What better way to design a basketball sneaker than with inspiration from your Ferrari.
Michael Jordan’s legacy as an NBA icon is legendary, leading the Chicago Bulls to six championships and becoming a global symbol of greatness. MJ’s passion for performance extends beyond the court, influencing his famous Air Jordan sneaker line with designs inspired by his love for exotic cars. Jordan’s fascination with high-performance supercars has even led him into motorsports, where he co-owns the 23XI Racing Nascar team, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon. The sneaker that first shook both the streetwear and automotive world was the Air Jordan 14, inspired by the Ferrari 550 Maranello that Michael Jordan owned and drove daily to Chicago’s United Center in 1998. After a 10-year hiatus since its last public release in 2014, Nike and Air Jordan just announced that sneakerheads can expect to see the return of the Air Jordan 14 ‘Ferrari’ in 2025.
Originally designed by Nike’s great Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 14 incorporated five distinct characteristics from the Ferrari 550 Maranello. From Ferrari crests reimagined as Jumpman badges to its use of lightweight carbon fiber, the AJ14 aims to perform on the court with a track-inspired look and feel. The 2025 version of the shoe is expected to sport a vibrant Rosso Corsa colorway taken directly from Ferrari’s historical archive of paint finishes. This fuel-driven design approach has been featured on other AJ14s, like the ‘Giallo Modena’ released in 2019. While specifics on a release date and pricing have yet to be announced, Nike and Air Jordan have confirmed that the Air Jordan 14 ‘Ferrari’ will launch in the Summer of 2025. For those who can’t wait, shop past pairs of the Air Jordan 14 ‘Ferrari’ by clicking the link below.
