This Air Jordan 9 Retro UNC PE is Limited to 50 Pairs

Being Michael Jordan's alma mater certainly has its perks, especially regarding sneakers. The University of North Carolina, where MJ cut his teeth before his legendary NBA career with the Bulls, has long received exclusive editions of his signature sneakers. The latest player-exclusive Air Jordan for UNC is the Air Jordan 9.

Launched during MJ’s first retirement in 1993, the Air Jordan 9 falls into an odd placement amongst the original 14 Air Jordans as it was one of the only pairs he did not wear on the basketball court during its original run (he did wear the Cool Grey pair when he was on the Wizards in the early 2000s). For this player-exclusive version of the Air Jordan 9, the silhouette comes coated in a combo of white, UNC blue, and navy, the latter landing on the UNC-branded patch on the tongue, the sockliner, eyelets, and portions of the midsole.

White quilted leather is the base, contrasting with the UNC blue hues on the patent leather mudguard and heel overlay. Final hits of the Tar Heel’s blue are found on the nylon pull tab and lace set. Everything comes complete with branding details for Jordan Brand on the heel, including the globe logo and the embroidered 23, as well as the Jumpman on the white portion of the midsole.

The Air Jordan 9 Retro UNC PE is rumored to be limited to just 50 pairs, with no public release planned. Check below for detailed images of this exclusive Air Jordan 9, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

Air Jordan 9 Retro UNC PE

Nicholas Vlahos

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