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Air Jordan 19 : 2003–2004

It was back in 2004 when Jordan Brand released Jordan 19. Although the retired Michael Jordan never wore Jordan 19, Jordan Brand released various Player Exclusive colorways for basketball players like Carmelo Anthony, Gary Payton, Jason Kidd, and Ray Allen. Unlike the previously released Jordan shoes, Jordan 19 turned out to be the lightest of them all and also the most supportive. The pair also featured the perfect blend of sport and style.

The inspiration for Jordan 19 came from the Black Mamba, one of the world’s most venomous snakes. Although, a lot of credit for the pair’s design goes to Tate Kuerbis, but the shoe was designed with the help of various members of the Jordan Brand design team. This was the first time a Jordan shoe was designed after such a large combined effort.

The designers did something very unconventional and unique with Jordan 19. For the very first time, tech-flex, an industrial braided sleeving typically used in the automotive industry, was used on a pair of shoes. This highly comfortable material was used for its impressive support capabilities. The heel of Jordan 19 also featured a double stack Air Sole unit along with a full length zoom air bag.

Just like the “+” and “.5” modified models of its predecessors, an SE modified model of Jordan 19 was also released, which came with a simpler design but the same level of comfort.

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