Air Jordan 11 Bred: Where To Buy The 2019 OG Retro

When I think of the Air Jordan 11, I automatically think of the Bred. It is the colorway that defines the Chicago Bulls' dominance in the second three-peat and it also feels like the most symbolic sneaker in MJ's second run as the best player on the planet.

That's a lot of weight to carry, but the Bred 11s can handle it. Let's talk sneakers.

Key Facts At A Glance

Where Can You Buy The Air Jordan 11 'Bred'?

The 2019 retro is your only realistic path to the high-cut Bred, and it's resale-only at this point with no 2026 high retro on the calendar. StockX, GOAT, Flight Club and KicksCrew are the cleanest routes to a verified pair.

Resale pricing sits in the $200-$400 range on average across the major secondary platforms depending on size and condition, with premium sizes pushing higher. If you'd rather get the low-cut Bred from the 2025 retro at retail, that one is still findable on the secondary market at closer-to-retail pricing.

What Makes The 'Bred' Stand Out?

The Bred is the quintessential black/red Jordan 11. Black ballistic mesh handles the upper, with a high-cut black patent leather mudguard wrapping the entire shoe and matching black tongue. The 2019 retro intentionally raised the mudguard cut to mirror the OG dimensions, addressing one of the most-flagged complaints from previous retros.

Underneath, a white Phylon midsole houses the full-length Air-sole unit, with a translucent Varsity Red outsole, black traction pods and visible carbon-fiber shank. The red lateral Jumpman and "23" on the heel close out the championship-run details that tie the shoe directly to MJ's '96 Finals MVP performance.

Why Does The 'Bred' Still Matter?

This is the colorway MJ wore on the Bulls' run to 72-10, a fourth title, and a Finals MVP. That alone earns the Bred a permanent seat in any AJ11 Mount Rushmore conversation alongside the Concord and the Space Jam. The 2019 retro was deemed Nike's best-selling sneaker in history per Sneaker News reporting, which is the kind of footnote that doesn't get attached to many retros.

It sits in the same heritage tier as the Cherry and other holiday-event AJ11s, but the Bulls-era championship weight is what separates it from the rest. Every "Bred through the line" content cycle that compares AJ1 Breds, AJ4 Breds and AJ13 Breds runs through this shoe as the anchor.

Should You Buy The Air Jordan 11 'Bred' (2019)?

For anyone who values OG colorways and Bulls-era MJ history, this is one of the strongest pickup arguments in the catalog. The 2019 retro is the most accurate Bred 11 Jordan Brand has produced to date - full OG box, raised mudguard, restored proportions - and even at resale it's a defensible investment for a colorway with this much cultural weight.

If you'd rather wait for another high retro, you'll be waiting a while. The 2026 holiday slot belongs to the Space Jam 11, and Jordan Brand typically spaces Bred retros at five-plus-year intervals. The 2019 is the pair to chase if you want this colorway in your rotation any time soon.

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM.