The Best 50 Non-OG Jordans of All Time

Year: 2010

Carolina colors on an Air Jordan is like bread and peanut butter, it goes together but you need that sweetness of the jelly to really enjoy it. In the case of this 2010 Air Jordan II, the clear sole is the perfect jelly to the sandwich analogy.

Year: 2006

The Chambray AIr Jordan VII was the first time a black based version of the VII dropped without any red accents. On top of that, it looked a lot like those PEs Jesus Shuttleworth was sportin' in Milwaukee. JB killed it with the materials and these were the sh*t for the spring of 2006.

Year: 2010

The 2010 version of the Air Jordan VI referred to as the Oreos took the contrasting panel approach that made previous colorways like the Carmines, sneakerhead favorites, and added more clear, speckled midsoles and a cool nickname. The perfect combination.

Year: 2012

Bentley Ellis may be the name on the tongue of these but old school 'heads have visions of Harold Miner at USC throwing down in these. OK, maybe nobody cares about the "Original" Baby Jordan, but a USC colorway on the Air Jordan IX? It's on.

Year: 2005

Graphite suede on the Air Jordan XIV had sneakerheads feeling like they were riding the Ferrari that inspired the design. The colorway is as smooth as the materials on the sneaker and it's arguably one of the best Air Jordan XIV colorways ever.

Year: 2005

The Air Jordan XIII had seen a lot of colorways by the time "Grey Toes" dropped but they were completely unique. The toebox being a different color ad never been seen on a Chicago inspired colorway. Except for that bleeding thing, the Grey Toes are money.

Year: 2006

Tarheels colors have always been welcomed from Jordan 'heads. With all the Air Jordan XIV colorways that dropped in 2005 and 2006, the black and University Blue version stands out as one of the best that wasn't a part of the original releases.

Year: 2004

The first time the Air Jordan XIII released as a retro the Wheat colorway gave a street inspired mix of colors that hadn't been seen before. While these "Wheats" are better off for spring than the Timbs that are most commonly affiliated with the color, they filled a necessary void in the sneaker game.

Year: 2009

There's a lot of history around the Bugs Bunny themes with Jordans between movies and commercials, and in 2009 they decided to take a fan-favorite colorway from the Air Jordan VII and apply it to the Air Jordan I. It worked. Materials were also on point.

Year: 2010

The Bin 23 series took a shot and the naysayers about Jordan's quality decline. The Air Jordan IX was one of the recipients of top-notch materials and a limited release. The gold accents were already enough approval but the Bin 23 emulated wax stamp on the lower ankle approved these before they were even released.

Year: 2011

Not to often do some crazy colorways hit a Jordan silhouette. The bright colors are usually left for runners but for the Quai 54 Tournament in 2011, JB hit the Air Jordan V with two colorways accented in a radiant green that seemed to make the outsoles glow like Yeezy taught them.These limited joints had 'heads hitting up anyone they knew trying to get a pair.

Year: 2004

The first time blue landed on a retro release of the Air Jordan IX was the French Blues. The metallic silver label on the side panel was reminiscent of the Playoff XIIs and the flipped variation of blue and white reminded 'heads of the OG Obsidians, it was the perfect mix of new and past memories.

Year: 2003

The early '00s, most of us were just happy to have survived Y2K, and in hindsite B2K as well. So most began celebrating life with "bling" and maybe even "bling bling" if you were onto Cash Money before it became YMCMB. JB even started adding chrome to Jordans. The Air Jordan VIII in Black and Chrome was flossy and even came with a matching grill (just kidding on the grill part).

Year: 2002

The Cool Grey phenomenon took giant steps with the release of the Air Jordan IX. It was the second numbered Jordan to receive the completely non-original colorway. Needless to say, these were, and remain, popular amongst a good number of sneakerheads.

Year: 2011

The "Flip" colorway began with the white and all-over Elephant Print in 2006 with the white-based version. The black version that dropped last year used the same concept, premium materials, but the all black was a step above the first version.

Year: 2003

"Flints" dropped in 2003 and were such a simple color combo, they're wearable with almost anything. It was also one of the first times that 'heads had a shot at a neutral colorway on the Air Jordan XII, since the OG Taxis dropped and people were ready for the pick up.

Year: 2012

The Golden Moments Pack featured both the Air Jordan VI and Air Jordan VII with gold accents presumably inspired by the Olympic Games and the gold medals won by Team USA and MJ. The VI came in a white based colorway and was simple and effective.

Year: 2006

Green Beans, you liked these even if you hated vegetables. Even if you didn't, the all 3M upper at very least got your attention. No doubt, the Green Bean Air Jordan V was unique and perhaps even started a trend, or two.

Year: 2006

The New Love Air Jordan 1 was the "worst" of the two-pack that released in 2006 and if you slept, you probably kick yourself still. Imagine if this colorway would have dropped when Wiz dropped Black and Yellow. We'd have probably all been sportin' the partially dyed mini 'fro. At least for Halloween, maybe.

Year: 2012

Even if all the fair-weather Knicks fans have jumped shores to Brooklyn, Knicks colorways hold their own. Now if the Knicks could do the same. Either way, dedicated fans were probably a good part of the reason these sold out quick.

Year: 2012

The all black approach on the Air Jordan VII is always a good look. Throw in some gold detailing and a nice mix of materials and the GMP Air Jordan VII is a winning combo. Bonus, it comes with some fresh VIs, too!

Year: 2006

The contrasting panels of the Air Jordan VII "Flints" were a fresh take on a classic when they dropped in 2006. The colors had been seen on other Jordan silhouettes but placed on the VII with the nubuck upper, copped.

Year: 2012

Jordan hit "the shot" hundreds of times in his career but THE SHOT against the Cavaliers over Craig Ehlo in the NBA Playoffs in 1989 will forever be remembered, by everyone. In 2012, Jordan Brand payed homage with a Cavs colorway of the Air Jordan IV that MJ was wearing when he hit the foul line jumper, most likely to torture Ehlo with the memories all over again.

Year: 2012

The Motorboat Jones colorway of the Air Jordan IX hasn't even officially hit yet but this colorway is sure to become a favorite. All red, black details, nubuck material, the only thing keeping Lil Wayne from rockin' these around his bee hive is that newly signed footwear deal.

Year: 2011

The tonal yellow had been done before but applying it to the Air Jordan V for the Tokyo 23 launch just made these limited editions a must have for a lot of 'heads. Clear outsole and speckled "wings" on the midsole are just an added bonus.

Year: 2004

Following the footsteps of previous Cool Grey releases, the Air Jordan IV got the tonal treatment in 2004. JB added just the right amount of yellow accents to make these some of the freshest Jordan IVs around.

Year: 2009

The Air Jordan VII is a frequent arrival in "pack" form alongside other silhouettes but in 2009, Jordan Brand paid tribute to MJ's two 60-plus point performances with a pair of VIIs packaged together. The Orlando inspired colorway used the blue and black of the Magic jerseys, and the pinstripes on the tongue, to make one of the best non-OG colorways of the Air Jordan VII.

Year: 2009

Until 2009, the Jordan Motorsports colorways were never released. You either had to be on the team or you had to be a groupie for the team. OK, maybe that's an exaggeration but when Jordan Brand dropped the Motorsports version of the Air Jordan VI, the rest of the world had their chance.

Year: 2006

Suede on a lot of silhouettes just doesn't work but in the case of the Air Jordan V, it seems to be a can't miss addition. the Burgundy Air Jordan V is one of many that have used the material to help introduce the Jordan V to a new fan base.

Year: 2001

You don't have to be a Cowboys, Hoyas, or Yankees fan to appreciate this Air Jordan 1. Though, we imagine you probably doubled up if that's the case.

Year: 2003

One of the only non-OG colorways that has returned as a retro, the "Nubucks" dropped exclusively online in 2003. In 2009 they released again at retailers worldwide and the Carolina-esque colorway was met with open wallets for a second time.

Year: 2004

Believe it or not, "player" colorways weren't always found at every sneaker store across the country. The Melo Air Jordan II that used the Denver Nuggets colors was actually one of the first general releases to use a player's team colors.

Year: 2006

All black everything. Jay dropped The Black Album in 2003 and three years later people were still rolling with it, especially when this Air Jordan IV Black Cat dropped. No crazy materials, no crazy bling, no gimmmicks, just a colorway that allows the design of the Air Jordan IV stand on its one.

Year: 2005

One of only a few retro colorways that have been released twice, the "Altitudes" dropped in 2005 and even without the 3M mesh on the side, these turned heads. Five years later, Altitudes dropped again, this time with the mesh side panel. Enough said.

Year: 1999

"Oreos" got their nickname because, well we don't know. The speckled midsole and lace eyelets look more like cookies and cream than an Oreo but nonetheless, these are one of the most unique colorways of the late '90s, no doubt.

Year: 2006

This colorway came out at the perfect time. For fans of the Undefeated Jordan IV, most of whom had no shot at getting a pair, a nice alternative was the Oiled Suede Air Jordan V, also known as the Olives or Army Olives.

Year: 1999

UNC Tarheels fans, the real ones and the fans of Jordan who pretend to be, would probably say this is one of the best colorways of all time. One of the first "Retro+" colorways, the Columbia Air Jordan IV is one of the few non-OG colorways that could be considered a classic.

Year: 2006

Michael Jordan had many Defining Moments throughout his career but when it comes to sneakers, the original Defining Moments Pack was above and beyond what any 'heads had experienced at the time. The Air Jordan VI was one of the two sneakers accented in gold hues and packaged with gold hangtags that quickly made everyone who copped, 'hood savvy with some new bling.

Year: 2009

A nod to the early years and the 63 MJ dropped on Boston or not, the color blocking of the Celtics Air Jordan 1 is about as picture perfect as the memories of Mike in the Garden.

Year: 2006

The more limited of the two colorways that dropped as online exclusives, the Lightning IV and its bright yellow upper turn heads and are limited as hell. The perfect combination to create a crazy resell price and to give you that, "my sh*t looks good, don't it?" attitude every time you slip them on.

Year: 2001

One of the most Underrated Jordans of All Time, the Mocha Air Jordan III is one of the earliest "lifestyle" colorways. Meaning, you weren't likely to see these on the court but they were fresh to death off the court.

Year: 2009

The Air Jordan V "Toro Bravo" or "Raging Bull" two pack dropped in 2009 and was one of the most popular packs ever released at the time. The Red Suede joints were a notch above the black 3M version but both of these colorways took the timeless Chicago Bulls red and black and pretty much made it crack for sneaker fiends.

Year: 2011

Ray Allen has had countless player exclusives. Not player editions, but Ray's Js are always unique to him. In 2011 when he solidified himself as the greatest 3-point shooter in the history of the NBA, Jordan dropped a limited amount of white and green Air Jordan XIIIs complete with detailing on the tongue. The release mayhem should serve as proof of why these are on the list.

Year: 2006

Hate it or love it, the Jordan Thunder and Lightning pack changed the game. An online only release on Jumpman23.com, these are one of the most sought after non-OG colorways ever created and they're dropping again this holiday season. Word.

Year: 2010

The Doernbecher line of sneakers, created for charity and designed by the kid's of the Oregon hospital that shares the name, are always exciting releases but none can compare to the Doernbecher Air Jordan III. The quilted all red upper and iced outsole are just too good.

Year: 2006

The Defining Moments Pack may have been based on MJ's on-court performances but it could easily be considered a defining moment in the world of sneakers. The first two-pack Jordan release had all the right elements to have 'heads going crazy. You would have thought those accents were made of real gold. Wait, are they?

Year: 2005

Created for a contest that ran in 2005 when Eminem dropped his Encore album, this Air Jordan IV is some people's entire bucket list by itself. This colorway showed up on an Air Jordan Fusion years later, and people who swore against Fusions, went and copped. That's how dope the colorway is.

Year: 2001

A non-OG colorway so good that it gets released as a retro? Yep, the Cool Grey Air Jordan XI sets the standard for non-OG colorways. The first release in 2001 had people doing dumb sh*t to get them. The re-release in 2011 was the same. The tonal grey colorway became a staple amongst Jordan releases and has even found its way on to most Retro Jordan silhouettes.

Year: 2005

Los Angeles' Undefeated designed these Air Jordan IVs to be auctioned off for charity. The colorway has since been reused by everyone and their mother, but that's because getting your hands on a pair of these can set you back an arm, leg, liver and first born. Totally worth it, though.