Randy Moss is heading back into the sneaker conversation, and this time Jordan Brand is tying the story to one of his earliest signatures. The Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak” is reportedly set to arrive next spring, bringing Moss’s name back to the center of football-and-footwear culture right in the middle of Super Bowl season.
The release is said to land on Saturday, February 13, 2027, which puts it one day before Super Bowl LXI. The timing alone should give the shoe a boost with both longtime football fans and sneaker collectors circling the date.
Adult sizing is expected to retail for $215. It is still unclear whether the pair will be offered in full-family sizing.
Jordan Brand has not officially announced the shoe yet, but images of the pair are already making the rounds online. Based on what’s been seen so far, this isn’t a straight replica of the player-exclusive Air Jordan 9 Moss wore with the Minnesota Vikings. Instead, it leans closer to the look of Moss’s original signature shoe.
The colorway keeps things clean with a white upper and black detailing. The Jumpman lands on the purple outsole in white, while “23” shows up on the heels. “Twenty 3” appears on the tongues as a nod to the Jordan Super Freak.
With only a few photos available, there’s still no confirmation on extra laces or special packaging. Even so, the rollout already has the makings of a notable Super Bowl weekend sneaker drop.
Moss has been connected to Nike and Jordan Brand since he arrived in the late 1990s, and he has worked with the company on sneaker collaborations over the years. Earlier this year, he also launched his own sportswear brand for outdoor sports.
The Air Jordan Super Freak is reportedly coming back next spring as well, but the Air Jordan 9 “Super Freak” will get there first. For now, that’s the pair fans can circle on the calendar.
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