Every sneaker head has their favorites. Some love the patent leather on the Air Jordan 11. Some love the suede Jordan Brand has incorporated into some of their colorways. Me? I love it all. I love the new shoe smell. I love Jordan's in general. I like the Air Jordan 6 model the best, but there are other individual colorways that are just amazing in my opinion. Here are my top 10 favorite Jordans of all time! 10. Air Jordan "Raptor" 7The Air Jordan "Raptor" 7 is a classic, it was the only Jordan 7 I have ever seen Michael Jordan play in himself. As a sneaker head, history behind the shoe means the world. I would take a shoe that is rich in history over a shoe that just looks good any day of the week. At number 10, the "Raptor" 7's. 9. Air Jordan "Flu Game" 12The Air Jordan "Flu Game" 12 might be one of the most iconic Jordans to ever be released. In 1997 in Game 5 of the NBA finals, Michael Jordan had the flu but didn't sit out. He still played. He scored an outstanding 38 points and led the Chicago Bulls to a win over the Utah Jazz. In this picture it shows from left to right, the original or OG release from 1997, the re-release in 2003, and it's second timed re-released in 2009. The black and red Air Jordan 12 will forever be one of the most meaningful Jordan to any sneaker head there is. 8. Air Jordan "Ferrari" 14This colorway by Jordan Brand is simply crazy. This model, referring to the Ferrari car, is an all red, all suede shoe. I don't have much to say. The shoe speaks for itself. It's not one of the more popular Jordan colorways but it is definitely worth a second glance! 7. Air Jordan "Golden Moments Pack" 6The Golden Moments Pack (GMP) includes this model and an Air Jordan 7 as well. As I've said, I love the retro 6, and a white and gold colorway is a dream come true. Everything about the shoe is just so clean, so silky. It's definitely one of the more coveted Jordans for me out there. 6. Air Jordan "Just Don" 2'sThe Air Jordan "Just Don" 2 is a collaboration from Chicago-based luxury designer Don C, whom has leaked up Jordan Brand to releases a high-end edition of the classic Air Jordan 2 silhouette. This all blue shoe is so different from any of the other nine shoes I've included in the top ten. I love different, at one point in time I probably would have put this as my number one Air Jordan ever. Just by looks in my opinion it is the one. It doesn't have much history which is what puts it in the bottom five of the ten. All in all, this is probably the shoe I want the most out of these all. 5. Air Jordan "Bred " 4One of the most popular Jordans of all time in terms of history. One of the few Jordan colorways that he actually wore in game. The suede model is so basic and so clean with so much history behind it. Every sneaker head dreams about holding a pair of these! This is by far my favorite "bred" colorway. 4. Air Jordan "Concord" 11At number 4, the cleanest Jordan to ever be released. The "Concord" 11. Crazy clean. Aren't they so beautiful? Not much to say about a shoe like this. 3. Air Jordan "Defining Moments Pack Raptor" 7I know what you're thinking. I had the Raptor colorway at number ten. This as being apart of an exclusive pack is head and shoulders above the original Raptor colorway. The grey instead of black base makes every color on the shoe pop more than ever. In my opinion the grey base gave the Raptors the pop they needed to be a simply beautiful shoe. 2. Air Jordan "Raging Bull" 5I'm not a fan of most retro 5's but in all honesty, this is one of the greatest shoes ever created. From the clear sole, to the all suede base. This is one of the shoes you just do not see very often. I have never seen one in person and if I had $800 to blow, just know this shoe would be in my closet! 1. Air Jordan "Doernbecher " 6The Doernbecher Foundation, was made to have the children in the Doernbecher Hospital in Oregon custom design their favorite retro to something meaningful to them. Designed in 2008 by Jordan Dark. Jordan had Edwing's Sarcoma and started chemo therapy in June of 2008. The date 06/08 is stitched on the sneakers. Most of the shoe is navy blue suede. The shoe is mainly inspired by a baseball team the Atlanta Braves. The whole inside of the shoe has baseball stitched details. This is my favorite Jordan because first, it is my favorite retro model and the fact that they made it suede is so original and creative that no other shoe could be my number one. And second, I love the whole concept of the Doernbecher Foundation and what it does for all these children. Please let me know what you thought about my top ten and feel free to ask any questions you have for me!
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Evan Chronis
3/2/2017 12:15:05 pm
I like how diverse this list is. Most sneakerheads would strictly be putting classics on a top 10 list like this – Bred 11’s, Flu Games, Fire Red 3’s – but I like how you included slept on models like the “Just Don” 2’s. 2’s are an overall slept on model in my opinion, and don’t deserve the bad rap they get. My favorite release out of all on your list is probably the Concord 11’s. They are so simple yet so clean, and the patent leather is so shiny they catch people’s attention almost like a dress shoe would. However, my favorite Air Jordan of all time is the granddaddy of them all – the Chicago 1’s. Combining the Chicago 1’s with a solid pair of jeans is a classic look; the best part about 1’s in my opinion is that they look better as they get beat up. Classics are classic for a reason - you can never go wrong with an OG colorway like the Chicago 1’s.
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Dawson Hoffman
3/2/2017 09:16:01 pm
I totally agree with the comment about the Chicago 1's, I was actually looking to buy a pair after I graduate just because I have needed a pair of 1's for a long time.
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Braden Carr
3/8/2017 06:45:55 am
I think it’s sweet how many different colorways and shoes you have in your collection. You have anything from bull’s red (the classic) to a vibrant neon mix of pink, orange, and purple. Personally, I think the Defining Moment 6’s are the dopest shoe in your favorites. The gold goes so smooth with the pearly white leather and pops. Being from Dunlap, the gold also has a special meaning to me. Just Dons are a little pricey, but other than that they are for sure a sweet shoe (if you have the bands). Although the shoe is around $500, the premium leather and assets can be argued to be worth it. I’m also a huge fan of the Concord 11s. These shoes are truly a classic. I like the low colorway just because I feel like I can rock them better. The most exotic shoe in your favorite 10 is for sure the Ferrari 14’s. The red color is so slick and really does resemble the car. Overall, you have a sweet top 10 shoe list and I’m excited to see what you’ll post in the future.
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Louis
3/10/2017 12:15:37 am
I think you have a lot of good shoes on this list, but WAYY out of order. I definitely think that the Concords need to be up there around 1 just because of the sleekness and simplicity. I am also dumbfounded you don't have any 1's on here. I think those shoes are true classics that deserve a spot on the list. Let me know what you think about my criticism!
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AuthorMy name is Dawson Hoffman and I'm from Peoria, Illinois. I am a high school student at Dunlap High School. I grew up watching and playing sports and that gave me kind of a link to sneakers. Over time sneakers have came to define who I am. I love everything about them. ArchivesCategories |