Comfort is "good" for walking, no pinching. But that higher cut, without the same internal structure, offers less ankle "support" than you'd think. They're comfortable, but not "performance" comfortable, you know? Visually though? They pop. That patent leather catches the light perfectly in photos. It's a head-turner for sure. On feet, the visual is... interesting. You get the iconic 11 shape, so from a distance, people will know what it is. But up close, the material swap is obvious. It loses that formal, dress-shoe shine of the patent leather. For some, that's a downside; for me, it makes the shoe way more casual and wearable with jeans or shorts without looking "too" flashy. Who is this shoe "for"? Honestly, it's for the style-first crowd. If you want the iconic "Air Jordan 11" look for casual fits, without the fuss or the tighter fit, this "2025 Rare Air" is perfect. It's also great if you have wider feet and found regular 11s too narrow. It's a fantastic, wearable iteration of a legend. Just manage your expectations on the "exact" feel. Now, a potential "con": If you're a purest seeking that "exact" 1996 OG build quality and materials? This isn't it. The feel is different, no carbon fiber plate—it's a reinterpretation. For $215, some might want "more." But for a fresh, wearable take on a legend? It makes sense.
