Air Jordan 2009

Air Jordan 2009's sophisticated design carries on the tradition of the world's most respected basketball shoe while presenting a new naming scheme, retiring the labels "AIR JORDAN I through XX3" to keep Michael Jordan's legacy special.

"Throughout the first 23 years of the AIR JORDAN franchise, we challenged ourselves and the industry by producing athletic footwear beyond the limits of what was possible," said Michael Jordan.

"The AIR JORDAN 2009 ushers in a new chapter for the Brand - it is the embodiment of what we can do and sets the course for the next 23 years for the franchise."

Michael Jordan collaborated with Jason Mayden, Jordan Brand's Senior Footwear Designer, to create the AIR JORDAN 2009.

The shoe combines new cutting-edge performance technology with innovative style, adhering to the Nike Considered Design ethos of environmentally- preferred shoe development and construction.

Providing the most elite experience in basketball performance and style, the AIR JORDAN 2009 stays in line with the franchise's history, yet the design clearly exhibits a forward-thinking approach.

"When designing the AIR JORDAN 2009, I wanted to take the shoe beyond expected limits of what consumers know from the franchise and create something ahead of its time," said Jason Mayden.

"Its futuristic technology and design elements will help propel Jordan Brand towards even greater levels of innovation and style as it delivers the best performance shoe available today."