Jordan 10 Retro 2005 Steel

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The Air Jordan 10 Retro Steel Rerelease of 2005

"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 colourway. The number 23 was gone, replaced by 45, but trainer heads 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

The Jordan brand returned to its Retro Steel colourway release in 2005 on the Air Jordan 10 silhouette. A smooth white leather upper acts as the main colour on this sneaker, and black accents come into play on the ankle cuff, the tongue, heel table, and laces. Light Steel Grey piping and eyelets stripe the top of this release, and a similar pattern makes its appearance on the outsole. The outsole is primarily black, though 10 strips of Light Steel Grey also find the bottom of this sneaker — one strip for each of Michael Jordan's major career accomplishments. A Varsity Red Jordan Jumpman logo sits on the heel of the bottom tread. This Steel colourway released on May 7, 2005.