If you have a hard to shop for teenage boy in your house, Christmas shopping can be frustrating. Out of the toy phase and too much into the video game phase, you may be agonizing over what to get him for Christmas. Teenage boys who like sports will love a pair of custom Jordan sneakers as a gift this holiday season. Teenage boys who do not like sports will like these sneakers because they are fashionable right now. Popular in schools all over the country, these custom sneakers will make the boy in your life happy on Christmas morning.

These sneakers were named for Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player. They were custom made for him while he was playing basketball. There are 24 versions of custom Jordan sneakers available on the market. These sneakers are “high-top” basketball shoes, made of light-weight materials that provide excellent support for playing basketball. When they were first released, they were innovative in that they did not go as far up the leg as traditional high-top sneakers. By the time the Air Jordan 3 was released, the height of the sneaker was barely above the ankle.

The Air Jordans became famous when Michael Jordan started wearing them on the court. They were not the traditional white high tops that basketball players traditionally wore, and National Basketball Association officials banned him from wearing them. Michael Jordan ignored the ban and was fined $5000 each time he wore them during a game. The controversy made the sneakers even more popular and they quickly became the most sought after footwear in this country and around the world.

The Air Jordan 5 version of the sneaker is actually the best selling shoe of the entire line, as many people actually buy these for their support while playing basketball, as opposed to just for their appearance. Boys wanting to mimic Michael Jordan’s moves on the basketball court will especially appreciate these sneakers.

The sixth release of the Air Jordan sneaker was a little crazier, as the manufacturer designed them with much brighter colors than in the past. This sneaker is typically known as the “flower-power” version of Air Jordans. If you have a child who wants to make a statement, these are the Air Jordans for him.

Air Jordan 10 was released in conjunction with Michael Jordan’s retirement. Avid Michael Jordan fans will treasure these sneakers, as the soles have Mr. Jordan’s achievements listed.

The Air Jordan Spizikes are another pair of popular custom Jordan sneakers. They are a combination of the third, fourth and sixth versions of the sneaker. They are marked with a characteristic Velcro strap that fastens across the top of the sneaker.

Air Jordans seem to be a timeless style for teenage boys across the country, whether he wearing them on the basketball court or on the street. They are made in every color imaginable. From solid black to multi-colored, you can find a great pair of sneakers that will please that hard-to-please boy in your life.