One of the best sneakers of the year is set to release on December 9th, when Nike unveils the Air Jordan 11 “Gratitude,” an updated version of the beloved “Defining Moments” colorway, releasing for the first time with a Jordan 6 back combination Launched in 2006. Wrapped in glossy patent leather and embossed with a gold Jumpman logo on the outside of the heel, the look and feel is an instant classic and a must-have for every collector – whether it’s a relaxed cop on the SNKRS app or for Christmas just around the corner List of fixed items.
The Air Jordan 11 is a landmark shoe in sneaker history. Designed for Nike by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, this sleek, gorgeous, aerodynamic shoe was worn by Michael Jordan during his landmark comeback season in 1995. At that time, he returned to basketball after unexpectedly retiring early and winning MVP (All-Star MVP). , Finals MVP, and his fourth NBA championship.If that wasn’t enough, the Jordan 11 cemented its immortal status with its prominent role in the blockbuster space jamhelping him surpass Monstars in the most famous dunk in movie history.
Over the years, Nike has developed a special cult following around the Jordan 11, thanks in part to its tradition of annual retro releases. Every December for the past 15 years, Nike has used the early part of the holiday season to release another fan-favorite version of the classic silhouette, from modern takes on OG silhouettes to nostalgic calls to icons of the past. December 11th has become a reliable staple in sneakerheads’ calendars, and while the brand has never offered an official explanation as to why this particular model drops like clockwork this time of year, this customization has produced Some real classics.
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It all started with the most famous of the Jordan 11s: the Jordan 11 “Bred,” an iconic black and red sneaker inspired by the first Air Jordan designed in 1985. The Jordan 12 “Taxi” x “Collezione” dropped in December 2008, followed by a slew of popular colorways: 2009 saw the return of the famous “Space Jam” colorway, and 2011 brought us the beloved “Concord,” released in 2014 in “Legendary Blue,” Jordan made the shoe famous in the 1996 All-Star Game.
Performance in recent years has been equally impressive. Last December, we launched the “Cherry” 11 in white and red; in 2021, the “Cool Grey” 11 returns after debuting in December 2010; and in December 2020, designed to commemorate the shoe’s 25th anniversary The Jordan 11 “Jubilee” breaks sales records. (Every product sold out within minutes, and it’s no surprise that every product is now being resold at a huge profit.) Apparently, “Gratitude” — when it releases next Saturday on Nike and the SNKRS app The retail price is $230 – joining some respected companies. To our keen eyes, this is another worthwhile part of one of our favorite annual traditions.