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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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