Barack Obama talks about Air Jordans VIDEO

Click Play: Evolution of the Air Jordan

MJ may have forever retired from basketball in 1999, but his memory and legacy are going to live on in history forever. Even today his records, NBA titles, and Air Jordan shoes are on the radar of the current President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Leave it to JordanDepot News to dig up an old school video from ESPN, recapping the evolution of the ever controversial Air Jordan Sneaker – from the Banned Retro Jordan 1s through the 20s. Everyone from Tinker Hatfield, to Spike Lee, to Ray Allen, to Barack Obama, shares their opinions regarding these legendary and controversial shoes. The fashion explosion was a direct result of this shoe phenomenon, and it all started in Chicago with the first release of the Retro I (1) in 1985. Michael Jordan will forever have his nickname “Air Jordan” preserved on leather and lace as it will be worn by many future generations.  Be sure to check out the Air Jordan video clips.