The Jordan 10 OG Shadow 1994
"I'm back." With those words in 1995, Michael Jordan ended his brief retirement and stepped back on the court to dominate again. Fans worldwide were elated, and MJ quickly returned to top form donning the Air Jordan 10 in the Chicago colorway. The number 23 was gone, replaced by 45, but sneakerheads knew the AJ 10 was a number worth owning.
The Story Behind the Air Jordan X Design
Although MJ never wore the previous iteration, the Air Jordan IX, on the court, they were designed while he was still suiting up as a Chicago Bull. Air Jordan designer Tinker Hatfield, who led the creations of the Jordan III through IX models, wanted the post-retirement X to signify a highlight reel of Jordan's most significant achievements from each of his seasons in the NBA. Like banners hanging from the rafters, the AJ 10's sole featured ten milestones representing Jordan the man and Air Jordan the shoe:
- 85 ROOKIE OF YEAR
- 86 63 POINTS
- 87 SCORING TITLE
- 88 DUNK CHAMP
- 89 ALL DEFENSE
- 90 SCORES 63 POINTS
- 91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
- 94 BEYOND
Jordan 10 OG Shadow 1994
As one of the original colorways that appeared in the Jordan Brand catalog, the Shadow colorway debuted on the Air Jordan 10 in January 1994. Its dark appearance features Black overlays on the side panels and a second overlay across the side panel, heel, toe, and ankle in a Dark Shadow color. Black returns on the laces, heel tab, midsole, and outer sole. Strips of Shadow are integrated into the tread as a nod to Michael Jordan's major accomplishments. A True Red Jordan Jumpman logo sits on the heel of the tread and another one sits on the rear heel. The sneaker's inner sole is coated in a checkered black and grey pattern.
