Air Jordan 11

The Air Jordan 11 is a basketball shoe designed by Tinker Hatfield for Michael Jordan. It first debuted on the basketball floor in 1995 when MJ came out of retirement. During 1995-96, a season when the Bulls brought home a championship, the AJ11 served as one of Mike’s main on-court options. The famous picture of Jordan lying on the floor after winning that year’s NBA Finals displays him wearing the popular Bred colorway.

When it originally arrived on the market in 1996, many were drawn to its design as it was unlike anything consumers had ever seen before. The combination of ballistic mesh materials, wrap-around patent leather mudguards, icy outsoles, and carbon fiber midsole plates provided a sporty-yet-formal concept.

On top of continuing to be a best-seller, Jordan himself has cited the model as his favorite. Some of its most popular versions include mid-profile colorways such as the Concords, Cool Greys, and Space Jams, as well as the Bred 11s, whose last retro release in December of 2019 was deemed Nike’s best-selling sneaker in history.

One of the most storied traditions in Jordan Brand history is the annual Jordan 11 holiday release. After more than a decade of massive drops, Jordan Brand is doubling up in 2024- the Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” returns as the main attraction this year. The Jordan 11 “Velvet Bred” arrived a month prior, bringing the classic colorway toward the “Reimagined” Canon. 2025’s Holiday drop has already been teased, with a “Black/Red/Grey” colorway set to drop next December.

On the flip side, the Low version of the model has carved out serious real estate as a part of the Summer slate, which didn’t change this year. The  Jordan 11 Low “Diffused Blue” dropped in August, picking up where the “Legend Pink” left off just a few months prior. Again looking ahead, the Jordan 11 Low “Bred” and Jordan 11 Low “Igloo” are already set for next Summer.

Below you can find our latest coverage of the Air Jordan 11, including the latest news and “Where To Buy” breakdowns.

retail price range / $125-400

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