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It's funny — as female sneakerheads lament over the various iconic styles that were never made in their sizes, they have a treasure trove right at (or on) their feet. We're talking Air Jordans, and specifically ones made in only women's (or, even worse, girls) sizes. From the pink snakeskin XIs in 2001 to the "Ultraviolet" IVs in 2012, plenty of heat has dropped that has never been made available in men's sizes. And in an era when pink and purple are nowhere near off-limits for dudes, maybe it's time some of these styles were revisited—and scaled up. Check out 15 Women's Air Jordans We Wish Were Made in Men's Sizes and tell us your favorites in the comments section below.
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Air Jordan XIII "White/Spark Pink"
Year Released: 2011
"Shrink it and pink it" is what female sneakerheads say derisively about brands' approach towards making women's sneakers. Meanwhile, dudes willing to sport pink even in this post-Killa era have to satisfy themselves with custom options and rare Kay Yow drops. Life ain't fair.
Air Jordan VII "Mineral Blue"
Year Released: 2011
An Air Jordan VII with a Hornets vibe (word to Eddie Jones), this pair could be brought back in all sizes just as the Charlotte franchise reclaims its name. Serendipity.
Air Jordan XI "Pink Snakeskin"
Year Released: 2001
Back in 2001 it would have taken a brave man indeed to sport these pink snake XI lows, but a dozen years later the fashion/streetstyle world is a bit different. They'd be out there.
Air Jordan IV "Dynamic Blue"
Year Released: 2012
Is it better than the classic black/cement? Hush your mouth. The "Dynamic Blue" Air Jordan IV brought a little South Beach flavor to the 1989 classic, one guys could only get via a customizer. These would still go hard.
Vashtie x Air Jordan II
Year Released: 2010
Maybe dusty lavender with sparkles isn't for everyone, but seeing that Vashtie's take on the II was the first Air Jordan II collab and one of the only Air Jordan collabs, period, everyone would welcome a pair in their size.
Air Jordan V "Sunset"
Year Released: 2006
These mostly white Vs with hits of orange and red not only would be amazing summer shoes, but they would have been a perfect PE for Ray Allen during the Heat's latest title run. Release them next June and we won't complain any more.
Air Jordan XI Low "White/Metallic Silver"
Year Released: 2001
Hard to say what made these white/metallic silver XI lows a women's shoe. Derek Anderson could have just as easily worn them as a Spur—although we imagine he was content with his Concord lows.
Women's Air Jordan
Year Released: 1997
When Jordan was spun off into its own brand, it wasted no time in creating a women's-specific Air Jordan. But that doesn't mean there aren't guys out there who would be proud to rock this swoopier (no pun intended) take on the XIII.
Air Jordan V Low "White/Metallic Silver"
Year Released: 2007
The Air Jordan V low was an iffy proposition from the start, but at least this white/metallic silver pair was subtle enough to fly under the radar. It would be an interesting alternate to the white/white AF1 in summertime.
Air Jordan IV "Ultraviolet"
Year Released: 2012
How does a shoe so dope wind up a GS-only pair? Forget the purple and black, check the speckled midsole and that miltary blue-esque contrasting toe bumper. So sick.
Jordan Spiz'ike "Black/Pink Fire-Ice"
Year Released: 2007
It's actually pretty amazing that a black/pink Spiz'ike wasn't made in mens sizes. For those bold enough to rock Spiz'ikes on a consistent basis, pink wouldn't stand as a deterrent -- in fact, quite the opposite.
Air Jordan V "Silver/Shy Pink"
Year Released: 2006
Want a Jordan V with a little more pop than the Wolf Greys? This silver/shy pink pair didn't have the 23 on the side, but it did have the traditional reflective tongue along with some pink hits that gave it some additional flair. Sleeper classic.
Air Jordan VIII "White/Aqua"
Year Released: 2007
Before the black grapes, there were the white aquas. Guys definitely made a run on these when they dropped, although our big-footed brethren were left out in the cold. Just up the size run a little bit next time.
Air Jordan XI Low "Citrus"
Year Released: 2001
"Citrus" seemed to be a go-to women's color before all-pink everything, which is a shame seeing that it looks great on anyone. These XI lows weren't just the best women's XI low, but one of the best XI lows, period.
Air Jordan III "Harbor Blue"
Year Released: 2007
Such a mean Air Jordan III. The tumbled leather carrying over to the tongue was dope, and the Carolina Blue colorway was just an added bonus. Undeniably dope for anybody.
