Head Designer: D'Wayne Edwards
The future is now. The next generation of the greatest performance basketball shoe, designed for the greatest player to ever play the game. The Air Jordan XXI shoe embodies all the elements: The man, the style, the legend... Michael Jordan.
Air Jordan shoes XXI (21) DESIGN SPECS
The Air Jordan Retro XXI basketball shoe features luxurious Italian suedes and full-grain leather upper provides durability and super-soft feel. Forefoot breathability features are combined with a durable textile for support and durability in key performance areas. Extended heel counter construction provides enhanced ankle support. New foam-backed, quilted collar complements the seamless booty construction to provide maximum comfort. Breathable mesh is brought to the tongue to dissipate heat, while the adjustable tongue cover flips up to expose the breathable technology, or flips down for a more sophisticated look. Double-lasted Phylon™ midsole provides a low-profile stance. Evolution of the I.P.S.(Independent Podular Suspension) now includes interchangeable cushioning technology with a customizable heel zoom pillar or heel-encapsulated pillar. Carbon fiber shank plate offers midfoot and arch support. I.P.S. technology is integrated with the outsole through raised herringbone pods for traction in strategic performance areas. New, innovative outsole pattern offers multi-directional traction.
Ground-breaking technologies, such as sports car inspired venting, a new traction system and user-adjustable I.P.S. cushioning, set the stage for the next twenty years of
