Overviews
The KicksGuide, an independent review site, rates the best 3 air jordan shoes of all time, and Michael Jordan, perhaps the best player of all time, has his name attached to the top three models, which are all from Nike. A list of the top 10 current models of shoes on Buzzillions offers user reviews of the best-rated shoes in 2011.
No. 1 Air Jordan I:
These are, by far, the most iconic basketball shoes ever. I wasn’t even born when these came out, but I still remember the commercials with MJ and how everyone in Winston-Salem thought they could make you fly on the court. These have to be my favorite pair of Air Jordans because they will always be the pair that started the legacy -- can’t mess with the OGs! I have a couple pairs in my closet, since I never know when I’ll need to wear them. The best part about these shoes, other than being the OGs, is how they manage to make such a simple design look so perfect.
No. 2 Air Jordan III
I always loved the look of these shoes, but when I found out they were the first with the “Jumpman" logo, it gave these a new element of cool. The Air Jordan III is also nice because you can wear them with anything. It’s one of the first basketball shoes that can also be worn casually, not to mention being the most comfortable pair of kicks imaginable. The replica elephant skin also made them stand out, which is always good on the basketball court.
No. 3 Air Jordan IV
I was still too young to own a pair, but I remember the Air Jordan IV being featured in a scene from Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing, a true classic. I have these at No. 3 because of the tongue of the shoe -- this is probably the first pair of Air Jordan shoes to really highlight that feature. After that, any pair of kicks you saw were designed to emulate the Air Jordan IV, but really, who can ever emulate or top MJ? The Air Jordan IV was truly an innovative shoe. I currently have a few special pairs sitting right next to my CP3s at home
User Reviews
The top selection on Buzzillions is the Reebox 4600 Hi-Top. A total of 151 users gave the shoe a 4.8 rating. The New Balance 889 also earned a 4.8 rating from 27 users. In an era of expensive basketball shoes, both shoes offer quality at lower prices. The rest of the Top 10 is made up of the Adidas Commander Lite TD, Nike Zoom Hyperfuse, Adidas SS2G, Adidas Superstar 2G, Nike Air Force 1 Low, New Balance 888, Nike Air Max Wavy and the And1 Rocket, the only shoe on the list specifically made for boys.
Considerations
Choosing the best shoe for you might mean disregarding a top 10 list. If you are playing a power position, you might opt for a high-top model to provide the maximum amount of stability and ankle protection. If you are female, Dick's Sporting Goods advises you not to buy a man's basketball shoe because the shoes likely will be too wide for your feet. Don't assume your feet have stopped growing and don't assume all manufacturers' shoe sizes are the same. A thumbnail bit of space should be between your longest toe and the top of the shoes and it's OK if your heel moves, but it should not slip inside the shoe.
