Air Jordan Retro V
Tinker Hatfield is responsible for the unique design for the Jordan V. A few design elements were carried over from the Jordan IV, but the Air Jordan V featured a great silver/reflex tongue and a clear/see-through rubber sole creating a completely unique look. With the addition of lacelocks and shark teeth shapes on the midsole, this shoe is rumoured to have been inspired by a World War II fighter plane.
The clear rubber sole also seen in later Air Jordan Models such as VI, XI and XVI has upset many collectors due to its tendency to turn yellow. These Jordan shoes were retroed in late 1999 in white/black-fire red and black/black-met silver meeting great demand and enthusiasm in the marketplace. Retro+ models were also produced; one model featuring Michael Jordan’s high school colors.
Air Jordan XX2
The Air Jordan XX2 represents twenty-two years of sophisticated style meshed nicely with next-generation, cutting edge engineering. The latest edition to the popular luxury athletic footwear line is inspired by the F-22 Raptor, the world's most advanced stealth fighter jet. And like the F-22 Raptor, it boasts a sleek design and incorporates ground-breaking performance and technology to make it the most superior basketball shoe available. The Air Jordan XX2 pioneering performance capabilities offers fans and players the ultimate tools needed to take over the competition.
Designed and created by D'Wayne Edwards, Design Director of the Jordan Brand, the shoe features improved I.P.S. (Independent Podular Suspension)which now includes Double Stack Zoom AIR, and a titanium reinforced shank plate for additional support creating the ultimate luxury athletic shoe. "When we set out to create the Air Jordan XX2 we researched at length to see what current designs best represented Michael Jordan's legacy," said Edwards. "We decided on the F-22 Raptor because it best embodies his abilities on the court with its superior stealth capabilities, sleekness and powerful performance. |
