The AJ 15 were poorly designed. Loose fit around the midfoot could turn your ankles if you're cutting too sharp. Poor performance is one thing, the shoes looked funny too. Cover it with green paint and you have something an Irish leprechaun or an elf would wear. IMHO it's the ugliest AJ's ever made...

Apparently the design was inspired by the "ultra-fast X-15 fighter plane"( refer to www.jumpman23.com ). This hypersonic aircraft reached 4502 mph (or Mach 6.70) which is very, very fast ... CLICK HERE for the specs of the plane Others say it's a Prada rip-off with that red strip running vertically along the heel counter! I'll have to agree it looks more like a Prada rip-off than an X-15.

"Michael is the guy who always comes through in the clutch. How many times does he have to show us that he's a real-life hero?" - Phil Jackson

Head Designer :
Tinker Hatfield

Technical Specs :
Kevlar mesh uppers, hidden quick lace system, seamless dynamic-fit sleeve and Zoom Air sole. Upper: Rich full-grain leathers with a breathable/woven full-grain leather pattern. A dynamic fit inner sleeve with a seamless construction. An injected TPR external heel counter for additional support. Midsole: Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel. Outsole: A two piece outsole with extended wraps. Rubber herringbone pods for increased traction in the forefoot and heel.

Price :
US$150 (in Dec 1999)

Packaging :
1999 comes in a silver box, and plain paper wrapper
2000 comes in a "Jordan face" box, and plain paper wrapper

Colorways & pics (from www.air-jordans.com , www.niketalk.com , www.promo-shoes.com and www.ebay.com )

Originals 1999
Dec 11, 1999 Black/Varsity Red 136029-061 $150
Feb 5, 2000 White/Columbia Blue-Black 136029-141 $150
Apr 1, 2000 Flint Grey/White 136029-011 $150
?? 2000 Obsidian/White-Metallic Silver 136029-411 $150
?? 2000 White/Deep Red (low) 136035-161 $140
?? 2000 White/Midnight Navy (low) 136035-141 $140
Sept 6, 2000 Black/White/Metallic Silver (low) 136042-101 $140
?? 2000 Black/Black-Varsity Red (moccasins) 136042-002 $90
?? 2000 White/Silver (moccasins)136042-101 $90
?? 2000 Black/Khaki (moccasins) 136042-??? $90
Mar 14, 2001 Neutral Grey/Obsidian (moccasins)136042-041 $90