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Sneakers Release – Jordan 9 Retro “White/University Blue/Black” Men’s and Kids’ Shoe

Sneakers Release – Jordan 9 Retro “White/University Blue/Black” Men’s and Kids’ Shoe

Dec 1, 2020

Michael Jordan’s illustrious career with the Bulls gets plenty of play, but No. 23’s on-court cred started at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This holiday season, enjoy a classic “University Blue” colorway featuring a fresh white upper with hints of black and restrained pops of University Blue on an Air Jordan 9 Retro silhouette. The “University Blue” edition will be available in toddler, preschool, grade school boys’ and men’s sizes beginning December 5.

Whether you’re showing off your cat-like moves on the court (a la Michael Jordan and the “Black Cat” nickname bestowed upon him) or you’re prowling the red carpet, the Jordan 9 Retro is one of the most iconic sneakers ever invented. Thanks to a speed lacing system and supportive upper, the super-lightweight design achieves a locked-down feel, while the encapsulated Air-Sole unit in the heel gives the wearer optimal cushioning. A black neoprene inner sleeve and solid rubber cupsole work to keep the foot in place for season-long snug comfort.

And while each of these features was made with MJ in mind, the Air Jordan 9 was a shoe he never sported during a regular-season game. Charged with creating a shoe to continue the Jordan line, Tinker Hatfield rolled these kicks out during MJ’s foray into baseball. Fortunately, other standout players like Penny Hardaway adopted these shoes as their own on the paint. The “University Blue” edition is strikingly similar to the “Orlando Magic PE” version.

This colorway includes a crisp white leather upper outlined with a black synthetic overlay, lightly speckled with white. Black laces weave through reinforced eye stays and climb the mesh throat. Pockets of perforations get stitched along the sides for plenty of lightweight breathability. A black foam midsole gives way to a white backdrop along the shoe’s lateral sides depicting a University Blue Jumpman.

Air Jordan branding on the tongue tag also gets the blue treatment. The heel branding includes a No. 23 embroidered in black and outlined in blue, while a global heel badge pays tribute to the Jordan brand’s globalization with the OG launch of this sneaker.

In keeping with this first globally released sneaker, the white outsole includes graphics and phrases in a variety of languages. Words include “dedicated,” “intense,” “freedom, “athletic” and “hope.”

This holiday season is a time to reset and celebrate your humble beginnings and familial heritage. Let Hibbett | City Gear connect you with the Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” shoe dropping December 5 in toddler, preschool, grade school boys’ and men’s sizes.

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