Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” (11.5M) *Pre-Loved*

Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” (11.5M) *Pre-Loved*

$140.00
Sale price  $140.00 Regular price  $180.00
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Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” (11.5M) *Pre-Loved*

Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” (11.5M) *Pre-Loved*

$140.00
Sale price  $140.00 Regular price  $180.00

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Air Jordan 9 Retro “University Blue” (11.5M) *Pre-Loved*

The Air Jordan 9 Retro 'University Blue' (Style Code: CT8019-140) is a classic basketball sneaker originally released on December 5, 2020. Taking inspiration from '90s player exclusives, the color blocking features a clean white perforated leather upper, wrapped in crisp black overlays, with signature pops of University Blue highlighting the branding details on the heel, tongue, and midsole. 

The Air Jordan 9 holds a unique place in sneaker history as the first Air Jordan model released after Michael Jordan announced his first retirement from basketball in October 1993. Designed by legendary designer Tinker Hatfield, the shoe was built to tell a global story, reflecting Jordan's transition into an international icon.
The 1993/1994 Launch and Jordan's Absence

  • Air Jordan 9: The Retirement: Michael Jordan never wore the original Air Jordan 9 in a regular-season NBA game with the Chicago Bulls. Instead, he wore a modified baseball cleat version during his minor-league stint with the Birmingham Barons.
  • AJ9: The Statue: Despite not wearing it on court, the AJ9 is immortalized on the feet of the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center in Chicago.
  • The Global Concept: Tinker Hatfield designed the outsole to feature text in various languages (including Japanese, Russian, Swahili, and German) expressing words like "Dedicated," "Intense," and "Sport" to represent Jordan’s worldwide impact.
History of the 'University Blue' Colorway

  • The '90s Player Exclusives: The specific color scheme of the CT8019-140 model released in 2020 draws direct inspiration from classic "University Blue" and "UNC" player exclusives (PEs) gifted to college athletes and Jordan Brand pros in the mid-1990s.
  • The 2020 Release: Jordan Brand officially brought this clean color-blocking arrangement to the general public on December 5, 2020, as part of their holiday retro lineup. It modernized the heritage look by swapping traditional nubuck mudguards for a textured leather finish with a subtle glittery sheen.

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