Jordans can be considered as one of the founding shoes behind modern sneaker culture. It takes a very special shoe to still be popular decades after its initial release. The Air Jordan 4 sneakers were the first of the line to be brought to the global market. With highly coveted collaborations over the years and limited releases, they remain one of the brand's hardest-to-source models. Jordans can be considered as one of the founding shoes behind modern sneaker culture. It takes a very special shoe to still be popular decades after its initial release. A year after the release of the original design, the Air Jordan 2 made its debut in 1986. The pair were released to provide improved comfort for Michael Jordan thanks to extra cushioning. Brand New No Box.