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The backless loafer from Jordan

The Jordan Mule is Jordan Brand’s backless slip-on: a shoe without a heel section that you can step into. The best-known version is the leather loafer-mule, with a penny strap across the vamp, a Jumpman logo and a thick, sculpted platform underneath. It’s a lifestyle shoe that cuts the classic loafer shape at the back and puts it on a sturdy, modern footbed. Casual, comfortable and explicitly for off-court wear.

Slip in without a heel

The construction is all about the convenience of a mule. The front of the shoe is closed, with a leather upper and the penny strap, while the heel stays open so you can put it on and take it off without hassle. The platform underneath adds height and a wavy, sculptural profile. It’s a shoe to slip into, not to play sports in.

More than one mule style

The Jordan Mule also includes the Hex Mule, a minimalist foam version with a closed toe, an open heel and an angular, faceted sole. Where the leather loafer-mule looks neater and more classic, the Hex Mule is a smooth, monochrome clog. Together they show how broadly Jordan interprets the mule idea.

Alongside the Jordan slides

The mule belongs in the same summery, heel-less corner as the Jordan slides, like the Play Slide. Where a slide is an open strap shoe, the mule closes off the toe and covers more of the foot. They’re all slip-ons with a Jumpman, each with its own cut and purpose.

What differs by version

The backless shape and the Jumpman stay the same across versions. What varies is whether it’s the leather loafer-mule or the foam Hex Mule, and the color and material finishes, from plain black and white to animal prints and metallics. Put two versions side by side and the mule idea is the same; the execution determines the mood.

On this page you can see which versions of the Jordan Mule are hottest right now according to the Hypescore, from what price they’re available and how many shops have them in stock.