Jordan CP3 IX - Autumn 2015 - First pic

[tvuollo]

From nikeblog.com: http://www.nikeblog.com/2015/05/29/jordan-cp3-ix-first-look-at-chris-pauls-ninth-shoe/

Of course who know's if this is 100% a CP shoe. The logo can be seen on the tounge though.

If they are, and in fact are the IX, I'm not sure how I feel about these. For a second year in a row the silhouette is boring. On the other hand, the materials and the cut once again seem great.

 

[dipsetgeneral]

I actually like this one.

 

[exceptionl]

The 8 was underwhelming and I was a big fan of the 7. Still using the 7 over many current basketball sigs for outdoor. This show might look better in another cw. Hate the all red

 

[iks mod]

Thanks for posting.  I'm actually really curious to see if they gave him unlocked zoom up front.  If they did, it could be a game-changer for his line.  Can't tell from the side view though.

Looking forward to more pics.

Cp3 kicks always get bashed but there have been some great designs that are consistent hoop shoes (which can be had at discount).

 

[tvuollo]

Seems like the first image was indeed the next CP3. Here's few pics from Instagram, CP wearing another colorway:

 

[tvuollo]

After looking at the pics these look promising to me.

- Height and silhouette very similar to the VII, which I loved, kind of a mid/low shoe.

- Mesh in the forefoot - Very flexible

- Good looking midfoot coverage

- Leather heel area like the Brandblack J Crossover 2, just enough support

- Plush tongue to prevent lace pressure

Overall, a very safe design once again. I just hope they don't F up the traction like they did in VIII and I might pick these up.

 

[iks mod]

^agree on a lot of this. I'm very curious if they by chance have an unlocked zoom forefoot

 

[Olympus]

 
Seems like the first image was indeed the next CP3. Here's few pics from Instagram, CP wearing another colorway:

First pick had me open up the garbage can, but these right here give me some hope. The right color blocking is key.

I hope these turn out appealing. Only CP I've owned was the first blue and red CP3.VI AE and it was great. I've never had traction like that on a basketball court. Ventilation sucked and the fit bit at my midfoot hard for a while, but I loved that shoe.

 

[tvuollo]

Flat base, herringbone, unlocked zoom?

 

[Olympus]

What's unlocked zoom?

 

[iks mod]

 
Flat base, herringbone, unlocked zoom?

Thanks for the pic.  Cannot tell for sure if that's an unlocked unit or not -- looks like it could be but not sure -- pretty flat

I'm digging this colorway actually

 

[iks mod]

 
What's unlocked zoom?

You know the zoom units on the jordan xx8/xx9/super.flys and the recent melos?  Those are unlocked zoom.  Essentially it's zoom that you feel more because it isn't entirely embedded in a foam midsole.  It has more freedom to compress/decompress 

http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2013/07/know-your-tech-air-jordan-flight-plate

 

[Olympus]

Gotcha. Thanks for the info!

 

[bonez07]

I have 6 pairs of the 6s (regular and AEs). Nothing compares as of yet. The 7s and 8s are awful (for a wide footer like me at least). 

I'm not feeling the shape of these right here, but I'll wait to see how they perform. Traction is key.

 

[comacoma33]

Actually digging these!

 

[tvuollo]

Moar pics!

=> http://weartesters.com/jordan-cp3-ix-will-have-forefoot-articulated-zoom-air-cushion/

^ That colorways is doo doo, but I'm drooling over this one VV

 

[engineer]

These have a lot of barkely influence it seems.  They remind me of the uptempo cb34s but also have some "teeth" up front. Not a bad design.

 

[iks mod]

That articulated forefoot could be awesome... anxious to find out.  Traction looks solid too if it's the same compound as this year's super.fly it should be good

 

[tvuollo]

Some very nice closeups. I really like the mix of materials. Visually, the shoe looks better each time I look at it. But it really needs more colorways, or Nike ID. Othervise, very VII-like to me.

 

[adamus]

Those new pics he posted on ig lawwwddd

 

[kingjay718]

I like these. Can't wait to play with these on Nike ID.

 

[iks mod]

I like these. Can't wait to play with these on Nike ID.

CP3 iD options are always solid IMO -- just hard to justify when you can pick up the GRs and even limited CWs for cheap...

 

[iks mod]

Just saw Oct 1st for Seaweed/Silver/Emerald on Eastbay calendar -- believe that is the colorway in detailed pics above too

didn't know they were coming so soon

 

[lobotomybeats]

Did Jeremy Scott design these?

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[adamus]

 
Just saw Oct 1st for Seaweed/Silver/Emerald on Eastbay calendar -- believe that is the colorway in detailed pics above too

didn't know they were coming so soon

Need the ones cp3 posted on IG and the Hender ones (if they're not PE)