Quick Facts
- The Air Jordan 11 Retro Cleat Black is Darth Vader in football cleat form, with an upper drenched in a full coat of shiny black patent leather
- The only bit of contrasting color comes from silver Jumpman logos in the middle of the tongue and popping off the lateral ankle
- The Air Jordan 11 Retro Cleat Black will be released Spring 2026
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If you’ve ever wanted to channel Jalen Hurts on the high school or Pop Warner football field, this is about as close as you’ll get. Taking the classic Jordan 11 silhouette, adding spikes, and dipping it in shining black patent leather, the latest Jumpman football cleats take after a similar pair the Eagles QB rocked in Week 1.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Cleat Black is Darth Vader in football cleat form, with an upper drenched in a full coat of shiny black patent leather, black spikes underfoot, black laces, and a double black Jordan logo in the middle of the tongue. The only bit of contrasting color comes from silver Jumpman logos in the middle of the tongue and popping off the lateral ankle, plus a silver 23 logo stacked on the heel tab.
Jalen Hurts has been leading the Jordan football program this season, including a handful of Jordan 11 PE colorways. Hurts’ black patent leather colorway from September featured a white midsole and red logo hits, but if you ask us, this blacked-out colorway might be even cleaner.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Cleat Black will be released Spring 2026 through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $225. For all the latest Jordan football news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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