The first Air Jordan to have the removable shroud concept. The shroud, or gaiter, was said to be a pre/post game accessory to dress the shoe up. The shroud was not recommended to be worn during gameplay. It also featured a patent leather toe with the toe being more square that a traditional shoe toe. This concept has been reused in many of the later Air Jordans. This was the first shoe since the Air Jordan VI to feature visible Air. It also was the first to feature a clear rubber sole since the Air Jordan XI.This was the Air Jordan shoe Michael used in his first game (pre-season) in his 2nd comeback.