The Playoff edition of Chris Paul’s ninth signature shoe with Jordan Brand is now available via NikeStore. Performance upgrades are rare when it comes to the Playoff editions, and that trend continues in this shoe as well.
The shoe utilizes the same exact tooling as the CP3.IX; an aggressive herringbone traction pattern with articulated forefoot Zoom and a Phylon midsole. Engineered mesh is found on the upper of the shoe, which differs from the original version of the CP3.IX that utilized mesh with foam backing. There is also a fuse toecap to prevent any tearing of the engineered mesh. Jordan Brands’ dynamic fit system is used to help with the lockdown. One of the most common features of the CP3 line is the achilles pillow, and that is in full effect once again.
If you’re interested in picking up the CP3.IX AE, you can do so now at NikeStore. Check out the detailed images of the shoe and let us know what you think down below. Stay tuned to WearTesters for all of your performance needs. A performance review is not to be expected as they are almost identical to the original.
Images via Nikestore
I really need them to re-instate the IPSystem(the flat-sole is just too flat), and maybe dial back the wild-colorways a little, because these are too loud.
@ nene33 could not have agreed more about these colors.
I miss the days when night wing would review everything. Now it seems we get them far and few between.
I miss the days when my knees didn’t swell every time I played. Or the days when I could wake up in the morning and jump right out of bed instead of limp because my Achilles won’t flex without some stretching first. Or the days when plantar fasciitis wasn’t an ongoing issue.
The reason this site exists, and the great reviewers we have are part of the staff is because of the sacrifices I made to make it happen. We review nearly every single shoes between us all. Believe it or not, I reviewed the CP3.IX… if you want to know how the AE performs then check out that review.
You’re welcome.
All love my man! Didn’t mean it as a negative. I love your reviews and still think you are the best out there with reviews so I miss it! I understand aging. I’m 34 now and definitely can’t move like I used to. Takes me a good half hour just to stretch and get loose. Then I pay for it in the morning. But like I said, all love. Keep up the good work, and I’ll keep choosing you guys over everyone else.
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I didn’t take it as a negative, well… my brain that wishes I could still play every day did. But I was just expressing what I miss. When you’re young you never think about any of that stuff. You just play. Like I said, I’m happy to have put together a team like what we have at WearTesters. Without them I don’t know how I’d be able to do everything.
i feel you on the plantar fasciitis, bruh, it’s becoming a problem for me now too, being somebody who has played way too much basketball over the last few years….i love going as minimal, as low and as flexible as humanly possible when it comes to performance footwear, but my feet can’t always handle it, and i need to use a shoe with decent midfoot support most days, so my foot doesn’t flex too far and aggravate my arches…it’s a good thing my back and my knees are still healthy, i’m very grateful for that, being around your age and envious of all the kids who never have to worry about any of these things (and who, unfortunately, form the majority of the basketball shoe market)
have you ever tried chinese massage techniques? here in hong kong we have places where you can go to get herbal rubs and bandages for rather cheap, also you can try taking a foot bath every night after you play/before you go to bed, i just use ginger and near-boiling hot water, it’s a technique that is good for your entire body, not just your legs…i’d also recommend those japanese electric foot massage machines, it sends small electrical pulses through your feet to get the blood in your lower body circulating, i’m not exactly sure how it works (i guess it’s the same theory behind electric reflexology), but it does help me
I get a massage once a year to help, but that’s only once a year. Its the changing of shoes that does it. My feet can never get used to one thing, it’s always changing.
Pass on these colors, but will not pass on the shoe.
The CP line just hit rock bottom. Looks like a downgrade material-wise. And that’s one ugly sneaker.