The number 23 and Air Jordan are completely synonymous, and with 2008 marking the 23rd year of the Air Jordan line it was only right the XX3 (23) would be released with only the highest quality.

The white, varsity red and metallic silver Air Jordan XX3 is the latest release by Jordan brand, but is among a long list of previous XX3 releases. The XX3 line has displayed new combinations of colors and are displayed very well on the XX3, despite its unique design. The varsity red Air Jordan XX3 was released on May 31st, 2008 retailing at $185.

Starting at the toe, the toe cap has Jordan’s signature embossed. The side of the shoe features a stitched pattern that gives the shoes strength in addition to cosmetic effect. The tongue of the left and right are different for a first time with a jumpman logo on the right shoe and the number "23" embedded on the left shoe. The shoe also features a glittery glossy panel that covers the midsole body of the Jordan sneaker. According to an article in Jet magazine, the Air Jordan 23 is the first basketball shoe to be made under the "Considered" ethos, meaning the shoe is made with the environment in mind. The shoe was constructed using the absolute minimum amount of adhesive to make it more environmentally sound, while the soles (which are designed from Jordan's own fingerprint) are made from recycled rubber. It is considered the most technologically advanced Jordan model to date, and according to Gentry Humphrey, the head of the Jordan design team, it may be the last actual Air Jordan. The shoe was released in three different colorways from January to February, with a limited edition release where 23 retailers around the world sold the shoe, before its national release in February. The Air Jordan XX3/XXIII model had virtually eliminated the Jumpman logo. It is found only on the tongue of the right sneaker, and completely missing on the left sneaker, except on the ends of the shoelaces.