Air Jordan 9

The Air Jordan 9, being the first Jordan release after his retirement was never worn by Michael Jordan for a full season. These shoes were made by the inspiration of the baseball cleats Michael Jordan wore when he left the NBA to play baseball. The sole of the shoe has words and symbols from different countries. The Air Jordan 9 was the shoe placed on the statue of Michael Jordan outside of the United Center in Chicago where MJ left his mark on the game forever.

Air Jordan 8

The Air Jordan 8 was noticeably heavier than most Air Jordan's. The Air Jordan 8 was often considered as "The Punisher" for its ankle support and excellent traction. This shoe contains a full length Air Sole. It is designed with comfort zones to make your feet more comfortable.

Air Jordan 7

The Air Jordan 7 was released in 1991. Tinker Hatfield created the Air Jordan 7 with many of  the features of the Air Jordan 6. This was the first Air Jordan in the line to not use Nike Air technology in the outer part of the soles, instead the Air technology is on the inside of the soles. These shoes were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1992 Olympics when he was on a team known as the "Dream Team."

Air Jordan 6 Oreo's

The Air Jordan 6 Oreo's were released in late 1990, designed by Tinker Hatfield. Jordan won his first NBA championship wearing these shoes. The heel of the shoe took inspiration from Michael Jordan's slant-nosed Porsche. In 2000, an Olympic color was released  with a combination of white, royal blue, and a hint of red so the colors would represent U.S.A. This shoe had the number 9 on them because of Michael Jordan's Olympic number. Nike released a second Olympic color of all-white with a patent leather upper, black tongue and all of the Olympic Rings colors on the mid-sole. The Olympic color-way will be re-released in 2011 by Jordan Inc. 

Air Jordan 5

The Air Jordan 5 was released in February of 1990. Some elements are the same from the Air Jordan 4 but the Air Jordan 5's most distinctive feature is its reflective tongue, following the clear rubber soles. It is confirmed by Jordan Brand that after the release of the "Wolf Grey Retro 5's " in 2011 there will be no more releases of the Air Jordan 5.  

Air Jordan 4

The Air Jordan 4 was released in 1989. Designed by Tinker Hatfield.
It became the first Jordan shoe that was released worldwide. In 2006, Nike released  the Air Jordan 4 in many different variations including Mars Blackmon, Military Blues, and the $500 ''Thunder and Lightning" package. When Michael Jordan made "The Shot" these shoes were on his feet.

Air Jordan 3

The Air Jordan 3 was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first Air Jordan to have the visible air unit on the heel.
This shoe also featured the new Jumpman Logo, an elephant print trim, and tumble leather for a luxury look. The Air Jordan 3 is also famous for its humorous ads starring Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon. These were the first Jordan to have the Nike Air logo on the back but was later replaced by the Air Jordan logo with the word AIR underneath the Jumpman symbol.

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