Air Jordan footwear

Air Jordan is a prestigious brand of athletic footwear and apparel produced by Nike. The brand was originally created for Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and released to the public in 1985. The sneakers were designed by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore, becoming a culture-defining staple in the sportswear industry.

Manufacturing for Air Jordan products occurs globally, with the vast majority of production facilities located in Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. These factories operate under contract with Nike to meet global demand for various silhouettes from the classic Jordan 1 to the latest performance models.

The brand is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., which is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. While Air Jordan operates with a distinct brand identity and its own marketing strategies, its financial and logistical operations remain under the ultimate ownership of Nike.