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Air Jordan 22 was released in 2007. Like prior Air Jordans, the design of the Air Jordan 22 was inspired by a work of art off of the court. Previous Air Jordans were designed after such things as Michael Jordan’s Ferrari, the X-15 fighter jet, and even the P-51 Mustang. These Jordan shoes took inspiration from one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world, the F-22 Raptor. The first thing you will notice about the shoes is how translucent the clear part of the sole is. The clear sole sticks to the court making it possible to make cuts and stops like no other.
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The Air Jordan 21 was released in 2006. The design of the Air Jordan 21 is very simple compared to the other Air Jordan models, but like always, the Jordan 21 was full of high tech materials. ‘The future is now’, was a slogan used for these Air Jordans. The next generation of the greatest performance basketball shoe designed for the greatest player to ever play the game, Micheal Jordan. To check out Air Jordan 21 shoes click the link.

Air Jordan 20 was released in 2005. “Welcome to the future”, was one of the leading slogans in the advertising campaign for the Jordan 20. It featured laser etched lace covers, brand new I.P.S. technology, a solution where individual pods supported the foot in key areas, full-grain leather, nubuck upper with detailed laser etching to celebrate the history of Jordan footwear and integrated midfoot performance strap combined with hidden lacing system to offer lockdown performance fit.
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The Air Jordan 19 was released in 2004. Nike let other NBA basketball players such as Jason Kidd, Gary Payton, Carmelo Anthony and Ray Allen promote the new Air Jordan after Michael Jordan retired. Air Jordan 19 featured the ultimate combination of sport and style. The design of the Air Jordan 19 was inspired by the most dangerous snake on earth, the Black Mamba. A material was used in the Jordan 19 that had never been associated with shoe design before. The industrial braided sleeving that was the main ingredient of the design is a material used in the automotive industry. It is a material that stretches comfortably but has enormous support capabilities.
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The inspiration for the Air Jordan 18 is a combination of a few things; Sleek racing lines of the auto world, carbon fiber-based monocoque of F1 race cars, race car driving shoes with the rubber heel wrap and Fine Italian dress shoes with the bold stitching on the soles. Tate Kuerbis was head designer of the Jordan 18. Tate is a person that had been part of the Jordan design team since 1999.
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Air Jordan 17 was released in 2002. The Jordan 17′s are equipped with a gaiter/shroud that is removable and can cover more than half of the shoe. With a removable midfoot cover, you given the power to choose whether or not the laces should be visible. These shoes were the first shoe released since Michael Jordan’s second return to the NBA for the Washington Wizards.
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The Air Jordan 16 shoes were released in 2001. Following the success of the Air Jordan 15, there was no doubt that Nike would continue to release Air Jordan shoes. Air Jordan 16 was designed by a Nike Senior Footwear Designer. This was the first design since the Air Jordan 3 that Tinker Hatfield wasn’t involved with. What made the Air Jordan 16 unique was the brand new gaiter/shroud that covered the shoe and that could be removed to give the shoe a whole new look. This was not only for stylish purposes, it also had a thermal functionality. Overall, the Air Jordan 16 has a great design.
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Air Jordan 15 was released in 1999. It was the first shoe after Michael Jordan’s retirement. The design originated from the air craft X-15 which was developed by NASA during the 1950′s. The tounge of the shoe was sticking out in a style that resembled Michael Jordan with his tounge sticking out. The sides of the shoe are in a woven pattern.
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Air Jordan 14 was released in 1998. These were the last Air Jordan shoes that Michael Jordan would wear in the NBA before his retirement. January 13, 1999 is when Michael Jordan announced his retirement from the NBA for the second time. The Air Jordan 14 were the first models to feature laces with metal tips. The shoes featured a total of 14 Jumpman logos on both shoes.
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Air Jordan 13 was released in 1997. The shoes featured a hologram on the ankle and the design was inspired by a panther. The outsole with pads like a paw and circles representing whiskers. The Jordan 13 hologram showed images of: a basketball, the number 23 and the jumpman logo. Air Jordans Retro 13 shoes are popular with Michael Jordan fans and are one of the best sellers in the Air Jordan shoe line.
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