Air Jordan 14 Retro Debuts the Pacific Blue 2006 Colorway
The Jordan 14s possess an outsized presence in the history of sneaker and basketball culture. When Michael Jordan sank a 20-foot jump shot with 5 seconds left on the clock in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, he clinched the sixth series win in eight years for the Chicago Bulls. It was the last shot of that momentous game, the last shot of the series, and the last shot of his career with the Bulls. It was in every sense the last shot of an era, and Mike made it wearing the Air Jordan 14s in Black/Black-Varsity Red, a colorway that would forever after be known as “Last Shot.”
So important was this moment in the history of both the Jordan line and the history of basketball that Nike has re-released the “Last Shot” colorway more than once – in 2005, 2011, and then again in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of that incredible basket.
Beyond the history-making moment of MJ’s final career basket, the 14s quickly achieved a wild popularity. Just two months after the 14s’ release, Footaction ranked it in position 82 on their list of the 100 best athletic shoes ever produced.
History of Air Jordan 14
Originally released in 1997 and produced in its original generation through 1999 (and then re-issued as a “Retro” in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 and 2014–2018), the Air Jordan 14 was the last model worn on the court by Jordan himself. Like nearly all of the Air Jordans produced during Michael Jordan’s playing career (except models I and II), the 14s were designed by legendary sneaker designer Tinker Hatfield—this time with the help of designer Mark Smith.
Jordan 14 Retro Low Pacific Blue 2006
The Air Jordan 14 Retro Low Pacific Blue colorway was released in 2006 onto its low-top silhouette. The low-top construction features a white leather upper with stitched lines and a perforated design to lend added breathability. Created to mimic the look of a sportscar, the sneaker incorporates a Jordan brand "Crest" on the lateral side. A Pacific Blue strip sits on the heel to create a tire tread appearance. The Pacific Blue midsole then leads to a Metallic Silver arch. A subtle splash of Bright Ceramic sits on the back of the midsole at the heel.
