The Air Jordan Force Fusion XIII might be the most controversial offering yet from the often-maligned Fusion series, and that’s saying something. While some Air Jordans make for a more seamless transition to the Air Force 1 midsole, this version seems to be forcing the issue a little more than some of the others.

One of the key factors that made the original Air Jordan XIII such a special shoe was the design’s flowing lines and shapes. While some of that translates nicely onto the upper of the AJF XIII, things seem to get a little awkward down towards the midsole.

As with all sneakers, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to the pro-Fusion crowd, these may very well be embraced, but it’s looking like they might be a harder sell than usual to the Jordan purists or even those who are still on the fence.

Take a look at some more detailed pics after the jump and don’t hesitate to let us know where you stand on these polarizing kicks.