Feb 28 2009
Greatest BBall Shoes Part 5
Today is a 2-for-1, because I will feature two shoes in today’s post. Exciting isn’t it? Well, not really, but the reason I do this is because they are both Air Jordans, and I really don’t want to fill this list of greatest shoes with a bunch of Air Jordans, so out of the 14 Jordan shoes that came out (during his playing career, as a Chicago Bull), I will only post 3. Presenting the first of 2 shoes, the Air Jordan XI:
I posted 2 pictures, because I wanted to show the iconic black and red, but my personal favorite is the white and black. These shoes are arguably the most popular Air Jordans to date, and marked his comeback from baseball and his 4th NBA title. Remember him sporting that number 45 jersey and knocking on the hardwood floor? All in those remarkable shoes. These shoes ran him and the bulls to a record setting 72-10 season, culminating in an emotional championship over the Supersonics on father’s day. After its release, it was re-released 5 years later due to popularity, coming in all different colors and stuff. Great shoe, some people would say the greatest Jordan shoe.
Next in our lineup of Jordan shoes is the Air Jordan XIII:
It was an instant classic when it came out, and sales were strong despite it being a stiff $150 buy. It featured a sleek pop tart design, great colors, and a holographic Jordan by the ankle support. It was also one of the highest performing Jordan shoe; light, durable, with great cushions for great comfort. Jordan wore these in his last season as a Chicago Bull, though he was showing off the Jordan XIVs during the finals; but nobody really noticed because all they remember is that little tap to Bryon Russell for that poster shot dubbed “the last shot”, although he made a comeback as a Washington Wizard.
That’s it for the Jordans… I’m DONE.
