If you compared Chris Paul’s game to a blend of Ed Cota’s quick ball-handling and Steve Nash’s precision play, you wouldn’t be far off. It’s fitting, then, that two of the shoes CP3 admired growing up—the Nike Air Adjust Force and the Nike Zoom Jet Flight, tied to those very players—influenced his latest signature model.
Now represented in the Jordan CP3.XI, Paul’s style—rooted in the Carolina point guard tradition, sharpened at Wake Forest and refined under elite coaching—channels those inspirations into a modern performance basketball shoe.
Making its on-court debut last night, the CP3.XI introduces a strapped lockdown system to the line for the first time, a direct nod to the Adjust Force while also reflecting design cues Paul appreciated from the Jet Flight. The shoe stays true to his preference for a low-profile silhouette and responsive cushioning.
Underfoot, the CP3.XI relies on time-tested Zoom Air units in both the forefoot and heel to deliver responsive court feel and quick transitions. The collar sits just below a contemporary mid-cut, offering a balance of mobility and ankle support that suits Paul’s quick-change style of play.
With a release slated for April 2018, the Jordan CP3.XI arrives as Chris Paul and his team chase a championship, bringing a familiar yet updated look and function to fans and players who value low-to-the-ground cushioning and secure lockdown.
Jordan CP3.XI
Release Date: April 2018
