Tinker Hatfield & Michael Jordan talk Air Jordan XX3
Yesterday Jordan Brand officially unveiled the Air Jordan XX3 (23) in NYC. The people behind the Air Jordan XX23 were on hand at the press conference: legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, Jordan Brand Footwear Director Gentry Humphrey, Jordan Brand Manager Roman Vega, and Nike’s VP of Corporate Responsibility Hannah Jones. On the flip side check out this brief interview with Michael, Tinker, and Mark Smith. Get exclusive footage and info on the AJXX3. It’s definitely worth the watch, and it’s now being said that the XX3 might “possibly“ be the last Air Jordan. For full tech details peep FreshnessMagÂ
 
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So now this is suppose to “possibly” be the last Air Jordan?? Say what? I’m not shocked at all… Nike/Jordan Brand you can never really tell with them
Peep the vid if you haven’t checked it out. It has also been added to the TSG TV space for those of you that might be at work or in a place location were you’re unable to watch. It will be there for the next couple of days.
the more i see them and learn more, the more i start to like. tinker and mark killed the details and i bet they perform well on the court. nice video!
I REALLY HOPE THIS IS THE LAST NUMBERED JORDAN CAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO BE BUYING THE JORDAN 45 WHEN I AM 50 YEARS OLD IN THE STORE COPPING THEM!! THAT WOULD BE EMBARRASSING.
so wait jb might release a xx4? if so thats crazy i thought 23 was the perfect # to stop at. its always good to hear the background info and to hear from the designers that created the shoe.
WORD^ THIS IS MY LAST PAIR. THEY LOOK SO SEXY. SO BLACK AND SEXY. I HATE THE WHITE JOINTS AND DONT WANNA ENDURE THE STRESS 2 GET THE NAVY BLUE JOINTS. IMA GET 2 PAIRS AND CALL IT QUITS. FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS I BEEN STRAIGHT KILLIN NIGGAZ IN NY WIT THE KICKS. SO BAD THAT THEY CLAPPIN AT ME LOLLOLOLOL. IF I DO THE SHOE GAME ANY LONGER IT MIGHT BE A RAP FOR YA BOY.
just watched the interview. they put alot of man hours into building the 23. that’s the type of info i like to see. but what about the 24? they might just be trying to fake us out.
Nah I think that’s it for the AJ.
I think JB will introduce a second series of AJ…or something crazy like that. At least I hope so.
I hope we’re not left with just Team Jordans…
it stood on sneakerfiles or something that tinker hatfield said they were actually working on the XX4 allready:P I still dont like the back of the XX3’s but same shlt… I will deff buy 1 pair black and 1 pair white. but just for playing in.
the shoe is def. growing on me, and i hope its the last, cuz whenever you see 23 you think of jordan, and if they go any further, you might start thinkin LeBron….
and not to swagger jack jordan, that suit is fire, def. need that in my life
was he hand stitching the details on?!?! get the HELL outta here.
and ‘possibly’ lol. looks like team jordans is all we got, which im not interested in.
and the BLUE/GREY ones (JEESHUS!)
the BREDs are sick, deff get a pair.
yo i just read about the press conference in the paper today. i hope they dont go out like this. i mean the shoe is coo. but it could be better. i think we can all agree on that.
THE SHOE IS GONNA BE COPPED IF NOT BY US BY OTHER PEOPLE FOR SURE. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TELL MIKE THAT THE GAY HOOP IN HIS LEFT EAR GOOTA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! NIGGA THINK HE NENO BROWN FROM NEW JACK CITY…LOL. CANCEL THAT BITCH!!!!!!!!!LOL….. IT WOULD SEEM 23 WOULD BE THE BEST NUMBER TO STOP AT………IT WOULD BE COOL TO MAKE A SHOE FOR EACH CHAMPIONSHIP MIKE WON…CALL EM CHAMPIONS. DONT NUMBER EM!!!!!! JORDAN CHAMPIONS…..HMMMM. 6 MORE FLYEST OF THE FLYEST SHOES, AND DROP A MEAN CAROLINA NCAA CHAMPION SHIP SHOE. 7 MORE SHOES TO FLIP COLORS WIT…..HOW BOUT A.D. SHOE (AFTER DIVORCE)…..LOL…LET ME STOP….. JB ABVIOUSLY KNOW MORE THEN US SO IF THEIR GONNA MAKE MORE THEN 23 NUMBERS, HEY I GUESS WE’LL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE THE OUTCOME.
P.S.
HAS ANYBODY HEARD OF ANUMORE SPIZ’IKES COMING OUT NEXT YEAR?????
IF NOT , I KINDA LIKE THAT, AS LONG AS THATS NOT THE LAST WE SEEN OF THEM!!!!
1. from my understanding SPIZ’IKES are done.
2. why do 24?
3. team jordan,retros,fusions,.5’s,melos,jumpmans.
4. this kicks i just dont like the stitchin
^Equi$ your posting late tonight. I’m use to seeing you comment earlier in the day…
Anyways what up to you and my lovely/educated/mature TSG fam!!
i know!
decided to make a stop before i went to bed
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AIR JORDAN XX3 Technical Components
Nike Considered:
• AIR JORDAN XX3 is the first basketball shoe in Nike’s history to be designed according to Nike Considered ethos.
• The design of the AIR JORDAN XX3 minimizes waste and use of solvent based cements.
• Automotive quality painting process on the backside of the Thermo Plastic Urethane (TPU) chassis is completed by an efficient robot arm to maximize the quality, consistency and durability of the paint and component.
• Outsole uses environmentally preferred rubber that reduces toxics and incorporates Nike Grind material from footwear outsole manufacturing waste.
• The construction of the shoe emphasizes the use of environmentally preferred materials.
Upper:
• A newly engineered, patent-pending, stitching machine stitches the upper in 3-D form.
• Dual density sock liner.
• Internal dual density slow recovery foam around the heel conforms to foot shapes to create a more custom fit.
• One shot compression molded phylon midsole.
• Full length sleek internal bootie maximizes comfort while complimenting the sleek profile.
• Nu-foam collar/tongue lining package for sleek low profile comfort.
• New quilted pattern molded sock liner that provides quality arch support.provides quality arch support.
• Reinforced quarter panels to form and hold the exact shape of the last to provide the best fit possible.
• Breathable tongue allows air to escape helping to keep the foot cooler.
• The upper is bladder pressed on the last two times during the construction to form the upper shape exactly to the last shape.
Midsole / Outsole:
• Full length Zoom Airsole unit for superior cushioning.
• Carbon fiber/acrylic weave shank plate adds structure and support in key areas.
• High performance TPU chassis built for stability and support.
• Light weight – 15 ounces.
• One of the lowest midsole profile thickness made for a basketball shoe (19mms in the heel and 9mms in the forefoot) allowing for players to be as close to the ground as possible and feel the court.
• The shank plate is inserted into the TPU chassis mold and the TPU is directly shot over the entire plate. This process is the most efficient for production because it enhances durability, reduces waste, and minimizes our solvent cement usage. It is a new innovation for performance footwear.
• Advanced cushioning system contains a low profile IPS system with a large pillar in the heel combined with a low profile modified IPS in the forefoot.
AIR JORDAN XX3 Unique Design Features:
• An imprint of Michael Jordan’s finger print traction pattern on outsole.
• Precise stitching to reveal external heel moccasin stitch.
• Michael Jordan signature on toe cap.
• High performance TPU chassis.
• Michael Jordan thumbprint on back of tongue lining.
• Handcrafted MJ stitch pattern offers beautiful detailing and function.
An exclusive limited release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 will launch on Friday, January 25, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $230. An All-Star release will launch on Saturday, February 16, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $185. The nationwide launch will be released on Saturday, February 23, 2008 with a suggested retail price of $185. Retailer information can be found at http://www.Jumpman23.com.
GREAT INFO AND VIDEO. PLEASE STOP AT THE 23 JB.
IM STARTIN 2 THINK JORDAN DOING A CROSSOVER MOVE ON US. LIKE MONEY SAID HE GOT THAT GAY LOOP ON, GOT THE DIVORCE, PUTTIN OUT THESE GAY SNEAKERS ( EXCEPT THE BRED XX3S ) SHIT I WOODNT BE SURPRISE IF HIM AND CUBA GOODIN GET MARRIED THE WAY HE BE HUGGIN HIM IN THOSE FLAMING HOMO COMMERCIALS. BUT WHAT HE DOES IN HIS PERSONAL TIME IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS.
23s still wack, people now starting to flip their script and cop. Why do people TRY stunt in comments here? I don’t understand that. I’m not trying to start anything negative but whether or not people are clapping at you thats not what we’re here to talk about, each comment section is about the subject matter. Lets stick to that. Thank you.
HAVE A SINCE OF HUMOR RAY. DONT GET MAD CUZ AINT NOBODY TRY 2 CLAP AT U LOLOLOLOL. I STUNT HERE I STUNT OUTSIDE I STUNT WHERE EVER I WANT. I THOUGHT THIS WAS AMERICA PEOPLE LOL. AINT NOBODY HAVE A PROBLEM WIT IT BUT U. SO I GUESS THATS SAYIN SOMETHEN ABOUT YASELF. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER!
equi$ i dont think spiz’ikes are done. remember the cool grey ones g-roc posted a while back? i think they will release this year. i could be wrong. anyone know if they will release?
^^^
yup i remember them.
so mayb im wrong,
http://theshoegame.com/articles/cool-grey-jordan-spizikes.html