The Air Jordan 11 Purple Rain makes a perfect centerpiece for a neutral outfit. If you missed out on the 'Gamma Blue' 11s but love dark, cool tones? These are your grail. Who is this for? Fans of Prince, obviously... but really, anyone who appreciates bold color-blocking on a legendary model. It's for the collector who wants their Jordan 11 rotation to have some personality. If you loved the "Gamma Blue" 11s, you'll probably love these too. Who should "skip" these? If you're on a tight budget, $225 is a lot for a casual shoe. Also, if your style is very muted or you only wear neutral tones, this vibrant purple might be hard to incorporate. And, of course, if you're rough on your kicks and hate creasing, the patent leather will stress you out. It's a display-and-occasional-wear kind of shoe. Let's talk looks in hand versus on foot. In photos, the purple can look almost black sometimes, right? But in person – and especially in sunlight – that rich purple on the "Air Jordan 11" really comes alive. The contrast with the white midsole and that icy outsole? It's a killer combo for showing off.
