Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Legend Blue'
The April 24th release presents a low-top take on an all-time classic.
By the time Michael Jordan stepped onto the court at the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, he had already cemented his status as one of the league’s greatest players ever, only months away from winning his fourth championship and the first in a second three-peat.
Held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, the game marked Jordan’s first All-Star appearance since the ‘93-’94 season, following a brief stint in Minor League Baseball. A turquoise uniform was designed for players from the Eastern Conference, an inadvertently perfect complement for the sneakers worn by MJ: a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11, dubbed 'Columbia.'
Designed by Nike legend Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 11 featured a ballistic mesh upper meant to make the silhouette lighter and more durable than past models. Additional details included a carbon fiber spring plate in a translucent outsole, in addition to a patent leather mudguard, a lightweight and more resilient material compared to genuine leather.
Initially conceived in a ‘White/Black-Dark Concord’ colorway, Jordan put on a clinic in the 'Columbia,' scoring 20 points and receiving the game’s MVP award, while introducing the world to a glossy white mudguard and an icy blue outsole reminiscent of MJ’s North Carolina alma mater.
Dormant for nearly 20 years, a mid-top version of the All-Star classic released in 2014, officially returning as 'Legend Blue.' Seven years later the colorway is back, this time in the form of a Jordan 11 Retro Low.
The 2021 iteration features the celebrated palette of the original, pairing a white and black base with frosty accents of 'Legend Blue.' Familiar details include '23' on the heel and a branded tongue ribbon, while an icon on the shoe’s insole marks the 25th anniversary of the original’s debut.
A white midsole is loaded with Zoom Air and a black/blue carbon fiber plate adds further support. One notable difference is a slightly smaller Jumpman logo towards the rear, scaled down to fit the low-top design.
Releasing April 24, 2021, the Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Legend Blue' sets up the next chapter of the storied silhouette, presenting a contemporary take on an all-time classic. 25 years after the original was first revealed, the legend is back.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Legend Blue' releases April 24th on the app and GOAT.com.
Air Jordan 11 Retro Low ‘Legend Blue’ FAQs
Are there any new ‘Legend Blue’ releases?'
'Legend Blue’ has been used as a colorway on other releases across Air Jordan and Nike silhouettes. Recent and upcoming releases in a similar color include the:
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