words // Luis Sanchez
Slowly but surely, the entire "For the Love of the Game" non-lasered collection of J's is making it's way to the web with the Air Jordan Retro 16 beocming the latest to surface.
Representing Michael's love for the game and his North Carolina roots, the Jordan Brand released the Pantone 284 based 'For the Love of the Game" Air Jordan collection back in 2010. The commemorative collection featured each original Air Jordan covered in Pantone 284, with a detailed laser pattern celebrating MJ's memorable career.
Nearly two years after their unveiling, several un-lasered samples created during the early production stages have recently made their way into the hands of collectors. The Air Jordan Retro 16 is the latest to make the rounds, seen here complete with their incredibly smooth Pantone 284 suede covered build.
Continue on for a detailed look at one of the most storied colorways of the Air Jordan XVI.
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