The Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Kobe' draws its inspiration from the player exclusive model once donned by basketball legend Kobe Bryant when he was without a sneaker endorsement during the 2002-03 season. This particular iteration was introduced to the market in November 2016, showcasing a sleek white leather upper complemented by concord patent leather overlays and pops of vibrant tour yellow accents. Notably, the sneakers also come with a modification on the heels, where the original number '8' has been replaced with the iconic Jordan Brand's trademark number '23'.