Last updated: 9 March 2023
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Air Jordan Collection

Air Jordan 9

Original Release (1993)
Designer (TINKER HATFIELD)
Artefact of Origin (DEPARTMENT OF NIKE ARCHIVES)
Colour (WHITE/BLACK—TRUE RED)
Original Price ($125)
Style Code (130182-100)

Air Jordan 9

Original Release (1993)
Designer (TINKER HATFIELD)
Artefact of Origin (DEPARTMENT OF NIKE ARCHIVES)
Colour (WHITE/BLACK—TRUE RED)
Original Price ($125)
Style Code (130182-100)

The History of the Air Jordan 9

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The History of the Air Jordan 9

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The Game Goes On

After three consecutive years at the pinnacle of basketball, Michael Jordan stepped off the court and onto the baseball diamond—but his hiatus from the hardwood didn't hinder the release of the Air Jordan 9. While MJ batted for the minor leagues, the Air Jordan line only cemented itself further into the culture. And although this release was never worn by number 23, it became an icon nonetheless.

From the Vault

Built for the Court and the Dirt

With a minimalist upper design and one-pull lace system, the Air Jordan 9 made its debut as the lightest and most responsive Air Jordan ever. Inspired by MJ's status as an international icon, the four OG colourways featured multilingual details on the sole, including words like "independence", "freedom", "athletic" and "force". This iteration of the Jordan line also paid tribute to MJ's professional pivot—the Air Jordan 9 player exclusives included a shoe for the court and a boot for the diamond.

Colourways

Originally published: 7 March 2023