** UPDATE 1.16.08 ** Jordan "CP3" Model

[vood99]

Slap an ACG logo on those and you're ready for the trail. Those things really look like hiking boots.

 

[noblekane]

when did chris paul get traded to the bulls?

 

[you big dummy]

 

[arff23]

How does the ankle look like a bowling pin?...

 

[ldea]

what's the cushioning set-up for these?

 

[jaeger13]

they look aiight 115 aint bad either

 

[aj232kb8]

Better than XX3's IMO

 

[swingshot]

Black colorway is just too plain looking.



In the right colorways these will sell pretty well however.

 

[tooeasy891]

They look alright...

 

[1and12]

Heel is crazy hehe

 

[sooperhooper]

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Not a bad shoe overall though. A different colorway may look better.

 

[thepope3]

CP3's PE's would be sick in a black base

 

[willinc]

Those black CP's look nice
co-sign,

 

[1and12]

Thank You

EDtrigger from Kenlu

Why does it just have the word AIR on there? Isn't it Zoom Air?

 

[1and12]

Oh also off Kenlu's EDTrigger an interview with JM

really appreciate designer of Jordan CP3, Jason Mayden's time to answer my questions, and translation from Vincent. We hope people get into hard work behind the kicks after reading the interview.

1. How did you and CP start the project?
We started this project early as part of our pitch to persuade CP to join the brand. Because of the fact that he was not a Jordan athlete at the time we looked at New Orleans and its culture as the main inspirational launch point. Upon meeting with CP and his family in Portland we began to evolve the product into something that was more personal and more geared to his style of play, which is an intensive mixture of blinding speed and youthful strength.

2. What's the most impressive input from CP about his first signature shoe?
What sticks out in my mind the most was two points. The first being how he immediately wanted to get involved and engaged with the design and color selection process of the shoe. He has Adobe Illustrator on his computer and we often trade emails with pics attached of possible color and material combos in addition to design changes. We new coming into this shoe that there would be a lot that we would miss. That is a natural part of trying to capture a person's soul in a static product. The goal wasn't to create a shoe with a lot of gimmicks. The goal was to introduce CP's personality, life and passions to the world via the shoe in addition to creating a solid hoops shoe at an affordable price.


3. Why CP? He got his Jordan Brand signature in his 2nd year. That's Fast!
Well when we brought Chris on board we were thinking about the future. MJ wants to have his key guys grow and learn while contributing to the brand. So CP will have many more shoes to come if he continues to exemplify the core qualities of a Jordan athlete on and off the court.

4. Are there any message codes on the kicks?
Lots...You will have to figure them out...lol.

5. I noticed the leather wraps under the shoe, what brought you that idea? will it cause problem about durability?
We wanted to create a shoe with a stand platform that could hold up to CP's style of the play. The leather rand wraps underneath and is then stitched into the upper. By doing this you create a better fitting and more durable shoe for a fast guard. Not to mention that the shoe is around 14oz in a size 9. So it's really light.


6. What's the story behind 61 points?
Check the story of his grandfather Nathaniel Jones on Google. He was murdered while Chris was in highschool So CP wanted to honor him by scoring one point for every year of his fathers life.


7. The outsole pattern is a bit similar to air jordan 22's. Is there any relationship between these two?
No. The traction actually doesn't mimic the 22. I did the traction for the 22 and based it of a military stripe which a chevron. The CP traction pattern is a hexagon cut in half which makes the letter "C". The hexagon also ties back to the hornets nest. That where the shape of the perfs and the stitching comes from on the shoe.

8. Is there any reason you pick metal mesh as an accent on the shoe?
For its breathable and structural properties.

9. How'd you compare CP3 to AJ23? (easy, I don't think Tinker will visit Kenlu~~ ha....)
They are the best shoes at their price points. What you get in CP's shoe at 115. Is comparable to a lot of shoes that cost a lot more. The amount of detail and performance drive construction elements will truly surprise the consumer. It actually weighs less than the 23 so that is a point of difference. But remember CP is a quick PG so his shoe has to be light.

10. What color is going to be released? or any secret player edition on the ground?
Well there will be 7 first colorways spread out strategically around the country and globe. The ones CP wore the other night are actually the New Orleans versions. Wake Forest will also wear this shoe during March Madness.
Hmmm CP went back to the Ol'Skools tonight

 

[iwhohavenothing]

Jordan boots? they just "iight"

 

[mikebdagr8]

ugly shoe

 

[iwhohavenothing]

Jordan boots? they just "iight"

wait..its a sneaker

 

[flydaily]

6. What's the story behind 61 points?
Check the story of his grandfather Nathaniel Jones on Google. He was murdered while Chris was in highschool So CP wanted to honor him by scoring one point for every year of his fathers life.
i got to watch that in person

 

[kdotlove]

I like em. Will definitely cop to ball in.

 

[sooperhooper]

That "CP3" Logo is

and I,too, fail to see a bowling pin influence.

 

[lobotomybeats]

CP3 > M4

 

[kingjay718]

I'm copping. I like the personal touches.

 

[sick ik 23]

not bad, not bad. looks good for hoopin.

 

[kiddofjordans235]

yeah i gotta wait till i see them in person b4 i judge but most likely wont copp..