- Michael Jordan and Nike's Air Jordans are considered the best sneakers in the history of sports
- Air Jordans, introduced in 1985, has over 30 different models, revolutionizing sports, fashion and marketing
- The Chicago Bulls legend recently picked three sneakers he considers his best, and he didn't hesitate
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The Air Jordan sneakers remain the most famous shoe brand in the world of sports and fashion.
Introduced in the mid-1980s, Air Jordans revolutionized the sport, especially in the NBA and are now a staple in streetwear culture.
Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan, the face of the brand, recently picked his favourite Jordan sneakers.
There are now 39 types of Air Jordan sneakers, but few have always topped rankings by revered publications.
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In 1984, the six-time NBA champion signed a five-year endorsement deal with Nike, reportedly worth $2.5 million (plus royalties). It was a risky move, but it paid off handsomely, per Footlocker.
In the following years, as Jordan was busy becoming an icon in the sports world, Nike was releasing some of the most iconic Air Jordans.
Jordan's favourite pick of Air Jordan's
A few years ago, Jordan picked his three favourite sneakers: the Air Jordan 11, Air Jordan 3, and Air Jordan 12 and 13, per Clutch Points.
Air Jordan 11 was released in 1995 and has colourways such as Concord, Space Jam, Bred, Columbia, and Cool Grey, per Sole Retriever.
The Air Jordan 3 was released in 1988 and remains one of the best sneakers around. Some of the best colourways are Black Cement, White Cement, and True Blue. Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have worn them.
Finally, Air Jordan 12 was released in 1996, while Air Jordan 13 came out in 1997.
Michael Jordan played 15 years in the NBA and is regarded as the best basketball player in history.
Messi or Jordan?
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Lionel Messi discussed who is the bigger GOAT between him and Michael Jordan.
The Inter Miami star said Jordan is the best, adding that he was convinced after watching the Last Dance.
Jordan picks between Bryant and James
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Jordan picked between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant.
The five-time NBA MVP picked Bryant because he had won four NBA titles, compared to James four.
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