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Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG White / Chrome / Flint Grey – Black

The first Air Jordan 19 (XIX) model to release happened halfway through the 2004 NBA season, and this model was the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original White / Chrome / Flint Grey – Black. As a general release, you could purchase this Air Jordan 19 (XIX) almost anywhere.

The Air Jordan XIX (19) OG White / Chrome / Flint Grey – Black is inspired by the deadliest snake in the world, the Black Mamba. Each pair would come in a black mesh bag, and a box that split apart when opened.

Air Jordan XIX (19) Original – OG Black / Varsity Red

The Air Jordan XIX (19) is a fairly new Air Jordan model in comparison to the long history of the Jordan Brand. It was originally released only 4 years ago in 2004 and sold in a variety of different styles and designs.

The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Black / Varsity Red resembles the traditional colors of almost any Air Jordan and takes on a more futuristic profile as we go deeper into the technology age. The Original release for the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Black Varsity Red was May 8th, 2008 and sold for $165.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG West Coast Black / White – Metallic Silver

As the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Regional Release kicks off, three pairs release that represent a different part of the United States. This pair is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original West Coast Edition, which features a Black / White – Metallic Silver color-way.

Released July 10th 2004, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original West Coast was only available in the West, but due to low sales other retailers around the world received shipments. Gary Payton, a Jordan Brand Team Member, wore the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) West Coasts.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Midwest White / Varsity Red – Metallic Silver

Three pairs of Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG released as a Regional Release, one of the pairs is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Midwest. The Midwest Air Jordan 19 (XIX) consists of a White / Varsity Red – Metallic Silver.

Only released in the Midwest states, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Midwest was inspired by the Chicago Bulls (color-way), and was worn by some Jordan Brand team members like Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG East Coast White / Midnight Navy – Varsity Red

The last of the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Regional Releases goes to the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original East Coast. Technically not the last, since all released on the same day (July 10th 2004). The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) East Coast features a White / Midnight Navy – Varsity Red.

At first, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original East Coast only released on the East, but after poor sales they later became available at retailers world wide. Retail was $165, but the value has not gone up much at all.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Low White / White – Black – Cement Grey

The first Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Low to release did not do as well as Jordan Brand expected. This is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low White / White – Black – Cement Grey, and retailed for $115.

Bringing back characteristics from the Jordan 3, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low White / White – Black – Cement Grey contains elephant print around the toe box. Released with a key chain and a Jordan Brand box on May 29th 2004.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Low Black / Metallic Silver – Varsity Red

Many can appreciate a Black and Red color-way, so Jordan Brand released a Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low in Black / Metallic Silver – Varsity Red. Although the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Low Black – Red had high expectations, they hit discount prices.

The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Black – Red has elephant print around the toe box, which is a nice addition to the low cut model. Released with a key chain and a Jordan Face Box on August 7th 2004.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Low Neutral Grey / Black – Light Graphite

With a few general releases of the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Low, Jordan Brand started releasing Lifestyle models. The first pair released was the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Neutral Grey / Black – Light Graphite.

As a lifestyle release, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Neutral Grey / Black – Light Graphite released only at Urban Accounts, along with matching clothing. Released in October of 2004 with a retail price of $115.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Low Obsidian / Vapor

The second pair of Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Low Lifestyle to release is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Obsidian / Vapor. The uppers contain all suede, a unique touch compared to the past release Lows. As a Lifestyle release, only Urban Accounts received shipments which sold at $115.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG Low Cinder / British Khaki

The last of the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG Low Lifestyle releases was the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Cinder / British Khaki. Although the people that purchased knew this pair would go great with slacks, they also hit discount shelves.

Also the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original Low Cinder / British Khaki contains a nubuck upper, with a suede toe box. Released in December of 2004 for $115 at Urban Accounts.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG SE Olympic White / Metallic Gold – Midnight Navy

It was time for a Special Edition Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG to release, and the first pair was the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE Olympic. This pair features a White / Metallic Gold – Midnight Navy color-way, which matched the jerseys of the U.S.A Olympic Team.

2004 was another year for the Olympic Games, so with this in mind the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE Olympic was worn by many Jordan Brand team members that played for the U.S.A. Olympic Basketball Team.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG SE Black / Metallic Gold

When first released, this Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG SE was said to be the Midwest Regional release, but it turns out that information was false, and was available at regular retailers. Known as the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE Black / Metallic Gold, which was worn by Gary Payton when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, and when they wore throwback jerseys.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG SE East Coast White / Flint Grey – Deep Red

Just like the regular Air Jordan 19, the Air Jordan 19 SE had a Regional Release. This pair is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE East Coast, which contains a White / Flint Grey – Deep Red color-way.

When released the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG SE East Coast was a East Coast exclusive, but due to sales became available world wide. While playing for the New Jersey Nets, Jason Kidd wore this Air Jordan 19 (XIX) SE.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original – OG SE West Coast White / Metallic Gold – Varsity Purple

The last of the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) OG SE Regional Releases is the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE West Coast, a pair that features White / Metallic Gold – Varsity Purple. At the beginning of the NBA season, Gary Payton wore this model.

Designed to match the Los Angeles Lakers Jersey, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Original SE West Coast was a West Coast exclusive, but like many other regional releases, they became available all around the world.

Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Retro Black / Chrome – Varsity Red Countdown Pack

Identical to the 2004 Jordan 19 released, the Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Retro Black / Chrome – Varsity Red Countdown Pack sold out in just a day. But many sneaker enthusiasts bought this pack not because of the Jordan 19, but due to the Air Jordan 4.

The Air Jordan 19 (XIX) Retro Black / Chrome – Varsity Red Countdown Pack released July 19th 2008, and contained a retail price of $310.

Inspiration for the Air Jordan 19 came from the deadliest snake in the world, the black mamba. When the black mamba feels threatened, it raises its body up in the air, shows its fangs, and makes a loud hissing sound. That alone intimidated many, does that sound like a familiar someone?Never before seen on a basketball shoe was a material called tech-flex. This material is used in the automobile industry. Tech-flex is a material which can stretch, and since it is used on the Air Jordan XIX it gave your foot the comfort you need.

Some great qualities of the Air Jordan XIX is a carbon fiber shank plate, phylon midsole, full-length zoom air unit, patent leather toe box, tech-flex upper, Velcro heel strap and plastic lace-locks.

The Air Jordan 19 box was unique, and when you opened the box, it kind of broke from the middle, instead of the normal open from the top or side. Each shoe is in a Air Jordan net bag.

On the Air Jordan XVI XVII, modified models came as “+”, and on the Air Jordan XVIII modified models came as XVIII.5 or 18.5. Now on the Air Jordan XIX modified models came as SE (which stands for Special Edition).

In 2004 when the Air Jordan XIX released, five colorways released, and three were in a “Regional Pack”, with retail set at $165.00. Four Low models were released ($115.00) and four SE models as well ($165.00).