There were two extremely limited releases of the Air Jordan XX3 (23) last year and both sneakers came with wooden shoe trees. Could including a wooden shoe tree be Jordan Brand’s way of informing their fans of an upcoming limited release? If so, expect this Air Jordan 2009 to be sold out within minutes. Featuring patent and high-quality performance leathers, this pair yields a fairly simple black on black color scheme. Also including Articulated Propulsion Technology and an ecologically-friendly “Considered” design approach, this sneaker combines style with effectiveness. Though many despise of this sneaker, nobody can underestimate the importance of this release in relation to being a precursor of what is to come from Jordan Brand in 2009. Pictures via Kenlu.

The Air Jordan 2009 (2K9) S23 – Black / Metallic Gold is set to release tomorrow, January 31, 2009, at limited retailers for a price of $230.

Air Jordan 2009 (Limited Release)
Release Date: 01/31/2009
Style Number: 345337-071
Colorway: Black/Metallic Gold
Retail Price: $230.00

It appears as if there’s life after XX3 (23) for the Air Jordan camp. Weeks ago, we offered an eloquent feature on the Air Jordan 2K9 (2009), but newer images of the shoe continue to surface as we move closer to the monentous model’s release at retail. The elegantly sculpted model features the inventive Articulated Propulsion Technology and an ecologically-friendly “Considered” design approach. The S23 color scheme is toned in a lavish all-black color scheme and is comprised of patent and high-quality performance leathers. The Air Jordan 2K9 (2009) S23 will hit retailers in limited qualities in 2009. Stay tuned. Via Kenlu.