Jordan 14 Retro Low Clot Terra Blush

The theme is very strongly represented. Apart from the AJ14 silhouette, almost everything else has been changed. The overall color scheme is inspired by terracotta warriors, with a large area of earthy gray on the upper made of suede. The embossed and stitched details on the upper mimic the armor of the terracotta warriors, paired with a brick-red midsole. Although the material on the toe is also suede, it's different from the sides of the shoe—it feels more like synthetic leather. The tongue features a beige color with both "Jordan" and "CLOT" logos, highlighting the collaboration. Now, the highlight: the coin and the peace knot. Some people think they're a nice touch, while others find them out of place—it's really a matter of personal taste. Personally, I think the coin works well; it fits the ancient tomb theme. Lastly, the shoebox is top-notch, made entirely of hard, matte material in the same brick-red as the midsole, giving it a premium feel.

Compared to the AJ13 Terracotta Warriors, I prefer the silhouette of these AJ14s. They have a stronger streamlined look, and the design of the shoe is more sleek and clean. I liked them the moment I put them on. The shoe offers a snug fit, and for casual wear, I skip lacing up the last two eyelets to make them easier to take on and off. The CLOT Terracotta Warriors design is very thoughtful and highly recognizable. The side panel design resembles both city walls and the armor of the Terracotta Warriors. The Chinese knot design on the heel is a bit cumbersome, but thankfully it's detachable, so I removed it to make the shoe look cleaner and to avoid losing it. The coin with the character "Qiao" is a nice touch, but it doesn't feel like real metal—it's the same material as the aglets, just with a metallic finish. There's a unique vent near the heel on the inside of the shoe, probably inspired by a sports car's exhaust pipe. It does improve the shoe's breathability, but in winter, it lets cold air in, making your feet feel colder. I'd say these are wearable down to around zero degrees. For this shoe, even though it's a collaboration like the AJ13 and doesn't have the same hype, I still prefer the AJ14 for its looks. However, the comfort is slightly worse than the AJ13, as it feels a bit stiffer. Overall, it's a well-designed collaboration shoe with cultural elements. With Edison Chen's return to Adidas, this might just be the last of its kind.