Nike to Drop New Air Jordan 9 Retro ‘Cool Grey’ Sneakers
Available in unisex sizes and a new colorway, here's where to pick up a pair online.
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In 1993, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time. He traded in the basketball court for the baseball diamond. Nike rereleased the Air Jordan 9 shoes to pay tribute to Jordan’s baseball era.
Priced at $210, the Nike Air Jordan 9 Retro “Cool Grey” sneakers are designed for playing competitive sports, although he never won them during a pro basketball game because he abruptly retired before the start of the NBA season. The signature shoes are also made for everyday casual use with a classic silhouette.
The Nike Air Jordan 9 Retro “Cool Grey” drop on Saturday (Mar. 14) at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at nike.com.
The uppers of the sneakers are made from genuine leather for structure and durability, while they even have a strip of premium grey leather running around their toe caps to round out the standout style of the signature shoes.
Additionally, the sneakers feature the iconic “Jumpman” logo on the side of each midsole with MJ’s No. 23 placed on the back of the heel counters. They come in a medium grey, white and cool grey colorway.
Meanwhile, if you want more from Nike, the sneaker makers also dropped the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro “Black Toe” sneakers for the 40th anniversary of the iconic shoes.
The Nike Air Jordan 9 Retro “Cool Grey” sneakers are come in men’s and women’s sizes for $210, while the sports apparel company has the sneakers in big kids’ sizes for $160 at nike.com. Learn more about Nike and Air Jordan sneakers here.
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