New Jordans 2017 left the game of basketball in 1993, leaving Nike with a 9th Signature shoe that he could not debut on the hardwood. Although, the Air Jordan 9 is the only sneaker that Jordan did not debut in the NBA, this shoe is as dynamic as the guy who didn't wear them that year.Celebrating Jordan Brand’s 20th Anniversary of Space Jam, the Air Jordan 9 that appeared in the film will be part of the celebration.Jordan Brand releases the Air Jordan 9 OG silhouette in a familiar Black / Red / White color scheme. This model features a leather upper accented with durabuck overlays and a textile tongue. The neoprene inner bootie construction provides a comfortable fit while the micro-perforated detailing on the upper ensures added breathability. Other elements include - the rubber Jumpman logo on the heel, heel pulls, embroidered 23 on the heel, Nike Air branded insole, and the rubber outsole with branding. The Nike Air Jordan 9 OG - Black / Red / White is available in-store only at Kith Manhattan, Kith Brooklyn, and Kith Miami.
While 2017 Air Jordan Shoes was not on court marketing his sneakers, he was in Japan on a tour with Nike. This trip was an inspiration for many elements present on the Jordan 9. The Jordan Retro IX Men's Basketball Shoe features a "rising sun" on the heel as well as Jordan's jersey number 23. To signify Jordan's global reach there were several inspirational words representative of Jordan's play and attitude located on the shoe's outsole.Originally released in late 1993, the launch colorway pairs white and black together on the upper, with True Red handing logo hits on the tongue, heel, midsole and outsole. For sticklers, Nike Air branding takes its rightful place along the insoles.As of now, the release date is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. A lot can change between now and then, so be sure to keep up with our Air Jordan release dates page for the latest.
On October 6th 1993,KD 9 For Sale gave the basketball world a shock when he announced his retirement from the NBA. This was just one day before training camp and it was not what anyone had expected at this time. The greatest basketball player of all time retiring at the age of 30. A decision probably affected by the fact that his father was murdered in North Carolina in the summer of 1993 just before he won his third championship.The original Jordan 9 returns for 2016 with the release of the Air Jordan 9 Retro OG "Space Jam". Part of Jordan Brand's 20th anniversary of Space Jam celebration, the sneaker features the Chicago Bulls-inspired mix of white, black, and true red that Michael Jordan wore in the Space Jam movie. Release date is Dec. 3, 2016 at a retail price of $190.With most of XXL‘s sneaker picks dropping between today and tomorrow at select footwear retailers, Nike and the Jordan Brand have some serious heat for consumers to buy. From the coveted Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Banned” to the popular adidas NMD Primeknit, this weekend is full of heat and a special one for sneakerheads and sneaker collectors worldwide.