That firmer ride I mentioned? If you have wide feet, the patent leather can feel restrictive after hours. Also, that beautiful icy outsole "will" yellow over time — it's a fact of life with this model. At $225, you're paying for the heritage and the look, not necessarily cutting-edge performance tech. Sliding these on... wow. The fit is snug—that patent leather wrap provides a seriously locked-in feel. It's not the most "plush" Jordan retro underfoot, but the cushioning is good, and the large carbon fiber shank offers great stability. The "Air Jordan 11 'Cherry'" feels substantial but not heavy. For true performance, you'd look elsewhere, but for style and comfort? It delivers. Sliding these Air Jordan 11 Cherry shoes on? The fit is true to size for me. The internal bootie construction gives you that snug, secure wrap right away — "no" heel slippage. They're not the lightest sneakers out there, but you feel that quality. The cushioning from the full-length Air unit is more about stability than super-soft bounce, which I actually prefer for all-day wear. It's a comfortable, premium feel. Alright, so, the air jordan 11 cherry "finally" arrived. First look? That white and 'Varsity Red' combo is even cleaner in-hand. The patent leather shine is classic 11, "but" this specific cherry color-blocking just pops against the white mesh. For $225, the initial quality check seems solid – no glue stains or anything funky on my pair.