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We back soon? Not always. While the pace of retros has hit an all-time high, some OG Jordans still took their sweet time. While absence makes the heart grow fonder and hype makes the lines grow longer, we were definitely glad to see all these return. We count down the ten longest waits and also call for five more slowpokes to fall out of retirement. Just how long did it take for some OG Jordans to retro? Read on to find out.
Model: Air Jordan 9
Colorway: “Powder Blue” & “Charcoal”
Released: 1994
Retroed: 2010
Wait: 16 years
A strong run of 9s in ?02 saw two OG colorways noticeably absent. Both were welcomed back after being teased on retro cards and given the Fusion treatment prior.
