The Air Jordan 23 model was released on February 23, 2008. Gentry Humphrey, head of footwear marketing for the Jordan Brand has said he believes it will be the last model released for the Air Jordan line.

For the third straight year, these Air Jordans use IPS (Independent Podular Suspension) Cushioning. The side of the shoe features a stitched pattern that gives the shoes strength in addition to cosmetic effect. The tongue of the left and right are different for a first time with a jumpman logo on the right shoe and the number “23? embedded on the left shoe. The shoe also features a glittery glossy panel that covers the midsole body of the sneaker.

According to an article in Jet magazine, the XX3/XXXIII is the first basketball shoe to be made under the "Considered" ethos, meaning the shoe is made with the environment in mind