Supra Tk Red Carpet, Dwayne Edwards, was released on March 24, 2007. Its original retail price was $175 but has declined. The aggressive and sharp design was inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Some technical features of the shoe include an updated visible, interchangeable independent podular system, a new metallic mesh for ventilation, the Air Jordan camouflage pattern printed in reflective 3M, and an updated traction system, based on an army general’s stripes.
Inspired by the art of industrial design off the court, like a previous model designed after the P-51 Mustang, the XXII takes its lead from one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world, the F-22 Raptor. It\'s no surprise this stealth jet was chosen to represent the 22nd shoe given its (F-22 name) incredible speed and extreme maneuverability; features that enabled his Airness to dominate the game at both ends of the court for years. The AJ XXII has several features reminiscent of the famous fighter plane that set the 22s apart in terms of both aesthetic and technical design: the zigzag stitching helps conceal this basketball jet from enemy radar, Supra Tk Red Carpet the 3M reflective material at Supra Tk Red Carpet the rear lights up the court while the air vents not only provide stability they also release and relieve heat build-up.
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There were two special editions of the Air Jordan XX2 model released. The first edition was released for Jordan’s birthday on February 17. This edition featured an authentic Jordan Brand basketball leather. The second edition was the Omega model, Supra Tk Red Carpet part of the Alpha-Omega package. This model featured a laser- etched image of Jordan after he won his sixth NBA championship in 1998.
An entirely new line of Air Jordan XX2/XXII shoes called the player editions or “PE” were released with these shoes worn by NBA players from the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks. This Air Jordan model featured a new strap around the heel and ankle.
