The Air Jordan 14 “Black Toe”

The Air Jordan 14 “Black Toe” is an all-time favorite from 1998. The iconic shoe will be returning to Shoe Palace this November 2. Learn more below.

Black Toe

The Black Toe comes in a white, black, varsity red and metallic silver colorway. The upper is constructed with smooth white leather which mixes with black suede on the toe box.

Jordan branding is on the tongue as well as the heels. The shoe has a black rubber sole. The Black Toe has a timeless and iconic design.

The Last Shot

The 14 was almost never worn by MJ on the court for the Chicago Bulls. Tinker Hatfield gave Jordan an early prototype of the shoe, but he asked MJ not to wear it. Jordan liked the 14 so much, and being Michael Jordan, Tinker’s request was ignored.

The GOAT would wear the 14 during the 1998 Finals. He would bring home his 6, and final, championship trophy in the shoe.

The Last Shot, arguably the most famous shot in the history of the NBA, was made by MJ in the XIV. Being on the feet of MJ, when he made that iconic bucket, has helped the XIV become a piece of history.

Closer Look At The 14

The 14 is considered one of the most comfortable Air Jordan sneakers ever. As far as comfort goes, the XIV is a revolutionary shoe in the line. The low cut design was chosen to give the wearer more speed and control.

The model comes with dual zoom units and breathable mesh vents on the outsole. The Air Jordan 14 was the first model to have silver tips on the laces. They also had a Jumpman logo on them.

Tinker was inspired by the Ferrari 550M when it came to the design of the 14. The Ferrari 550M is one of Jordan’s favorite cars.

OG Release

In 1998-1999 five colorways were released of the Air Jordan 14. The XIV had an original retail price of $150. The 14 has received a lot of retro releases over the years, and it is one of the more popular Air Jordan models.

Shoe Palace

The Air Jordan 14 Black Toe returns to Shoe Palace stores and on shoepalace.com this November 2.

 

- Adam C. Better