Since his game-winning shot that brought the National Championship to North Carolina, Michael Jordan has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness. He took the court in 1985 wearing the original Air Jordan I, setting a new standard for performance and style, simultaneously breaking league rules and his opponents’ will while capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. Ever evolving, ever at the pinnacle of imagination, the Air Jordan line is the ultimate in basketball footwear.

The revolutionary Air Jordan XX8 Men’s Basketball Shoe hosts a new system designed to maximize the responsiveness of Nike Zoom cushioning. Inspired by Jordan’s stealth, it also features a full-zip upper that hides everything.

Nike’s new innovative Flight Plate technology maximizes the responsiveness of the Nike Zoom cushioning. An aggressive and rigid Pebax ® moderator plate works with the Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot to disperse compression force evenly across the foot, resulting in instant response and maximum energy efficiency.

This shoe’s Dynamic Fit system includes straps that wrap up from the midsole and integrate with the laces for lightweight support that moves with the foot.

An eight-inch, stretch-synthetic zip sleeve adds support while lending an elite and modern look.

producer: nike
material: carbon fiber
period: 2013