The
Air Jordan 16 (XVI) Original (OG) - White / Metallic Navy (3/4 High
Men) were released on March 24, 2001, and retailed for $160. They
feature a white leather upper with an extremely noticeable blue patent leather
toe. The Jordan shroud features a white leather design as well as a navy mesh on
the back. The shorud is basically a lace covering, which hides the laces, and
actually seems to give the shoe a nicer, more casual look, which means you can
wear them for different occasions. The
Air
Jordan 16 (XVI) combines aspects from previous Air Jordans. For example, you
can see the patent leather located on the toe from the
Air
Jordan 11 (XI), the ribbed leather gaiter similar to the uppers of the
Air
Jordan 14 (XIV). Also, the 3/4 midcut from the
Air
Jordan 3 (III) (hence the name 3/4 High), and the mesh uppers from the
Air
Jordan 5 (V). The shoe also features a clear strip vertically down the heel
counter, as well as a clear outsole. The sole seems to be a problem among
critics, as they feel there is not enough rubber that, which would explain the
lack of traction within the shoe.
