The Nike Air Jordan 9 Retro 'Johnny Kilroy' debuted as the inaugural colorway of the 2012 'Alter Egos' Pack, paying homage to a memorable Air Jordan 9 commercial from the 1994-95 NBA season, coinciding with Michael Jordan's initial retirement. Launched in October 2012, this iteration of the Air Jordan 9 replaces the traditional 'Air Jordan' branding on the tongue with the name 'Johnny Kilroy' and swaps out Jordan's iconic #23 for the number #4 on the heel tab, reflecting the character portrayed in the commercial. The 'Alter Egos' Pack also featured other unique colorways, including the 'Fontay Montana,' 'Bentley Ellis,' 'Slim Jenkins,' 'Motorboat Jones,' and 'Calvin Bailey.'