{"id":364872,"date":"2014-02-21T14:48:08","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T20:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=364872"},"modified":"2022-09-16T20:03:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T01:03:38","slug":"etched-in-history-the-legacy-of-laser-air-jordans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/etched-in-history-the-legacy-of-laser-air-jordans\/","title":{"rendered":"Etched in History: The Legacy of “Laser” Air Jordans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tattoos can tell a story or highlight pre-existing strength and beauty. The same can be said of laser details on sneakers. Introduced by Nike in 2003, laser etching technology has been used to tell tales and add emphasis to some of the most iconic sneaker silhouettes ever introduced. This innovative technique has been championed by Jordan Brand<\/strong>, executed as a way to celebrate the company’s rich legacy and detail defining drops. Today, we look back at some of the best Air Jordan releases to feature laser detailing.<\/p>\n

In addition, to celebrate the New Season of Ink Master, premiering Tuesday February 25 at 10\/9c on Spike, the show is sponsoring the Ink Master Tattoo Bracket 2014.\u00a0Vote on your favorite tattoos<\/a> for your chance to win a trip for 2 to SXSW. Vote here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 3 “Laser”<\/h2>\n photo via Jumpman Kicks<\/a>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2003 (1-of-1 birthday gift for Michael Jordan)<\/p>\n

On MJ’s 40th birthday, this special one-of-one Air Jordan 3 was presented to his Airness as a gift. If the Nike Air wasn’t enough to make everyone jealous, the unofficial debut of laser accenting was.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan XX<\/h2>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

Year:<\/strong>\u00a02005<\/p>\n

Also seen on the ‘decoy’ Dub Zero model of the same year, the Air Jordan XX used laser technology to tell the story of the Air Jordan legacy.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 4 “Laser” Fire Red<\/h2>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2005<\/p>\n

Released as an online exclusive, the laser effect was applied to the first retro rendition of the famed “Fire Red” colorway. This pair also came with a flexfit hat and t-shirt.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 4 “Laser” Black\/Red<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n

Year:<\/strong> 2005<\/p>\n

A favorite of Kid Cudi, this very limited release may stand as the most popular Air Jordan to feature laser tech.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 1 XQ<\/h2>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2007, 2013<\/p>\n

Fans that missed out on the XQ AJ1 in 2007 got a second chance in 2013. Only 240 pairs dropped the first go-round, with JB accounts in China getting the exclusive for the recent run.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 5 “Laser”<\/h2>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2007<\/p>\n

UNDFTD colors, 3M flash, icy bottoms, and graphic lining all intertwined with laser on this ’07 Lifestyle release.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 15 “Laser”<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n

Year:<\/strong>\u00a02007<\/p>\n

Oft forgotten, the Air Jordan 15 had a quick retro run in 2007. This laser pair is a surprise every time it’s rocked.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 1 Hi Premier “Laser”<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n

Year:<\/strong> 2008<\/p>\n

Ahead of their time? Premium materials and laser detailing make this Air Jordan 1 look even better now than they did in 2008.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 3 “Doernbecher”<\/h2>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2010 & 2013<\/p>\n

Rather than rely on silo stamping, the “Doernbecher” AJ3 by Cole Johanson featured a unique pattern in reflective fashion. Cole beat lymphoma and the shoes dropped twice, raising money for the hospital and excitement for sneakerheads.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 3 “Black History Month”<\/h2>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

Year:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\n

Not only did the Air Jordan 3 “BHM” get retro Jordans in the Black History Month mix, the shoe also swapped out traditional elephant print for themed, laser-etched trim.<\/p>\n

Ink Master premiers Tuesday, February 25 at 10\/9c on Spike. The show is sponsoring “Tattoo Bracket 2014.\u201d\u00a0Vote on your favorite tattoos<\/a>\u00a0for your chance to win a trip for 2 to SXSW. Vote\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tattoos can tell a story or highlight pre-existing strength and beauty. The same can be said of laser details on sneakers. Introduced by Nike in 2003, laser etching technology has been used to tell tales and add emphasis to some of the most iconic sneaker silhouettes ever introduced. This innovative technique has been championed by Jordan Brand, executed as a way to celebrate the company’s rich legacy and detail defining drops. Today, we look back at some of the best Air Jordan releases to feature laser detailing.<\/p>\n

In addition, to celebrate the New Season of Ink Master, premiering Tuesday February 25 at 10\/9c on Spike, the show is sponsoring the Ink Master Tattoo Bracket 2014. Vote on your favorite tattoos for your chance to win a trip for 2 to SXSW. Vote here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2415,"featured_media":364905,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[75],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEtched in History: The Legacy of "Laser" Air Jordans | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Where to buy Etched in History: The Legacy of "Laser" Air Jordans shoes. 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