The Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Cool Grey' revives a design true to the original 2002 release, highlighted by a grey nubuck upper with a tonal patent leather overlay. Branding elements include a woven Air Jordan label atop the tongue and Michael Jordan's jersey number embroidered on the back heel. The sneaker rests on a white polyurethane midsole with encapsulated Air-sole cushioning in the forefoot and heel. The grey semi-translucent rubber outsole features multi-lingual details, nodding to MJ's emergence as a global sports star.