Jordan 11 Retro

The high-quality leathers and suave tones used on this Jordan 11 Retro mean that it matches the cool sophistication of the original AJ11. Released to mark the 20th anniversary of the first Cool Grey colourway, this version has been built upon a translucent rubber outsole with a hint of pale blue infused through it. The wavy grip lines rippling across the surface of this feature are accompanied by the herringbone formations in the solid Cool Grey sections below the forefoot and heel, the amalgamation of these two tread patterns giving the shoe excellent traction. Through the outsole, a carbon fibre plate can be seen, the grid arrangement on its exterior switching between squares of light and dark grey to match the contrasting tones on the upper and its centre hosting a white Jumpman.

Full-length Nike Air cushioning fills the white Phylon foam midsole, adding comfort to the sneaker’s list of attributes, before the upper fuses two luxurious kinds of leather. The first of these is patent leather, which forms the enlarged mudguard that the AJ11 is so famous for. A deep hue known as Cool Grey covers its surface, before the sumptuous nubuck quarter panel switches to a lighter shade of Medium Grey. Textile bands in the same tone reach across the latter section, creating a webbed look while also forming sturdy loops for the contrastive white laces to thread through. A similar strip of material stretches over the centre of the durabuck tongue, darker grey branding text woven into it beside a much lighter Jumpman logo.

The shoe’s inner walls and insole display more refined greys and are both made from soft, velvety fabrics. A white Jumpman has been printed onto the latter feature, and the lining expands over the topline to create a heel tab on the outer. This is surrounded by a nubuck overlay, and it has a white 23 stamped into it. Lastly, a white Jumpman silhouette has been intricately embroidered into the lateral heel, thus completing this classy Air Jordan 11 colourway.