Air Jordan 11 (XI) “Black Leather” Prototype

As with any new sneaker design, the Air Jordan XI went through a number of changes before it went into production. Thanks to Randy Fernandez, we now have a look at the infamous sneaker in one of its early stages. With the exception of suede ribs in place of the traditional nylon ones, the upper remains almost identical. The sole is very different however, utilizing a more curved a appearance, which also causes the toe to point upwards at a seemingly uncomfortable angle. It’s still a nice sneaker, but there’s a good chance that the Air Jordan 11 may not have had the same success had the final version turned out this way.

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