"Welcome to the future", was one of the leading slogans in the advertising campaign for Air Jordan XX.
Laser etched lace covers and the brand new I.P.S. (Independent Podular Suspension) technology made up
for this somewhat bold marketing.
Tinker's back
Tinker Hatfield returned to the driver seat when it came to the design of the XX's. Finding inspiration
from cycling shoes and motorcycle tires he created a shoe that celebrated the 20 year history of Air Jordan's. On the heel
you would find the figures 85 and 05 embedded in the mesh and the lace covers were laser etched with a massive
amount of symbols representing different stages in MJ's and AJ's life.
I.P.S.
I.P.S. (Independent Podular Suspension) was a brand new suspension technology developed for the AJ XX.
A solution where individual pods supported the foot in key areas - yep, pretty similar to the Shox.
The full specs
Here's what Jordan Brand had to say about the XX's:
"Celebrate the past and anticipate the future with the Air Jordan XX basketball shoe.
Full-grain leather and nubuck upper with detailed laser etching to celebrate the history of
Air Jordan footwear. Integrated midfoot performance strap combined with hidden lacing system
offers lockdown performance fit. Heel ankle support system adds customizable support while memory
foam-backed collar lining cushions the foot. Asymmetrical toe-cap provides durability in key areas,
protecting against toe drag. Fabric-wrapped Phylon™ midsole with new I.P.S. (Independent Podular Suspension)
technology. Individual pods support the foot in key areas. Internal shank plate brings midfoot and arch
upport. Rubber cupsole with traction grooves inspired by motorcycle tires. Twenty herringbone
pods celebrate the heritage of the Air Jordan franchise. Wt. 14.8 oz."
