The Smooth Texture of the Suede Low Cinder Jordans
When Michael Jordan retired from the Washington Wizards in 2003, it wasn’t the first time he had retired from basketball. It wasn’t even the second time! But this time it stuck. Jordan was 40 years old and ready to pursue other interests and promote his clothing brand. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that one of Air Jordan’s most forward-thinking editions was released the following year in the form of the Air Jordan 19.
Cultural Significance of the AJ 19
The Air Jordan 19 was the first model released after MJ’s final retirement. While Mike himself may never have had the chance to wear them on the court, the Air Jordan 19 has seen a lot of game time. Stars including Carmelo Anthony, Ray Allen and Jason Kidd have all worn the 19 in play.
Besides their appearance in professional games, Air Jordan 19s have also been featured on television, most notably in an episode of the Damon Wayans-headed show, My Wife and Kids, in which Wayans’ character, Mike, steals them from Jordan’s hotel room and later wears them to play against MJ himself, who makes a cameo appearance.
Jordan 19 OG Low Cinder 2004
The Nike Air Jordan Low Cinder features suede that gives these British Khaki Jordans a matte finish that is not common to most other styles. The large rubber sole is predominantly Cinder with a British Khaki Jumpman logo on the heel. Above that is a patch stitched on with a black number 23. A pull loop is on the back of the collar of these Jordan 19 OG shoes. The side panels and tongue are Cinder with a British Khaki Jumpman logo on its top.
