Air Jordan basketball shoes

Air Jordan is a line of basketball and sportswear shoes produced by Nike, Inc. The first Air Jordan shoe was produced for basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985. The shoes were designed by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore. The Jordan Logo, known as the "Jumpman," originated from a photograph by Jacobus Rentmeester, taken before Jordan played for Team USA in the 1984 Summer Olympics. (en.wikipedia.org)

The manufacturing of Air Jordans has evolved over time. Initially, the Air Jordan II model was produced in Italy to impart a luxury feel to the shoe. However, as of 2014, one of the primary manufacturing facilities for Air Jordans was the Yue Yuen factory in Dongguan, China, owned by the Pou Chen Group, a Taiwanese company that is the primary supplier in China for Nike. (reference.com) In addition to China, Air Jordans are also produced in Vietnam and Indonesia, with each country contributing to the brand's global presence. (hapabox.com)

The Jordan Brand, originally called 'Brand Jordan,' was introduced in 1997. It has built a sustainable business model by releasing Air Jordan shoes and apparel, and collaborating with popular artists. In 2022 alone, Jordan Brand brought in $5.1 billion to Nike. Of that, a reported $150–256 million went directly to Michael Jordan under his deal with Nike. (en.wikipedia.org)

Nike, Inc., the ultimate owner of the Jordan Brand, is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike is known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing sports equipment, apparel, and footwear. The Jordan Brand operates as a subsidiary of Nike, focusing on basketball shoes, sportswear, and related accessories.