Air Jordan 16 - Trophy Room

The original Air Jordan XVI's were designed by Nike Senior Footwear Designer, Wilson Smith. With Tinker Hatfield moving up the ranks at NIKE, the XVI was the 1st Air Jordan model since the III Retro that Tinker did not play a role in designing. Wilson Smith incorporated several materials from classsic releases. Such as the clear rubber sole found in Retros V, VI and XI and also incorporating patent leather.