# What is the best Air Jordan of all time?

> 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?

*By YPB Team · Published October 7, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-air-jordan-of-all-time*

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

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