Most of the shoe is covered in Black leather, but there’s a lot going on once you look closer. Laser-etched wave graphics run across the upper, while Night Purple is used on the overlays. Metallic Gold details are mixed in as well, including some light speckling around the midsole.
The Japan theme continues on the tongue, where the usual Jumpman has been reworked with a look inspired by a traditional Japanese family crest. Underneath it is “二十三” stitched in Purple, which translates to “23.” The heel gets another local reference with branding styled after senjafuda, the small name plaques commonly seen around Japanese temples and shrines.
Jordan Brand didn’t stop with the shoes either. The box comes with custom wrapping paper that calls back to Michael Jordan’s 1995-96 season, including his regular-season stats and performances. There’s also a Jumpman paper sumo kit packed inside, which fits the story behind the release without taking things too seriously.
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