Air Jordan XX2/XXII
The Air Jordan XX2/XXII model, designed by Dwayne Edwards, was released on March 24, 2007. Its original retail price was $115 but has declined. The aggressive and sharp design was inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Some technical features of the shoe include an updated visible, interchangeable independent podular system, a new metallic mesh for ventilation, the Air Jordan camouflage pattern printed in reflective 3M, and an updated traction system, based on an army general's stripes.
There were two special editions of the Air Jordan XX2 model released. The first edition was released for Jordan's birthday on February 17. This edition featured an authentic Jordan Brand basketball leather. The second edition was the Omega model, part of the Alpha-Omega package. This model featured a laser-etched image of Jordan after he won his sixth NBA championship in 1998.
An entirely new line of Air Jordan XX2/XXII shoes called the player editions or "PE" were released with these shoes worn by NBA players from the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks. This Air Jordan model featured a new strap around the heel and ankle.
Air Jordan XX3/XXIII
Starting at the toe, the toe cap has Jordan’s signature embossed. The side of the shoe features a stitched pattern that gives the shoes strength in addition to cosmetic effect. The tongue of the left and right are different for a first time with a jumpman logo on the right shoe and the number “23″ embedded on the left shoe. The shoe also features a glittery glossy panel that covers the midsole body of the sneaker.
According to an article in Jet magazine, the XX3/XXIII is the first basketball shoe to be made under the "Considered" ethos, meaning the shoe is made with the environment in mind. The shoe was constructed using the absolute minimum amount of adhesive to make it more environmentally sound, while the soles (which are designed from Jordan's own fingerprint) are made from recycled rubber. It is considered the most technologically advanced Jordan model to date, and according to Gentry Humphrey, the head of the Jordan design team, it may be the last actual Air Jordan.
The shoe was released in three different colorways from January to February, with a limited edition release where 23 retailers around the world sold the shoe, before its national release in February.
The Air Jordan XX3/XXIII model had virtually eliminated the Jumpman logo. It is found only on the tongue of the right sneaker, and completely missing on the left sneaker.
Other Shoes from the Air Jordan Line
The Air Jordan line has also produced shoes for cross-training, casual, baseball, and football. They are lower in price then the signature basketball shoes from the Air Jordan line.
"Air Jordan Dub Zeros"
The Air Jordan Dub Zeros made its first appearance in 2005, and uses different parts of almost all Original - Retro Air Jordans I - XX. The Air Jordan Dub Zero is actually contributed to one of the best sneaker designers of all time, Tinker Hatfield. This same year, the Air Jordan XX released and was a tribute to Michael Jordan and his career. Some parts of other Air Jordans that are recognizable on the Jordan Dub Zero are:
Air Jordan 4 (IV): Midsole and Sole on the Jordan Dub Zero Air Jordan 6 (VI): Pull Tab on the heel of the Air Jordan Dub Zero Air Jordan 11 (XI): Patent Leather throughout the Jordan Dubs Air Jordan 12 (XII): T W O 3 down the tongue Air Jordan 13 (XIII): The shape of the upper is from the Jordan 13 Air Jordan 15 (XV): The Woven area at the heel Air Jordan 17 (XVII): Chrome at the heel Air Jordan 20 (XX): Laser on the uppers Jordan Jordan 1 (I) : J-Jordan on the heel
Even though the Air Jordan Dub Zeros were made up of many Retro’s and previously released Jordans, this particular model was not a Retro. A total of five Air Jordan Dub Zeros have released, and sales for each one were well selling out for within days.
The Jordan Packages
"Defining Moments"
The Jordan Brand released their first two-pair package named the Defining Moments Package(DMP) which consisted of the Air Jordan VI Retro model and the Air Jordan XI Retro model and was released on January 28, 2006. The Defining Moments package sold for $295.00.
"Beginning Moments"
The Jordan Brand released their second two-pair package named the Beginning Moments Package (BMP) or Old Love New Love (OLNL) which consisted of the Air Jordan I Retro model in White/Black-Varsity Red (Black Toes) and Black/Varsity-Maize/White. It was released on April 21, 2007. The Beginning Moments package was sold for $200.00.
"Air Jordan Spiz'ike"
The Air Jordan Spiz'ike combines the best elements from the Jordan 3, 4, 5, 6 and 20. It was created to commemorate Spike Lee during the Mars Blackmon Era. Released on April, 2007.
"Countdowns"
This package consisted of two different variations of Retro Air Jordan, in which each number equaled 23. The first Countdown package consisted of retroed Air Jordan XIII model in white/black-true red. The package also included a pair of the shadow grey Air Jordan X model with 23 stitched on the side of the shoes. The package cost $310.00 and was released January 19, 2008.
The second Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan retro XIV model in black/red which was similar to the Air Jordan XIV model though it will consist of a white with the stitching on the sides and a different colored Jumpman logo on the side. The other shoe will be the Retro Air Jordan IX model in a white/black-true red color scheme. The package cost $310.00 and was released March 15, 2008.
The third Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan Retro II model in white/varsity red. The other Air Jordan in this package would be Air Jordan retro XXI model in Black/Varsity Red. The package cost $310.00 and was released April 26, 2008.
The fourth Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan Retro VI model in White/Carmine. The other Air Jordan in this package would be Air Jordan Retro XVII model in Black/Metallic Silver. The package cost $310.00 and was released May 24, 2008.
Jordan Fusions
This package is a fusion of several Air Jordan and Air Force One Models.
Air Jordan XII and Air Force One Fusion A fusion between the Air Jordan XII model and the Midtop Air Force One model.
Air Jordan V Air Force One Fusion This package is the only original colorway of the Air Jordan V model that was not released in the last round of retros. Like the Air Jordan V model, the outsole is a nasa1 mix of black and clear rubber, however there is no visible air sole unit in this package. The shoe was released April 19.
Air Jordan XX Air Force One Fusion A fusion between the Air Jordan XX and the Air Force One model. These feature the same laser upper as the original XX but replace the ankle strap and sole with that of the Air Force One. Has the numbers 1 through 6 on the heel to represent Michael's 6 championships.
Jordan "6 Rings" shoe The Jordan 6 Rings is a combination of the six Air Jordan shoes that Michael Jordan wore during his 6 Championship seasons. That includes the AJ 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14. The Jordan Brand company released the "6 Rings" shoes in September 2008. The shoe also features a furry tongue.
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