Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG Stealth Black / Stealth – Varsity Red
Another Quick Strike release for the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Originals, both releasing on the same day. This pair is the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Black / Stealth – Varsity Red aka “Stealth”. The sleek Black patent leather gives the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Stealth a desirable look.
The official release date for the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Stealth was April 9th 2005, which celebrates 20 years of Jordan Brand. Retail price for the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Stealth is $175 with prices also hitting the low $200.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original OG White / Varsity Red – Black
The first Air Jordan 20 (XX) to release is the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original White / Varsity Red – Black, which is nicknamed “OG”, for the same colorways as many past Air Jordans that released.
Just like most Air Jordans, the Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG White / Varsity Red – Black released in February, on the 19th of 2005. $175 could get you a pair of the Air Jordan XX (20) OG White / Varsity Red – Black. Prices have gone up since the official release, you can grab a pair around $200.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG Quickstrike White / Black – Varsity Red
With the hype of the Air Jordan 20 (XX), Tinker Hatfield back to design the Jordan 20, it was almost destined for Jordan Brand to release a Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Quickstrike featuring White / Black – Varsity Red.
The Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Quickstrike White / Black – Varsity Red released in limited quantities, April 9th 2005, which marked the 20 year Anniversary for Nike and Air Jordan. You can find a pair of the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original QS White / Black – Varsity Red for $200 or less.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG East Coast Chutney / White – Black
Another edition to the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Regional Pack is the Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG Chutney / White – Black known as the East Coast edition. The Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original East Coast featured laser print, and perforated heel.
At first, the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original East Coast only released on the East, but due to not enough pairs being sold, they eventually hit large chains world wide. The Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG East Coast released July 1st 2005.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG Midwest Varsity Red / White – Black
Midwest has its time to shine with the Air Jordan line, this time a special Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Midwest Varsity Red / White – Black released. Featuring a Varsity Red upper with Black laser print, and a upper strap.
At first the Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG Midwest Varsity Red / White – Black released only at Midwest Jordan accounts, but after poor sales they released nation wide. Inspired by the Chicago Bulls, the Midwest Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG did the best out of the Regional Pack.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG West Coast University Blue / White – Black
Jordan Brand is not usually known for its special releases, however in the Summer of 2005, a special Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original West Coast edition was released featuring University Blue, White, and Black.
2005 marked the 20th anniversary of the Air Jordan line and what better than an exclusive pair of Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG West Coast sporting the notorious UNC color-way. It was originally released on July 1st, 2005 and retailed at $175.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG Low White / Midnight Navy – Neutral Grey
After a few successful releases of the Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original it was time for a Low cut model, the first and only to release is the Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG Low White / Midnight Navy – Neutral Grey which release June 4th 2005.
The Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original Low White / Midnight Navy – Neutral Grey contained perforated mesh by the heel, laser print by the toe box and on the tongue, and a croc like material running from the tongue to the toe box.
Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original – OG 3/4 White / Metallic Silver / Deep Garnet
The Air Jordan 20 (XX) Original 3/4 White / Metallic Silver / Deep Garnet is right between a Low cut and Mid cut model, receiving a 3/4 label. Released December 2005, the Air Jordan 20 (XX) OG 3/4 White / Metallic Silver / Deep Garnet was not on everyones purchase list, and eventually went to discount stores. Also featuring perforated leather at the heel, and laser embossed print on the uppers.
The Air Jordan 20 would launch in 2005, which means it was Nike and Jordan Brand’s 20th anniversary. Tinker Hatfield had not designed for Jordan Brand since the Air Jordan XV, but it was Gentry Humphries’ (Footwear Business Director) idea to have him design the Air Jordan XX. It took Tinker about five seconds before he responded with a yes.
 Inspirations for the Air Jordan 20 came from custom trumpets, motorcycle tires and racing boots. David Monette, who designs custom trumpets and engraves designs (better known as lasering) was the cause of the Air Jordan XX for having the lasering on the mid foot strap. Mark Smith (Nike’s laser expert) came to design the midfoot strap.  Now if you look close on the mid foot strap on the AJ XX you will notice symbols. Each symbol represents an experience MJ has had in his life. Here is some examples of what was on the shoe, and reasons for them:
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Michael sitting in the back seat represented with his mom (Deloris), bringing him along to her office when Michael was grounded.
The Bus Driver cap with golf clubs crossed – When you played a game with Michael in golf and you lost, you had to wear a bus driver cap on the walk back from the clubhouse.
Toolbox with the word POPs – This symbol was for the late and great James Jordan (Michael’s Father R.I.P.), who could fix almost anything around the house.
44DT – For Hall of Fame David “Skywalker” Thompson, who Michael looked up to in the mid 1970’s.
 The specs on the Air Jordan XX are insane, and since its Jordan Brand, you know already they were going to have the best technology. Some of the great qualities are: I.P.S.(Independent Podular Suspension) “pods”, internal shank plate, phylon mid sole, and a cool strap to make the shoe feel a little more “secured” to your foot. When the Air Jordan XX released in 2005 a total of three colorways, plus a “Regional Pack”, (that also contained three colorways) retail was $175.00. One pair of Lows and 3/4 model released for $125.00.
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