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Hey,
I think people should take a look at my post at the top of page 9, if your too lazy, here it is again :b
I think that with time, people will start to appreciate this shoe more.
This shoe has had alot] of thought put into it. My prototypes are the best performing Jordans (for the most part) I've ever played in, as well as the lightest and they arent even the finished shoe.
The fact that this shoe has similarities with the XI doesn't mean that JB is out of ideas or anything, simply thats what was requested of the shoe in the briefing for Tate. A shoe can gain inspiration from anything: a car, a place, an event, or even another shoe,(answer vii ) and the XIX really shows this with the shape of the lace cover resembling a snake (Black Mamba).
When they start the design process of a Jordan, they really think about things like the longevity of the design, what will be popular in the near future, whats a good representation of MJ at this stage in his life and just about anything else imaginable to ensure that the shoe lives up to its name.
The design team for the XIX really wanted to solidify the Jordan name as the best performing shoe on the market. As of late the consumer has been buying solely for the name, the series has been feeding of past success and they wanted to change this. With the XIX I personally belive they have done so but bringing back some of the aura of the Air Jordan, as well as adding to it.
Well I hope this helps you to understand the XIX a little more...
Ok... now with all these people saying that parts look 'slapped on' or are there to 'hide something'..if a un-educated statement. As stated above, all aspects of the shoe are planned out ahead of time and nothing is left 'unfinished'.
So although it may not appeal to you... this shoe has had more thought and time put into it than another model on the market.
Thanks again
I think people should take a look at my post at the top of page 9, if your too lazy, here it is again :b
I think that with time, people will start to appreciate this shoe more.
This shoe has had alot] of thought put into it. My prototypes are the best performing Jordans (for the most part) I've ever played in, as well as the lightest and they arent even the finished shoe.
The fact that this shoe has similarities with the XI doesn't mean that JB is out of ideas or anything, simply thats what was requested of the shoe in the briefing for Tate. A shoe can gain inspiration from anything: a car, a place, an event, or even another shoe,(answer vii ) and the XIX really shows this with the shape of the lace cover resembling a snake (Black Mamba).
When they start the design process of a Jordan, they really think about things like the longevity of the design, what will be popular in the near future, whats a good representation of MJ at this stage in his life and just about anything else imaginable to ensure that the shoe lives up to its name.
The design team for the XIX really wanted to solidify the Jordan name as the best performing shoe on the market. As of late the consumer has been buying solely for the name, the series has been feeding of past success and they wanted to change this. With the XIX I personally belive they have done so but bringing back some of the aura of the Air Jordan, as well as adding to it.
Well I hope this helps you to understand the XIX a little more...
Ok... now with all these people saying that parts look 'slapped on' or are there to 'hide something'..if a un-educated statement. As stated above, all aspects of the shoe are planned out ahead of time and nothing is left 'unfinished'.
So although it may not appeal to you... this shoe has had more thought and time put into it than another model on the market.
Thanks again