The sneakers are so popular that other NBA players wear them on a daily basis. There have been 26 distinct signature pairs of Air Jordan sneakers released to date, with each one garnering greater attention than the last. There are two main types of Jordans: black/white and red/black. Black/white Jordans feature white leather uppers with black accents while red/black Jordans have black leather with red accents. Other color combinations are also available such as blue/white, green/white, and gold/black. In 1984, Michael Jordan introduced his first pair of basketball shoes under his own name when he played in his first NBA game. Since then, he has become one of the most recognizable athletes in sports history due to his involvement with Nike.