If you're looking at Jordans online and no style number is included, email the seller to inquire about it. Confirm that the shoes come with the right box. Fake Jordans are often sold in boxes that list details which don't match the shoes themselves.

Air Jordan is a line of basketball shoes produced by Nike, Inc. Related apparel and accessories are marketed under the Jordan Brand. The silhouette of Michael Jordan served as inspiration to create the "Jumpman" logo.

Whenever you are purchasing an original Jordan, then take a good look at the woven label which is attached to the top of the tongue, where the fake will not have a circle with the registered 'R' trademark, while Nike's original shoes use a doubled 'R' on that tag.

Jordan 11's, Jordan 12's, Jordan 13's, and Jordan 14's in particular are great performers from the original signature line. Modern Jordans on the other hand are consistently some of the best performance basketball shoes on the market. So yes, Jordans are good for playing basketball.