Air Jordan XX2/XXII(22)

Air Jordan XXII(22)

The Air Jordan XX2/XXII model, designed by Dwayne Edwards, was released on March 24, 2007. Its original retail price was $175 but has declined. The aggressive and sharp design was inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Some technical features of the shoe include an updated visible, interchangeable independent podular system, a new metallic mesh for ventilation, the Air Jordan camouflage pattern printed in reflective 3M, and an updated traction system, based on an army general’s stripes.

There were two special editions of the Air Jordan XX2 model released. The first edition was released for Jordan’s birthday on February 17. This edition featured an authentic Jordan Brand basketball leather. The second edition was the Omega model, part of the Alpha-Omega package. This model featured a laser-etched image of Jordan after he won his sixth NBA championship in 1998.

An entirely new line of Air Jordan XX2/XXII shoes called the player editions or “PE” were released with these shoes worn by NBA players from the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks. This Air Jordan model featured a new strap around the heel and ankle.

Air Jordan XX1/XXI(21)

Air Jordan XXI(21)

The design for the Air Jordan XXI model was inspired by the world’s finest sport touring vehicles. The shoe features lower-foot air grilles, double-overlasted Phylon midsole, a carbon fiber shank plate and a seamless diamond-quilted booty. It also has an evolutionary tunable I.P.S. suspension system that lets the wearer choose between Zoom and Encapsulated air.

Air Jordan XX(20)

Air Jordan XX(20)

This revolutionary motorcycle-inspired model celebrated the legacy of Michael Jordan. Equipped with next generation IPS cushion, a spherical shape and a laser etched design representing immortalized symbols of Jordan on its lace strap and interior gave this shoe a unique look and performance. As well as being inspired by motorcycles this design was also in inspired bicycling shoes this is why the strap was placed in the center of the shoe over the laces it also helped to create a tighter fit and increased support.

Air Jordan XIX(19)

Air Jordan XVIII(18)

Air Jordan XVIII(18)

The Air Jordan XVIII was released in 2003 and was the shoe for Jordan’s last season (part 3), in which Jordan played for the Washington Wizards.

Creator of the design of the Air Jordan 18 was Tate Kuerbis (Jordan Senior Footwear Designer). A person that had been part of the Jordan footwear design team since 1999 and with Nike since 1995. The inspiration of the design is a combination of a number of things; Sleek racing lines of the auto world, Carbon fiber-based monocoque of F1 race cars, Race car driving shoes (rubber heel wrap) and Fine Italian dress shoes (bold stitching on the soles).

Air Jordan XVII(17)

Air Jordan XVII(17)

This shoe comes equipped with Keefer, which held the shoes and a compact disc containing the Air Jordan XVII song. The retail price of the shoe was $200. The defining functional design element of the Air Jordan XVII model which was later replicated on the Air Jordan XXIII model was the reinforced midsole which provided a very sturdy and stable chassis for the shoe. The XVII is known as the most expensive Air Jordan model ever produced. They were made in four mid top colors and three lowtop colors.

Air Jordan XVI(16)

Air Jordan XV(15)

air jordan XV(15)

The Air Jordan XV was released after Michael Jordan’s second retirement. Design-wise, Tinker Hatfield took cues from the X-15 fighter jet and the red striping located at the heel from the popular Italian Prada shoe. Additionally, the tongue of the sneaker “stuck out” imitating Jordan’s signature move when he performed on the basketball court. Similarly to the Air Jordan IX’s, Michael never wore these during an NBA game which could also attest to their lack of popularity with Jordan sneaker afficianados. The most recent colorway of the XV’s (black\red) was paired with the Air Jordan VIII’s in the original white\red\grey\black colorway for an MSRP of $310 in 2008.

Air Jordan XIV(14)

Air Jordan XIV(14)

The Air Jordan 14 was released in 1998, The design was inspired by Michaels car, the Ferrari 550 M, and was made by Tinker Hatfield together with Mark Smith. A great stylish design and a great shoe for Michael to end his NBA career in. It had in total 14 Jumpmans ferrari-like shield, insole, sole, back, 2 x lace tip and front. Counting them on both shoes makes it a total of 14 (XIV) Jumpmans.

Air Jordan XIII(13)

Air Jordan XIII(13)

The Air Jordan XIII’s were released in 1997. This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield and were known for its cushioning along with breathability. They were re-released in 2005, which coincided with the release of the Air Jordan XX shoe The inspiration for the XIIIs were based on the black panther. If you look at the bottoms, the sole looks like a panthers paw. Alike the Air Jordan XI and XII, there are a pair of Air Jordan’s very similar to another, one consisting of blue and grey, and one blue and white (flint) .