If you want to play on MJ's level, you have to put in the work to master the fundamentals: footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting. We're getting back to basics and celebrating the foundation of essential skills behind all of MJ's iconic moments with a crisp colourway that puts simplicity front and centre. Packed with court-ready tech, this AJ39 is here to help you focus on laying the groundwork for your own game.
We added a crash pad in the instep to help hold your foot in place and keep your toes from slamming into the toe box. After all, just because MJ lost a few toenails doesn't mean you should have to.
ZoomX foam, Nike's lightest high-efficiency foam, contours the natural shape of your foot to give you soft and springy cushioning without weighing you down. We paired it with a full-length Air Zoom unit for snappy energy return.
Remember MJ's cross step? Of course you do. It influenced this shoe from the sole up. A built-in sidewall cupsole helps provide stability during lateral movements and allows for full engagement of the underfoot cushioning.
