In the summer of 1984, Michael Jordans agent, David Falk, met with Nike executive Rob Strasser. When the Jordan I came out in 1985 Nike was still known primarily as a running shoe company. As the first basketball player with his own signature sneakers Michael Jordan would immediately become the king of basketball sneaker advertising.Like no product before or since, the Air Jordan reshaped the footwear industry. Basketball shoes became everyday wear since then.
Whether you agree or not, please let me know in the comments below. Check out 10 Most Popular Air Jordan Sneakers of All Time. Of course it is impossible to list the best ten. This list is just for fun. Feel free to add your examples. Here is my top ten.
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10 – Air Jordan 9
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09 – Air Jordan III
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08 – Air Jordan 7
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07 – Air Jordan 14
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06 – Air Jordan 12
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05 – Air Jordan Retro 13
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04 – Air Jordan 4 Retro
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03 – Air Jordan 10 Retro
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02 – Jordan Retro 11
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01 – Air Jordan 1 High The Return Black/Gym Red/White
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