SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers

Since its inception, the newest annual Air Jordan has represented the most technically advanced, most sophisticated and most venerated collective works of rubber, foam, Air, and more Air, that the footwear industry has ever seen.

Pros: Provides locked down heel fit and exceptional ankle support; interchangable pod under heel allows for a degree of cushioning customizability; awesome traction and attention to detail

Pros: Provides terrific comfort and fit right out of the box; level of support around the ankle can be varied quickly and easily via the unique ankle leash (I strongly recommend wearing the leash linked to the upper via the integrated flip-up tab – otherwise it will ride up, pinch and feel generally uncomfortable); ankle support is surprisingly good with the ankle leash fastened tightly and that support comes without the overly restrictive feel that normally accompanies such a high-cut shoe; insanely good fit at the heel; IPS cushioning system provides an excellent mix of impact protection and response, with an entirely new and uniquely natural feel underfoot; excellent traction on well-maintained courts (it seemed to improve with wear); surprisingly light given its all-position suitability and overall performance profile

Pros: Remarkable comfort; very good fit once the shoe is broken in; highly responsive cushioning (but note the caveat in the “Cons” section); very good support around the ankle; good stability; feels very natural underfoot; light given its cut and multi-position performance profile; exceptionally good traction

Pros: Very comfortable right out of the box; exceptional cushioning with great response and court feel; surprisingly good support at the ankle; insanely good traction

Pros: Exceptional fit; very good cushioning with a highly stable feel; tons of support around the ankle and heel; very good traction; suitable for players at any position (but take note of the related caveat in the “Cons” list below); beautiful material and manufacturing quality; may be the most durable Jordan ever

Pros: Very comfortable; very good fit and support around the midfoot and ankle; firm, supportive cushioning with good response under the ball of the foot; relatively light and feels even lighter than it is

Pros: Very light and comfortable; highly responsive, low-profile cushioning; excellent traction

Pros: Excellent comfort; excellent fit; excellent impact protection with wonderful cushioning response and court feel; feels very stable; excellent traction; light

Pros: Generally good comfort; excellent fit, particularly around the rearfoot; excellent support around the foot and ankle; excellent impact protection with very good cushioning response and court feel; feels very stable; very light

Pros: Generally comfortable; excellent support under and around the entire foot; top-notch impact protection with a wonderfully responsive feel; great stability; excellent traction; should hold up very well to wear both indoors and out

Pros: Great impact protection including surprisingly good cushioning response and court feel; very good fit; good ankle support; good overall stability; very good traction; relatively light given its overall performance profile