Air Jordan 21 XXI
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Carbon fiber OD,
the Air Jordan XXI, is a performance-oriented Air Jordan. After the
lace-cover, shrouds, straps and leash, this "simple" Air Jordan
designed by D'Wayne Edwards is a welcome relief. Easy to wear and it
promises to be ultra-light weight. No more fiddly straps and lace
covers to struggle with. But beneath its simple outward appearance
is a whole host of high tech materials and production techniques to
maximize support and comfort.
The huge carbon fiber
shank plate, improved outsole traction pattern and Independent
Podular Suspension (IPS) are key technologies in this shoe.
Interchangeable heel cushioning system lets you choose between Zoom
Air or Encapsulated Air. The IPS pods are transparent. Beneath it
are symbols of MJ's excellence and legend. IPS pods are less
protrusive and flusher to the outsole for more stability. New
outsole pattern allows you to stop on a dime and break plenty of
ankles.
The shoe was inspired by the Bentley Continental GT coupe. There is some resemblance to the car presumably the car's "matrix" front grill and the front of the shoe. The red edge surrounding the shoe's heel counter follows unique styling of the car's rear Central High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) that is just 3mm tall but fully one metre wide.
The AJ 21 is a nice clean shoe. Some say
a little too clean and mundane compared to the AJ 20. At first
glance, the shoes is built for maximum performance and minimal
weight. Off with the lace covers, and in its place is bright red
laces that look strong enough to hold a horse. The midsole has
moulded plastic mesh and behind it, some sort of mesh for
breathability. The vamp in the early samples were silver mesh for
ventilation, but in the production model, this was replaced by
leather. Also the samples did not have the black JORDAN plastic
piece near the toebox.
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