Chris Paul Introduces the Jordan CP3.VIII

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We are getting some major news late in the day, as Jordan brand has unveiled the eighth iteration of Chris Paul's signature sneaker, the CP3.VIII.

Chris Paul was on hand himself to introduce the new shoe, which makes sense given CP3's heavy involvement in the creation process of the sneaker. The CP3.VIII is brings a sleek, minimalist aesthetic to a shoe that his designed to deliver maximum performance on the court. Designed for players with an up-tempo game, the shoe comes in a unique 5/8-height with an inner sleeve to deliver a sock-light fit. The TPU chasis provides superior stability so that you can make cuts just like Paul does on the court.

In addition to performance, Paul had a say int he aesthetic look of the shoe. Paul's family tree can be found on the inside tongue, as Paul includes family tributes in all of his shoes. Another unique touch is the chevron design that pays tribute to his grandfather's gas station that he worked at as a kid.

The Jordan CP3.VIII will drop just in time for the NBA season on November 1 in two colorways, "black/infrared 23/white" and "cool grey/white/black." Check the infographic below for everything you need to know about the CP3.VIII.

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