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If elegance, performance innovation, and timeless style were combined into one sneaker, the result would be none other than the Air Jordan 11. Originally designed by legendary sneaker architect Tinker Hatfield, the XI has been celebrated for over twenty-five years of unbridled magnificence, made magical by the on-court feats of Michael Jordan. Known for its patent leather mudguard, the Air Jordan 11 crossed once-uncrossable lines onto the territory of red carpet affairs, wedding altars, and high-school proms.

With the recent release of the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey”, the first such release in a decade, we felt compelled to look back at ten awesome years of XI goodness. For Air Jordan fanatics particularly enthused by that silhouette, a better decade could not have been dreamed up, and these nine different releases are just some of the reasons why. Thankfully, eBay is the destination with all of these options available for purchase, with their Authenticity Guarantee providing the security you need to make the smartest sneaker purchase. See our selections of the best Air Jordan 11s of the past decade here.

Starting things off is the recently launched Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey”, which has completely sold out at retail. These last released in 2011, but originated in 2001. And will these are technically not an original colorway, the Cool Grey is often spoken of as an original as it carries as much esteem as the introductory pairs worn by Michael Jordan in 1995 and 1996. Here’s some fun trivia: the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” release in 2001 was featured in TLC’s Buy-ology series, with the official release at NikeTown Chicago documented for one of the segments. Another interesting fact is that Jordan did in fact wear this Air Jordan 11 during his short comeback tenure with the Washington Wizards. Enough about history: get your pair now on eBay.

Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey
Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey
Air Jordan 11 Cool Grey

One sneaker that surely needs no introduction to both the sneaker community and the casual observer is the Black/True Red colorway briefly dubbed the “Bred”. While not the first color worn by MJ, the black/red pairing was what number 23 regularly wore during the unforgettable 1995-1996 season during which the Bulls won 72 games and took home an NBA Championship with ease. This sneaker represents all that you want in a sneaker, which its why it’s one of the most sought-after kicks in the market. eBay has pairs ready to go right now, so if it’s time for a new pair, there’s no better destination.

Air Jordan 11 Bred
Air Jordan 11 Bred
Air Jordan 11 Bred

One of the more recent color concepts introduced onto the Air Jordan 11 is the “Win Like ’82”, an homage to Michael Jordan’s NCAA Championship in 1982. His winning ways were established well before his days in red and black, and in many ways the signature Tar Heel navy and baby blue represent the glory of MJ as much as the classic Bulls colors do. Releasing in 2017, this XI includes all the key ingredients of a masterful Air Jordan 11: patent leather mudguards, translucent outsoles, and ballistic nylon uppers. Get this oft-overlooked pair now on eBay.