Air Jordan 11 Gratitude

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A Shock Drop release is scheduled on November 14th, 2023 at 2:23 pm EST on Nike SNKRS.

This year, Nike, Inc. will treat fans to the Air Jordan 11 “Gratitude” retro, a special edition of Michael Jordan’s “Concord” pair from 1995. As you wait for a release, here’s everything you need to know about the 11s coming out December 2023.

Jordan returned to the Chicago Bulls in March of that year after an 18-month hiatus from the NBA. The story goes that Tinker Hatfield showed the 32-year-old a sample version of his latest Air Jordan design ahead of the 1994-95 NBA Playoffs. Enamored by the sneaker, the Bulls’ now-#45 chose to lace up the pair to face the Orlando Magic against Hatfield’s caution that the pair was not quite ready yet. The sneaker only saw two games as the color scheme (“White/Black/Dark Concord”) did not abide by the league’s regulations. The world would see the shoe again during the 1995-96 season on Jordan’s way to his fourth NBA title.

Retail versions of the sneaker featured “23” on the heel unlike the pair MJ first wore. Priced at $125 USD, the Air Jordan 11 was the line’s marquee offering at the time of its launch. The championship-winning sneaker returned on Oct. 25th, 2000, allowing fans to enjoy the storied pair during MJ’s second retirement from the NBA. A second retail version dropped six years later as part of the “Defining Moments” Pack.

“DMP” vs. “Gratitude”: What’s the Difference?
Two-pair box sets are no longer common practice for Brand Jordan, but they were in the mid-aughts. On Jan. 28th, 2006, Nike, Inc. dropped the “Defining Moments” Pack – often simplified to “DMP” – to commemorate the two shoes Michael Jordan wore at the start of each of his three-peats: the Air Jordan 6 and AJ11. The shoes had previously retrod in their original styles, but the special pack brought “Metallic Gold” finishes to both sneakers, detailing inspired by the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The set was priced at $296 and offered in limited quantities at select retailers.

The Jordan 6 “DMP” returned on April 18th, 2020, 14 years after its debut. Although old and new fans alike received the pair well, the retro begged the question, “When would the ‘DMP’ 11s return?” Back in January, the sneaker world was treated to a rumor that the “Defining Moments” pair would be Holiday 2023’s Jordan 11 release. The news was immediately met with fanfare but sentiments began to change when early looks at the shoe revealed a major difference.

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1:42 Review
AIR JORDAN 11 "GRATITUDE"
SKU: CT8012-170
RETAIL PRICE: $230
RELEASE DATE: DEC 9, 2023

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8:23 Comparison
Gratitude vs DMP
Gratitude vs Concord 2018

13:14 Final Thoughts

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[ericktherd]

Feel like I speak for most 90s babys most of us always wanted the ogs but our family’s being broke we couldn’t afford it now that we can we copping any 11s that come our way these being my first at 27

[Horacerandalljr]

And they showed gratitude by finally giving us a classic the way WE actually wanted... high patent leather, high quality leather upper, classic colorway🔥🔥🔥🔥

[mikelucas]

Honestly the leather upper makes these gratitudes better for me.I’m always worried about the white getting stained if something spilled like an alcoholic drink 😂 These new ones will be more carefree, definitely doubling up

[deeparks]

The Jordan 11 is a classic. I was in elementary when they first released and always wanted em. These are a must for me.

[orincoon]

Was so happy to cop a pair on my first ever Nike SNKRS shock drop W. I have the 2016 playoff 11's (space jam's) 2018 Concords and 2019 Breds so adding these were a must. Was surprised that they didn't come with plastic shoe trees since Nike raised their prices. Great video and review!👍

[AnthonyFernandez]

Dj to be honest bro I love more the Jordan 11 gratitude in 2023 better then the old pair from 2006 💯💯👌🏼 I just think that they even look way so better and good looking and also fresh .

[blazebburnin]

The leather upper on the gratitude joints definitely made me think of the 72 -10s along with the milky outsole. Im not mad at it all all though bc my 72 - 10s outsole has aged pretty well.

[sunami]

Most people just want to like something that is no longer available more. Bottom line is Gratitude will last much longer. No way in hell should people have wanted mesh again. That mesh turns yellow and it’s over.

[MrRashad]

These Gratitudes were executed so well! Concord is one of my favorite pairs of all time but the addition of leather takes these to another level. It’ll be way easier to maintain as time passes

[CJTheeOne]

Imagine these in space jam or bred colors or the white bred highs based on the recent low version. Or gammas with this leather.

[kentao]

For me, I like the icy bottoms better …. But… after a few wears they don’t look as good. I like how these are already yellowish so they won’t look as worn going forward. That’s my issue with most 11s. I don’t wear them often so expect them to look brand new always. I hate yellowing. I keep them in the box and everything. I have some infrared 6s that I won’t wear because I don’t want them to yellow lol.

[jlapuz]

In my opinion Gratitude is like the improved version of the concords, compared the mesh to the leather or the gratitude, they are both nice bit materials use separate them 👍

[Wombology]

This is what a retro should be. An elevation (where possible) of the original model.

I need two pairs minimum!!

[calvinthomas]

Bro honestly with the leather upper and gold hits, I think I might be leaning toward the gratitudes. I have so much respect and love for the concord, but if the gratitudes had the ice bottoms, I don't think it would be close.

[AngleFan]

Concords and DMPs look beautiful and get the history but honestly I feel like the Gratitudes look better. That being said yes I have only started to get into collecting over the last couple of years.

[god_of_the_universe]

I never liked the white mesh on the 11's. The leather on the gratitudes is how they've should've been originally. The mesh is cheap looking. The leather makes them a better quality sneaker overall

[amsevo]

Love the Gratitudes over the DMP and the Concords. They look better in my opinion with the leather uppers. Can wait for mine to be shipped from Footlocker

[BIGE]

Gratitudes def the move imo, better quality leather and better fit. I remember the Defining moments, I lined up in queens nyc and a huge brawl broke out with police and they threw chairs through the doors at the mall, basically ruining the chance for any of us that lined up to get any pairs. What a throwback lol

[RayRayHam]

The mesh on the Concords is harder to clean, like the Gratitude more.

[AnthonyFernandez]

the Jordan 11s concord from 2018 that was a 🔥💯 pair back then even tho I have it, I still will love to get my hands on the gratitude for sure .