Jordan XXIII 23 All Star (White Titanium)

If you know anything about the NBA (National Basketball Association) and the Chicago Bulls the name Michael Jordan is not new to you.  He is famous for his countless victories on and off the court.  His leaping ability demonstrated by a slam dunk from jumping from the free throw line earned him the total if “Air Jordan” and “His Airness”.  That symbolic jump led him to a line of shoes we now know as the Air Jordan.

The Jordan XXIII 23 is rumored to be Jordan’s last pair.  It uses Independent Podular Suspension (IPS) Cushioning, has a carbon fiber sole modeled to Jordan’s thumb and most impressively, to me, made with the environment  in mind.  The shoe is hand-made, sewn together and not glued.  Here are some additional details:

* 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.

I currently have the limited edition All Star version in size 9.  Actually, I have three pairs.  I will be selling 2 and keeping the third.  If the offer is right, I may even sell the third.

The bid is open for 7 days, right now it’s $0.99 with $40 insured shipping to North America.  There is no reserver so bid now!

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