The 10 Best Deals on the Air Jordan XI

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Price: $250

Where: Holy Grail

The "Legend Blue" Air Jordan XI released to much fanfare in 2014. It is almost identical to the "Columbia" colorway worn by MJ in the 1996 All-Star Game, but the ever-so-subtle difference in the shade of blue used on the Jumpman sets this pair apart. Plus, most of the pairs from 1996 are bright yellow and unwearable at this point anyway. This is a solid substitute.

Price: $219

Where: Stadium Goods

The most recent release on the list is also one of the most affordable. The "Platinum Tint" colorway switches up the usual formula by replacing the XI's signature patent leather with suede. While the change turned some people off from this release, the more subtle style is definitely worth owning, especially when the resell price is still sitting right around retail.

Price: $360

Where: Stadium Goods

There isn't much that needs to be said to explain how iconic the "Space Jam" Air Jordan XI is—Michael Jordan helped the Tune Squad defeat the Monstars rocking these. Thankfully, a 2016 retro to celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary made this highly-coveted pair a little easier to obtain.

Price: $260

Where: Stadium Goods

The "Win Like '96" dropped alongside the "Win Like '82" colorway for Holiday 2017. It celebrates MJ's 1996 NBA title with the Chicago Bulls. The all-red look many yearned for on this model came a few years after the "Red October" trend had gotten played out, but this is still a solid pair to rock with your throwback Bulls gear nonetheless.

Price: $289

Where: Stadium Goods

The second pair to release for Holiday 2017, the "Win Like '82" Air Jordan XI celebrated Michael Jordan's 1982 NCAA championship with the UNC Tar Heels. Not quite one of the UNC PEs we all so desperately wish we could own, this college-themed pair is still one of the more well-executed non-OG colorways of the XI. It is still pretty affordable compared to a lot of the other XIs on the aftermarket as well.

Price: $300

Where: Stadium Goods

Jordan Brand celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010 with a "Silver Anniversary" collection of Air Jordan retros. The highlight of the all-white pack was the Air Jordan XI that stood out for the absence of a Jumpman on its collar. Finding a clean pair today is tough (stupid yellowing), but any pair in good condition remains one of the better releases from the Air Jordan XI's timeline.

Price: $335

Where: Stadium Goods

The "72-10" Air Jordan XI released in 2016 to celebrate the Chicago Bulls' historic 72-win regular season in 1995-1996. The pair switched up the upper by using a black tumbled leather instead of the usual ballistic mesh that gave the pair a more lux look. Ironically, the Golden State Warriors broke the Bulls' win record later that year by going 73-9—although they lost in the NBA Finals to LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.

Price: $350

Where: Stadium Goods

For this pair, Jordan Brand decided to break its holiday season tradition and drop an Air Jordan XI during graduation season. The all-black styling of this pair featured premium upgrades like a suede upper, metal Jumpman, and tassel-inspired laces. The stealthy look is the perfect pair to receive your diploma in. 

Price: $420

Where: Stadium Goods

For many, the "Concord" Air Jordan XI is the gold standard. The clean look of the white mesh and black patent leather just works so well. The 2018 retro brought back OG details like a "45" on the heel, MJ's jersey number when he rocked the pair in the 1995-96 NBA Playoffs, and "Nike Air" branding on the insole. This is a must-own for any Jordan fan. 

Price: $450

Where: Holy Grail

One of Michael Jordan's most popular signatures in the essential "Bred" colorway is a no-brainer. Worn by Michael Jordan en route to his fourth ring in 1996, the pair holds significant historical value as well. It might be the priciest pair on the list, but this one is so good it's worth the extra money.