The Best Air Jordan 15 Retro Sneakers Ever Made

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Known as a black sheep in the Air Jordan family, the Air Jordan 15 debuted shortly after Michael Jordan’s second retirement, meaning MJ was never seen wearing them on the court.

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There are also a lot of comments on the design of the sneaker that some sneakerheads weren’t the biggest fans of.

So were they bad sneakers, or were they just so ahead of their time that their futuristic nature will only be appreciated now?

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Inspired by Kubo and the Two Strings, these sneakers came out of a unique collaboration with LAIKA studios.

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With subtle branding and a subtle but still existent tongue, these sneakers are often a favourite from this line of Air Jordans.

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Eilish's collaboration with the Jordan Brand is made of entirely vegan materials, with 20% recycled.

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These are the most fabulous Air Jordan 15 shoes, but because they are more boots than sneakers, they don’t always come out on top.

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This is also one of few models of the AJ15 that has both an outsole and a midsole, the former being blue and the latter white.

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Donovon Dineen, a young patient at the hospital, designed these stunning Air Jordan 15 sneakers.

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This pair of sneakers take inspiration from Nasa’s experimental aircraft from the 1960s, the X-15.

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This sneaker was designed for Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina.

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Discover the other sneakers on our list of Air Jordan 15 Retro Sneakers in the link below.

The Best Air Jordan 15 Retro Sneakers Ever Made

From iconic colorways to unique designs, explore the best of the best.

Known as a black sheep in the Air Jordan family, the Air Jordan 15 debuted shortly after Michael Jordan’s second retirement, meaning MJ was never seen wearing them on the court.

There are also a lot of comments on the design of the sneaker that some sneakerheads weren’t the biggest fans of.

So were they bad sneakers, or were they just so ahead of their time that their futuristic nature will only be appreciated now?

Inspired by Kubo and the Two Strings, these sneakers came out of a unique collaboration with LAIKA studios.

Laika x Air Jordan 15 Retro

With subtle branding and a subtle but still existent tongue, these sneakers are often a favourite from this line of Air Jordans.

Air Jordan 15 Retro LS “Laser”

Eilish's collaboration with the Jordan Brand is made of entirely vegan materials, with 20% recycled.

Billie Eilish x WMNS Air Jordan 15 Retro

These are the most fabulous Air Jordan 15 shoes, but because they are more boots than sneakers, they don’t always come out on top.

PSNY x Air Jordan 15 Retro High

This is also one of few models of the AJ15 that has both an outsole and a midsole, the former being blue and the latter white.

Air Jordan 15 SE “Olympic USA”

Donovon Dineen, a young patient at the hospital, designed these stunning Air Jordan 15 sneakers.

Air Jordan 15 Retro “Doernbecher”

This pair of sneakers take inspiration from Nasa’s experimental aircraft from the 1960s, the X-15.

Air Jordan 15 Retro “Obsidian”

This sneaker was designed for Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina.

AJ15 Retro SE “Bragging Rights – UNC”

Discover the other sneakers on our list of Air Jordan 15 Retro Sneakers in the link below.

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