Air Jordans are a popular line of basketball and sportswear shoes made by Nike. They were created for basketball superstar Michael Jordan in the mid-1980s. Jordans have expanded from sports into fashion, music, and the world of street-wear.

Let’s review the top 5 Jordans, in my opinion. 

• Jordan 4s Retro Thunder 

The Jordan 4s Retro Thunders are my top pick. They pop out with any outfit and give your outfits a special bright yellow color. These shoes are very popular and were inspired by Michael Jordan’s motorcycle race team in 2006. They were released in 2006 as limited edition and have only been re-released a couple times since then.

• Jordan 1s Bred Patents 

The Jordan 1s Bred Patents are glossy, bright red shoes that make people stare. They give a special add to your outfit, especially if you’re wearing a red shirt with black pants. The whole shoe is made out of a glossy, patent leather construction, which gives the shoes a bright glow. These shoes are also slimmer than other Jordan 1s, which make them lower and more comfortable than others.

• Jordan 11s Cherries 

The Jordan 11s Cherries also have a glossy, bright red look but only towards the bottom of the shoe. These shoes were newly released after the low-top version existed. Not many people were interested in the low-top version until these came out. Jordan 11s are very popular because these shoes had a connection to Michael Jordan’s legacy. The Jordan 11s first appeared in the movie Space Jam. Since then, they became popular.

• Jordan 4’s Black Cats

The Jordan 4s Black Cats are a classic shoe that match with almost every outfit. These shoes were inspired by one of Michael Jordan’s nicknames. They have soft leather but are very expensive. To this day, these shoes are over $800. These shoes are also made for natural camouflage and have potential disease resistance.

• Jordan 11s Midnight Navy

The Jordan 11s Midnight Navys are newly made shoes that have soft fur towards the bottom of the shoe and around them, also. Instead of normal patent leather, designers switched it up and used a high-end velvet for a more comfortable fit and a richer look. These shoes are focused on solely beauty. They have nothing related to the basketball aesthetic.

References
GQ. (2025, July 17). The Definitive Air Jordan Ranking. GQ. Retrieved October 16, 2025, from https://www.gq.com/story/air-jordans-ranked

Hibbett. (2025, January 21). The Most Popular Jordans of All Time. Hibbett. Retrieved October 16, 2025, from https://www.hibbett.com/blog-expert-advice/the-most-popular-jordans-of-all-time.html

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