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JORDAN FAQ SECTION
Before any questions are addressed, read below:
A COMPLETE FAQ BY PAT - VERY GOOD READ WHICH SHOULD ANSWER MOSTLY ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS 
These belong in the proper posts/forums. Use the OFFICIAL LINKS POST
Legit Check Forum - Legit Check
Jordan Price Check - How Much This Costs/Worth?
Customs/Restorations forum - Jordan Preservation/Restoration
Sizing Questions Post - How Do _____ Fit?
SC Board Dictionary - What is the abbreviation for _____?
OFFICIAL: JORDAN COMPARISON THREAD - Compare distinctions between similar colorways of OG & Retro releases.
Michael Jordan Jersey Guide - This is your guide related to all types of jerseys MJ wore throughout his career.
Air Jordan Guide: I-XX3 - This is your guide related to every Air Jordan with legit / fake comparisions.
Sole Collector's Air Jordan Archive Project - Up & coming guide to every Air Jordan released.
Frequently Asked Questions
-What is Jordan Brand?
A division of NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand is a premium brand of footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy, vision and direct involvement of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Brand made its debut in 1997 and has grown into a complete collection of performance and lifestyle products for both men and women. The Jordan Brand remains active in the community by donating a portion of its proceeds to Jordan Fundamentals, an education grants program for teachers.
For more information on Jordan Brand, visit www.jumpman23.com
-Is Jordan Brand stopping at 23?
Nothing is confirmed yet. There are rumors that the Air Jordan is ending at 23, but there are also rumors that they will continue.
-Where can I find Jordan templates?
Here
-I've seen a lot of posts recently about white/yellow/black colorways, such as Tour IVs and WMNS VIIs. Is this the start of a trend? Hype?
The Jordan Racing team’s colors are Black/Maize. Also, Gentry likes the colorway. This is shown in the Old Love, New Love Package. The Old Love, which are the Blacktoe I’s, is basketball. The New Loves, which are black and yellow, represent motorcycle racing.
-What are these?
Those are promotional display shoes made by Nike. They were made before Space Jam, and were on display at WB and Nike stores. (Information courtesy MZ3)
-What’s up with retros after 2008?
Upon speaking with a very reliable source, retros will be “reinvented” with new colorways and materials.
-In 2008, will there be retros OTHER than the packs?
No, the only retro Air Jordans will be in the countdown packs.
-What is Jordan Brand’s affiliation with Nike today?
Jordan Brand is somewhat of a separate entity from Nike. They are another branch, like how Nike has Basketball, Gridiron, Running, etc. The shoes are still produced through Nike, as you can see on the bottom of Jordan boxes.
-Why is the AIR JORDAN on the IV’s and V’s upside down?
Back in the late 80’s, it was fashionable to flip your tongue down, so that when people walking by see your shoes, the AIR JORDAN is right side-up.
-What does the “Greek” writing say on the tongue of the XI’s?On all XI’s except for the Space Jams, it reads JUMPMAN JORDAN sideways. On the Space Jams, it says JUMPMAN JAM.
-Why are _____ boxes bigger than _____ boxes, but they are the same size?
Some shoes are bigger. Naturally, the cut of the shoe determines the box. The boxes for a certain size should not be the same for every kind of shoe. Compare a 9.5 box of the 06 Retro V’s with a 9.5 box of the 06 Retro IV’s. The IV’s box is smaller.
-What material is the upper of the Olive V’s made of?
Oiled Suede
-How do you spot B-Grades?
B-Grades have a stamp that says “B” on either the size tag, insole, or box of the shoe. Any and all shoes that didn't get sold at Niketowns, Champs, Footlockers, Finishlines, etc get sent back and find their way at the Nike Factory Stores. A-grades are supposed to be flawless, but not as bad as B-grades. You may get a bad shoe in the pack here and there, but most of the shoes sold at your local stores should be A-grades.
It's up to the consumer to then inspect their shoes. Usually shoes that are at the Nike Factory stores are either B-grades or excess stores or Nike warehouses could not sell or ship out nationwide. B-grades will have a stamp on the inside tag, box or box tag meaning it is less than perfect or has minimal flaws. So shoes at the Nike Factory Stores don't have the stamp so that just means it was excess.
-What were each Air Jordan inspired by?
*INFO COURTESY OF WWW.SOLEPEDIA.COM*
V – World War II British fighter plane, Supermarine Spitfire MkVIII
VII - Nike Huarache technology
IX -
| Quote: | Right shoe: dédié (french) - dedicated fuerza (spanish) - force intenso (italian) - intense liberté (french) - freedom anmutig (german) - graceful
Left shoe: спорт (russian) - sport uhuru (swahili) - independence свобода (russian) - freedom athletisch (german) - athletic muundaji (swahili) - ?????
There are also two Japanese words that reads "world" and "sport". |
XII – Japanese Rising Sun flag
XIII - Black Panther
XIV - Michaels car, the Ferrari 550 M
XV - X-15 fighter jet developed by NASA during the 1950’s
XVIII - Lamborghini
XIX - Black Mamba
XX - Jordan Brand Racing
XX1 - Bentley
XX2 - F-22 Raptor
-Where can I get an elephant print template/wallpaper/picture?
-When did the first Team Jordans come out?
1997 is when Jordan Brand and Team Jordans were introduced.
-Did they ever make/retro _____?
Check out www.air-jordans.com or www.solecollector.com/archive/air-jordan-shoes
-Is there a set schedule or cycle for retros?
No. There is only the track of retros starting from I. We are at XV now. The other retros are not in a particular order.
-What do the numbers (2.17.23.6.15) on the XV represent?
2/17 is his birthday
23 is, well, 23.
6 is the number of championships
15 is the shoe.
-What is the difference between Elephant and Cement print?
First of all, DO NOT CALL ELEPHANT PRINT CEMENT PRINT.
Elephant print is on the III’s. The Black Cements and White Cements are called that way not because of the PRINT itself, but the COLOR of the print. Cement is the name of the grey in elephant print. Cement print is on the White Cement IV’s. It is essentially a cement color with black speckles.
-What Jordans have Elephant print on them?
All III’s, XI IE Lows, XIX Lows, Spizikes, Retro I Low "West Side Regional Edition" (white / chlorine blue / sonic yellow) and a pair of DTRT III’s.
-What does it mean when it says “Urban Accounts and Niketowns Only”?This is an LS release, meaning only stores with Urban Accounts (call your local stores) and Niketowns will only carry them. Eastbay will also carry them. www.jumpman23.com has a list of Urban Account stores.
-What numbers did Jordan wear?
23, 45, 12 (stolen jersey game), 5 (Pan American Games), 9 (Olympics)
-Is it September Blue or Sport Blue?
It is Sport Blue. People misconceive it can call it September because in catalogs, it is abbreviated Spt, which people took for September. The Original Catalog for 1991 shows Sport, not September.
-How do you get PE’s (Player Exclusives)?
You either have to know people, have hook-ups, or pay lots of money.
-What’s the difference between University Blue and Carolina Blue?
There is no difference.
-Why did JB start removing the Nike Air and swoosh logos from the jordan kicks to replace them with the jumpman. What year did they start switching out the logos and what was the last shoe to have the nike air logos?
Jordan Brand was at a time where they wanted to establish their own separate entity from NIKE so they went away from the swoosh for good starting with the Air Jordan XII. The year was 1997 starting with the OG's and its boxes.
The swoosh came back for the 99 retros starting with the IV's and the last came after the Black/Cement III's released back in 01. From this point on we do not see NIKE AIR on Jordans.
-How limited are the _______ and how many pairs have been made?
We cannot determine how limited or how many pairs JB or NIKE made of a particular shoe. It is best to direct your inquiry to customer service at NIKE or Jordan Brand.
Air Jordan Flight Club
FAQ courtesy of NIKE Customer Service FAQ
| Quote: | What is the Jordan Flight Club?
This is a new direct online channel for the Jordan Brand. It will feature exclusive content and merchandise available strictly to members of Flight Club. Membership will be via invitation only.
What products will be offered at the Jordan Flight Club?
The Air Jordan Retro XV will be the first offered product. This will launch on 11/15/2007 at 3 PM PT.
How do I gain access to Flight Club?
An e-mail went out on 11/5/2007 announcing the Flight Club. To have received this e-mail, you must be a Jumpman23.com registered member by 10/25/07 and opted in to receive Nike e-mail. The e-mail contained a pass code that will allow you to register on the Flight Club site.
To anyone that needs a Flight Club invitation:
Text flight club to 23623
Limited number of invites available & won't work on all wireless carriers.
What is the web address to Jordan Flight Club?
The web address is AirJordanFlightClub.com.
What if I did not receive an e-mail invitation to join Air Jordan Flight Club, how can I get one?
All e-mail invitations went out with an option to refer a friend. If one of your friends's received the invite, ask them to send you the referral invitation!
When will the first product be available for Flight Club Members?
The first item will be the Air Jordan Retro XV on 11/05/2007 at 3 PM PT exclusively to Air Jordan Flight Club members.
Is there a limit on how many Air Jordan Retro XV I can buy?
The Air Jordan Retro XV will be limited to 2 per consumer.
Can I call in my Air Jordan Flight Club order into Nike?
Nike consumer services agents will not be able to place orders for this product, as it can only be purchased if you are a registered member of the Flight Club.
Why haven't I received an invitation for Flight Club when I have been a Jumpman23.com member for a long time now?
If you were opted into Jumpman23.com and gave consent to receive Nike e-mails as of 10/25/07 but did not receive an e-mail invitation to Jordan Flight Club, please contact us at 1-800-806-6453 for assistance.
What time will the Air Jordan Retro XV be available for purchase?
The Air Jordan XV will be available for purchase to Jordan Flight Club members on 11/15/2007 at 3 PM PT.
Where do I enter my invitation code on Air Jordan Flight Club?
You must log into the site using your Jumpman23.com or Nikestore.com sign in, then you will be prompted to enter your invitation code. You will only have to use this invitation code once when you register. The next time you log in you will simply use your Jumpman23.com or Nikestore.com log in.
What future products will be offered at Jordan Flight Club?
Stay tuned, members will be notified as this information becomes available.
Will the Air Jordan Retro XV, offered on Flight Club be available anywhere else?
The Air Jordan Retro XV will be exclusive to Flight Club members and not available for purchase at any other authorized Nike retailer.
How long is my invitation code good for?
Invitation codes that were e-mailed to Jumpman23.com members on 11/01/07 will expire on June 1,2008.
Will I receive an e-mail to confirmation after I join Flight Club?
You will not receive a confirmation of registration after joining the Air Jordan Flight Club.
I lost my invitation code, what should I do?
We would be happy to locate that code for you. If you received an e-mail invitation from Jordan Flight Club but misplaced that, we can help. You will be required to verify personal information from your user profile to obtain your lost code.
I sent a referral invitation to a friend but they did not receive or lost the code?
No problem, as you can sign into your Jordan Flight Club click on "your account" and then "club invitations". There you will see where the invitation was sent and what the code sent was. Unfortunately you won't be able to send that e-mail invitation again but you can just pass the code along to it's intended recipent.
How long are the Referral codes good for?
Referral codes will expire 90 days after they are issued.
How long does it take for a referral invitation to arrive via e-mail once I send it?
Please allow 24 hours for the referral invitation to arrive via e-mail to it's intended recipient.
What sizes will the Air Jordan Retro XV be offered in to members of Jordan Flight Club?
The Air Jordan Retro XV will be available in sizes 7-12.5, 13, 14, 16.
What do I do if I want to return my Flight Club purchase?
A Jordan Flight Club purchase must be sent back to the to our Blue Ribbon Direct warehouse as indicated in your package. Our Nike retail stores are unable to accept returns on these special Flight Club purchases. Please refer to your package invoice for further details.
Will the Jordan XV stay on the exclusive site until sell through or will they eventually go live to NikeStore.com?
The Jordan XV will not hit nikestore.com. It will stay in Flight Club.
Knowing that this is an exclusive club, will codes (invites) be sent a second time around to Jumpman23.com members who were unable to gain access before?
We are looking at sending out another invitation in the near feature. Check back for the exact date. It will be posted here once we get it. |
-What serial numbers are the Retro Air Jordan I's and do I have a legit pair?
Here is a compiled list:
| Quote: | Black Red - 136066-061
38345 - 010507 Y3 - US / JP / HK / SG / FR / AU / more
14984 - 010507 Y3 - US / JP / HK / SG / FR / AU / more
05134 - 010507 Y3 - US / SG / etc
00000 - 010507 Y3 - US / TW / etc
01736 - 010507 PC8 - TW
00400 - 010507 PC8 - TW
0001/4000 - XXXXXX Y3 - Youth Sizes 1Y-6Y
Total of SIX serial numbers for the adult pairs.
* 38345 and 14984 should be a FULL size run.
Number of adult pairs made (at least)
= 38345 + 14984 + 5134 + 1736 + 400
= 60599
(plus the number of pairs that had the 00000 / 00000 serial - a couple thousand perhaps)
White Silver Navy 136065-101
22732- US / HK / etc
07016- FR / BE / GER / HK / etc
07560- US / FR / UK / BE / HK / etc
05290- FR / HK / etc
01166- US
05183- US (for Very large sizes)
00000- US / TW / etc
01176- TW
0001/4000 - Youth Sizes 1Y-6Y
Total of EIGHT serial numbers for the adult pairs.
* 22732 should be a FULL size run
Number of adult pairs made (at least)
= 22732 + 7016 + 7560 + 5290 + 1166 + 5183 + 1176
= 50123
(plus the number of pairs that had the 00000 / 00000 serial - a couple thousand perhaps) |
Thanks to scones @ NT
-What do the initials mean on a Jordan / Nike tag?
| geronimo23williams wrote: | Nike Sneaker Production Factories
Taiwan R.O.C.,Korea,Vietnam,Thailand,Indonesia,Italy,Japan,United States
Nike Factory Codes
Taiwan - FT1, FT2, FT4, FT8, PC3, PC8
2. Korea - ST, ST5, S7, T2-1, T2-A, T2-D, TY, TY1, ST-P, SH, BY
3. China - LN2, LN3, LN4, Y2, Y3, Y2-3, QH, QS
4. Indonesia - ID, IB, IN, IW
5. Thailand - PA
6. Vietnam - VT
7. Italy (N/A - factory code system not in use yet during the late '80s)
8. Japan (N/A - factory code system not in use yet during the 70s-80s)
9. United States (N/A - factory code system not in use yet during the late 70s-80s)
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-What is the difference between a Retro and a Retro +?
Retros are those colorways that are of the OG release and Retro + colorways are those in which have not released previously and are a new colorway of that specific model.
^^Specific to the Air Jordan VI Retro + Infared release
| solejordan23 wrote: | i got the answer
remember when the samples of the infrareds were shown and alot ppl hated how they switch the color placement? on the box it was retro+ but JB later just released the og color as a retro but didnt change the retro+ to retro on the box |
-Where can I get more info on the yellowing of clear soled Jordans and how can I fix them or stop the process?
Seaglow Ultimate Guide by Automata
-How come some OG Jordan X's have the jumpmans both facing to the left and some have them facing towards each other like this
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The OG X's made in Korea have the Jumpman logo facing each other, like this: ><
The OG X's made in Taiwan have the Jumpman logo facing the left, like this: <<
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Reading is fundamental
More will be added if needed. Big ups to purplenurple1414 for helping with the list
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| does anyone know a website that sells the dmp xi in size 10.5-11 |
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| a website, not a personal seller, how does that belong in wanted? |
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| The other day i was looking for a certain pair and asking on here was very helpful, isn't that the point of this place? Being helpful and informative? |
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what was the jordan to have the smallest number of pairs made? i mean as in pairs released to the public to be bought, not won by raffle or anything. is it the thunders?
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^i believe xq 1s. which was 240 but that was china only so idk if you would include it
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oh okay. but other than the china xq's would it be the thunders?
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| ballerriffic92 wrote: | | oh okay. but other than the china xq's would it be the thunders? |
yea the thunders would be next, but i no some showed up in outlets and stores
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| n_lucky90 wrote: | | Was looking at the release dates for Jordans and was a bit confused. Is there a difference when the thing says "Limited Release" and "Limited Release to urban accts and Niketowns" or does it both mean the same thing |
Limited release is kinda vauge. It could include limited releases to urban accounts and niketowns. Or it could be just refering to LS or QS releases. Limited relases usually means that it's just in mens sizes. You need more clarification of what kind of release ( QS, LS, Urban acct., ect...) to determine how limited it will be.
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good info..i actually read all that.
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