About the Jordan 19 OG West Coast 2004
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 West Coast 2004
The Jordan 19 OG was a regional release in 2004. A simple black and white silhouette is the base for the Jordan OG West Coast with a black patent leather front and smooth white leather back. Instead of laces, the white-black gold Jordans have a braided sleeve. There is a white midsole and then a black outsole with gold accents to add contrast to the shoe’s two-toned design. On the strap that goes around the heel is a black Jumpman logo.
