Colorway: Black / University Blue – Metallic Silver
Style Code: 311832-041
The Air Jordan 14 (XIV) Retro – Black / University Blue – Metallic Silver was released on January 14, 2006, and retailed for $150. The upper is constructed from either durabuck or some sort of sued, and features a black color scheme. The support wraps and accents feature a university blue color scheme,which blend really well with the upper. Other technical specifications include a shield- shaped Jumpman badge, a shank plate profile, Zoom Air units, a carbon fibre sheath,medial air vents,a phylon midsole, and a quick lace system. The sleek design is modeled after the Ferrari F355F1.
The Air Jordan XIV (14) was released in 1998/1999.Michael announced his retirement from the NBA basketball for the second time on January 13, 1999.This was the very last Air Jordan model that Michael would sport in NBA before his retirement.It is worth mentioning that Nike Jordan 14 was the first Air Jordans which feature laces with metal tips.Also there are some designs can be see on the both XV's and XVI's.The inspiration for the XIV's were based on the Michaels car, the Ferrari 550 M, and was made by Tinker Hatfield together with Mark Smith.With the the XIV's there begun a trend of having a number of things that would count towards the modelof the shoe. A great stylish design and a great shoe for Michael to end his NBA career in.There were seven jumpmans; ferrari-like shield, insole, sole, back, 2 x lace tip and front on each shoe of the air jordan 14 (XIV)’s. Counting them on both shoes makes it a total of jordans 14 (XIV) Jumpmans.
