The 25 Best-Selling Air Jordans In the summer of 1984, Michael Jordan’s agent, David Falk, met with Nike executive Rob Strasser. Falk wanted a signature shoe called the Michael Jordan. Strasser said it needed a better name. “In the middle of this meeting, I had this brainstorm,” Falk recalls. “Nike had just started coming out with running shoes that had this new Air technology. And because of the way Michael played …” Like no product before or since, the Air Jordan reshaped the footwear industry. Basketball shoes became everyday wear; Nike, the runaway market leader. Thirty years later—with Jordan’s last NBA game more than a decade behind him—his sneakers still dominate. In 2013 brand Jordan, which Nike made its own business unit in 1997, sold $2.25 billion worth of shoes in the U.S., according to data from ­SportsOneSource. Michael’s closest competitor, LeBron James, sold $300 million. Here, according to data from Campless, are the 25 top selling Air Jordans of the past year on the secondary market.

Air Jordans are #45 on our list of the 85 most disruptive ideas in Bloomberg Businessweek history. buying nike shoes from americaSee what's #1 here.top ten best nike shoes 2012Regardless of what they’re doing at the gym, most guys just work out in running shoes. nike shoes mens indiaWhich, if you’re stuck late at the office and it’s all you have under your desk, is perfectly fine. But if you’re really serious about getting fit and staying injury-free, you probably want something a little more specific. So we asked five experts around the country to recommend the perfect shoe for your particular gym needs. Our expert: Kent Edwards, trainer at Crunch Gyms (New York) What to look for: You want a low-profile shoe, which will keep you lower to the ground and help prevent injury risks like ankle twists while you’re throwing around lead.

“When you’re lifting, you don’t want that cushion because it doesn’t allow for your muscles to actually fire optimally,” Edwards says. “For example: When you’re doing a deadlift, minimal shoes allow for a more stable base and a closer contact to the ground, which means the heels and midfoot can drive into the floor, making the glutes and hamstrings work more efficiently.” What to buy: New Balance Minimus Trainer ($99.99). “You don’t feel like you’re gonna slip. I deadlift in it. It keeps you very in touch with the ground. Very secure, without feeling barefooted. Very grounded, very rooted.” (But if you’re feeling old-school, Edwards says nothing can beat a Chuck Taylor.) Your sport: Spin class Our expert: Kate Lemere, Nike master trainer (Chicago) What to look for:”The most important feature of a Spinning shoe is the sole,” Lemere says. “Choose a shoe that has a very stiff sole to transfer the power produced by your leg and glute muscles directly to the pedal.

This maximizes output and minimizes the amount of effort you spend on any one pedal stroke. If the sole is too soft or cushiony, the shoe absorbs power and efficiency is compromised.” As for fit, “the heel should be snug and the toes should have wiggle room.” What to buy: Shimano R088 ($120). “I prefer an adjustable ratcheting buckle for the best fit. From previous injuries, I have weak ankles, and this type of buckle makes me feel the most stable and secure.” Your sport: Running on the treadmill Our expert: Jay Dicharry, director of REP Sports Performance Lab (Bend, Oregon) What to look for: It might seem absurd to get a different shoe for the treadmill. I’m just running, you say. “Most treadmill decks have way too much cushioning in them already, so you don’t need any extra in your shoe,” Dicharry says. “Too much cushion in the treadmill coupled with a lot of cushion underfoot equals a vague feel. This vagueness in what you feel from the foot can hamper your body’s own strategy to stabilize itself quickly.

While running, the foot is in contact with the ground for a quarter-second or less. If you can’t stabilize quickly, you’ll wobble around, and this creates a whole host of issues related to injury and economy.” Something thin, lightweight, and flexible. What to buy: Saucony Kinvara ($110). “It has a responsive feel that lets my foot work as it’s designed. It also breathes well, so you can build up quite a lot of heat in your feet (and whole body!) running inside.” Our expert: Dan McCarthy, owner of CrowHill CrossFit (Brooklyn) What to look for: “We want a shoe that has flat soles and that doesn’t have any cushioning,” McCarthy says. “We need your foot to feel like it’s on the ground, not on a cloud or a marshmallow. We always want your foot to get stronger, and this will allow your foot to act most like a foot.” Ditto for arch support. “The arch of the foot is a tremendously strong structure, and supporting an arch from underneath is a fantastic way to weaken the structure significantly," McCarthy explains.

“Oh, and you should try and steer clear of any kind of traditional running shoe.” What to buy: STR/KE MVMNT Interval 2 ($69). “I look for a light and flat shoe that lets me run, lift, and jump to the best of my ability. These are that: light and flat and well-made and affordable.” Your sport: A little of everything Our expert: Rob Sulaver, personal trainer at Bandana Training (New York) What to look for: All-purpose athletic shoes. “It’s as if a tennis shoe, a running shoe, and a lifting shoe had a baby,” Sulaver says. “Ideally, they’re flexible enough for body-weight exercises and climbing, comfortable enough for sprinting and mid-distance running, stable enough for lifting, and durable enough for everyday abuse.” What to buy: Nike Metcon2 ($130). “The Nike Metcon 2 checks all the boxes: comfortable, durable, flexible—not to mention, they look fly.”Photograph by Svend Lindbaek 7 Best for Comfort and Speed If you're getting serious about running and looking for a lighter shoe, start by trying this on.