Sole Shots: Air Jordan XI Spotlight
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It’s hard to argue against the Air Jordan XI being the most popular sneaker from the Jordan signature line. Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan XI marked Michael’s return to the game after returning from a brief retirement in 1995. The sneaker is iconic for several reasons; patent leather mudguard, carbon fiber spring plate and translucent “icy” outsole. Not to mention, Michael’s Bulls won 72 games in the 95-96 season en route to the first of three consecutive championships.
Next Thursday, the Air Jordan XI will return in the always-popular “Cool Grey” colorway. This retro originally dropped in 2001, and was an instant hit within the sneaker community. In fact, the release caused riotous behavior at several retail locations, resulting in injury and property damage. That is history that we’d obviously not like to see repeated, and that’s why it’s important to have the opportunity to pick up a pair online here at Eastbay.
The Jordan XI is also one of the favorite subjects shot by sneaker photographers over at the Sole Collector Forum. While we prepare for next week’s big release, take a look at some quality XI photos.
Air Butchie Productions, Pasadena, California
moelest, Indonesia
Reid Glaze aka ReidSB, Dallas, Texas
airjordanjack, San Diego, California
Dale aka dalazz, Trumbull, Connecticut
Brian Edbury aka Menace, England
AJVishus, Arizona
gettinit247, Alaska
Alan Leung aka onoudidntgf, Bakersfield, California
Bjarne Kuhrt, Hamburg, Germany
boyNERD, San Jose, California
Kick Star, Hawthorne, California
KG #5, Edmonton, Canada
Chris Morris, G2CDesigns, Wallingford, Connecticut
illestMF, Stockton, California
KiNgS, Malaysia
pap3rkut, California
Steve Mullholand, Key Largo, Florida
Jefferson Santos aka gdiemaster, San Diego, California
ndmx52, Grand Rapids, Michigan
BryantDIGITAL, Lansing, Michigan
Pat Lauder aka quickster, Gilroy, California
If you’re interested in submitting your photos for Sole Shots, e-mail us at eastbaysoleshots@solecollector.com. Please include your name and location with your submissions. You also have the option of providing us with a link to your online photo album or website to link back to when we post your work. You do not have to be a registered member of Sole Collector to participate.
