N’Awlins point guard and all around good dude, Chris Paul, recently hit China to explore the vast country’s developing hoops tapestry and tout his new shoe from Jordan Brand. The “shoe” is not a ‘nother run of the mill product; it’s a performance machine with design cues that revert back to primordial days in The Middle Kingdom and technological attributes that match up with CP’s explosive excellence in NBA arenas.

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My brother Zach (a.k.a. Big) celebrated his 18th birthday a couple of weeks ago. He’s a sneakerhead on the low, and happily welcomed the CP3.II in black/orion blue/white into his quiver. I wasn’t on the shoe when it first hit retail shelves, but I love the comprehensive detailing inscribed on its heel and densely padded ankle collar. Much like Chris and his beguiling quickness, the .II is best enjoyed when viewed up close.

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