The Jordan shoe box is truly one of the most interesting parts of a Jordan release. We all love to save all our shoe boxes, and have tons of them stacked up! Keep scrolling to see the evolution of three decades of Jordan boxes!
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THE JORDAN SHOE BOX
JORDAN I
JORDAN I1985
This is where the entire Jordan lineup history started. However, as monumental as that moment was, its Jordan shoe box was pretty basic! It came with the OG red and white Nike box!
JORDAN II
JORDAN II1987
Next, AJII! The Air Jordan IIs marked the beginning of the truly spectacular Jordan shoe box. Nike really decided to shake it up with a box featuring the OG WINGS logo. Each one came with a ‘MADE IN ITALY’ symbol!
AIR JORDAN III
AIR JORDAN III 1988
So, if you don’t already know the story, Michael Jordan stayed with Nike because of the Air Jordan IIIs. And, it was also the very first Jordan that Tinker Hatfield designed for the Jordan Brand! Its Jordan shoe box came with an all-cement pattern! Pretty savage!
JORDAN IV
JORDAN IV1989
But, what about the IVs? The Air Jordan IVs came with a pretty straightforward box! It featured a completely black cover with the red Jumpman branding!
JORDAN V
1990
Next, moving on to the 90s sneakers!
And, what better way to start a new decade than with a whole new Jordan! The Vs marked a huge change! But, not for the Jordan shoe box!
AIR JORDAN VI
1991
So, the thing about the VIs is that, not only are they one of the most incredible Jordans ever! But, they also released it with a cement-splattered base box!
JORDAN VII
JORDAN VII1992
At this point, Nike was kinda slacking!
JORDAN VIII
1993
Although this model shared the same Jordan shoe box, it got the slightest update! A black and silver colorway!
AIR JORDAN IX
1994
After MJ got his third ring, he decided to leave the game. And so, the Air Jordan IX marked the first Jordan release without MJ!
BUT, they still used the same box!
JORDAN X
1995
At this point, it was basically crickets for the Jordan shoe box!
JORDAN XI
JORDAN XI1996
Although Nike decided to use this box twice, it was actually the last of its design! The black and red cover box.
AIR JORDAN XII
1997
The Air Jordan XII used the same black box with the red cover for its release. A sneaker box that pays homage to the Bulls colorway!
JORDAN XIII
JORDAN XIII1998
Next, we’ve got a very special Jordan shoe box – the Air Jordan XIII box. This was the first one NOT to come with the Nike Swoosh or Air logo! Only Jumpman!
JORDAN XIV
1999
The Air Jordan XIVs also used the same box as the XIIIs. But, what makes them special is that this was the LAST one MJ wore with the Bulls!
AIR JORDAN XV
AIR JORDAN XV2000
These never hit Mike’s feet but the box remained the same as the last two models and helped put an end to Jordan Brand as we remember it when Michael Jordan was in white, red, and black.
JORDAN XVI
2001
Also, this release recycled the same white, red, and black box!
JORDAN XVII
JORDAN XVII2002
It was the year 2002, and Jordan was back to business! And so, this called for a special Jordan shoe box release! This one came with a briefcase and an interactive CD!
AIR JORDAN XVIII
AIR JORDAN XVIII2003
Also, the XVIII is another cool Jordan shoe box display that came with a brush and towel. We assume that this was to help you clean your Jordans!
JORDAN XIX
JORDAN XIX2004
However, the Jordan shoe box that takes the cake happens to be the Air Jordan XIX! It came with a two-tone split case that parted when you opened it! Half grey half black! Very innovative and creative!
JORDAN XX
JORDAN XX2005
This Jordan shoe box was also a recycled version of the XIX but it had velcro straps instead! And, it came with a premium mesh bag inside the box! And, it had an orange box cover!
AIR JORDAN XXI
AIR JORDAN XXI2006
But, sometimes having a special shoe box backfires! The Air Jordan XXI came with a chunky bulky box! It was also SO tall!
JORDAN XXII
JORDAN XXII2007
The only way to describe this Jordan shoe box is a Big Mac box.
JORDAN XXIII
JORDAN XXIII2008
The 2008 box was the last one that featured a roman numerical system. It came with a black textured case and very little branding.
AIR JORDAN XXIV
AIR JORDAN XXIV2009
Also, another epic-looking Jordan shoe box happens to be the one with the Air Jordan XXIVs. Although it looked like some kind of geometric shape, it was still epic!
JORDAN XXV
JORDAN XXV2010
And, we can’t forget about the Air Jordan XXV that came with a SUPER generic cardboard box! A super basic box!
JORDAN XXVI
2011
The 2011 Jordan was part of the “Choose Your Flight” campaign that also came with a white box. But, the J definitely made up for it!
AIR JORDAN XXVII
AIR JORDAN XXVII2012
Then, a year later, we got the Jordan shoe box that was definitely on its way to fly. It was an all-black box with a three-tier construction!
JORDAN XXVIII
JORDAN XXVIII2013
But then, the XX8s came out, and they were a bit more controversial. Thankfully, they didn’t look like a Big Mac box. But, they did look like a laptop case more than a sneaker case!
JORDAN XXVIV
JORDAN XXVIV2014
The Air Jordan XX9 was a pioneer of all Jordans! And, it came with a very cool Jordan shoe box with a special pattern. The burnt red color with the black combo made for a definite winner!
JORDAN XXX
JORDAN XXX2015
Finally, to conclude our list, we’ve got the Air Jordan XXX. This shoe box featured the white cover box with the OG, classic black case! A true timeless Jordan shoe box!