Air Jordan Release Dates 2009

Release Date: 2/14/2009
Style Code: 344613-061
Colorway: Black/Max Orange-White

A full-nylon upper and ultra-bright orange colorway set these AJ1's apart from any other. Their Valentine's Day release ensured that guys who wanted eye-catching sneakers got the right gift from their significant others.

Release Date: 2/14/2009
Style Code: 332134-001
Colorway: Pewter/Black/Max Orange

With subtle yet vibrant accents and a strong metallic finish, these Pewter Air Jordan 1's had something for everyone, especially those looking for the right 2009 Valentine's Day gift.

Release Date: 3/14/2009
Style Code: 344613-441
Colorway: Blue Sapphire/Neo Turq-White

Straying away from the typical Chicago Bulls-inspired colorways of most Air Jordans, Jordan Brand threw a bright blue monochromatic scheme on the Air Jordan 1 in order to make the sneaker more of a "lifestyle" shoe.

Release Date: 4/4/2009
Style Code: 343084-062
Colorway: Black/Metallic Silver-Stealth-Varsity Red

Being the first Air Jordan to be labeled by year, rather than sequenced by release number, the Air Jordan 2009 also featured Articulated Propulsion Technology — which is known for being used in the prosthetic legs of paralympic athletes.

Release Date: 4/11/2009
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Colorway: Light Silver/White-True Red

With style inspiration derived from the Air Jordan 7 "Hare," the Air Jordan 1 "Hare" was a special release just in time for Easter 2009.

Release Date: 4/1/2009
Style Code: 353899-101
Colorway: White/Metallic Platinum

Part of the "Easter Basket Weave" Pack, this Air Jordan 1 featured a woven mid-section and toebox atop a gum sole.

Release Date: 5/2/2009
Style Code: 136065-014
Colorway: Black / White – Classic Green – Varsity Red

Featuring a black suede upper and contrasting green, white and red accents and stitching, this Air Jordan 1 is an oft-forgotten Quickstrike release.

Release Date: 5/23/2009
Style Code: 360968-991
Colorway: Multi-Color/Multi-Color

Taking inspiration from the Toro Bravo — which is a special bull bred for the "Running of the Bulls" in Spain — the "Raging Bulls" Pack was also meant to capture MJ's aggressive and energetic playing style. The Pack also came with a customized packaging which resembled the gate that holds back the Toro Bravo from the people.

Release Date: 5/2/2009
Style Code: 136065-107
Colorway: White / Black – Classic Green – Varsity Red

A complement to the all-black suede Air Jordan 1 released the same day, with a similar color scheme, the all-white version included a combination of tumbled and perforated leather.

Release Date: 5/30/2009
Style Code: 130690-018
Colorway: Black/White-University Blue

With an all-nubuck upper and hints of University Blue, this "Nubuck" Jordan was actually a limited re-release of a shoe that was released in a pack six years prior via the Air Jordan Flight Club.

Release Date: 6/1/2009
Style Code: 136085-031
Colorway: Black / Chlorophyll

In case retros of OG colorways aren't your thing, Jordan Brand headed to the other side of the spectrum and released this AJ1 Retro which showcased a "Polka Dotted" upper alongsided black suede.

Release Date: June 2009
Style Code: 136027-121
Colorway: White/Dark Cinder-Dark Army-Del Sol

Featuring an all-white patent leather upper, contrasting stitching, unique lining and a yellow-tinted translucent outsole, this Jordan 5 saw a limited release at select Jordan accounts.

Release Date: 6/1/2009
Style Code: 136065-231
Colorway: Khaki/Hyper Verde-Midnight Navy

Aligning with the many lifestyle-inspired Jordan I's of 2009, this AJ1 fell right in place with a premium khaki suede upper and contrasting navy and green accents.

Release Date: 6/20/2009
Style Code: 372389-401
Colorway: Laser Blue/Black-White

In connection with the French Quai54 tournament, Jordan Brand released a special edition Jordan I to kick it off. With an Electric Blue textured leather upper and speckled midsole, this unique "Ruff N Tuff" certainly brought the attention to the tournament.

Release Date: 7/4/2009
Style Code: 332550-131/332550-161
Colorway: White/Varsity Red White/Sea Green

Hinting at Spike Lee's late '90s classic, the Air Jordan 1 "Do The Right Thing" paid homage in two simple, clean colorways.

Release Date: 7/11/2009
Style Code: 371381-991
Colorway: White/Varsity Red White/Black-Celtic Green

In honor of Michael Jordan's 63-point night against the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA Playoffs, Jordan Brand released a special defining moments package. With a colorway for each team involved, in a unique Boston Garden hardwood inspired box, the AJ1 DMP ensured that one of the first glimpses of Jordan's greatness was remembered the right way.

Release Date: August 2009
Style Code: 332550-002
Colorway: Black / Black – Anthracite

Combining leathers reminiscent of a basketball and that of an ostrich, alongside a canvas upper made this AJ1 Retro a standout amongst other all-black kicks.

Release Date: 8/22/2009
Style Code: 371496-991
Colorway: Multi-Color/Multi-Color

Taking colorway inspiration from a 64-point performance by MJ against the Orlando Magic in 1993, this Jordan 7 DMP Pack came equipped with a box that resembled the hardwood court of the United Center and tissue paper that took cues from the sole of the Air Jordan 7.

Release Date: 9/5/2009
Style Code: 371498-012
Colorway: Black/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red

As part of a pack that that included an original Jordan silhouette, a hybrid and the latest release from the Jordan line, the AJ1 "Hall of Fame" features patent leather and a collage of numbers relating to Michael's greatest accomplishments in the NBA.

Release Date: 9/5/2009
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Colorway: Black/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red

As part of the "Hall of Fame" Pack, the Air Jordan 2009 took on the same colorway as the Air Jordan I and the Air Jordan Six Rings to commemorate Michael Jordan's many successes in the NBA. Old school scoreboard fonts and all, the "Hall of Fame" Pack is a well-deserved pat on the back for MJ.

Release Date: September 2009
Style Code: 332550-001
Colorway: Black/Shadow Grey – White

A look back to 1985, the Black/Shadow Grey AJ1 was a much-welcomed OG colorway that featured full-grain premium leather and a subtle elephant print embossing on its grey panels.

Release Date: 11/14/2009
Style Code: 392789-401
Colorway: Mid Navy/White-Varsity Red-Metallic Grey

This Air Jordan 6 was part of Jordan Brand's ongoing Doernbecher campaign to raise money for children's hospitals. Designed by Oregon resident Jordan Dark, the Jordan 6 Doernbecher took its inspiration from the Atlanta Braves — who won the National League the same year that MJ won his first championship.

Release Date: 11/21/2009
Style Code: 130690-163
Colorway: White/Black/Varsity Red

With an all-white upper and perforated leather panels, this Jordan's "Rising Sun" nickname is a sign to the Jordan 12's source of inspiration — the Nisshoki, which is Japan's military flag.

Release Date: 11/27/2009
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Colorway: Black/Varsity Red

Inspired by the Jordan 12's MJ wore in his infamous "Flu Game," where he rose up against extreme fever and dehydration to beat the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals, the Jordan 12 "Flu Game" utilized the exact same OG colorway, but instead employed nubuck rather than full-grain leather, and added emoticon detailing.

Release Date: 12/19/2009
Style Code: 130690-110
Colorway: White/Varsity Red/Black

One of the most durable Jordans ever made, the Air Jordan 12 was inspired by the Japanese "Rising Sun" flag. With a quick-lacing system, air unit and carbon fiber shank in the sole, the Jordan 12 was built to carry MJ through the month of June.

Release Date: 12/23/2009
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Colorway: Black/Varsity Royal-White

Worn by MJ during the movie "Space Jam," the "Space Jam" 11's have become one of the most adored Jordans of all time. With an all-black upper and Royal Blue accents, the "Space Jam" Jordans are certain to be brought up when talking about your favorite Jordan model.