Sneaker News The Air Jordan 9 “Olive” releases November 9th, 2024 in full family sizes. This is a retro release of an original Air Jordan 9 colorway that debuted in 1993 and has been met with high anticipation from Jordan enthusiasts.
Where To Buy The Air Jordan 9 “Olive”
The Air Jordan 9 “Olive” will be available via Nike SNKRS and Jordan Brand retailers worldwide. Mens sizes retail for $210, Grade School sizes go for $160, Little Kids sizes cost $100, and TD sizes retail for $85. Our “Where To Buy” section below contains a list of all participating retailers with handy purchase/raffle links.
WHERE TO BUY
Air Jordan 9
US 11/09/2024 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Nikestore US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
| JD Sports US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Finish Line | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Politics | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Concepts | Sold Out | Sold Out |
History Of The Air Jordan 9 “Olive”
In 1993, Nike, Inc. was sent scrambling by Michael Jordan’s abrupt retirement from the NBA. The momentum built from three straight championships came to a sudden stop, but that didn’t stop Nike, Inc. from continuing the legacy of the Air Jordan through its in-depth storytelling. For the ninth model, Tinker Hatfield emphasized the global influence and stardom of Jordan, prominently displayed during his dominant performance and presence during the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. With an emblem of the planet firmly affixed to the heel, the Air Jordan 9 stated that MJ transcended city lines and was an icon that knew no borders, even if he swapped his basketball shoes for baseball cleats.
The short-lived Air Jordan 9 only saw a handful of original colorways. The “True Red” and “Charcoal” were the sole representatives of the iconic Bulls aesthetic, while the “Dark Powder Blue” commemorated Jordan’s time at North Carolina. The polarizing “Olive”, however, took the unconventional series of off-the-court colorways to a new level of experimentation. At its time, the Olive 9s underperformed at retail, but as many of the more obscure original Air Jordans go, it grew a cult following in the 2000s that culminated in a first retro in 2002 and an under-whelming re-issue in 2012. While the ’02 version was impressive, the following 2012 issue had its problems due to its poor shape and sub-par materials. It was representative of a time when Jordan Retro quality just wasn’t anything to sing home about.
That’s not to say the Olive 9s were buried in obscurity. The infamous colorway reprised its role again in 2017 via the winter-ready Boot version – a modification that has been somewhat successful during the colder months of the year. And in early 2023, Jordan Brand trolled the community with the “Olive/Aqua”, a release that served little purpose other than to irk OG enthusiasts.
The gallery below contains images of Air Jordan 9 “Olive” releases and offshoots throughout the years.
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- Air Jordan 9 “Olive” 2002 Retro StockX
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- Air Jordan 9 “Olive” Retro (2012) StockX
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- Air Jordan 9 Boot “Olive” Retro (2017) @gc911
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- Air Jordan 9 “Olive/Aqua” Retro (2022) Nike
The November 2024 Air Jordan 9 “Olive” Retro
Air Jordan purists will be happy to hear that the November 2024 Jordan 9 “Olive” retro does a solid impression of the original when it comes to both color and shape. The upper is comprised of black leather, complete with chevron grooves, TPU eyelets, and rope laces for a boot-like aesthetic. Brown olive-colored suede stretches up from the mudguard to the collar portion, while all the branded elements appear in bright red.
WHERE TO BUY
Air Jordan 9
US 11/09/2024 Saturday
Powered By:
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nikestore US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
| JD Sports US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Finish Line | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Politics | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Concepts | Sold Out | Sold Out |
