Inspired in part by NASA’s X-15 fighter jet, the Jordan 15 arrived as the first official Jordan brand release that the then-retired Michael Jordan wouldn’t wear on the court. Like the Jordan 2, Tinker Hatfield designed the 15 with premium Italian shoes in mind and included a woven pattern on the upper. He looked to moccasins when designing the 15’s high cushioned collar allowing for an easy slip-on.