Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original – OG Black / Sport Royal
The Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original Black / Sport Royal utilizes a Black Suede upper, but if your worried about getting dust particles, Jordan Brand has you covered. The Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) OG Black / Sport Royal came with a brush to get those disturbing blemishes out. It seems like Michael Jordan has kept us sneaker heads in mind.
Getting a pair of Air Jordan OG 18 (XVIII) Black / Sport Royal was easy, even months after the release you could still purchase a pair. The Air Jordan Original 18 (XVIII) Black / Sport Royal released February 8th 2003 with a retail price of $175.
Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original – OG White / Black – Sport Royal
Officially the last year of Michael Jordan’s career in the NBA, his pair of choice was the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original White / Black – Sport Royal. Michael Jordan wore them to Home and Away games.
The release date for the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) OG White / Black – Sport Royal was April 5th 2003, with a retail price of $175. The hidden lace feature was a great addition across the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original mid line. Finding a pair now can cost you a little over $200.
Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original – OG White / Varsity Red
For an Original Air Jordan 18, this is the closest to a Chicago Bulls color scheme, which is the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original White / Varsity Red. In addition to the premium leather upper, the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) OG White / Varsity Red features air vents, and a carbon comfort plate.
The Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original White / Varsity Red released August 9th 2003 with a retail price of $175. As of now, the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) OG White / Varsity Red value is between $200 – $250, and retail price is $175.
Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original – OG Low Black / Metallic Silver – Chrome
The Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original Low Black / Metallic Silver – Chrome released May 31st 2003, and utilized a solid Black upper, followed up with a shiny croc like material. When you purchased the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Low Black / Metallic Silver you received a Black and Silver Jordan Brand towel.
Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original – OG Low White / Chrome – University Blue – Metallic Silver
A few nicknames were given to the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Original Low White / Chrome – University Blue – Metallic Silver, but the main alias is the “Melo” Air Jordan OG 18 Low.
Easily the best Air Jordan 18 (XVIII) Low to release, but with a $150 price tag many sneakerheads waited for the White / Chrome University Blue – Metallic Silver color-way to hit outlets. When purchased, you would receive a Jordan Brand towel.
Air Jordan 18.5 (XVIII.5) Original – OG White / Black – Chrome
The first Air Jordan 18.5 (XVIII.5) OG to release is the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII.5) Original White / Black – Chrome, and was a shoe worn by Carmelo Anthony and other members on Team Jordan Brand. Released November 15 2008, this pair was a general release. With the $175 price tag, the Air Jordan 18 (XVIII.5) OG White / Black – Chrome hit discounted prices.
Air Jordan 18.5 (XVIII.5) Original – OG Black / Chrome – University Blue
The Air Jordan 18.5 (XVIII.5) Original Black / Chrome – University Blue was a modified Air Jordan 18, featuring characteristics from the next Air Jordan model. This particular pair was on the simple side, but the small accents of University Blue brought life to it.
Smooth premium leather was featured on the uppers, with a dark carbon fiber midsole, made the Air Jordan 18.5 (XVIII.5) OG Black / Chrome – University Blue the wise choice out of the two. Released January 24th 2004.
Tate Kuerbis was head designer of the Air Jordan 18. Tate was a part of Nike since 1995 and Jordan Brand since 1999. So designing shoes was nothing new to Tate.
 Inspirations can be seen from different places on the Air Jordan XVIII, for example the “rubber heel wrap” idea came from race car driving shoes, the Carbon fiber-based monocoque (F1 race cars), and the bold stitching came from Italian dress shoes, but the overall outlook was from the automobile world (one of Michael’s adorations).
The Air Jordan 18 did not come with a fancy carrying case, or CD (which many of us enjoyed), but they did come with a nice slide out box, towel, brush, and an “Air Jordan XVIII Driver’s Manual” pamphlet.
Like always with the newest Air Jordan to release, Jordan Brand wanted to bring out the latest in technology. The Air Jordan XVIII contained air vents, carbon comfort plate,  hidden quick lace system, suede leather uppers and zoom air sole. Since the uppers were made out of suede, they did attract a lot of dust, dirt marks and scuffs. Also the soles and mid sole were made of rubber, and just like the Air Jordan V they collect dust, which can make someone slip and fall. If you played in an indoor gym, you were OK.
On the Air Jordan XVI and XVII, Jordan Brand would use the “+” for a modified model. The Air Jordan XVIII used a XVIII.5 or 18.5, which ever way you wanted to write them. Pretty much nothing changed except the removal of the cover, and the jumpman was now on the side of the shoe, also the date 1985-2003 was put on.
In 2003 when the Air Jordan 18 released, three models released, and retail for them was $175.00. Two low models released with a retail of $150.00. Later in 2003 the Air Jordan XVIII.5 released in two color ways and retail was set at $175.00.
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