The Air Jordan 9 (IX) Original (OG) - Black / Dark Charcoal - True Red were released in 1994 and retailed for $125. They feature a black durabuck upper, dynamic - fit inner bootie, a “one pull” lacing system, large volume air- sole unite in the heel, an encapsulated air- sole unit in the forefoot, and a polyurethane midsole. They are the only Air Jordans that Michael never wore on the court, due to his sudden retirement in 1993. The most interesting aspect of the shoe eis the outsole, which features plenty of interesting designs, as well as words in other languages. According to Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan brand mastermind, the Air Jordan 9 (IX) represents “the globalization of the Air Jordan brand name”.