A masterpiece imported from Italy using only the finest materials brings only one item to mind: the Air Jordan XX9.

As I slipped on the shoes I felt the plush padding of the inner lining. It felt like a pillow was wrapped around my foot. This was awesome! Many other basketball shoes trade comfort for support, but this one did not. Unlike being a stiff hunk of plastic like other shoes, it was a soft, supportive woven fabric sneaker, the first of its kind. They were lightweight, yet very supportive. The woven material fit like a second skin, it flexed when it needed to flex, but kept tight when I needed it to. The woven material is really an innovative technology.

It had great grip on the floor so whenever I had to stop, you can do it lightning quick. It had a wavy pattern which performed great. It covered any and all of my moves in every direction, allowing me to be more confident stopping and going. Although if you play on a dusty surface you have to wipe the bottom off after some use.

The shoe had great cushion, which was a bit firm yet bouncy. It was really comfortable and provided great impact protection that saved my knees from any soreness.

After a month of playing in them, the shoes still looked like new. At first I thought that fabric on the shoe would not be durable, but it proved me wrong. The shoe had really good quality; It held up to any challenge it faced, whether it be big or small.

This shoe can be compared to the Kobe 9’s. The Kobe 9’s have a similar material, flyknit, which is another fabric like material. The Jordan XX9 stomped the Kobe’s in comfort, it was softer and more plush while retaining the support needed for basketball.

Currently there are four designs that are released with more coming soon. Each pair costs $225. The price point is very steep, but the sneakers are an instant masterpiece that make every other shoe pale in comparison.

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by ANDREI BUADO