The Air Jordan 20 (XX) was released in 2005. “Welcome to the future”, was one of the leading slogans in the advertising campaign for Air Jordan 20. Tinker Hatfield returned to the driver seat when it came to the design of the Air Jordan XX. Laser etched lace covers and the brand new I.P.S. (Independent Podular Suspension) technology made up for this somewhat bold marketing. A solution where individual pods supported the foot in key areas - yep, pretty similar to the Shox. “Celebrate the past and anticipate the future with the Air Jordan XX basketball shoe. Full-grain leather and nubuck upper with detailed laser etching to celebrate the history of Air Jordans footwear. Integrated midfoot performance strap combined with hidden lacing system offers lockdown performance fit. Heel ankle support system adds customizable support while memory foam-backed collar lining cushions the foot.