Released November 1998 Head Designer: Tinker Hatfield
The Air Jordan 14’s was the very last Air Jordan model that Michael would sport in NBA before his retirement. On January 13th 1999 Michael announced his retirement from the NBA basketball for the second time.
Inspired by Michael's love of cars, the AJ XIV takes on the stylish design of Michael's very own Ferrari 550 M. As usual, it's a shoe to inspire greatness in all players.
The Air Jordan XIV basketball shoe has a full-grain leather upper with added EVA reinforcement. Internal lacing system provides added support. One piece internal shoe lining for seamless effort. Phylon™ midsole with strategically placed wraps that lock the foot over the midsole platform. Air-Sole® unit in the heel and articulated Zoom Air™ unit in the forefoot. Molded EVA based sockliner with urethane inserts. Lightweight solid rubber outsole with large herringbone pattern adds maximum traction. Composite shank plate offers added stability and support.
