When Zoom Air cushioning was originally brought to the Air Jordan lineage via the Air Jordan XII, it took an unusual path, and here we look at the two Air Jordans that bookend the Air Jordan XII and its full-length Zoom; the Air Jordan XI was supported by full-length Zoom implanted within the... The next model in line after the Air Jordan XII is the Air Jordan XIII. The Air Jordan XIII was released in honor of Michael Jordan's third season with the Chicago Bulls in 1996-97. The shoe features a full-length Zoom air unit in the heel for increased responsiveness and a premium leather upper. The final model in the original Zoom Air version of the Jordan 11 family is the Air Jordan IV. The Air Jordan IV was released in 1997. It is considered by many to be one of the best basketball shoes ever made with modern players saying it offers better comfort than other models from the era. The shoe was designed using data collected from top players during pre-season workouts to optimize fit and performance. The Zoom Air technology used on all four models is the same, but each shoe uses different materials and construction techniques to provide different levels of support. All four shoes are considered classics today and are often worn by current and former NBA players. However, the Air Jordan XII is the only pair in the lineup that does not feature red or black on its sole or tongue.