But that wasn't the only unusual decision Nike made while launching the Air Jordan brand. The Air Jordan 1 swapped the standard white upper for a black one, which violated the NBA's uniform policy ...

Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time. He traded in the basketball court for the baseball diamond. Nike rereleased the Air Jordan 9 shoes to pay tribute to Jordan’s baseball era.

Update: Jordan Brand’s series of “Rare Air” kicks for 2025 is set to debut with its two takes on the Air Jordan ... a white leather base with its signature royal blue at the overlays, black ...