Jordan 15 OG 1999 Stealth

Jordan 15 OG 1999 Stealth

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Colorway
Black / Varsity Red
Style Code
136029-061
Release Date
December 12, 1999
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 15
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Jordan 15 OG Stealth 1999: Anything But Stealthy in Design

The Air Jordan 15 was inspired by the X-15 jet, a rocket-powered aircraft capable of reaching hypersonic speeds and altitudes nearing outer space. Using the streamlined look of the X-15, the Air Jordan 15 had a sleek and pointed toe box. Other design elements included a hidden lace system, a combination of woven Kevlar and leather on the upper, and a large protruding tongue created to mimic Jordan's signature tongue-out face that was visible when he took flight.

With a theme that perfectly matched Jordan's style on the court and Tinker Hatfield behind the design, you'd think the Air Jordan 15 would be nothing less than a slam dunk—but it didn't turn out that way. Hatfield had designed every Air Jordan released since 1988 and, after 11 years, some questioned his continued inspiration.

The resulting sneaker was clunky and had a stiff, hard bottom that clicked on floors like a pair of dress shoes. And though they ran true to size, the bootie construction made them difficult to put on.

History of Air Jordan 15

In 1998, Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a triumphant championship win over the Utah Jazz, completing his second three-peat. It was a storybook ending to Jordan's illustrious career as a player.

With Jordan bowing out of basketball, many thought the Air Jordan would walk off into the sunset with His Airness, but the brand was entering a new phase. Earlier that year, the Air Jordan line became an independent subsidiary of Nike, and the Jordan Brand was founded with Michael Jordan as its CEO. Although MJ traded in his jersey and shorts for a suit, there were more sneakers to come from the brand. One year later, the Air Jordan 15 launched as the first sneaker Jordan didn't wear as an athlete—baseball included.

Jordan 15 OG Stealth 1999

With inspiration from the X-15 fighter jets, the 1999 Jordans are worlds apart in design from others of the decade. One leading feature of the Jordan 15 is an exaggerated profile of the mid-top comprised of a protruding tongue. One of four colorways of the original Tinker Hatfield Jordan, the Air Jordan 15 OG stealth is an all-black kick. It has a red "Jumpman" logo on the upper tongue and another near the toebox. Also disrupting the monochromatic scheme are white pinstripes on the inner tongue and red vertical ribbing down the heel. The red strip extends into the outsole and features significant numbers including Jordan's 6 titles and jersey number "23." Leather and woven Kevlar make the uppers breathable, and the Air Zoom system provides responsive full-length cushioning. Extra support and traction come from hidden speed laces and herringbone pods.

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