The history of Michael Jordan's signature sneakers line dates all the way back to 1984, when Nike offered the young Bulls star a five-year deal worth $500,000 annually. Designed by Peter C. Moore, the original Air Jordan variant is still a hot item on markets around the globe, but you'd better bring your wallet.

In this piece, we'll take a look at how the now-famous line has evolved over the years. To date, Nike has released 34 installments of the Air Jordan.

H/T cardboardconnection.com for the shoe images.

Air Jordan I – “Notorious” – 1985

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Air Jordan II – “Italian Stallion” – 1986

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Air Jordan III – “Gotta Be the Shoes” – 1988

Nike Air Jordan III

Air Jordan IV – “Taking Flight” – 1989

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Air Jordan V – “The Fighter” – 1990

Nike Air Jordan V

Air Jordan VI – “Promised Land” – 1991

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Air Jordan VII – “Pure Gold” – 1992

Nike Air Jordan VII

Air Jordan VIII – “Strap In” – 1993

Nike Air Jordan VIII

Air Jordan IX – “Perfect Harmony” – 1993

Nike Air Jordan IX

Air Jordan X – “The Legacy Continues” – 1994

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Air Jordan XI – “Class Act” – 1995

Nike Air Jordan XI

Air Jordan XII – “The Dynasty Continues” – 1996

Nike Air Jordan XII

Air Jordan XIII – “Black Cat Pounces” – 1997

Nike Air Jordan XIII

Air Jordan XIV – “Race Ready” – 1998

Nike Air Jordan XIV

Air Jordan XV – “Speed of Sound” – 1999

Nike Air Jordan XV

Air Jordan XVI – “Marching On” – 2001

Nike Air Jordan XVI

Air Jordan XVII – “Jazzed Up” – 2002

Nike Air Jordan XVII

Air Jordan XVIII – “Last Dance” – 2003

Nike Air Jordan XVIII

Air Jordan XIX – “Full Flex” – 2004

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Air Jordan XX – “Living Greatness” – 2005

Nike Air Jordan XX

Air Jordan XX1 – “Performance Luxury DNA” – 2006

Nike Air Jordan XX1

Air Jordan XX2 – “Hit the Afterburners” – 2007

Nike Air Jordan XX2

Air Jordan XX3 – “The Number of Greatness” – 2008

Nike Air Jordan XX3

Air Jordan 2009 – “Beyond”

Nike Air Jordan 2009

Air Jordan 2010 – “Full Speed Ahead”

Nike Air Jordan 2010

Air Jordan 2011

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Air Jordan 2012 – “Choose Your Flight”

Nike Air Jordan 2012

Air Jordan XX8 – “Dare to Fly” – 2013

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Air Jordan XX9 – 2014

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Air Jordan XXX – 2016

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Air Jordan XXXI – 2016

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Air Jordan XXXII (32) – 2017

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Air Jordan XXXIII (33) – 2018

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Air Jordan XXXIV (34) – 2019

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With an amazing 10 scoring titles, six championships and just as many Finals MVP Awards, Michael Jordan is recognized by many as the greatest athlete in NBA history. Even now, there are few who rival his mystique. And though he's no longer playing, the legacy he left behind continues to inspire young players around the globe.

So… which Air Jordan is your favorite of Michael Jordan's signature sneakers? We'll take the IX — an OG classic.