The Visual History Of Air Jordan Innovation

Take a look back at the history of innovations found in the Air Jordan line.

words and images // Zac Dubasik

As you know by now, Jordan Brand unveiled the Air Jordan XX9 just yesterday. Among other tech features, the shoe introduced a new weaving process to basketball footwear. This is hardly the first time an Air Jordan has featured new innovation though. 

As part of the unveil, the brand had on display each and every model from the line, blacked out, expanded, and utilizing gold to showcase the innovation found on that particular model. Take a look back through this visual history of the line, to help remember just how far things have come.

Air Jordan I

 

Air Jordan II

 

Air Jordan III

 

Air Jordan IV

 

Air Jordan V

 

Air Jordan VI

 

Air Jordan VII

 

Air Jordan VIII

 

Air Jordan IX

 

Air Jordan X

 

Air Jordan XI

 

Air Jordan XII

 

Air Jordan XIII

 

Air Jordan XIV

 

Air Jordan XV

 

Air Jordan XVI

 

Air Jordan XVII

 

Air Jordan XVIII

 

Air Jordan XIX

 

Air Jordan XX

 

Air Jordan XX1

 

Air Jordan XX2

 

Air Jordan XX3

 

Air Jordan 2009

 

Air Jordan 2010

 

Air Jordan 2011

 

Air Jordan 2012

 

Air Jordan XX8