Jordan 9 Tech Specs

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Thereare so many different exciting things coming out of Jordan Brand it is easy for the brand's flagship sneaker line to get lost in the mix. It has been over 38 years since Michael Jordan's legendary Air Jordan sneaker line took flight, and the performance model continues to break boundaries on the basketball court.

The Air Jordan 38 was debuted by UCLA Bruins freshman guard Kiki Rice last spring before eventually launching in August 2023. A few months later, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram teased the low-top version during a summer workout.

After several exciting colorways of the Air Jordan 38, it is time for the model's low-top counterpart to get its shine on the hardwood. Below are pictures, pricing, and tech specs for the Air Jordan 38 Low.

The Air Jordan 38 Low launched on January 9, 2024. Sticking with tradition, Jordan Brand chose to debut the model in a Chicago Bulls-inspired style dubbed the 'Fundamental' colorway. Online shoppers can purchase the shoes for $175 in adult sizes on the Nike website.

Even if it is not the most hyped sneaker release, every time the Air Jordan line launches a new installment, it is a big deal for the basketball community. Follow FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news from the sports world.

There are several important dates on the calendar every year for basketball fans, and one of them is always the launch of the newest Air Jordan basketball shoe. Earlier today, Nike officially unveiled the Air Jordan 38.

Sneakerheads already got a good look at the performance model when UCLA guard Kiki Rice debuted the unreleased hoop shoe back in March. However, now we can finally dive into the official imagery, tech specs, and release information.

It has been almost four decades since Michael Jordan took flight in his first signature shoe, and the legendary sneaker line has never been stronger. Thanks to the design team in Beaverton, Oregon, athletes can expect another top-flight hoop shoe.

Drawing from Jordan's precise footwork, the Air Jordan 38 has introduced the X-plate. The new technology, which is a nod to the straps on the Air Jordan 8, secures the foot over the footbed during sharp movements.

Meanwhile, the radial herringbone traction pattern works with a full-length Zoom Strobel unit and full-length Cushlon 3.0 foam for the perfect amount of responsive cushioning. The lateral outrigger provides additional containment during lateral movements.

As always, the launch colorway of the newest Air Jordan will take inspiration from Chicago's red, black, and white uniforms. However, Jordan Brand also gave fans a sneaker preview of an orange colorway that pays homage to the WNBA. Additionally, a white and gold colorway is scheduled to release as well.

Keeping with the spirit of innovation, the Air Jordan 38 is the most sustainably made Air Jordan signature shoe in Jordan Brand history, made of at least 20 percent recycled material by weight, regardless of the colorway.

Like Aseel, many people in the world today lack access to appropriate assistive technology. WHO estimates that out of the one billion people needing at least one assistive product, nine in ten go without. Children with injuries living in low- and middle-income or fragile countries mostly depend on donated wheelchairs, which are often of poor quality and inappropriate for the user or their environment.

The barriers are manifold, but mostly they have to do with the cost and availability of assistive products, the lack of harmonized specifications, broken supply systems, and the fact that society is still not as inclusive of persons with disabilities as it needs to be. The result for many people in low- and middle-income countries: either no access or only access to low-quality, inappropriate products.

This first compilation of the APS includes products selected from the Priority assistive products list and covers mobility, hearing, vision, communication, cognition and self-care. The products range from clubfoot braces and wheelchairs to hearing aids, alarm signalers and audio-players.

The main aim of the APS is to ensure countries get supply of good quality and affordable assistive products for all who need them. Each APS in the compilation describes the functional and performance requirements that can be used as a model to guide manufacturing and procurement.

This year, WHO and UNICEF will issue a joint tender for wheelchair and hearing aids and will ensure the products reach those who need them. The two agencies have already identified and are working with assistive technology manufacturers to ensure the specs are followed and that production and supply can be cost-effective for both bulk buyers and individuals. Both organizations will also support countries with training to adapt their national standards to improve access to quality, life-changing health products.

Appropriate assistive technology can have a direct impact on the well-being of children and adults of all ages by supporting their functionality and inclusion into society, thereby increasing the opportunities for education, employment and social engagement.

For example, a proper use of hearing aids leads young children to improved language skills. Or, an appropriate wheelchair - like the one given to Aseel - can increase the chances of people completing their education, finding employment and engaging in social activities.

The APS is the first global guide for quality-assured assistive products and will be updated on a regular basis. Quality assistive technology for all is the ultimate aim of this guide-book, and improved well-being for millions of people.

WHO works to change the landscape of access to assistive technology through a multi-pronged approach based on human rights, universal health coverage and the realities of low- and middle-income countries. In 2016, it issued the Priority assistive products list, a compilation of the 50 most essential assistive products, selected based on a survey done with persons living with disabilities and their carers. WHO has been active in wheelchair provision since 2004 and introduced the Wheelchair Guidelines, training and wheelchair provision standards.

UNICEF focuses on three key activities to ensure disability-inclusive supplies are available and accessible worldwide. First, the organization is analyzing and updating its products in the UNICEF Supply Catalogue to ensure they are disability-friendly. Second, UNICEF is introducing new assistive technology to programmes worldwide, such as the new disability-friendly latrine. This work involves collaborating with WHO and partners to develop guidance for AT suppliers who produce products and humanitarian staff who procure the products. Finally, UNICEF is increasing advocacy efforts to gain a global consensus for assistive technology.

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