The upcoming “Fire Red” Air Jordan 9 features a base composed primarily of smooth white leather. From there, “Cool Grey”–colored patent leather overlays wrap from the toeboxes up to the ankle collars. The two-toned base is set off by fierce “Fire Red” eyelets and pull-tabs – the heelside Jumpman emblems and “23” embroidery also take on the titular tone.

Moving towards the sole, you’ll find more of the same. Foam midsole units are shellacked with shiny “Cool Grey” paint, while rubber outsoles are done in white. “Fire Red” Jumpman insignias pop off the lateral sides of the outsoles, completing the look.

Don’t sleep – the Air Jordan 9 Retro “Fire Red” will be available on DTLR.com and DTLR stores on November 23^rd in men’s and grade-school sizes.

Michael Jordan’s ninth signature model is a significant one. It came at a transitional period in the G.O.A.T.’s career when he famously switched out his Spalding for a Louisville Slugger. That didn’t halt his eponymous sneaker line, however, as Jordan Brand still released the court-ready Air Jordan 9 while Mike was chasing his dreams on the diamond.

Now – almost 30 years since its initial launch – the brand is gearing up to release a brand-new colorway of the Air Jordan 9. One might say its scheme is an homage to the Birmingham Barons, the Chicago White Sox’s minor-league team, that took a chance on Jordan in 1994.

The upcoming Air Jordan 9 “Particle Grey” comes dressed in a black textile upper with contrasting leather overlays done in the titular “Particle Grey,” which runs from the mudguards up to the ankle collars. The two-tone scheme is offset with bright red hits, which come in the form of “Air Jordan” lettering on the tongues, and rubberized globe logos at the heels. The heels also feature black “23” embroidery.

The upper sits atop foam midsoles that match the “Particle Grey” mudguards, while the outsoles are done in stark-white rubber.

Mark your calendars – this new take is slated to drop both in stores and online at DTLR.com on June 21st in men’s and grade school sizing.

As Jordan Brand pushes towards a retail sneaker wall featuring a better women’s selection, the Women’s Air Jordan 9 Retro “Change the World” is the latest addition. In fact, this is the first time (to my knowledge) that the brand has released a Retro 9 in a Women’s-exclusive colorway.

The pair celebrates MJ’s impact around the world through color, graphics, and language. Let’s first start with the most noticeable, the color. Through natural plant dyes, the uppers are mismatched in color creating a fun and vibrant look. The left shoe sports a black heal that flows into Purple then finishes in a Pastel Blue around the toe. The midsole, ankle lining, and lace eyelets are all colored in Yellow. On the opposite foot, a Pastel Pink (almost slightly Burgundy depending upon the lighting) is used for the heal which then flows into a brighter Pink and finishes off with Burnt Orange around the toe. The midsole, ankle lining, and eyelets are highlighted in a more vibrant Orange giving the shoe a unique contrast. The uppers are constructed of White Leather and feature the famous stitching and dimple work familiar with the 9’s. Both feet feature heal pull tabs with stitching that reads, “Change The World”. The White outsole features scripts and multilingual designs that finish off the nob to MJ’s global impact.

I suspect we will continue to see more and more Women’s exclusive colorways coming out of Jordan Brand which is a great move for the brand.

The Air Jordan 9 Retro “Change The World” Women’s Exclusive will release on Wednesday, March 31st, and will retail for $190 both in-store and online.

The saying, “There is nothing new under the sun” is an endearing quotable that reminds us all that we had to have gotten it from somewhere. That “it” can be an assortment of things or ideas that this world has to offer and have offered in the past. One being certain trends, styles, designs, and even colorways. Brand Jordan has made a sneaker empire simply by making fresh renditions of groundbreaking classics.

Retro 9’s has a unique structure that at a glance can pass for an athletic boot. Due to its demeanor of durability, designers tend to gravitate towards dark bases with light accents. This subtle balance of contrast provides a splash of flash to go with its hiking style silhouette. If you were copping J’s at least a decade ago, you might remember the “Citrus” colorway that releases some years back. Now, a revamped version with a collegiate influence is ready to make its mark on the new generation.

You will immediately notice dark tones dominate this colorway, as the Black and Charcoal combination on the upper is Nubuck leather. Black covered the functional parts of the shoe such as the shoelaces, lace ports, and double-stacked rubber outsoles. Not to mention, the triangular knitted indents near the eye stay gives off a hiking appeal. Charcoal locked in on providing coverage from the heel counter down to the toe box. Within the color is a reflective finish that has somewhat of a sandpaper sparkle to it. Scholastic pride is in full effect with University Gold accents brighten the tongue, inline, sock-liner, and pull tabs. Last but not least, the JUMPMAN on midsole makes the design complete.

The Air Jordan Retro 9 “University Gold” release on January 30, 2021, and retail for $190 USD both in stores and online at DTLR.com

The University Blue Air Jordan 9 Retros are next up for release in an already solid Holiday 2020 lineup. Fun fact about the Air Jordan 9 - it’s the first model released while Michael wasn’t playing for the Chicago Bulls. In fact, the 9’s released during the year in which Jordan decided to retire from basketball and try his hand at pro baseball. While Jordan may not have worn these on the hardwoods, the 9’s still saw the court as PEs for other players such as Penny Hardaway which were similar in look to the pair releasing on December 5th.

This “UNC themed” Air Jordan 9 Retro follows the more traditional and OG colorway. The uppers are comprised of White leather featuring the classic perforated panels that give the 9’s a unique design. The Black felt overlay that runs the entire length of the shoe and up the heel to the collar along with the Black midsole provides a nice contrast to the White leather. University Blue is actually used sparingly throughout the shoe and can only be found on the tongue, heel, midsole, and bottom.

While these Air Jordan 9 Retros may be simple, they certainly are clean and versatile. For complete store location and release information, be sure to keep tabs on our social media pages and bookmark our site.

The Air Jordan 9 Retro University Blue release on Saturday, December 5th and will retail for $190.

Customize Sneaker designers have been pulling out all of the stops. Hence why professional athletes and kick aficionados are evolving with their skillful techniques. Without having to mass produce or create another version, designers are pushing the envelope to keep attracting people to the artwork. With their ears to the street, Jordan is presenting a pleasantly surprising colorway.

Behind the Colorway

The upper and outsole overlay is Black. Mountain themed laces complement the upper with hints of white speckles. The bottom sole is White with the flashy Cerulean Blue Jumpman placed on the lower heel. To the naked eye, the midsole has a Charcoal Grey appearance. On the flip side, in the dark, it turns into Iridescent. Luminous colors change at certain angles which is a true showstopper.

The Jordan Retro 9 is out on 02/01 on www.dtlr.com and at local DTLR/VILLA locations.

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This Air Jordan silhouette is dressed in red and white.

The Air Jordan 9 originally released in 1993-94 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first model to be released when Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball to pursue a new career in baseball. Part of the Air Jordan line, the Air Jordan 9 has undergone several memorable color schemes over the years. The Air Jordan 9 "Gym Red" hopes to add to the legacy that is the Air Jordan 9.

Many of Nike and Jordan's signature shoes feature the iconic colorway of red, white, and black. The Chicago 1s and OG Air Max 1s come to mind. Similarly, this Air Jordan 9 "Gym Red" is dressed in a white, gym red, and black color scheme. This Air Jordan 9 features a white leather upper with red patent leather overlays. There is black detailing on the eyelets, tongue, back pull tab, and Jumpman branding atop a white rubber sole. On the backside, "23" is highlighted in a bright white.

The Air Jordan 9 "Gym Red" will be released Saturday October 5th in-stores and online at www.dtlr.com.

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