ÿþSo it seems like a no-brainer that Tony Romo is the quarterback equivalent of the Air Jordan II. The Air Jordan II isn't nearly as loved as its counterparts like say 3 to XX3 (at least it's liked better than the XX8). But sneakerheads who like the Air Jordan II, like myself, see it as an equal with almost any other Jordan. In fact I own more pairs of Jordan IIs than V or VI and other classic models. Romo supporters will also be quick to show you numbers indicating he is an elite quarterback. Both Romo and the Jordan II are hotly debated, and for as much as some people dislike them, they stick around.We are at the elite level of the article now. Now there is a clear difference between the shoes and quarterbacks mention before and these ones. The Air Jordan XI is beyond iconic, it is arguably the greatest sneaker ever designed.
Still though, just like the Nike Dunks, these legendary sneakers do not get the attention they deserve when compared with gems like the Air Jordan line or Reebok Classics (more on those two later on). Generally the releases come and go like a Saints season. However, once in a while you get a pair like the Infrareds that leave the sneaker world stunned, just like the Saints Super Bowl run, and both the Air Max 90 and Drew Brees are in your head again. Consistent, loved, and out the limelight, that's the way to describe these two.But what if the sneakers that people loved made their way to the links? Recently, Keegan Bradley has been seen wearing Jordan Brand golf shoes (note: Jordan did make golf shoes during the early 2000s but they bombed because they looked bad and played worse) ranging from hybrids of recent models like the Air Jordan 2012 and Jordan RCVR to just straight retros with spikes on them like the Air Jordan 11.
It wasn't always like that though. They weren't always considered retros and at one point Michael Jordan and his signature line were actually new to the scene. Nike had to find a way to situate the future star into an Air Jordan ad campaign to help get their name (Jordan and his shoes) out to the public. These ads began running back 1985, and Michael Jordan was in the midst of all of them. The advertising, marketing and branding that was that was done for the Air Jordan campaign had a big hand in making what Jordan Brand is today. Today we're going to take a look back at some of these awesome commercials that Michael Jordan appeared in to help propel the success that the Jordan signature line is today. For some of you, this may stir up some good memories from back in the day. For others, this may be the first time that you will ever see some of these commercials.
Th icing on the cake? My boy Mos Def playing in the background. Much Respect.All kinds of feels on this Air Jordan 14 commercial. I guess it's true what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.The catchy 80's upbeat track. The amazing Jordan slam, and the clean look of the Air Jordan 2s at the end of the ad..What's not to love?!Nola, Nola, Nola. If there's one thing Nola taught us, was that Air Jordan gets the girls! Right! Right?! Right? Isn't that why we all buy the shoes to begin with? (sneaker satire).Best Air Jordans ever made in the second best Air Jordan commercial ever? Yup EIC Juan Martinez jumping in here because I can and for the record, &
Yet another Air Jordan 9 will be releasing soon, this time in photo blue colorways. Style Engine has put together 10 Air Jordans that Nike could have given us in the same colorway. Check them out here Warning! Warning! Warning! This feature might get some hardcore enthusiasts angry. Many people don't like change. Some are even angry that Jordan is even retro'ing old school Jordan models. But with the success of our recent articles such as: Top 20 Nike Foamposites We'd Like to See and Air Jordan Colorways Sneakerheads Want to See , it was time to turn it up a notch.
Maybe it is just a pipe dream that will never come to pass just like my hopes for a real sequel to Friday with Chris Tucker or a Nike Air Penny I white/royal blue retro release ( hi, Gentrey Humphrey ) but with 90s nostalgia running at an all-time high, particularly in regards to basketball culture, if LeBron ever decided to do Space Jam 2, it would be a milestone event. For years, people have been clamoring (except for irrationally myopic fans who can't let go of the past) for a superstar on the level of Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods to transcend their sport and become a well, what do you know global icon. Starring in a straight-to-DVD banger is one thing, but having your name shine at the ArcLight is something else. Never before has LeBron been better equipped to sit on the throne; all he has to do is stand in front of a green screen for a few weeks and act with cartoon characters.