How often does Nike release new Jordan shoes?

As of May 2015 Nike does not have a fixed release schedule for shoes in the Jordan line, but it has generally released a new model of Air Jordans each year since they were introduced. The release of the new model is usually just before or during the NBA season.

There have been several exceptions to the annual release schedule, most notably a gap of over two years between the release of the original Air Jordans and the second model. In addition to the mainline Air Jordan model, Nike also periodically releases other shoes in the Jordan line, such as the 2006 Jordan Spiz'ike shoes.