Air Jordan XXIII

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Air Jordan XXIII

The fabled sneaker is celebrating its 23rd year.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., Michael Jordan poses with the new Air Jordan XX3 basketball shoe. The Air Jordan XX3 will be released in three hyped-up rounds from January to February, starting with a limited edition to be sent to only 23 retailers to be sold for $230 and concluding with the national launch at $185.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., the Air Jordan XX3, one of three versions to be released in the coming months, is shown. The Air Jordan XX3 will be released in three hyped-up rounds from January to February, starting with a limited edition to be sent to only 23 retailers to be sold for $230 and concluding with the national launch at $185.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., the Air Jordan I, released in 1985, is shown.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., the Air Jordan XI, released in 1996, is shown. This month, Nike releases the 23rd edition, and it is expected to be just as venerated as its predecessors.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., the Air Jordan XI, released in 1996, is shown. This month, Nike releases the 23rd edition, and it is expected to be just as venerated as its predecessors.

In a photo released by Nike Inc., the Air Jordan III, released in 1988, is shown.

University of California at Berkeley basketball player Patrick Christopher is seen with some of the tennis shoes in his collection Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Berkeley, Calif.

University of California at Berkeley basketball player Patrick Christopher has spent thousands of dollars on a love of athletic footwear that formed when he was only 5. "The sneaker business is beautiful. It's big time, " Christopher says with his ever-present smile. "Oh, I know there are so many people who this is their life. I play basketball, too." In fact, the 6-foot-5 sophomore guard has emerged as one of Golden Bears' most steady players this season.

Vince Shields waits with others at Walter's shoe store in downtown Atlanta to get his hands on the much-hyped 23rd edition Nike Air Jordans, which go on sale Friday morning. Only 23 pairs will be sold in Georgia for $230 - a price most say is worth it.

James Coleman (left) from Lithonia, and Brandon Barnes, from Stone Mountain, wait with others at Walter's shoe store in downtown Atlanta to get their hands on the much-hyped 23rd edition Nike Air Jordans, which go on sale Friday morning. Only 23 pairs will be sold in Georgia for $230 - a price most say is worth it.

Lauren and Will Startup, from Cartersville, wait with others at Walter's shoe store in downtown Atlanta on Thursday Jan. 24, 2008, to get their hands on the much-hyped 23rd edition Nike Air Jordans, which go on sale Friday morning. Only 23 pairs will be sold in Georgia for $230 - a price most say is worth it. Startup, who pitched at the University of Georgia, was traded from the Braves to the San Diego Padres last season.

Jacob Solis of Lawrenceville, with his Jordan's, waits with others at Walter's shoe store in downtown Atlanta to get their hands on the much-hyped 23rd edition Nike Air Jordans, which go on sale Friday morning. Only 23 pairs will be sold in Georgia for $230 - a price most say is worth it.

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In a photo released by Nike Inc., Michael Jordan poses with the new Air Jordan XX3 basketball shoe. The Air Jordan XX3 will be released in three hyped-up rounds from January to February, starting with a limited edition to be sent to only 23 retailers to be sold for $230 and concluding with the national launch at $185.

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