With heavy buzz and excitement over the AJ XI Concords releasing later this year, it would be easy to overlook the upcoming release of the AJ XI Low IE [Low IE]. Like the AJ XI’s, the Low IE has a unique story. Although Nike released low top versions of Air Jordans before (and also released a low top version of the AJ XI), this was the first shoe that was very different from the original. The original AJ XI featured a patent leather toe box and nylon upper, while the Low IE has soft elephant print leather in place of the patent leather and an upper that is leather with horizontal stitching. The other major variation in the Low IE is the mesh vents. The result is a shoe whose design and style have stood the test of time.

The AJ XI Low IE will be available on 8/13. Pick them up at your local Foot Locker store.