Michael Jordan retired from the NBA for the first time. He traded in the basketball court for the baseball diamond. Nike rereleased the Air Jordan 9 shoes to pay tribute to Jordan’s baseball era. Priced at $210,

Inspired by the 1890 $1000 Treasury Note — commonly known as The Grand Watermelon — this sneaker features an inverted 1000 design with mesh underlays and synthetic overlays, a segmented ABZORB sole, and a green color scheme with hints of hot pink (referencing the bill’s design).

The Air Jordan 9 holds a special place in sneaker history. The old-school basketball shoe held up the Air Jordan signature line while Michael Jordan was away from the Chicago Bulls, playing Minor League Baseball for the Birmingham Barons.

Jordan releases that have consumers everywhere excited with each drop. The AJ9 Cool Grey will be no different. The AJ9 was originally