The Big Air Jordan Quiz

As one of the longest-running sneaker lines in history, Air Jordans made their way from the hardwood to the streets and into popular culture. Needless to say, any well-assorted sneaker collection has to include at least one or two pairs. But do you also know your Jordan history?
Take the “The Big Air Jordan Quiz” with these 23 questions and find out! Notice: the featured pic is shot by our good friend @sixnine!

The original Air Jordan 1 was first released to the public in which year?

1984

1985

1986

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Which of the following statements about the Air Jordan 2 is NOT true?

It was designed by Michael Jordan himself

The shoes were originally manufactured in Italy

It was the very first Nike shoe ever to not feature the Swoosh

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Which famous Nike designer started his personal legacy with Jordan Brand by creating the Air Jordan 3?

Peter Moore

Tinker Hatfield

Mark Parker

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One of the most rare (and therefore also most expensive) versions of the Air Jordan 4 is a collaboration between Jordan, Carhartt and which hip hop superstar?

Drake

Jay-Z

Eminem

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An all-time classic Air Jordan 5 colorways is called “Laney”. It’s inspired by and named after Michael Jordan’s…?

High School

College

First girlfriend

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Nike incorporated the Air Jordan 6’s design into a special pair of custom boots for a well-known superhero. Do you know which one?

Luke Cage

Green Lantern

Batman

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Michael Jordan famously wore the Air Jordan 7 “Bordeaux” in which 1992 music video?

“Jump” by Kris Kross

“Jump Around” by House of Pain

“Jam” by Michael Jackson

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What is displayed in the middle of the crossover straps featured on every Air Jordan 8?

The number 23

The Jumpman logo

The Nike Air logo

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Why was the Air Jordan 9 never worn in an NBA game by Michael Jordan during the 1993-94 Season with the Chicago Bulls?

He didn’t like the performance of the shoe and stayed playing in the Air Jordan 8

He briefly retired from professional basketball to play Minor League Baseball

The NBA banned the shoes for violating its uniform regulations

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Which word can be found on the outsole of every Air Jordan 10 next to the year “94”?

“Forever”

“Legend”

“Beyond”

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The Air Jordan 11 bears one of the most iconic designs in sneaker history. Tinker Hatfield once stated this it was inspired by which object?

A lawnmower

A piano

The “Cloud Gate” sculpture in Chicago

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Which part of the Air Jordan 12 is responsible for the nickname “Taxi” of the white and black OG model pictured above?

The eyelets

The pull tab

The carbon fiber spring plate on the midsole

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The Air Jordan 13 was famously featured as the go-to-shoe for a main character in which classic basketball flick?

Like Mike

White Men Can’t Jump

He Got Game

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How many Jumpman logos are there on a single shoe of Air Jordan 14s?

1

7

14

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Nowadays, there are multiple Retro Jordan releases every year. But do you know when the first Air Jordan re-releases came out?

1994

1997

2001

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Which Air Jordan sneaker earned the nickname “Last Shot” for being on MJ’s feet during his last game as a player of the Chicago Bulls in 1998?

 

 

 

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What is the name of Spike Lee’s loud-mouthed character featured in many of the classic Air Jordan commercials?

Mars Blackmon

Mookie

Leroy Smith

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Jordan sneakers are usually released on Saturdays – and that’s no coincidence. Do you know what prompted this decision?

Nike didn’t want to compete with new music releases on Fridays

Nike didn’t want kids to skip school in order to line up for a pair

Nike always reveals new shoes on a Friday

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The Doernbecher line has spawned some of the most interesting and coveted Air Jordan designs. But what is “Doernbecher” actually?

A children’s hospital

A street which leads to Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton

The last name of the Nike designer who created the Jumpman logo

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It’s hard to imagine nowadays, but around 1987 MJ was thinking about leaving Nike to sign with another brand instead. Which one?

adidas

Reebok

Converse

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Michael Jordan’s initial deal with Nike contained a clause which allowed the company to dump him if the shoes earned less than $ 3 Million in the first 3 years. How much money did Jordans actually make during the first year alone?

$ 5 Million

$ 23 Million

$ 130 Million

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Before his role as Gustavo Fring in “Breaking Bad”, actor Giancarlo Espitoso was “buggin’ out” when somebody stepped on his new Jordans in “Do The Right Thing”. Which pair did he wear?

Black Cement

White Cement

Grape

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Which color are the laces in the “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 s that MJ wore for the picture which served as a blueprint for the Jumpman logo?

Black

Red

White

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