The Air Jordan 11 ‘Black/Barely Volt’ Is Basically a Joker Sneaker – And It’s Wild
Jordan Brand is celebrating the Air Jordan 11's 30th anniversary with a menacing "Black/Barely Volt" colourway.
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Jordan Brand is celebrating the Air Jordan 11's 30th anniversary with a menacing "Black/Barely Volt" colourway.
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