As coveted as the Jordan brand is, certain models don’t receive the recognition they deserve in the sneaker community. Of course, everyone has different tastes and preferences when it comes to sneakers, but these ten Jordans get unfairly overlooked and underappreciated. It’s time we shed light on these underrated gems.
Air Jordan 1 Low Method of Make
Plenty of sneakerheads look down on the Air Jordan 1 Low Method of Make series, but this line has produced some of the most unique and elegant takes on the silhouette to date. From thick cross-stitch detailing to puffy satin uppers and even the latest mesh cut-out pairs, we love every single iteration this line has offered.
Air Jordan 2 Low
As we all know, the Jordan 2 isn’t very popular; even Michael Jordan himself wasn’t a huge fan of it. That said, the low-top cut makes a strong case for why this silhouette merits a second look. In fact, with the lower collar, it actually looks more like the luxe Italian dress shoe that it was designed to be.
Air Jordan 2/3
If a low-cut silhouette isn’t enough to sell you on the Jordan 2 look, then maybe the Air Jordan 2/3 hybrid will do the trick. Some purists might see this combo of the Jordan 2 upper and Jordan 3 sole unit as an abomination, but we kinda love ’em.
Air Jordan 4 RM
Other than the Nigel Sylvester collabs, the Jordan 4RM hasn’t received as much love as it deserves. To argue its case, the biking shoe has dropped in an unending stream of cool colourways, and the $155 USD price point makes them even more attractive.
Air Jordan Legacy 312 Low
In general, Jordanheads aren’t big fans of hybrid sneakers. These are especially frowned upon, given the oversized straps across the top. But in our eyes, the Air Jordan Legacy is like a greatest hits album of Jordan Brand classics. The model may even share a slight (albeit very slight) resemblance to the Air Yeezy 2. And those kicks flew off shelves.
Jordan 6 Rings
The Jordan 6 Rings silhouette has been around for a while, and scoff as you may at the mash-up, it doesn’t seem like they are going anywhere. The hybrid looks even better as a winter boot.
Jordan Flight Court
The Jordan Flight Court may be called “boring” and “basic” by some, but the simplicity and clean design make it perfect for everyday wear. These shoes are comfy and stylish; that’s all you really need from a pair that you’ll be wearing all day.
Jordan MVP 678
Imagine disliking a sneaker just because it isn’t one of the original designs that Mike wore on the court. That’s the only reason why the Jordan MVP 678 gets a bad rap. These shoes blend the best of the AJ6, AJ7, and AJ8 silhouettes (and pull it off like very few other hybrids have). It doesn’t hurt that JB has introduced some pretty fire colourways to the lineup.
Jordan Spiz’ike Low
The Spiz’ike is probably one of the most tolerated of the Jumpman teams’ hybrid endeavours, but even it has its critics. They were designed as a gesture of appreciation for Spike Lee’s contributions to the Jordan legacy, combining all the models that the director had a hand in advertising as Mars Blackmon. In actuality, we prefer the new low-top cut of the silhouette and all the fresh colourways JB has been churning out.
Jordan Trunner LX
Jordan Brand just brought back the Trunner LX shoe for women. There’s a lot to take in, given it’s a performance-lifestyle-runner-trainer hybrid, but the unique design does grow on you.
