If the patent leather and Carbon Fiber shank are non-negotiable, you'll be disappointed. Also, performance basketball players—look elsewhere. Even casual shootarounds deserve better support. And if you're on a tight budget, there are more impactful Jordans or better-performing shoes for this price point (~$200 USD). The "Air Jordan 11 Rare Air 2025" is a specific taste. Now, a potential CON — purists will hate this. The soul of the Jordan 11, for many, IS that glossy patent leather collar. Without it, this feels... incomplete to some. Also, the support isn't as locked-down as the OG. If you want that iconic, stiff, "event shoe" feel — this isn't it. The "air jordan 11 rare air 2025" is built for the streets, not the hardwood (or the red carpet). Alright, let's get these "air jordan 11 rare air 2025" — in that clean Midnight Navy — out of the box. First impression? The silhouette is instantly recognizable — that classic AJ11 profile — but the build feels different. No patent leather? That's the big change right away. For $185, you're getting a more subdued, maybe more wearable, take on an icon. It's interesting, for sure. Alright, let's unbox these "Air Jordan 11 Rare Air 2025"s! First impression? The silhouette is instantly recognizable – it's "that" iconic AJ11 shape. The build quality feels solid, and this clean, mostly-white colorway is super versatile. It doesn't have the patent leather, but the materials they used instead look premium in-hand. For $200, you're getting a very polished-looking shoe right out of the box.