Jordan 14 Retro Desert Sand

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.

Jordan 14 Retro Desert Sand 2018

Sporty, refined, yet understated, the Air Jordan 14 Retro Desert Sand dropped in May 2018. The OG silhouette by Tinker Hatfield gets an updated, fresh look with a tan suede upper and various accents in black, white, and Infrared 23. The Jumpman logo stands out at the ankle, the heel counter, the toe box, and on the outsole. Jordan's "23" graces the heel counter, the heel pull-tab, and the outsole in Arabic and Roman numerals, respectively. A chiseled, all-black tongue showcases the name "Jordan" printed in a contrasting neutral color. Infrared details at the heel counter and the collar complement neutral tone-on-tone midsole overlays and outsoles.