Usher's Gold Air Jordan 11 Sample Resurfaces: Photos

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Usher wore these gold Air Jordan 11 shoes during a performance at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

One of the most iconic Air Jordan sneakers of all time is the Air Jordan 11 which was released all the way back in 1996. Since then, there have been a ton of dope colorways and samples. Numerous celebrities have gotten their very own Air Jordan 11 PEs over the years, including none other than Usher. Yes, that's right, Usher got his very own Air Jordan 11 back in 2014 when he performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. 

Thanks to @solesupreme on Instagram, we now have some detailed images of one of the samples. As you can see, the shoe has a glossy gold upper while the midsole is white and the outsole has a dirty gum bottom. On the inside of the tongue, Usher's name is written in gold. There are even some starts on the front portion of the tongue.

Overall, this is a gorgeous sample that unfortunately, will never see the light of day from a retail perspective. Regardless, this is a dope shoe that certainly has a place amongst some of the best PEs we've seen. 

Let us know in the comments below what you think of this shoe and whether or not you would cop the colorway without all of the Usher references.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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