I find the grip decent with minor rubbing due to the cream outsole on the edges.

Cushion is comfortable but more for walking. In fact i prefer the full air on 11 over the full zoom on 12 which felt abit too thin. 13 is good but abit heavy compared to 11.

However when playing on smooth concrete, i find the cushion abit lacking. adding a thin insole solves the issue but the toes become too tight. i end up swapping the insole with a similar thickness (thicker on heel) but more spongy insole as the original insole is pretty hard. It improved the cushioning even though the change was minimal but i wished Jordan brand would utilize better insoles.

The insoles on 12 and 13 are worse as they use really thin foam based insole which would tear apart.

Overall i dont see how outdated the 11 is compared to modern bbshoes.

My only grip is the forefoot bends inwards when stepping on forefoot and kinda presses onto the toes. this might be where the original patent leather is better.

I can see why Nike thought these would do numbers—the quality is outstanding. The materials are premium, the texture is next level, and even the packaging screams attention to detail. I mean, I get it… lows are not everyone’s style—but this is exactly the kind of quality y’all have been asking for from Nike.

At $210, these are worth every cent. From the premium hang tag to the flawless craftsmanship—no glue stains, no shortcuts—these are top-tier. Even the translucent sole has a snakeskin reflective vibe that sets them apart. And for anyone who skips patent leather because it feels ‘feminine,’ these don’t have it.

It’s interesting when you compare pairs like the Black Cement 3s to these. So many were hyped to cop, only to be disappointed when the quality didn’t match expectations. Not saying they’re a bad pickup—they’re an iconic OG colorway—but this drop delivered the premium quality y’all were hoping for with those. I’ll be rocking mine while they’re still sitting on Nike. If you were considering copping, grab them when they hit your local outlet. You won’t be disappointed.