Air Jordan sneakers are recognizable anywhere due to their unique builds and legendary designs. The sneakers are designed for durability and performance, even standing out from other Nike products.
Over the years, the Air Jordan partnership has seen the release of sought-after sneakers in high-top and low-top versions. Although the high-tops have secured the winning spot, becoming fan favorites and bestsellers, the reasons are not far-fetched.
Many sneakerheads believe that high-tops are the OG basketball sneakers and fuse sports and style perfectly. Check out some of the best high-top picks below.
This article reflects the writer’s opinion only. Do let us know if we missed some of your favorite silhouettes in the comments.
6 Best high-top Air Jordan sneakers for men
- Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found
- Jordan 1 Retro High Pine Green
- Jordan 11 Retro Concord (2018)
- Jordan 11 Retro Playoffs Bred (2019)
- Jordan 3 Retro White Cement Reimagined
- Jordan 7 retro Orion
1) Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Chicago is believed to be the best Air Jordan silhouette of all time, with collectors viewing them as worthy investment pieces. The 2022 version dressed the silhouette colorway with vintage accents and the original Nike Air tongue badge and wing logo.
Crafted from leather material, the pair of sneakers come in a red, white, and black colorway and feature cracked leather uppers and pre-yellowed accents that give off an aged look. The sides of the swoosh logo have black overlays, and white lace fastenings finish the look. These Air Jordan sneakers can be copped for $219 on StockX.
2) Jordan 1 Retro High Pine Green
Originally released in 2018, these pine green sneakers are a reimagination of Bred Toe's sought-after classic release. However, instead of the red incorporated in Bred Toe’s classic, this pair is designed in hues of pine green.
Crafted from leather, this pair of high tops comes in a green, white, and black colorway and features a black leather Swoosh overlay, a sail midsole, a green outsole, and a black lace closure. These Air Jordan sneakers are on sale for $321 on StockX.
3) Jordan 11 Retro Concord (2018)
This pair of Jordans was launched by Michael Jordan in 1995, marked the beginning of futuristic designs for the franchise, and is still revered today.
Another iteration was released in December 2018 and comes in a black-and-white colorway. The sneakers feature a white upper with reflective black accents, a black Jumpman logo on the shoe side, a white midsole, and a translucent sole. The pair also comes with a white lace closure. The Air Jordan sneakers are sold for $321 on StockX.
4) Jordan 11 Retro Playoffs Bred (2019)
This Jordan 11 Retro Playoffs 2019 is the fourth reimagination of the 11 Retro of 1996. The shoes represent MJ's comeback from retirement to win his fourth title with the Chicago Bulls.
Released in November 2019, this pair of sneakers comes in a black, red, and white colorway and features an upper with black patent leather overlays, a red Jumpman logo on the side, a white midsole, a red translucent outsole, "23" insignia on the heel, and a black lace closure. The Air Jordan sneakers are sold for $255 on StockX.
5) Jordan 3 Retro White Cement Reimagined
The Jordan 3 Retro White Cement has remained on the radar of sneaker enthusiasts since its release in 1988. The March 2023 release pays homage to its 1988 ancestor.
The Air Jordan sneakers are dressed in a white and ash colorway featuring a white leather upper, off-white heel tab, off-white midsole, and a grey outsole. The Air Jordan sneakers are fitted with white lace closures and sell for $150 on StockX.
6) Jordan 7 Retro Orion
The Retro Orion sneakers are fan favorites and were released in 2011. The pair is dressed in a white colorway with multicolor accents and features a white leather upper with blue, black, and red infrared accents, a blue Jumpman logo on the side and under the sole, an off-white midsole, and a white lace closure. The shoes are sold for $200 on StockX.
Air Jordan sneakers are remarkable, but the above-mentioned ones are continually hailed for their history-making elements.
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