Air Jordan 16 (XVI) Retro

Air Jordan 16 (XVI) Retro Sneakers Product Description
Released February 2001
The first shoe to incorporate a removable shroud these Air Jordans offered two unique looks. Perfect for on the court or off the court, the XVI was like two shoes in one.
Air Jordan 16 (XVI)
Head Designer: Wilson Smith III
Following the success of the XV's there was no doubt that Nike/JB would continue to release Air Jordan's. The XVI's were the next shoe to hit the shelfs.
Gaiter on - gaiter off
But what made the XVI's unique was the brand new gaiter/shroud that covered the shoe and that could be removed to give the shoe a brand new look. Not only was this for stylish purposes, it also had a thermal functionality.
The Jordan Sneakers was a little stiff and to wear the shroud/gaiter when playing basketball really wasn't a good idea, as it pretty easily could fall off. The black/red and white/mn navy both featured patent leather which very easily got creased and cracked. Best for playing in were the one's without patent leater, for sure...
The overall design was great and it's great to see a new designer put his foot forward. Hopefully we'll see Wilson Smith involved in the work with coming designs.
Air Jordan 16 (IVI) Retro Sneakers Packaging
2001 - comes in "Jordan Face" box, and plain paper wrapper