Today Jordan Brand unveiled Carmelo Anthony’s 11th signature shoe the M11. Melo leads the brand as their most tenured signature athlete and his latest shoe features the evolution of Melo’s game and style. The M11 features Jordan Brand’s premier Flightplate technology which we also saw on last year’s M10 model. Melo stressed that he needed a shoe that could keep him fresh throughout the whole four quarters, which Flightplate provided with great cushioning, responsiveness and bounce. The upper features synthetic leather for support and durability with perforated details around the mid foot for breathability. A webbed strapping system keeps the foot locked in at all times and a molded ankle collar adds enhanced fit and support. Four colorways were introduced inspired by Melo’s hometown of New York. Check out each colorway and the story behind it below. The Jordan Melo M11 releases globally in January.
CONCRETE ISLAND
Inspired by the concrete jungle, this colorway of the Jordan Melo M11 juxtaposes the grit and shine of one of the world’s greatest cities. Gray across the forefoot echoes the concrete streets and the detailing on the tongue is a nod to brightly colored graffiti and street art, while a subtly speckled midsole evokes the bright lights of the city that never sleeps.
JORDAN FAMILY
Melo wanted to include a colorway tribute to the Jordan Brand family, who have been with him and supported him throughout his career. Featuring the traditional colorways worn by Michael Jordan — black, red and white — the shoe calls to mind the great Jordan rivalries with New York throughout the 1990s.
RED HOOK SUNSET
Born in the Red Hook projects in Brooklyn, Melo remains inspired by and committed to remembering his roots even as he achieves great personal success in basketball and business. This colorway brings to mind sunsets in Red Hook and early memories of his childhood in the famous New York borough.
BLACK/GOLD
Featuring a simple, premium color scheme, the black/gold colorway has luxury touches, and highlights throughout.
As a tribute to his fans, Melo asked the Jordan Brand if he could poll the social media community to name the black/gold shoe, a first ever in the Melo shoe franchise history. Starting today, fans can vote on the name of Melo’s favorite M11 colorway.
