.. maybe look elsewhere. The red is "definitely" the star. Also, if budget is tight, the $225 price tag is steep for a retro not meant for hardcore hooping. And if patent leather creasing gives you anxiety—this might not be your daily driver. Okay, so the box just arrived. First look at the Air Jordan 11 'Cherry'... wow. That white patent leather "really" pops against the Varsity Red. The build quality on this Jordan model is, as always, pretty solid out of the box. It's that classic, sleek 11 silhouette we all love, but this colorway? It's a statement piece for sure. A clean, bold statement. Alright, let's get into these! The Air Jordan 11 'Cherry' - wow. First impressions straight out the box? The color-blocking is absolutely clean. That bright-white upper with the cherry-red patent leather? It just "pops". For $225, the initial quality looks & feels solid. Honestly, one of the freshest summer-ready 11s in a minute. First thing I noticed on-foot? That classic "Air Jordan 11" fit. It's snug—not uncomfortable, but you "feel" the patent leather wrap around you. If you have wide feet... be mindful. The cushioning isn't super plush like a modern runner, but it's stable. The 'Cherry' colorway really pops when you're moving, way more than in the box!