Jordan Shoes Retro XVI 16 - Nike Air Michael Jordan Shoes 16

The Air Jordan 16 is the first ever AJ model to fuse two unique looks. This is perfect to be used in playing basketball and also serve as a fashionable lifestyle sneaker. It would definitely make you feel like you had a good investment by making you feel as if you had two shoes in one model. Released in 2001, Air Jordan was said to be truly marching on. This was the time that Michael Jordan was already an executive and this served as a marching boot which inspires its own transition. It is also the very first AJ to pay tribute to the rich heritage of the brand.

It implemented the features of the AJ 3 in the past, specifically the mid cut upper and the mesh inserts of AJ 5 along with the patent leather of the AJXI. Another difference that this shoe made is that it is not designed anymore by Tinker Hatfield. This time it was Wilson Smith III who stood as the lead designer of the shoe model. With the success of the AJ 15, Nike and the Jordan Brand did not doubt that the release of another Air Jordan would ensure success. And definitely, the AJ 16 was a hit when it reached the shelves.

Wilson Smith was the senior footwear designer of Nike. Hatfield was rumored to have leveled up and he left all the hard tasks to Smith to come up with this revolutionary design. He then decided to bring in lots of elements and fabrics from the releases in the past. We can see here the return of the clear rubber sole which was seen in the AJ 4, 6, and 11. We also can find the patent leather of AJ 11.

But what really made all the difference in this shoe is that exquisite gaiter and shroud that covers almost the entire shoe and is removable. This would allow you to boast of the shoe in two varying looks. This was not just made for additional stylish purposes but also for thermal purpose. It is really effective in warming up your feet according to many sneaker fans, collectors, critics and reviewers. However, some athletes say that the shroud makes it a bit stiff when used for basketball. Hence, it could fall off anytime that you play. It comes originally in two color combinations of black and red and the other one in white and midnight navy.

But all in all, you would find its design very amazing and it made everyone to be impressed with its new designer. Everyone looked forward from then on to witness other designs as work of Smith. Many also say that this particular Jordan Shoes Retro XVI 16 can really last long with you even up until one year of tear and wear. Here in our gallery, you will see a lot of varying designs and colors that you would find fitting either for your basketball uniform or the fashion sense that your personality reflects too.