The Air Jordan 14 was released in 1998-99, but one famous pair got on Jordan’s feet just in time before his retirement.
On January 13, 1999 Jordan announced his retirement from the NBA for the second and what was supposed to be the final time. The NBA players union started a lockout on June 30, 1998 just a few weeks after Jordan won his sixth championship. Many speculate that the strike was too much for Michael to handle as he was one who just wanted to play basketball and not politics.
Designed with MJ's Ferrari in mind, the original Jordan 14 ushered out the last championship run with the Bulls, culminating with a memorable last second shot in the Finals. The Air Jordan 14 was the first Jordan shoe to come standard with metal tips as well as built in trivia.
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