Jordan Celebrates Japanese Embroidery in 30th Anniversary Pack Tokyo Air Jordan 11s

With so many important retros in the lineup, Nike and Jordan have been feeding us a steady stream of anniversary celebrations, with every year marking an occasion to look back into the archives and bring new life to legendary silhouettes. The 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 11 arrives in the same year as Jordan Brand’s 40th birthday, making this extra special. To celebrate, nine colorways of the classic shoe are slated to hit shelves in the coming months, a staggering increase from the typical two per holiday season.

An overseas exclusive from the pack, the Jordan 11 Retro Tokyo is a celebration of Japan in sneaker form, paying close attention to detail and offering homage to the country’s rich tradition of embroidery. The all-grey 11 features soft, premium suede across the upper panels, with a gradient in grey moving from the dark toe cap to a light grey heel around the sidewalls. To complete the Cool Grey-inspired exclusives, a map of Jordan’s championship path is featured on the clear outsole, and an intricately embroidered wolf graphic is added to the tongue.