The nike jordan 2009 was designed by Jason Mayden whom was inspired by Fencing in conceptualizing the shoe.For the upper he made overall design contours of the foot more evident that gives superior responsiveness and quick reaction time with maximum support. Pleating on the satin upper reinforces the durable construction of the shoe for a floor lockdown grip. The Achilles tendon is hugged by various foam inserts in the heel area. It's also breathable to make the moisture wick due to the special liner in the shoe. For the midsole, the heel employs cutting edge Articulated Propulsion Technology that makes the athlete have a way to propel forward with stunning explosiveness. The split heel allows further flexibility in moving to various positions at one time.The Carbon fiber plate, TPU (Thermo Plastic Urethane), and Articulated forefoot Zoom Air unit cushions foot to maximize comfort. The outsole grooves fit with the grooves of the foot for further traction. This past weekend marked the official release of the Air jordan 2009 S23 Black/Metallic Gold. However, we have seen two more colorways set to drop - the Air Jordan 2009 White on Valentine’s Day and this nike jordan 2009 Black/Varsity Red-White on April 4th, 2009.