Jordan 16 OG Low Black Chrome

Jordan 16 OG Low Black Chrome

详情

Colorway
Black / Black / Metallic Silver
Style Code
136069-001
Release Date
September 30, 2001
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 16

4 个结果

The 2001 Jordan 16 Low Black Chrome Release

On September 25, 2001, Michael Jordan announced he was stepping down as President of Basketball Operations and relinquishing his stake as a part-owner in the Wizards to lace up his Air Jordans and get back in the game.

The man who retired from basketball twice was back on the court again as a Washington Wizard. Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan 16 Ginger model during the pre-season before switching to the AJ 17s in 2002, so the AJ 16 got to see some on-court time.

Air Jordan 16 History & Development

Michael Jordan began the new millennium by leaning further into his role as a businessman. With CEO of the Jordan Brand already on his resume, Jordan became part-owner and President of Basketball Operations for the Washington Wizards in January 2000.

With Jordan no longer playing basketball, simply attaching a Jumpman logo to a new design wasn't going to be enough to keep the Air Jordan line on its successful run. It had to continue to be innovative and buzzworthy. And with Tinker Hatfield's announcement that he was taking a break from designing Air Jordans (after over a decade), the Jordan Brand now needed to find a new designer. Wilson Smith III stepped in as lead designer for the Jordan Brand, with big shoes to fill to make the Air Jordan 16 a standout.

Smith's idea was to create a shoe that symbolized Michael Jordan's new life as a businessman on the outside, while still representing the game that made him who he was underneath. The Air Jordan 16 featured a uniquely designed removable shroud, a first for the line. Inspired by a marching band boot, the shroud gave the shoe a clean and streamlined look, fit for the office. However, when the shroud was removed, the result was a classic basketball shoe with plenty of Air Jordan heritage.

In homage to prior Air Jordan models, the design incorporated a patent leather toe box reminiscent of the AJ 11s, translucent outsoles like the AJ 5s, 6s, and 11s and a more traditional Air Jordan shape—something the Air Jordan 15 didn't have.

Jordan 16 OG Low Black Chrome 2001

Originally released in September 2001, these OG Jordans are only one of two low-top Jordan 16 silhouettes. The low-top design is shroudless and offers a fold-over flap ankle, with a magnetic closure adorned with Nike's trademark Jumpman. The upper, lower, and toe boxes consist of premium leather. Sitting atop the length of the sole is Air Jordan's Blow Molded Max Air unit. The Air Jordan 16 OG shoes also lack the classic Jordan's mesh, opting instead for ventilation using a series of perforated holes across the side panels. Thanks to the unique low-top design, the 2001 OG Jordans leave the shoelaces exposed, creating a more athletic look for these sneakers. To add a touch of additional style and flair, you'll find the silver Jordan logo on the lateral side of the shoe, just above the Max Air unit, drawing attention from the otherwise monochromatic design.