First impression? The shape is familiar but "different"—it's definitely softer & more casual than a true OG 11. The materials feel... "fine" for the $150 USD price tag. It's a Jordan Series model built for comfort first, not performance. The icy outsole pops in the light, though! Comparing it directly to my regular AJ11 Lows? The "Air Jordan 11 CMFT Low" is its own thing. It's lighter, the patent leather is replaced, and the overall profile is less rigid. You lose that 'tank-like' feel of the OG for way more flexibility & softness. It's not better or worse, just a different purpose: pure, easy comfort versus that classic, structured basketball silhouette. Comparing it to my OG "Jordan 11" Lows? It's a completely different beast. The CMFT version sacrifices that structured, "built-for-ball" feel for pure casual comfort. It's much lighter and the materials are more flexible. Don't buy these expecting the same support or lockdown. This is a "comfort-first" reinterpretation. A solid option if the originals feel too stiff for all-day wear. Conversely, who might want to skip it? Hardcore AJ11 collectors or ballers. This isn't a performance shoe, and it doesn't have that iconic, dress-shoe-like construction. If the patent leather and stiffer build are non-negotiable parts of the "Jordan 11" identity for you, then the CMFT version will probably disappoint. It's a different beast.
