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What If adidas Designed The Air Jordans? Artist’s Bold Sneaker Mashup

Adidas Jordan shoes? It nearly happened.

Evan Saunders by Evan Saunders
December 11, 2024
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Before signing with Nike, Adidas had the chance to make Michael Jordan a very similar offer. Perhaps, in an alternate universe, the NBA star took the deal, and Adidas Jordan shoes actually became a thing. This talented designer imagines what those kicks would look like.

  • Nike Air Jordan Sneakers
  • Eric Paullin’s Adidas Jordan Sneaker Designs
  • The Disclaimer

Nike Air Jordan Sneakers

Depending on who you ask, the Nike Air Jordan is one of the most influential sneaker brands ever. Depending on how it’s categorised, it’s also the most-sold sneaker of all time – up there with the likes of the adidas Stan Smith and Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars.

Part of what made the Jordan brand so successful was the fact it was worn on the court by basketball legend Michael Jordan. However, in a recent segment in the Last Dance Netflix docu-series, he revealed that he was a huge fan of adidas in his youth, going out of his way to try and get signed by the brand when going pro. The documentary revealed that Michael’s mother, Deloris Jordan, convinced him to meet with Nike at their offices in Beaverton, but he still held out hope that Adidas would come around.

Of course, things didn’t quite pan out as he had hoped, and the rest is the stuff of legend.

RELATED: 6 Sneakers That Powered Michael Jordan to Championship Glory

Eric Paullin’s Adidas Jordan Sneaker Designs

Michael Jordan Adidas Sneakers

A few days ago, artist Eric Paullin reimagined the iconic Jordan range, this time as an adidas Jordan collection.

The question on everyone’s lips is what things would have looked like if Michael had indeed signed with adidas. Eric Paullin, or elpaulli on Instagram, recreated some of the most iconic Jordan sneakers as adidas sneakers, and the results are pretty amazing.

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The collection features various Jordan colourways over the years, paired with the adidas lettering, the original Trefoil logo of the early years and even some of the adidas technologies on its basketball sneakers to bring it home. It’s quite a decent fusion of all things Nike and adidas.

It is worth noting that it wasn’t Michael who designed the Nike Air Jordan sneakers, having only provided some feedback to some of the questions regarding their feel, cushioning, and the like.

RELATED: Michael Jordan’s 3 Favorite Air Jordans

The Disclaimer

Any sneaker fan would know former Nike head designer Tinker Hatfield (and, of course, Peter Moore) was the genius behind the iconic collection. So, simply sticking an adidas logo on the sneakers isn’t a true reflection of a “what-if” scenario for the adidas Jordan collection. However, it’s still a fun project with very interesting results.

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adidas Jordan shoes designed by Eric Paullin

You can see the range of sneakers via his website at adidas-jordan.com, with more to come.

What do you think about the basketball shoe collection? Not your cup of tea? Well, check out our Guide To Every Air Jordan Sneaker Release (1 to 39) to see all the official releases to date.

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Evan Saunders

Evan Saunders

Evan Saunders is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. With a deep passion for technology and a talent for design, Evan has made a name for himself as a skilled and innovative techie.

In addition to his love for all things tech, Evan is also a dedicated sneakerhead with an impressive collection of kicks. He is a sports enthusiast, and enjoys playing football and watching a variety of sports. When he's not keeping up with the latest games or streaming his favorite series, he enjoys indulging in his love of anime.

Despite his busy schedule, Evan Saunders always makes time for his other hobbies, including gaming and web and graphic design. He has a talent for creating engaging and visually stunning content, and is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of his craft.

Evan's unique combination of technical expertise, design talent, and diverse interests make him a valuable contributor to FortressofSolitude.co.za and SneakerFortress.com. His contributions to the site are sure to engage and entertain readers with his insights into technology, sports, movies, and more.

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