KIEFER Ravena became the first Filipino athlete signed by the Jordan brand. Now, he’s also the first from the country to get a player exclusive from the brand - a pair of Air Jordan XXXIX with an unmistakable Filipino touch.
The shoe pays homage to the Philippines. The silhouette’s upper, an embroidered textile, features a bright blue color, while the yellow and red details on the tongue, toe, heel, and in the midsole, provide an additional pop of color.
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Kiefer's own logo, the 'Point' guard is embroidered on the shoe's heel. The logo also features his initials represented by a pointing arrow.
“The colorway of the shoe is clearly inspired by my roots. I’ve always been big on being proud about where I come from, a country that is very passionate and crazy about basketball," said Ravena.
"From my national team stints since 2008, to where I am now playing professionally in Japan, I wanted to wear a shoe that reminds us of a kid who came from humble beginnings and is now representing a nation on the world stage playing the game he loves."
The Air Jordan XXXIX features a midsole combination of full-length ZoomX foam and full-length Air Zoom for a premium cushioning experience, while the upper is constructed to secure the foot during explosive changes in direction.
Kiefer Ravena debuted his AJ XXXIX PE early Sunday in the Yokohama B-Corsairs' game against the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B.League.
The shoes are customized for the sole use by Kiefer and will be on display in Jordan Manila beginning October 27.
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