The Air Jordan 9 Shoes was released in 1993 shortly following the announcement of Jordan's retirement.On October 6th 1993, Jordan gave the basketball world a shock when he announced his retirement from the NBA. This was just one day before training camp and it was not what anyone had expected at this time. The greatest basketball player of all time retiring at the age of 30. A decision probably affected by the fact that his father was murdered in North Carolina in the summer of 1993 just before he won his third championship.The shoe being released was plain and sturdy and was the first model that Michael did not wear in an NBA seasonal game (due to the retirement). The sole had lots of details and a large 23 was stitched at the back of the shoe.The Air Jordan 9 has been the shoe chosen to adorn Jordan's feet for his statue outside of the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.In popular culture, in the children's movie The Little Rascals one of the bullies, Butch is wearing a pair of Air Jordan IX.American Rap Icon Tupac Shakur was also known to wear Air Jordan Shoes in a popular "Thug Life" photo set in 1993.


Jessie Q from Chapel Hill, NC
Will probably never find a pair of shoes better I have just bought my 4th pair of these I have tried other Asics but the Ultimate 81's feel like they where made for my feet I use these shoes for every day use and work I stand for 6-8 hours a day and sometimes the floors get pretty slippery; however these shoes grip very well I just wished that they lasted longer (usually last me a year)
Anonymous from scarborough
I did not find these shoes comfortable at all They were quite snug and are more suited for people with very narrow feet The look is great but I would rather go for comfort more I can only wear them for a couple of hours before my feet get achy
Esther
I love these sandals They fit great and look very good I get so many compliments Next time I'm getting all the colors