Air Jordan 39
Released 8/2024, Low Top, Michael Jordan,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
1 ratings
The Air Jordan 39 is a great performance shoe with many positive features and a few negative ones.
Best Suitable For:
This is the perfect shoe for players who love explosive cushioning setups.
Price Comparison:
Available at 5 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Air Jordan 39 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike Lebron 21 |  Air Jordan 38 Low | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.9(0.7) | 8.8(0.6) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.6(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 9.5(0.7) | 9.3(0.5) | 9.4(0.6) | 9.2(0.4) | 9.5(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $199.99 | $225 | $66.97 $170 | $149 | $111.97 $200 | $80.97 $175 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 360g - 370g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | NA |
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Air Jordan 39 Review
Pros:
One of the best cushioning setups
Fit is close to perfect
Cons:
Lack of outrigger hurts stability
The outsole is a dust magnet
Performance of the Air Jordan 39:
The Air Jordan 39 is a polarizing shoe with high highs and low lows when it comes to its performance features.
Reviewers agree the traction performance is excellent on clean courts, and the outsole is a dust magnet. The dust pickup affected some reviewers more negatively than others.
The full-length ZoomX and Zoom Air setup is excellent for comfort and bounce, but it can be excessive and unstable because of the cup sole.
Materials are comfortable and feel supportive. The upper conforms around the feet nicely, but there's no breathability.
The fit is close to perfect. It's slightly snug and accommodating around the forefoot.
Support is an issue. There's no outrigger, and the outsole does not contain the shoe's soft foam. Reviewers complained about a lack of lateral stability.
The Air Jordan 39 has impressive tech features, but the poor execution keeps the shoe from being a unanimous great performer.
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Expert Reviews of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #219 of 334)
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9.0
August 17, 2024
The Jordan 39 is a top-tier hoop shoe because of its traction, cushioning, comfort, and fit. The only downside is the lack of an outrigger.
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8.8
August 6, 2024
The Air Jordan 39 is an excellent basketball shoe. The cushioning, fit, and materials are outstanding. However, there's a lack of side-to-side stability and breathability.
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8.6
August 7, 2024
The Air Jordan 39 is so close to being fantastic. The cushioning performance is great, and I love the materials, but the lack of stability hurts.
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8.4
August 27, 2024
The Air Jordan 39 has excellent cushioning and materials. This shoe caters to bigger, powerful players well.
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8.0
August 19, 2024
I like everything about the Jordan 39 except for the support and stability. The cushioning is very comfortable, but I wish they would've put in a shank.
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8.0
September 8, 2024
The Air Jordan 39 performance was not what I expected. The cushioning is too soft for smaller, shiftier players, but the materials are impressive.
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7.4
August 11, 2024
I didn't mind the Air Jordan 39 on clean courts, but there are a few too many negatives. The dust pickup causes sliding, and there's a lack of lateral stability.
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7.2
August 6, 2024
The Air Jordan 39 is a fantastic shootaround shoe. The comfort is outstanding, but the lack of stability makes cutting and planting difficult.
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User Reviews of the Air Jordan 39:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #110 of 334)
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Traction of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #207 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #105 of 334)
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10.0
August 17, 2024
Traction is excellent. It grips consistently well, even on dusty courts.
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8.5
August 6, 2024
The traction performance is amazing on clean courts, but it struggles on dirty floors because of the dust pickup.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
The outsole performs well in most situations. The rubber is a dust magnet, though. If you wipe, it doesn't affect performance much.
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8.0
August 27, 2024
The traction performance is better than expected. It's not fantastic, but it's not bad. The outsole is a dust magnet, though.
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8.0
August 19, 2024
The traction performance is decent. I had no issues with clean courts, but dustier courts caused problems. This outsole is a dust magnet.
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8.0
September 8, 2024
The outsole durability is a lot better. Dust pickup is a big issue, but performance is top-tier on clean courts.
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7.0
August 11, 2024
The traction performance is outstanding on clean courts, but dirtier courts caused slide-outs. It felt dangerous. You have to wipe often.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The outsole tread performs well, especially when new.
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Cushion of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #106 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #4 of 334)
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10.0
August 17, 2024
The cushioning is delicious. The full-length Zoom X and Zoom Air are loaded up. It's very bouncy. The only downside is it tires out my flat feet.
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9.5
August 6, 2024
Cushioning is my favourite aspect of the shoe. The step-in comfort and ride are plush. This is one of the most comfortable shoes I've worn.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
The cushioning is fantastic. ZoomX is extremely bouncy and explosive, but the cup sole lacks stability.
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9.0
August 27, 2024
The ZoomX foam and the Zoom Air unit might be the shoe's best feature. It's bouncy and comfortable. Beware if you like to be lower to the ground.
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10.0
August 19, 2024
The cushioning is the best part of the shoe. I felt comfortable and bouncy, and there was plenty of impact protection.
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8.0
September 8, 2024
The cushioning felt too mushy and soft. I didn't like it as much as expected. It's better for bigger players.
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7.0
August 11, 2024
I was excited about the ZoomX and Zoom Air, but it felt sloppy and slow during play. The lack of responsiveness did not feel good. The step-in comfort is soft and comfortable, though.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
I love 90% of the midsole setup. I love the arch support and the ZoomX setup, but there's no torsional stability. However, the bounce is unbelievable.
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Materials of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #102 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #209 of 334)
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8.0
August 17, 2024
The materials are better than expected. It feels cozy and supportive.
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9.5
August 6, 2024
I love the ballistic nylon mesh. There's no break-in time required, and the shoe feels comfortable. However, there's next to no breathability.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
The materials are my favourite aspect of the shoe. The leather feels good and breaks in nicely.
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9.0
August 27, 2024
I love that Jordan Brand used leather on the upper. It should add lots of longevity.
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8.0
August 19, 2024
Materials feel comfortable. I like the quality as well.
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9.0
September 8, 2024
I enjoy the materials. The setup is my favourite part of the shoe.
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8.0
August 11, 2024
I like the material quality and construction. The tongue is also nicely padded.
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7.0
August 6, 2024
The upper feels thick and padded. There's a lack of breathability, though. The ankle area caused some blistering during the break-in period.
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Support of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Support Rating: 7.1 (ranks #316 of 334)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #60 of 334)
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8.0
August 17, 2024
The shoe is missing an outrigger. The support and containment are decent, though.
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7.5
August 6, 2024
Side-to-side stability is an issue because of the outsole construction. The heel lockdown is sturdy and solid.
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7.0
August 7, 2024
The support takes a hit because of the lack of an outrigger and torsional stability.
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8.0
August 27, 2024
The stability is nothing crazy. I can see how some players felt unstable.
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6.0
August 19, 2024
Support is the worst part of the shoe. Torsional stability is non-existent because of the lack of a shank.
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7.0
September 8, 2024
There's no shank plate, which I dislike. I wish there were better torsional and lateral stability. I do enjoy the heel counter and base width.
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7.0
August 11, 2024
I had solid lateral containment, but the lateral stability was not up to par. The combination of dust pickup, no outrigger, and soft foam made me feel unstable.
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6.0
August 6, 2024
The heel slippage gets better once you break in the collar area. The shoe feels incredibly unstable.
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Fit of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #140 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #242 of 334)
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9.0
August 17, 2024
The fit feels standard, almost perfect. The toe box is also forgiving.
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9.0
August 6, 2024
The fit feels snug. I like how it feels with the padding and comfort.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
The fit is close to perfect. It feels comfortable around my feet.
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8.0
August 27, 2024
The materials will conform to your foot the more you play. The fit widens slightly.
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8.0
August 19, 2024
I enjoyed the fit. I felt snug and supported.
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8.0
September 8, 2024
The fit feels decent. It's snug and slightly long.
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8.0
August 11, 2024
The fit feels snug and the shoe conforms to my feet nicely.
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7.0
August 6, 2024
The fit feels more forgiving than other Jordan shoes, but the lack of containment features makes the performance tricky.
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Durability of the Air Jordan 39:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #228 of 334)
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Outdoor of the Air Jordan 39:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #275 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #283 of 334)
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5
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August 17, 2024
The rubber feels too soft for outdoor use.
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no
September 8, 2024
I would not take this pair outdoors.
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no
August 11, 2024
The rubber isn't the best option for outdoor play.
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no
August 6, 2024
I would not take this shoe outdoors.
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Width of the Air Jordan 39:
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regularly wide
August 17, 2024
The width feels perfect.
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
The shoe is wide-foot friendly.
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regularly wide
August 7, 2024
The width feels forgiving enough for wide feet.
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regularly wide
August 27, 2024
The shoe can accommodate slightly wide feet.
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regularly wide
August 19, 2024
The width is fairly accommodating for slightly wide feet.
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slightly narrow
September 8, 2024
The shoe is not the best for wide feet.
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regularly wide
August 11, 2024
The width feels normal.
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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Size of the Air Jordan 39:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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true to size
August 17, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 6, 2024
I went with my standard true-to-size fit.
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true to size
August 7, 2024
I would go true to size.
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true to size
August 27, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
August 19, 2024
I went true to size without an issue.
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true to size
September 8, 2024
I recommend going true to size if you have normal feet.
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true to size
August 11, 2024
I suggest going true to size for a snug fit.
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true to size
August 6, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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