Aaron Hope 
Where does the story of the 2012 ‘Bred’ Air Jordan XI Retro begin? Was it back in March when the suspected Christmastime release was confirmed? Maybe it back in 2009 when the ‘Space Jam’ return started a trend where we now take for granted a holiday visit from the GOAT’s patent-mudguarded masterpiece? Perhaps we should consider that unforgettable 1995-96 season, the postseason closeout and MJ clutching the Larry O’Brien trophy in tears on Father’s Day? Start pulling on a thread and you end up as far down the rabbit hole as February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY, all the way back to the birth of arguably the greatest basketball player in history and the sneaker world’s most luminary figure. So yeah, this isn’t just another ‘Bred’ Retro or simply one more Eleven under your tree, it’s a timeless design with countless memorable moments attached, which you can relive for yourself with more images after the jump.
Air Jordan XI Retro
Black/Varsity Red-White
378037-010
12/2012
$185
Photos: Joe Venuto
