It’s been speculated about for quite some time, but it’s becoming . . . if not official, something closer to it. The Air Jordan 11 IE Low Referee will finally release.
Something of sneakerhead lore at this point, the Air Jordan 11 IE Low Referee was originally created back in 1996, making it an OG colorway of sorts, but it was never released. Instead, it was given exclusively to NBA referees — hence the solid-black palette.
And now, twenty years later, consumers finally get their first crack at the shoe. There are minor differences, sure. But from the tumbled leather upper to the nubuck mudguard — rather than the IE’s usual leather — and all-black execution, this is pretty much as close as you’ll get to rocking Dick Bavetta’s shoes.
Grab a pair September 26, and take a closer look below.
Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE
Black/True Red
Style #: 306008-003
26 September 2015
$170
Photos via BigKTheBoss.