Exactly 10 years after its last reissue, the Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Legend Blue' returns to the sneaker market in 2024.
If you love the Air Jordan Retro, and in particular the 11th pair in MJ's line-up, then you know that the number of releases per year remains very limited and controlled.
For some time now, Jordan Brand has instated the annual release of an Air Jordan 11 Retro for the holiday season.
This year sees the return of the 'Legend Blue' colorway (originally called Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Columbia'), one of the model's 3 original colorways.
First released in 1996, the Air Jordan 11 Retro was designed by the famous Tinker Hatfield and comes in 3 OG colors: 'Bred', 'Concord' & 'Columbia'. Rumors have it that Jordan Brand was forced to change the name for copyright reasons, hence the name 'Legend Blue'.
The Jumpman's famous sky blue is a reference to the North Carolina University where Michael spent his youth. The Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Columbia' was indeed worn by Michael Jordan, and glorified in the 1996 All Star Game.
The Air Jordan 11 arrived at a time when MJ had taken early retirement and Nike & Jordan intended to bring him back to the courts of orange ball. That season, he emerged with 3 MVP titles and a record win-loss ratio.
The pair was reissued for the first time in 2001, with disappointing modifications that saw the blue outsole disappear.
We had to wait until 2014 for a second re-release, which was a resounding success given the long wait by fans for a version closer to the OG.
Now, 10 years later, the Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Legend Blue' is back on the shelves once again. A number of updates have been made to get as close as possible to the original version, including insoles with the Nike Air logo and a patent leather mudguard higher on the sides.
Apart from that, the pair still features a white leather upper with lace-up straps and a nylon tongue. Sky-blue details adorn the Jumpman on the back, the patch under the laces and the outsole.
If you've missed the last one or simply worn them out, now's the time to get them.
Check our full release page to buy a pair online.
Check also our Youtube Short to see the pair in motion.
Check our full release page to buy a pair online.
Check also our Youtube Short to see the pair in motion.
Brand: Jordan
Style : Air Jordan 11 Retro
Supplier Color: White/Black/Legend Blue
Style Code : CT8012-104
Release Date : December 14th, 2024
Retail Price : €209.99 | £189.99 | $230