The Air Jordan 9 (IX) Retro - White / French Blue - Flint Grey was released on May 4, 2002, and retailed for $125. They feature a beautiful colorway, which consisted of a white leather upper surrounded by grey durabuck, which features metallic specs which really shine when hit by light. The french blue accents, seen on the tongue, lacing eyelets, and Jumpman logo are all nice touches. Asides from being aesthetically pleasing, the shoe features some really nice technology, including a 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.