A Look at Some Popular Red Jordan Sneakers
Air Jordan sneakers can be found in a variety of designs and colorways including vibrant reds.
Since making its debut in 1984, the Jordan brand has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The combination of unique, cutting-edge designs and dominant play in the NBA by Jordan himself helped create the powerhouse brand. For the first 13 years of the Jordan shoes, Nike and the Jordan brand co-existed with every sneaker release. However, the Jordan brand branched off to form a separate brand under the Nike umbrella in 1997.
As one would expect with a shoe brand that has been around for nearly 40 years, there are many different styles and colorways to choose from when shopping on eBay for a pair of Jordan sneakers. Interestingly, Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls which had red as one of their main team colors. This has led to a large variety of red Jordan sneakers, especially with all of the Retro releases over the past decades.
Air Jordan 1 Red Sneakers
Perhaps the most iconic silhouette of all of the Jordan sneakers, the Air Jordan 1 has plenty of red versions available for purchase. Below are some of the more classic red color options from this product line.
Air Jordan 1 Low Noble Red
This low-top Retro version was released in 2020 and sports a white leather upper with deep red leather overlays. A white perforated toebox is wrapped with red leather while a black Nike Swoosh logo runs from the side of the shoe back to the heel. Additionally, a black Jordan Wings logo can also be found on the heel while a brighter red color is used for the laces and collar.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred
The classic Bred colorway gets a glossy makeover with this 2021 Retro release. This high-top Jordan sneaker boasts a patent leather upper consisting of the iconic black and red color scheme. A red Nike Swoosh runs from the middle of the black side panel to the heel while a white midsole sits atop a red rubber outsole.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Bred Toe
A classic Retro mid-cut version of the Air Jordan 1 was released in 2022. This specific iteration features a leather upper with white quarter panels, black overlays, and red accents for the toebox, Nike Swoosh, and collar. A red Jordan Wings logo sits on the side of the shoe near the ankle while a black rubber cupsole stays true to the 1985 design.
Air Jordan 3 Retro SE Unite - CHI Exclusive
The Air Jordan 3 was the first design by the legendary Tinker Hatfield and is often thought of as saving the Jordan brand as Jordan was considering leaving Nike to follow Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore who were starting their own brand.
In the end, Jordan stayed with Nike. Sneaker enthusiasts were treated to the Air Jordan 3 design. This design has seen lots of Retro releases including the Unite - Chicago Exclusive. This Jordan 3 Retro sneaker features a red tumbled leather upper to go along with the signature Jordan 3 design elements including a visible Nike Air Unit in the heel and elephant print overlays on the toe and heel.
Air Jordan 3 Retro Legend of the Summer
This red Jordan Retro sneaker was released in 2013 as a present for Jordan brand ambassador Justin Timberlake to wear during his Legend of the Summer tour. This Air Jordan 3 Retro features a red suede upper with snakeskin material on the toe and heel in place of the elephant print design. A graphic for the Legend of the Summer shoe can be found on the sock liner as well.
Air Jordan 4 Retro FIBA
The red Jordan 4 Retro sneaker was released in 2019 to celebrate the FIBA Basketball World Cup. This sneaker features a red tumbled leather upper with hits of Obsidian on overlays just above the midsole as well as the rubber eyelets. A Metallic Gold Jumpman logo can be found on the heel of the shoe as well as specific pieces of each competing country’s flag in the side panels in place of the traditional Air Jordan 4 ballistic mesh.
Air Jordan 4 Retro Toro Bravo
This Jordan 4 Retro sneaker with a Fire Red, black, and Cement Grey colorway was released in 2013. It features a Fire Red nubuck upper with black detailing for the side panels, heel guard, and rubber wings that run up to the lacing system. Cement Grey is used for the top and bottom lace eyelets as well as the rubber outsole. A white Jumpman logo sits in a gray patch on the tongue while another white Jumpman logo can be found on the heel.
Air Jordan 12 Retro Reverse Flu Game
The Air Jordan 12 is best known for being the shoe that Michael Jordan wore during his famous "Flu Game." Jordan scored 38 points while battling a 103-degree fever. This specific Retro release from 2020 flips the original colorway on its head and inverts the location of the black and red colors.
Its stitched suede upper is Varsity Red while a black overlay runs from the midsole to the toe. Jumpman branding is found just above the midsole in a black panel. The heel has a small black Jumpman logo, a "Jordan" nameplate, and a red number 23.
Air Jordan 12 Retro Gym Red
This red Retro Jordan 12 sneaker was released in 2018. Red stitched leather is used for the upper while red is also used for the reptile-like overlay running from the midsole to the toe. Additionally, the same tone of red is used for the herringbone tread outsole as well as the metal eyelets near the collar of the shoe. Black is the only other color used with this Retro sneaker. The branding elements on the heel are black as is the Jumpman logo on the tongue.
Air Jordan 12 Retro Red Flint
The Retro Air Jordan 13 Red Flint iteration was released in 2021 and draws inspiration from the original Flint colorway. Instead of sporting a Flint Blue upper, this version uses Gym Red for the reflective mesh overlay, collar lining, and interior tongue. The rest of the sneaker features a white toe to go along with a white and gray suede midsole, giving the appearance of a panther’s paw pad. A 3D holographic Jumpman logo sits on the side of the shoe near the collar while another black Jumpman logo can be found on the white tongue.
Air Jordan 1 High FlyEase Cardinal Red
This 2022 Retro release features the FlyEase design which is intended to make it easier to get the shoe on and off. The two-tone sneaker features a white leather upper with Cardinal Red leather overlays on the toe, heel, and Nike Swoosh. A white Jordan Wings logo sits on the collar strap of the FlyEase system. The white midsole contrasts nicely with a red cupsole, staying true to the original Air Jordan 1 design.
While there are many different colorways sneaker enthusiasts can choose from when shopping for a pair of Air Jordans, red has always been a mainstay thanks to the Chicago Bulls. Sneakerheads are sure to find a pair of red Jordan shoes from one of the product lines to match their style. Each of the Jordan shoes can be worn as basketball sneakers or lifestyle shoes. eBay has a large selection of Jordan sneakers.