The Air Jordan 11 has enjoyed 26 years in the spotlight. And while most of the model’s releases have nodded to direct moments in Michael Jordan’s storied career, pairs like the women’s “Animal Instinct” colorway releasing on November 26th have been less about the man and more about what he represents.
Akin to an Air Jordan 3 that dropped in December 2019, the upcoming sneakers feature a predominantly “Black” arrangement constructed by statement-making animal-related prints at the iconic mudguards. Patent leather is exchanged with faux hair that revels in zebra stripes, leopard blotches and cheetah spots. Branding on the center of the tongue and at the spine deviate from the aforementioned tones in favor of “Gym Red” flair that’s become integral to the Air Jordan line of products. Underfoot, the fan-requested icy blue tread of other styles is abandoned in favor of a smokey makeup that complements the dark colorway up-top.
Enjoy detailed images of the retro in women and kids’ sizes here below, and head over to Nike SNKRS on November 26th to secure your pair(s).
For more footwear from the NIKE, Inc. family, check out the Nike Air Max 1 ahead of its special 35th anniversary.
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