Jordan 19 OG SE Black Metallic Gold

Jordan 19 OG SE Black Metallic Gold

Details

Colorway
Black / Metallic Gold
Style Code
308492-071
Release Date
November 14, 2004
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 19

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Jordan 19 OG SE Black Metallic Gold 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 SE Black Metallic Gold 2004

Inspired by the Black Mamba, the Jordan 19 is done up in an almost entirely black design. A unique tech-flex upper coats the top of this shoe, while patent leather overlays drape over the remaining sections. A shiny patent leather toe top leads into a chainmail-like, tech-flex sheath over the laces and straps to the heel via a lateral buckle. Black carries throughout the entirety of the shoe, from the heel tab to the midsole and down to the tread. A white Jordan Brand Jumpman logo graces the shoe's side strap on its lateral side. Varsity Red is incorporated into the inner sock liner and again on a section of tread on the outer sole. This all-black colorway hit the shelves in July 2008, releasing to sneakerheads nationwide.