BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced the launch of the long-awaited, 23rd iteration of the world’s most respected and innovative basketball shoe franchise, the AIR JORDAN XX3. The AIR JORDAN XX3 celebrates 23 years of a legacy started by the most revered basketball athlete in history…Michael Jordan…Michael Jordan and legendary shoe designer, Tinker Hatfield, Nike’s Vice President of Innovation Design & Special Projects, collaborated on the innovative design behind the handcrafted AIR JORDAN XX3 and in the process created the first basketball shoe in Nike history to embrace the Nike Considered design ethos, where details in the development and design of the shoe seek to reduce waste and allow for the use of environmentally preferred materials wherever possible–all without compromising athletic performance.[Source:Jordan Brand] 

  The new line, will feature an array of colors and a series of releases, such as the exclusive release Jan. 25, 2008, an special all star release Feb 16, 2008 and the public release Feb 23, 2008. Prices will range $230 - $185.images courtesy of Chicago Tribune

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