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What is the best Air Jordan of all time?

By YPB Team

Every number from the 1985 original to the twenty-third, some worn for titles and some released while he played baseball. One pair at a time, which Jordan do you lace up?

  1. Air Jordan 11 — ranked #11
    Air Jordan 11
    The 1995 patent leather model from the 72-10 season and Space Jam.
    1000pts
  2. Air Jordan 13 — ranked #22
    Air Jordan 13
    The 1997 panther-inspired model with a holographic eye, worn in the 1998 Finals.
    801pts
  3. Air Jordan 14 — ranked #33
    Air Jordan 14
    The 1998 Ferrari-inspired shoe Jordan wore for his last shot as a Bull.
    801pts
  4. Air Jordan 9 — ranked #44
    Air Jordan 9
    The 1993 shoe released while Jordan was retired and playing baseball.
    705pts
  5. Air Jordan XX3 — ranked #55
    Air Jordan XX3
    The 2008 model for the 23rd shoe, the first in the line built to Nike's Considered standards.
    548pts
  6. Air Jordan 10 — ranked #66
    Air Jordan 10
    The 1995 comeback shoe with Jordan's achievements written on the outsole.
    548pts
  7. Air Jordan 8 — ranked #77
    Air Jordan 8
    The 1993 model with crossover straps, worn for the first three-peat.
    448pts
  8. Air Jordan 12 — ranked #88
    Air Jordan 12
    The 1996 model inspired by the Japanese rising sun flag, worn in the 'Flu Game'.
    448pts
  9. Air Jordan 3 — ranked #99
    Air Jordan 3
    Tinker Hatfield's 1988 debut with elephant print, visible Air and the first Jumpman.
    448pts
  10. Air Jordan 6 — ranked #1010
    Air Jordan 6
    The 1991 shoe Jordan wore to win his first NBA championship.
    448pts
  11. Air Jordan 1 — ranked #1111
    Air Jordan 1
    The 1985 original by Peter Moore with the Wings logo and the 'banned' black and red colourway.
    448pts
  12. Air Jordan 5 — ranked #1212
    Air Jordan 5
    The 1990 model with a reflective tongue and shark-tooth midsole inspired by a fighter plane.
    329pts
  13. Air Jordan 4 — ranked #1313
    Air Jordan 4
    The 1989 model with mesh panels and 'wings', worn for 'The Shot' against Cleveland.
    329pts
  14. Air Jordan 2 — ranked #1414
    Air Jordan 2
    The 1986 Italian-made model with no Swoosh, designed by Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore.
    0pts
  15. Air Jordan 7 — ranked #1515
    Air Jordan 7
    The 1992 model with Hurache-style fit, worn at the Barcelona Olympics.
    0pts

Comments 1

Fifteen numbered Jordans, from Peter Moore's original to the XX3; Tinker Hatfield drew most of the ones collectors fight over: https://youpick.best/articles/air-jordan-ranked-many-ways

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