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Unlike the Kobe 9 Elite, the XX9 does not seem to have fuse underneath the flyknit/flyweave.
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The fly weave material was crafted in Italy. Wish it would've been leather I'm not a fan of synthetics or knots but I guess this is better than hyperfusemade in a new machine? I thought these were hand crafted in Italy
I think if they just did away with that on that particular shoe, it'd be aight.
Haha that jumpman is obnoxious.
no apologies needed bro, you were just relaying information. I guess I just get my hopes up with new sig models these days, just seems like they're never going to regain that magic touch.My apologies for mentioning they would be made in Italy with real leather .. granted I received the info early last year(haven't heard anything since) and probably jumped the gun a bit but damn these are really disappointing. Not sure why they went away from the original idea, but it was just that, an "idea"
I wouldn't even let my created player on NBA 2K wear these things :x
Unlike the Kobe 9 Elite, the XX9 does not seem to have fuse underneath the flyknit/flyweave.
no apologies needed bro, you were just relaying information. I guess I just get my hopes up with new sig models these days, just seems like they're never going to regain that magic touch.My apologies for mentioning they would be made in Italy with real leather .. granted I received the info early last year(haven't heard anything since) and probably jumped the gun a bit but damn these are really disappointing. Not sure why they went away from the original idea, but it was just that, an "idea"
I wouldn't even let my created player on NBA 2K wear these things :x
[h2]INNOVATION[/h2]“Our mission is laser-focused: We want to provide the absolute best performance products to our athletes, from elite high school athletes to professional players competing for championships,” said Miller. “By shifting to a fall launch, we ensure players around the world will have the very best in performance and style available as they prepare for the season.”
The performance-woven upper delivers superior abrasion resistance, along with an entirely new look on the outside of the shoe. The structure and fit of the shoe are engineered through Flight Web tunnels, and strategic panels of stiffer and softer flex to enhance natural motion. The absence of numerous layers and adhesion technologies creates an incredibly comfortable, sock-like interior lining with superior breathability. Using webbed straps that wrap the foot and integrate with the laces, the Flight Web fit system offers superior mid-foot lockdown that moves with the athlete. Woven channels in the upper enhance the Flight Web fit system, while a double-lasted heel helps dampen the impact on hard landings. Articulated padding in the collar adds to the premium, signature feel of the shoe and helps prevent the heel from slipping.“In the past, we’ve drawn inspiration from myriad places—everything from fighter jets to motorcycles—and have ended up with some pretty fun designs along the way,” said Tinker Hatfield, Vice President of Creative Concepts. “This year, our inspiration and challenge to ourselves was to create the best performance basketball shoe ever—and I think the XX9 and the performance-woven upper pay that off.”
[h2]READY FOR THE COURT[/h2]“We keep hearing from our athletes: Whether you’re a big guy or a point guard, you’re going to get that individual fit that really feels tailored for your game,” said Dave Schechter, Vice President and Category Footwear Leader of Jordan Brand. “We always try to ensure that when our athletes play in our shoes, they not only perform at their best, but they eliminate distractions. We think the Air Jordan XX9 offers a fantastic, custom fit that’s lightweight and breathable, but also locks you in and gives you the right amount of containment.”
thisI do like the 2nd design better, flows better, much simpler...but WTF is up with the HUGE jumpman and 23???
No one knew there would be hyper fuse until we had the 9s in hand though. And the XX9 looks more like EM than flyknit to me
The Air Jordan XX9 features the world’s first performance-woven upper. Finding inspiration in Italy, the home of some of the world’s greatest craftsmen, the Jordan design team created an upper that provides structure, support, interior comfort and exterior abrasion resistance. Using state-of-the-art weaving machines, the team learned they could provide all four major elements of the shoe in a single layer of material.