawn mowers to look like sports cars.In 1995-96 playoffs, Michael had a bad spill wearing the AJ XI, and the reason being is poor traction. Also the midsole would get creases very fast.

When the Air Jordan 11 came out in 1995 they sold for $124.99. Three mids were released, and two I.E. lows (which sold for $115.00). Only five pairs of the Air Jordan XI Space Jams were made for Michael, for the movie Space Jam. Five colorways re-released in 2001-2002 going for $125.00. Eight AJ XI lows were released in 2001 which sold for $120.00, and two I.E. lows were released in 2003 $119.00. In 2006, a Defining Moments Package was released which contained the Air Jordan XI and Air Jordan VI.

Air Jordan XI Original (1995)
White-Black-Dark Concord
White-Columbia Blue-Black
Black-True Red-White
Black-Dark Grey-True Red (I.E. low)
White/Light Grey-Cobalt (I.E. low)

Air Jordan XI Retro
White/Black-Dark Concord
White/Columbia Blue-Black
Black/Varsity Red-White
Black/Varsity Red-Dark Charcoal (low)
White/Cobalt-Zen Grey (low)

Air Jordan XI Retro +
Black/Varsity Royal-White
Medium Grey/White-Cool Grey
White/Varsity Red (low)
White/Columbia Blue (low)
White/Light Zen Grey (low)
White/Black-Navy (snake low)
White/Citrus (wmns low)
White/Metallic Silver (wmns low)
White/Black-Pink (wmns snake low)
White/Hot Pink (youth low)
White/Black-Dark Concord/Gold

Air Jordan XI Samples
White-Black-Dark Concord #45
Black-Varsity Royal-White #45
Black-Dark Grey-True Red (low)
White-Black-Dark Concord (low)
Black-True Red-White (low)
Black/Varsity Royal-White #45
Black/Varsity Red-White
Black/Varsity Royal-Black 2 (cleats)

Air Jordan XII

A new year means a new shoe design from Nike and Air Jordan. Nike Basketball was heading into a different direction with foamposite, shox, and big air bubbles in shoes. What can the Air Jordan 12 do to compete? Believe it or not the AJ XII got started with a womans fashion shoe from the 19th century called Nisshoki. Michael is big on fashion, and he knows women have a lot of it. He did not care if you made fun of him for wearing a womens wrist band or something else feminine.

On the Air Jordan 12 there was more than just the womens high heel for inspiration, but also the Japanese Rising Sun flag played a big role in the making. Air Jordan XII History The stitching down the sides resemble sun rays. If you look at past Air Jordan sneakers, you will notice the famous 23 located somewhere on the model. On the AJ 12 Michael wanted a different look with his number 23. So an idea came to MJ to have 23 written down the tongue, written like this: Two 3.

A lot of good qualities were on the AJ XII, for example they had the Zoom Air unit (also the first Air Jordan to have a Zoom air unit), modified herringbone pattern for improved traction and a more improved carbon fiber shank plate.Air Jordan XII History

When the Air Jordan 12 first released in 1996 they sold for $135.00, and five different color ways were released. In 2003 two color ways released selling for $135.00, and a pair of AJ XII cleats released. A couple months later an Air Jordan XII package was sold which came with the Air Jordan XII, hoody and hat which sold for $200 (online only). 2004 was now here and four color ways came out of the AJ XII, which went for $135.00, and three AJ XII lows dropped selling for $115.00.

Air Jordan XII Original(1996)
White/Black-Taxi
White-Varsity Red-Black
Obsidian-White-French Blue
Black-Varsity Red
Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver

Air Jordan XII Retro
Black-Varsity Red
Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver

Air Jordan XII Retro+
Black/White-University Blue
White/Flint Grey-Metallic Silver
White/French Blue-Metallic Silver-Varsity Red
White/University Blue-Metallic Silver (wmns)
White/University Blue-Metallic Silver
Obsidian/University Blue-White (low)
White/Black-Taxi (low)
White/Real Pink-Metallic Silver (wmns low)

Air Jordan XIII

When the Air Jordan 13 was being thought up, Michael and Tinker Hatfield did not have a meeting before they drew up designs. Tinker had an idea. If you've ever watched Michael play then you would see the resemblance between him and a panther. MJ would watch his players, and all of a sudden he would make the move, and before you knew what happened Michael had the ball.

Tinker later met with Michael and told him that he looked like a black cat, or panther. Funny thing was, between Michael and his friends, his nickname is black cat, for all the reasons Tinker said: he would read his player, and strike like a panther.

The sole of the AJ 13 is one of the most unique soles ever released in the Jordan line. If you get a chance to look at the sole of them you will see a huge resemblance with a panthers paw.

By the heel of the Air Jordan 13 was a circle hologram. If you look close you will see the number 23, a basketball, and the Jumpman logo. A downfall of the hologram is they can get fogged up over time. Also over time the soles that are white will bleed (happens just about every time on the Original Air Jordan XIII).

In 1997-1998 five models of the Air Jordan XIII was released (retail for $150.00), and two low models (retail for $130.00). Jordan Brand re-released the Air Jordan XIII in 2004-2005. Six color ways were released and were going for $150.00. Also six color ways of the Air Jordan 13 lows were re-released in 2005 which went for $130.00. Two different color ways of cleats also released ($99.99).

Air Jordan XIII Original (1997-98)
White/True Red-Black
Black/True Red-White
Navy/Carolina Blue-Flint Grey-White
White/Black-True Red-Pearl Grey
Black/Varsity Red
Navy/Metallic Silver-Black-Carolina Blue (low)
Black/Chutney (low)

Air Jordan XIII Retro
Black/Varsity Red-White
French Blue-University Blue-Flint Grey

Air Jordan XIII Retro+
White/Wheat
White/Team Red-Flint Grey
White/Neutral Grey-University Blue
Black/Altitude Green
Silver-Midnight Navy-Ice Blue (low)
White/Metallic Silver-Varsity Red-Black (low)
Wht/Met. Silver-Univ. Blue-Real Pink (wmns low)
White/Metallic Silver-Black-Varsity Maize (low)
Black/Metallic Silver-White-Varsity Maize (low
White/Met. Silver-Obsidian-Orange Flash (low)

Air Jordan XIII Samples
White/Black-True Red-Pearl Grey
Black/Metallic Silver-Black-Varsity Red (low)

Air Jordan XIV

The Air Jordan 14 has room in every ones hearts. Maybe not by the looks, but the AJ XIV were the last model Air Jordan MJ wore in a Chicago Bulls jersey.

At the time Michael owned a Ferrari F355F1. The design of the Ferrari F355F1 looks exactly like the shield on the AJ XIV, and the vents on the side of the Ferrari F355F1 were also used on the Air Jordan XIV.

The Air Jordan 14 was the first to have silver tips on the laces, which also had a Jumpman logo. Each pair had a total of seven jumpman logos, which together equals out to fourteen (XIV). Original Air Jordan XIVLow profile Zoom Air Units were located at the forefoot and heel. If your feet sweat while you play, then the vent on the side should help out.

With all the good qualities of the Air Jordan XIV you might think nothing could go wrong with them, but sadly there are a couple minor flaws. The toe box area would come unglued over time. Also the teeth on the sides (phylon midsole) would crease very quickly.

In 1998-1999 five color ways released of the Air Jordan 14 ($150.00), and three low models ($130.00). In 2005-2006 a total of ten color ways re-released of the AJ XIV ($150.00), and two low models re-released ($130.00).

Air Jordan XIV Original (1998-99)
White/Black
White/Black-Varsity Red
White/Black-Oxidized Green
Black/Black-Varsity Red
Black/Black-White-Indiglo
White/Obsidian-Columbia Blue (low)
Varsity Royal/Black-White (low)
Light Ginger/Black-White (low)

Air Jordan XIV Retro
Black/Black-Varsity Red
White/Black-Varsity Red
White/Black-Varsity Red-Metallic Silver

Air Jordan XIV Retro+
Light Graphite/Chartreuse-Black
White/Chartreuse-Black
Wht/Blk-Deep Forest Green-Light Graphite
Black/University Blue-Metallic Silver
Wht/Pacific Blue-Met S-Bright Ceramic (low)
Black/Pink Ice (wmns)
White/Varsity Red-Linen (wmns)
White/Cerise-Classic Green (wmns low)

Air Jordan XIV Samples
White/Black-Oxidized Green Samples
White/Black-Columbia Blue Samples
White/Black-Varsity Purple 34 Samples
White/Black-Green Samples

Air Jordan XV

Since Michael Jordan retired once again, people started saying that the Air Jordan line should be discontinued. But of course, Tinker Hatfield, Micahel and the other designers thought otherwise. It was time to look for inspirations, something different, something not previously used on another shoe.

So the idea of the Air Jordan 15 would be to pay respect to Michael and his years in the NBA. The X-15 fighter plane came into mind at the moment. This plane broke the speed records, and set its own at 4,502 miles per hour. The X-15 is the best there ever was, just like Michael.

Rumor also has it that the tongue on the AJ XV is inspired by Michael Jordan, since he always sticks his tongue out when he goes for a dunk, shot, or layup.

Some nice features of the Air Jordan XV are the hidden quick-lace system, seamless dynamic-fit sleeve, Kevlar mesh uppers, Zoom Air sole, rubber herringbone pods, injected TPR external heel counter, and a breathable leather pattern. So the question is, how would the Air Jordan XV do with the consumers?

Sadly, the high expectations for the Jordan 15 to sell well were not met. The AJ XV is disliked by many (and most likely the most hated Air Jordan). The quality of them was terrible, the inner sleeve was too loose, and very uncomfortable.

In 1999-2000 when the Air Jordan XV released they sold for $150.00, and a total of four color ways were released. Also three pairs of low AJ XV released ($140.00) and four pairs of moccasins were released ($90.00).

Air Jordan XV Original (1999-00)
Black/Varsity Red
White/Columbia Blue-Black
Flint Grey/White
Obsidian/White-Metallic Silver
White/Deep Red (low)
White/Midnight Navy (low)
Black/White/Metallic Silver (low)
Black/Black-Varsity Red (moc)
White/Silver (moc)
Black/Khaki (moc)
Neutral Grey/Obsidian (moc)

Air Jordan XV Samples
Black/Yellow Sample
Black/Purple Sample
Black/White-Gold Sample
White/Black Sample
White/Dark Pine Sample
White/Midnight Navy Sample
White/Varsity Purple Sample
White/Varsity Red Sample
Black/Metallic Green (moc) Sample

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