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 maximise support and comfort.
The huge carbon fiber shank plate, air jordan 21 retro 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. 313038-161 White/Varsity Red-Black Air Jordan XXI (Release date: Feb 11, 2006)
