Air Jordan XIV

Inspiration: Ferrari 550 Maranello

The Air Jordan XIV was one of the few sneakers in the Air Jordan series that was inspired by a specific car. In detail, Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello was the focal point of this Tinker Hatfield/Mark Smith. Released during the 1998-1999 NBA season, this shoe owned a number of Ferrari-inspired attributes such as the Ferrari shield-esque Jumpman logo, a tread-like pattern at the heel and an air-intake vent on the medial side of the midsole. If you recall, the Air Jordan XIV was the last model Jordan sported before his second retirement. This weekend’s Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari” takes the design’s inspiration to a whole new level.

Original Composition by George Kiel