Air jordan 19-20

Air Jordan XIX: The lightest Jordans to this point, the XIX's debut in February 2004 and retail for $165.


Air Jordan XIX
Designer: Tate Kuerbis
Debut: 2004



As slick, sleek and smooth as the snake that lends it likeness to the XIX, this shoe had as violent an impact on the sneaker community as a bite from the aforementioned Black Mamba. Backing up his promise to "take a step further" with the shoe, Tate Kuerbis introduced us to the Tech Flex material that gives this Jordan its unique appearance. Although the world was never given the chance to see the XIX on Mike’s feet, the versatility, comfort and traction of this were enough to make it an instant classic.

Further information

Although not as expensive as either the XVIII or the XVII, the XIX came with each shoe packed in its own net bag.


Air Jordan XX: For the 20th anniversary, Jordan pulls out all the stops. He reunites with shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, who worked on some of his early models, to produce this hot shoe.




Designer: Tinker Hatfield
Debut: 2005



Guess who’s back.

Although the XX didn’t signal Mike’s return to the hardwood, it was at the core of another comeback, namely that of Tinker Hatfield, designer extraordinaire and the mind behind Air Jordans III through XV. With his inimitable style and unparalleled talent, Hatfield brought something new to the table yet again, with the result being the first shoe to combine the feel and freedom of a low with the stability and support of a high. With enough laser engravings on the strap to keep you entertained for months, a floating ankle leash and a sole featuring the brand-new Independent Pod System, the XX is not so much evolutionary as revolutionary.

Further information

Each of the twenty pods found on every pair depicts one of the shoes in the Air Jordan line.