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Greatness Equals Greatness.<\/p>\n

Welcome to today\u2019s Snkrs Day\u2019 Throwback Thursday<\/em> where today, we start the new year off on the \u201cright foot,\u201d literally.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a ride back to February 2004 and the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles with a fitting tribute of a classic and memorable Air Jordan silhouette from the post-Jordan era which has finally received its respect due: the Air Jordan 19<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Michael Jordan retired for the final time in April 2003 and left the game in capable hands, to the next generation of Jordan Brand athletes.<\/p>\n

One of Jordan\u2019s guiding metaphors \u2013 both for himself and his iconic brand \u2013 was his unwavering commitment to excellence and greatness which manifested itself not only through his on-court brilliance and elegance but also in his footwear, true pieces of accessible and wearable art and design.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 19 “Midwest” (photo via Sneaker Freaker<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now in a state of transition, Jordan Brand was challenged with the task of leading the brand into the future without its global ambassador as the face of Air Jordan footwear.<\/p>\n

In order to meet this challenge, Jordan Brand assembled its very own design all-star team including Brand Jordan Senior Designer Tate Kuerbis, Wilson Smith, Jason Mayden, Josh Heard, and Suzette Henri, who collectively created what would become one of the most innovative and pioneering Air Jordan models of all time.<\/p>\n

Enter the Air Jordan XIX.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 19 OG Black\/Red (photo via Flight Club<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Air Jordan XIX took inspiration from a certain poisonous African snake and served as the lightest and most flexible Air Jordan at the time of its release.<\/p>\n

The shoe featured a multitude of advanced sneaker technology characteristic of the Air Jordan line including a lightweight, breathable, and flexible Tech Flex upper, a timeless patent leather toe box, carbon fiber plate, Phylon lightweight-foam midsole, Velcro heel strap, and plastic lace-locks.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 19 OG “Flint Grey” (photo via shoe supremacy on eBay<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In terms of cushioning, the Air Jordan XIX featured double-stacked heel Zoom Air, a design feature and continuation from its predecessor, as well as full-length Zoom Air cushioning for a comfortable, responsive, smooth ride.<\/p>\n

Of note is its unique OG sneaker box, a design first, which opened from the middle, with each shoe being contained in a netted bag.<\/p>\n

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Five original colorways released including the classic black\/chrome-varsity red Chicago Bulls colorway and the white\/flint grey colorways, the latter worn by Melo at the 2004 Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n