The Air Jordan 9 Retro ‘Dark Charcoal University Gold’ brings a neutral look to the classic silhouette. The shoe's upper is built with nubuck, finished in black and Dark Charcoal and highlighted by University Gold on the collar lining, branding and heel pull-loop. The latter provides easy on and off, while underfoot, Air in the midsole provides cushioning. A multilingual pattern on the outsole is included for traction.