These were the very last Air Jordan 14 models that Michael Jordan would wear in NBA before his retirement. On January 13th, 1999, Michael Jordan declared his retirement from the NBA basketball again for the Sec. time.

The design of the Jordan 14 shoes was inspired by Michaels car, the Ferrari 550 M, and was made by Tinker Hatfield together with Mark Smith. A great stylish design and a great shoe for Michael to end his NBA career in.This was the first Air Jordan Shoes  features laces with metal tips-something that both the Air Jordan 15 and air jordan XVI's designs would use too.

The XIV's also begun the trend of having a number of things that would count towards the model# of the Jordan retro 14. On the XIV's each shoe had seven jumpmans; ferrari-like shield, insole, sole, back, 2 x lacetip and front. Counting them on both Jordans 14 shoes makes it a total of 14 (XIV) Jumpmans.