What are the best Air Jordan shoes you can buy?
Considering there are currently three dozen Jordan models available, it is expected that sneaker novices will struggle to navigate their way around the sneaker line. Enter our rundown of the 12 best Air Jordans one can cop right now, featuring silhouettes dropped in each of the last five decades.
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1/12Air Jordan 2 (II)
- Silhouette first released: 1986
- Best colourway: ‘White/Varsity Red/Black’
- Colourway pictured above: Union LA ‘Grey Fog’
The oft-overlooked Air Jordan 2 is currently the moment. First, there was the Off-White x Air Jordan 2 Low drop in late-‘21, then came the Union LA x Air Jordan 2 pack in April ‘22, and now we’re gearing up for the release of the A Ma Maniére Air Jordan 2. Tired of taking Ls on raffles? Grab yourself a pair of AJ2s right here, right now on the resale market. kickgame.co.uk, stockx.com, flightclub.com, farfetch.com, ebay.co.uk
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2/12Air Jordan 1 (I)
- Silhouette first released: 1985
- Best colourway: ‘Chicago’
- Colourway pictured above: ‘Heritage’
The Air Jordan 1 is the cornerstone of the world’s most prestigious sneaker collections, and for good reason. The OG hype sneaker – a relic from the beginning of the sneaker boom; the big bang of the sneakerverse, if you will – has been coveted ever since it made its debut. How has Jordan Brand managed to keep the 37-year-old fresh? By dropping the shoe in every colourway imaginable, many of which can be spotted on @mikepairs enviable sneaker wall. £170. At nike.com, footlocker.co.uk, stockx.com, ebay.co.uk
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3/12Air Jordan 13 (XIII)
- Silhouette first released: 1997
- Best colourway: ‘Flint’
- Colourway pictured above: ‘Del Sol’
Michael Jordan has numerous nicknames, one of the most popular being ‘Black Cat’ – a moniker inspired by the athlete’s skulking movements on the court. Tinker Hatfield famously drew inspiration from said nickname when designing the Air Jordan 13. The result was a shoe characterised by its panther paw outsole, cat-eye holographic badge and stealth-improving Zoom
Air technology. This year, we’re celebrating the silhouette’s 25th anniversary by incorporating the novel silhouette into our everyday style. Why don’t you join us? £190. At nike.com, endclothing.com, stockx.com, ebay.co.uk -
4/12Air Jordan 4 (IV)
- Silhouette first released: 1989
- Best colourway: ‘Black Cat’
- Colourway pictured above: ‘Fire Red’
After the AJ1, the AJ4 is almost definitely the most popular kick to bear the Jordan name. Favoured by the original crep collectors and – thanks to a shoutout in Dave’s Clash (feat. Stormzy) – Gen-Z sneakerheads, the Air Jordan 4 is, and always has been, one of the bestsellers in the Jordan gamut. Look out for new and classic colourways dropping sporadically throughout the year. At kickgame.co.uk, stockx.com, klekt.com, farfetch.com
