Air Jordan 14 'Candy Cane' Rip Hamilton: Where to Buy
I can admit, I have undersold the overall quality of the Air Jordan 14 silhouette. The shoe is one of the most comfortable Jordan retros, but there's still more colorways I'd pass on than I'd purchase. The AJ14 Candy Cane – Rip Hamilton belong to the latter group. Let's talk sneakers.
Air Jordan 14 'Candy Cane': Key Facts
| Detail |
Info |
|---|---|
| Shoe |
Air Jordan 14 Retro 'Candy Cane' Rip Hamilton |
| Style code |
487471-100 |
| Colorway |
White/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver-Black |
| Release date |
April 6, 2019 |
| Retail |
$190 |
| Origin |
A Rip Hamilton player exclusive |
| Upper |
White perforated leather |
| Overlays |
Varsity red on the overlays, tongue and heel |
| Accents |
Metallic silver |
| College nod |
UConn national championship |
| Watch out |
The 2012 Candy Cane is 487471-101 |
Where Can You Buy The Air Jordan 14 'Candy Cane'?
Retail was $190 when it released on April 6, 2019. The official colorway is White/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver-Black.
This started as a player exclusive built for Hamilton , honoring the national championship and Most Outstanding Player run he had at UConn in 1999.
Check the style code before buying. This is 487471-100. The 2012 Candy Cane is 487471-101, one digit away.
| Where |
Link |
|---|---|
| StockX (2019 Rip Hamilton) |
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| StockX (2012 version) |
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| House of Heat |
What The Colorway Is Referencing
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Hamilton won a national championship at UConn and was named Most Outstanding Player
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The white and red are UConn colors before they are anything else
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The Candy Cane color blocking is one of the AJ14's signature patterns
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The shoe began as a player exclusive rather than a general release
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Jordan Brand gave it a wide release in 2019
Why Rip Hamilton
Rip Hamilton had one of those games that doesn't look flashy and very few young players will want to emulate, but he was insanely effective. Hamilton made a strong career fueled by outstanding conditioning, off-ball movement, a silky smooth mid-range jump shot and solid defense when he was in his prime. Hamilton's national championship at UConn kicked off his time in the limelight and that's also where the AJ14 Candy Cane gets some of its spark.
Similar Sneakers
| Shoe |
Why It's Close |
Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Air Jordan 14 'Black Toe' |
The other varsity red AJ14, with a Ferrari collar shield and chrome shank plate |
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| Air Jordan 14 'Last Shot' |
The flagship AJ14, and the one every other pair gets measured against |
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| Air Jordan 14 'Hyper Royal' |
The same white-base formula with a single accent color doing the work |
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the Kicks section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
