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Michael Jordan made history with the Chicago Bulls. All-world accolades and countless colorways make most of the Air Jordan releases up to 1998 memorable, sought after and iconic. Nevertheless, some awesome Air Jordans dropped after his second retirement. Starting after the “Last Shot” silo but leaving off the still-launching AJXX8, we rank the best Air Jordan releases after Mike’s Chicago playing days. Read on and give us your favorites in the comment section.
23. Air Jordan XX3 “UNC”
Kicks: Air Jordan XX3 “UNC”
Released: November 28, 2008
Chapel Hill hues were showcased on what many thought would be the last of the Air Jordan line. This shoe helped tell the story of MJ’s playing legacy and was easier to get than its similarly styled, but ultra-limited, Carolina counterpart.
22. Air Jordan 16+ “Cherrywood”
Kicks: Air Jordan 16+ “Cherrywood”
Released: June 2, 2001
Rich, sporty and refined, the Air Jordan 16 “Cherrywood” provided one of the coolest casual colorways of the retirement era. This release is among the most versatile AJs, thanks to a removable/reversible gaiter.
