So you all know that I'm a HUGE Jordanhead and love me a good pair of J's...My hommie OB told me that you can't be a true Jordanhead without loving all J's, which I happily disagree with. Although I'm an advocate for all J's MJ wore while playing for the Bulls one of the J's he wore during his off-season from basketball never really captured my heart.
For most people, the Air Jordan IX does not really count as a true AJ considering he never stepped on the hardwood with them. Personally, I've never been a huge fan of the silhouette but with the recent resurgence of them in the marketplace I think I may have to change my mind. Most recently we've heard about the BIN23 Lux edition of the IX's which resemble the Marshall Faulk PE Low's released a while back (they sported patent materials instead of the suede in this version) and the more attainable 25th Anniversary edition (white w/silver accents and XXIII sock liner). Believe it or not but this model has seen one of the fewest retros and colourways released to date but like all things JB prepare for that to change this year. We've already heard of the BRED IX's being retroed later this year as well as a new Citrus colourway but one of the colourways set to release in a short time is expected to break some necks. The AJ IX "Columbia's" are scheduled to be released this May and feature a relatively true representation of the OG (w/ the exception of the Columbia blue being a smidgen lighter than the original). This particular colourway has never been retroed before and will appease many collectors who slept on them or need a next pair. If you own a pair of the retros you'll recognize these bad boys as the pair that MJ is rocking on the retro card in his Alma Mater uniform.
We'll keep you posted on the drop date as it approaches. Will YOU be coppin?
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