Best Jordans to buy: the models ranked, with prices

The 4 has the famous 1989 playoff moment, but the 1 gives you over twice the choice without clearing your bank account. Most pairs come in one size, so read the size line first (548 of the 689 have a single size in stock).

Our count across three boutique racks this week shows where the stock sits, from 296 pairs of the 1 down to 26 of the 6. You get 131 pairs of the 4, while the 11 takes 61 spots for dinners that call for a tailored trouser.

Quick facts

• On within: 689 pairs of Air Jordans across our shelves, read 9 November 2026
• The front runner: 296 pairs of the Jordan 1, priced from $100 CAD
• The runner up: 131 pairs of the Jordan 4, priced from $100 to $1,500 CAD
• Condition note: 268 of 689 pairs are marked pre owned or worn
• Guide range: 21 pairs read for this ranking span $100 to $500 CAD
• Boutique doors: 3 independent shops stock 689 pairs across the 6 models this week

Our note on what Jordans cost in Canada has more on what they cost.

1. The Jordan 1

Nike designer Peter Moore led the design of the Air Jordan 1 for Michael Jordan in 1984, before it went on sale in April 1985. Three independent shops in Toronto stock them this week, giving you 296 pairs.

The 1 takes first place because it offers the widest entry point. You can lace up a clean retro colourway without paying four figures.

A pre owned pair of the Jordan 1 Retro High Lucky Green sits at Utopia for $100 CAD in size 7.5M. Down on Willison Square, Parlor 23 has the Jordan 1 Low "Bred Toe" 2021 marked down from $225 to $135 CAD in sizes 9.5, 10, and 12. If you prefer deep wine tones, Outlined holds the Air Jordan 1 High "Bordeaux" marked down from $350 to $275 CAD in size 9.

2. The Jordan 4

Nike released the Air Jordan IV to the public in December 1988, and Michael Jordan made it unforgettable during The Shot in the 1989 playoffs. It ranks second with 131 pairs available.

The silhouette commands a heavier street presence than the 1. It shares a $100 CAD starting price with the 1, but spans up to $1,500 CAD across 131 pairs.

Parlor 23 stocks the Jordan 4 RM SP "Nigel Sylvester Driveway Grey" 2024 for $295 CAD in size 9.5. The same boutique has the Jordan 4 "Fire Red Mars Blackmon" 2006 for $350 CAD in size 9. For a newer pair, look at the Jordan 4 "Bred Reimagined" 2024 at $395 CAD in size 9.

3. The Jordan 11

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan XI in 1995, and Michael Jordan laced it up for the 1996 film Space Jam. The model takes third place with 61 pairs.

This is the sneaker that works with a suit or sharp evening separates.

Parlor 23 has the Jordan 11 Low "University Blue" 2017 in size 11 for $270 CAD. They also hold the classic Jordan 11 "Space Jam" 2016 in size 9 for $330 CAD.

Buy the Jordan 1 for options, the Jordan 4 for presence, and the 11 for tailoring.

4. The Jordan 3

The Air Jordan III arrived in 1988 as the first sneaker to carry the Jumpman logo. It ranks fourth with 46 pairs in boutique stock, spanning $150 to $550 CAD.

Parlor 23 holds the Jordan 3 "Dark Iris" 2022 for $325 CAD in size 11. Over at Outlined, the Air Jordan 3 Retro OG "Black Cement 2024" is marked down from $500 to $450 CAD across ten sizes from 8 to 13.

5. The Jordan 5 and 6

These two round out the ranking, with 43 pairs of the 5 and 26 pairs of the 6. Tinker Hatfield designed the 5, released in February 1990, and Michael Jordan wore the 6 for his first Bulls championship in 1991.

Fewer doors carry them in volume, but the price range spans $100 to $1,500 CAD. That makes them strong alternative choices when you want something distinct from the ubiquitous 1 and 4.

Parlor 23 stocks the Jordan 5 "Grape" 2006 in size 12 for $225 CAD and the Jordan 6 "Washed Denim" 2019 in size 9 for $260 CAD. Outlined has the Air Jordan 5 Retro "Fire Red" 2025 for $300 CAD in size 12. They also mark down the Air Jordan 6 "UNC Home" from $450 to $320 CAD in size 8.5.

Read the listing before you pay

A full 268 of the 689 pairs across these shops are listed as pre owned or worn. The Yorkville shop states each pair's condition and guarantees that every item is 100% authentic. Parlor 23 adds the release year right into the listing title so you know the exact drop.

548 of the 689 pairs have a single size in stock, so filter for your fit before falling in love with a colourway. Utopia stands at 132 Cumberland Street in Yorkville, open daily from 12 to 8. You can also visit Parlor 23 at 11 Willison Square in Toronto or Outlined at 25 The West Mall.

The 689 pairs on within sit on these physical racks. Check our note on where to buy Jordans in Canada to plan your shopping route.

Common questions

What are the best Jordans to buy?

The best Jordans to buy start with the Jordan 1 and the Jordan 4 because they offer the strongest combination of stock, wearable styling, and entry pricing. Three boutiques hold 296 pairs of the 1, giving you the widest spread of colours and sizes. If you want something to wear with tailoring, pick the Jordan 11.

Are Jordan 1s or Jordan 4s better?

Jordan 1s are better for everyday wear and variety, while Jordan 4s deliver a bolder shape. Boutiques carry 296 pairs of the 1 compared to 131 pairs of the 4 this week. Both models start at $100 CAD, but the 1 spans up to $3,000 CAD while the 4 reaches $1,500 CAD.

What was the first Jordan shoe?

The first Jordan shoe was the Air Jordan 1, designed by Peter Moore for Michael Jordan in 1984 and released to the public in April 1985. It debuted three years before the Jumpman logo appeared on the Air Jordan III in 1988.

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