The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original (OG) – Midwest
(White / Chrome – Varsity Red) were released on July 10, 2004, and
retailed for $165. They feature a white and red upper, constructed from a
combination of leather, mesh, and patent leather. The chrome accents, which can
mainly be seen on the Jumpman logo, are great accents. They are dubbed the
“Midwest†as they were part of a regional campaign, and only released in the
Midwest region. The
Air Jordan 19 (XIX) was modeled after the Black Mamba, the most dangerous
snake on earth. They make great basketball shoes, and consist of features such
as a phylon midsole with a double stack Air Sole Unit in the heel, combined with
a full length zoom air bag, as well as a 3/4 length carbon fiber shank for added
support. The outsole features a solid, modified version of the herringbone
pattern, which provides great traction on the hardwood, as well as new flex
groove details for added flexibility. The bright red colorway definitely helps
add to the attention that the shoes draw in, and were a big factor in sales.
