So what does this even mean for someone who doesn't know or who could even care about the sneakergame well folks thats why im here! As my first topic I chose the Air Jordan Retro 9 "Johnny Kilroy". As we all know Michael Jordan's number is 23 right? well as you see his number isnt on the shoe because this was a crazy moment in time because Jordan didnt actually play in them because at the time the Retro 9 was to be released Michael went into his 3rd retirement from basketball to pursue baseball. See Johnny Kilroy isnt a real person it was Nike's way of being a "place holder" for Michael since he wasn't playing at the time.But since Nike went so far as to make this campaign seem like Johnny was a real person the soul of the shoe didn't die and became an all time favorite (to me) to the Retro 9 family. Note on the tongue you see "Kilroy Kicks Butt" this slogan was all apart of Nike's campaign as well and the slogan stuck just like the number 4 on the back of the shoe. SO just remember this when you see these shoes and that Johnny Kilroy is fictional, Nike had a great imagination, and Jordan is one of the best players to step foot on the court.
