Today, Nike finally announced the 29th Nike Air Jordan. The Jordan XX9 sheds the boot the Air Jordan XX8 used, but keeps the performance updates such as a flight plate and air zoom. The XX9 does add a performance-woven upper. Supposedly inspired by Italian suit tailoring, the performance-woven upper makes the XX8 look closer to the Kobe 9 than the Jordan XX9.

The Black/Red colorway borrows from the Air Jordan 3 elephant print and the Retro 14 heel. Only two colorways were announced in the event.

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Release dates and pricing were not included in the unveiling, but given the high price tag of the Jordan XX8 and Kobe 9 we expect this silhouette to push the $250 mark.

Read the entire release report on nike’s webpage.