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Rare Air Jordan 11 Review
- Jordan Brand revisits archival design cues in the Rare Air Jordan 11, arriving Holiday 2025.
- Early resale listings near £1,450 with retail set around $230; UK pricing to be confirmed.
There is nothing brand-new about this silhouette. Nor is it a headline-grabbing colourway. The Rare Air Jordan 11 reintroduces something from the margins of the design archives.
Holiday 2025 sees a version featuring a white leather upper and glossy Deep Royal Blue patent mudguard. Red accents appear on the tongue and outsole. The heel carries a red Jumpman, anchoring the design in the familiar AJ11 look, but with small shifts in branding.
The “Rare Air� label nods to early prototypes and rethinks some visual codes, including a revised placement of “JORDAN� text across the eyelets instead of the traditional Jumpman on the tongue. Think Vintage, Think classic!
A Look at the Build
The upper features white premium leather. The signature patent leather mudguard is dark navy. Rope laces stay intact. The tongue label shifts toward archival inspiration.
Midsole tooling uses standard foam with a carbon fibre plate. The outsole includes translucent blue rubber with contrasting red and navy traction pods.
This pair stands out not for what it adds but for how it edits. The branding tweaks and layout reframe what might’ve been.
Comfort and Fit
The AJ11 structure is unchanged. It fits true to size with plush ankle padding and a structured heel tab. The break-in period is minimal.
For day-to-day wear, it holds up well. The patent finish is prone to creasing, but the structure supports all-day casual use.
The shape remains unmistakable. On-foot presence is strong, with the clean colour blocking giving it a bold but wearable profile.
Release and Retail Info
Holiday 2025 is confirmed by Jordan Brand. Retail price is expected to be $230 in the U.S. UK pricing is likely to land around £200 but has not been confirmed.
Distribution will follow standard Jordan rollout protocols:
- Nike SNKRS release
- Raffles from UK retailers like END Clothing, Offspring, Footpatrol
- Full family sizing across adults, GS, and toddlers
Market Notes
Early images circulated via forums and sneaker media in Q2 2025. A sample sold for £1,450 via private listing.
Hype is steady. Not viral. This is a collector’s shoe—less about collab status, more about build and revisionist appeal.
Resale predictions range from £320 to £450, depending on size and regional access. Nike SNKRS may roll out Exclusive Access and Stash-style activations for major cities, including London.
Who This Is For
You like reissues with subtle rewrites.
You want a Jordan with historical lineage, but not a recycled GR.
You follow drops not just for the flex but for what they represent.
The Rare Air Jordan 11 doesn’t break the silhouette. It reshapes it—lightly—around its own overlooked version of history.
