The New Air Jordan 23 Retro Chinese New Year

In 2008, Nike released the Air Jordan 23 - the latest model in the iconic Air Jordan sneaker line. The 23rd installment of the Air Jordan line was a departure from earlier models in several ways, most notably in its use of sustainable and recycled materials.

However, some design elements, such as the Jumpman logo, remained intact. Take a more comprehensive look at the Air Jordan 23 and the newest release.

The Air Jordan 23

The original Air Jordan 23 was released on October 18th, 2008, just in time for the NBA season. It was designed by Tinker Hatfield, who drew inspiration from both Michael Jordan's on-court successes as well as his personal story. Michael Jordan played a great part in the design of the shoe, making it one of the most unique Jordans. While the shoe has been out of production for a while, guess what? The Jordans 23 is back!

Air Jordan 23 Retro Chinese New Year

To mark the highly anticipated Year of the Rabbit, Jordan brand is set to release an exclusive limited-edition Air Jordan 23 Retro sneaker. It celebrates the 2023 Chinese New Year and pays tribute to the traditional colors seen during the festival, including metallic gold, light silver, ivory, and white. With special CNY detailing throughout and some expected inspirations from the OG AJ 7 Hare theme within the design, it's sure to be another instant classic for fans of Nike's most iconic basketball shoe. Expected to debut in the spring of 2023, this sneaker promises to help those wishing to show respect to the ancient Chinese tradition with a wearable collectible that celebrates both style and culture.

Jordan brand is no stranger to creating dedicated sneakers for major events or holidays, having recently released collectibles themed from Black History Month and Quai 54. Nike's latest cultural-inspired sneaker is sure to prove just as popular.

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