Air Jordan 9 Retro 'MOP Melo' (Unisex) Tea Berry / Bordeaux / Tea Berry / Metallic Silver Vintage Basketball Shoes 302370 122

The Air Jordan 9 was released following Michael Jordan’s first retirement from basketball—a period marked by profound grief after his father’s passing, which led him to leave the Chicago Bulls (after winning three consecutive NBA championships) and pursue a career as a baseball player with the Chicago White Sox. Unlike previous models, Tinker Hatfield’s design for the Air Jordan 9 adopted a global theme, executed in a minimalist style—clean, simple, and elegant in form. Its most innovative feature was the outsole, which incorporated patterned motifs representing the word 'World' in English, Chinese, and Japanese characters, complemented by an Earth emblem the heel to reinforce the theme of a diverse, interconnected world. The Air Jordan 9 reflects the globalization of basketball: Jordan was no longer merely an American icon but had captivated audiences worldwide with his extraordinary, spellbinding basketball skills.

Size Foot Length 37.5 235mm 39.0 245mm 40.0 250mm 40.5 255mm 41.0 260mm 42.0 265mm 42.5 270mm 43.0 275mm 44.0 280mm 44.5 285mm 45.0 290mm 45.5 295mm 46.0 300mm 47.5 310mm 48.0 315mm 48.5 320mm 35.0 350mm 36.0 360mm 47.0 305mm 35.5 225mm 38.0 240mm

Upper material: genuine leather