Originally released in 1996, the Air Jordan 11 "Columbia" is making a comeback in the form of Air Jordan 11 "Legend Blue," Sneaker News reported.
Although Michael Jordan was more popularly known for donning the colors of red, white and black during his glory days in Chicago, the legendary basketball player has also been defined by the legendary blue color that echoed his success in the sport.
In a few days, Nike will release a pair of sneakers that will surely make it to the list of five best shoes of 2014, the Air Jordan 11 "Legend Blue," according to The Boombox.
Air Jordan 11 "Legend Blue" will be available for sale on Saturday Dec. 20, 2014 at 8.a.m. EST at Nike's online store with a retail price of $200 and sales will only be limited to one pair for every customer. This sneaker release is considered to be one of the most popular of the year and according to Nike, it is one of the best Air Jordans ever.
Veering from the usual flashy designs of athletes' signature kicks available today, what sets Air Jordan 11 "Legend Blue" apart is its simplistic design. White is the dominant color of the sneakers with a North Carolina blue that pops out and a hint of black on the back, according to the Bleacher Report.
In addition to the high-end kicks, Sneaker News reported that The Game Plan by Champs Sports has also released a Jordan Legend Blue Collection which included sports gear for fans.
The footwear and apparel that are currently available are the Jordan 9.5, Flex Trainer, Velocity, and the Air Jordan 1 Mid.
Meanwhile, because of the hype created by the upcoming release of the "Legend Blue," police intervention has been called for to contain fans who are wanting to get their hands on the sneakers.
Although the shoes will be up for sale on Saturday, not every shoe store will be carrying the footwear since there will only be limited quantities of it.
In Eastridge Mall in Gastonia, Atlanta, hundreds of people have lined up for a chance of getting one of the two dozen lottery tickets that will guarantee them the right to buy the new Jordan 11 "Legend Blue," according to AJC.com.
However, The Gaston Gazette reported that four people were arrested at the mall after they were unable to get their hands on the lottery tickets.
"The way we understand it is that these patrons had been waiting outside the mall for a while this morning for a chance at these shoes, and became angry when they realized they wouldn't be able to get the tickets," Gastonia Police Sgt. Laura Biggerstaff told the Gazette.
Those who don't have lottery tickets will have a slim chance of buying the shoes, which will also be available at a limited quantity on Nike.com.
