Pros:
- Air Jordan numbered model (XIV)
- Unreleased NBA Special Make-up Colorway
- Deadstock
- Very rare, one of probably less than five existing pairs
Cons:
- Size 15 is larger than most guys wear
- Retired player
These are worth as much as somebody is willing to pay. I would start...
Height is relative. I'm 6'7" and did a couple of NIKE/WNBA college internships. I dated a player who was 6'8". When she wore heels, she was a legit seven footer. Also, we would play one-on-one after practices and she would win about half the time.
They are Paul Pierce player exclusives from the late 90's to early 00's. The tag should have the exact production year. He had a strange non-compete clause in his contract where his signature shoes were only sold in kids' sizes. I can't remember if this was his personal model or a PE of a...
I worked in sports marketing and research and development for NIKE Basketball and Jordan Brand. I've also collected shoes and followed the culture for 25 years. I'd be glad to answer some questions or help you plan your paper if you're interested. If not, here are some guidelines.
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I'm 43 and have been collecting for about thirty years. At my peak, while working for NIKE Basketball, I owned over 150 player exclusives . I traded or sold those and now I have about twenty pairs of running, crosstraining, and basketball shoes. I don't visit the NIKE or Jordan Brand forums...
I'm 43 and I'm afraid of getting older. I mostly miss being able to hoop like I did when I was younger (I'm 6'7" and played a little bit of college ball). Now I'm usually the oldest one on the court. I can see plays develop but I'm too slow to take advantage. I wish I would have known that...
I've been collecting since the mid 80's and I worked for several categories in NIKE Basketball.
- Jordan Brand in general, and the Air Jordan line specifically, have not compelled me to purchase their shoes in over a decade. I haven't actually played basketball in a pair of Air Jordans since...