Best Basketball shoe - Air Jordan 11

Air Jordan 11 

The Air Jordan 11 released in 1995 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the first Nike/Jordan basketball sneaker to use patent leather and carbon fiber. The Air Jordan 11 is considered to be one of the greatest sneakers of all-time. 

< Designer of Air Jordan 11, Tinker Hatfield >

Tinker Hatfield listened when Michael Jordan said he wanted patent leather on a sneaker, something versatile for basketball and on formal occasions. 

Hatfield responded with 1995-96’s Air Jordan 11, often regarded as the most iconic silhouette of all. Wrapped in patent leather from toe to heel and topped with ballistic mesh and leather, Jordan wore the 11 to another NBA Championship with the Bulls and in Movie "Space Jam" (1996).

Retirement of Jordan & Tinker Hatfield

On October 6, 1993, Jordan announced his retirement, citing a loss of desire to play the game. 

Jordan later stated that the murder of his father earlier in the year shaped his decision. James R. Jordan, Sr. was murdered on July 23, 1993, at a highway rest area in Lumberton, North Carolina, by two teenagers.

< Sketches of Tinker >

All the happenings around the recent Air Jordan 11 Retro Concord release, just showed once again how important the sneaker is to sneaker fans and Jordan fans around the globe. Originally designed by Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, first designs by him turned up in 1994, at a time when Michael Jordan was retired and the Air Jordan 10 was not even out. 
Hatfield kept on working on the design, refining it and stayed true to his vision. Even though it was not sure if Michael Jordan was going to return to basketball, Nike kept on working on the sneaker and created an icon.

MJ is Back with Air Jordan 11

< MJ with Rodman >

Carbon Fiber Technology

The Nike Jordan 11 became the iconic Jordan Shoe and it also showcases additional features that is comprised of a carbon fiber spring plate, ballistic nylon uppers, 
quick lacesystem, carbon fiber sheath and air sole. 

                               Retro Model

Since 2009, Jordan Brand has released an Air Jordan XI in December, and is one of the most coveted sneakers each year.

< Air Jordan 11 'Space jam', 2009 Retro>

< Air Jordan 11 'Cool grey', 2010 Retro >

< Air Jordan 11 'Concord', 2011 Retro >

< Air Jordan 11 'Bred', 2012 Retro >

My Collection

< My Air jordan 11 Collection >

Air Jordan 11 Series are my favorite basketball sneakers. I have all retro model, since 2009~2012. 

Fortunately, I was staff of Nike Basketball shop. So I could purchased all retro Jordan 11.

< 2013 Air Jordan Gamma Blue >

This month, Nike will release 2013 version Air Jordan 11.

The name is Jordan 11 "Gamma Blue".

I really Want it!!

Reference: http://www.soletheory.com/articles/air-jordan-xi-can-you-say-space-jam/

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                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDekQ3T01Dc

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