Michael Jordan announced his retirement after the 1998 season, and designer Tinker Hatfield was once again challenged to design a shoe that MJ would never wear on the court. Hatfield found inspiration in the X-15 fighter plane from the 1950s, which at the time set numerous speed records.
The AJ XV had an aggressive, sharp-edged and unusual shape. It was built with a woven Kevlar material, had a fully molded Pebax reinforced heel counter, incorporated a large mesh tongue that stuck out (almost mimicking Michael). The heel counter featured numbers which significant to MJ's career 23.6.15, representing Michael's jersey number, the number of titles he won, and the model of Air Jordan. The heel counter extended to the outsole and read 2.17 Jordan's birthday.
The XV featured a hidden speed lacing system, seamless dynamic-fit sleeve, rubber herringbone traction pods, an injected TPR external heel counter and a breathable leather pattern. The XV also featured a full Zoom Air-Sole for cushioning.
The Air Jordan XV was released in a total of four colorways in 1999-2000. The XV was also released in player exclusive colors including White/Green, White/Carolina Blue, White/Red and White/Purple. Several Team Jordan athletes sported the Air Jordan XV. Mike Bibby, Michael Finley, Ray Allen, Derek Anderson and Reggie Miller all wore variations of the X-15 inspired kicks.
cheap air jordan shoes is appropriate for both basketball competition and usual occasions.http://www.sportshoestyle.com
ReplyDeleteMen Air Jordan 6 Retro White Red Shoes
Men Nike Air Jordan 6 Silver Red Shoes
Nike Air Jordan 6 Black Silver Shoes