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"I'm back." With those words in 1995, Michael Jordan ended his brief retirement and stepped back on the court to dominate again. Fans worldwide were elated, and MJ quickly returned to top form donning the Air Jordan 10 in the Chicago colorway. The number 23 was gone, replaced by 45, but sneakerheads knew the AJ 10 was a number worth owning.

The Story Behind the Air Jordan X Design

Although MJ never wore the previous iteration, the Air Jordan IX, on the court, they were designed while he was still suiting up as a Chicago Bull. Air Jordan designer Tinker Hatfield, who led the creations of the Jordan III through IX models, wanted the post-retirement X to signify a highlight reel of Jordan's most significant achievements from each of his seasons in the NBA. Like banners hanging from the rafters, the AJ 10's sole featured ten milestones representing Jordan the man and Air Jordan the shoe:

  • 85 ROOKIE OF YEAR
  • 86 63 POINTS
  • 87 SCORING TITLE
  • 88 DUNK CHAMP
  • 89 ALL DEFENSE
  • 90 SCORES 63 POINTS
  • 91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 94 BEYOND

Jordan 10 Retro Tinker 2018

The Jordan 10 Retro Tinker is part of the Jordan x Nike Icons collection. It took inspiration from the OG "Ultramarine" Nike Air Huarache Light, a sneaker that Michael Jordan wore. These Jordans have a blue and black wavy upper and a white wavy midsole. The outsole is an alternating pattern of white and orange. Some of Michael Jordan's accomplishments are on the bottoms of the shoes. There is an orange heel pull tab and light blue inner lining. The sneakers are fitted with Phylon midsoles and full-length Air units. For traction, they rely on a striped pattern. Made of garment leather and full-grain leather, the shoes have a soft yet firm appearance. They were released on October 17, 2018.